Built to be a small desktop vinyl record player. A sensor scans the bottom of the "record" and uses that data in order to play the correct song in an 8-bit format. This project used an Arduino Uno, stepper motor, buzzer, and CAD.
🎵 Project Overview
🎨 Project Demo
🔧 Hardware Components
Arduino Uno
Central microcontroller managing all system operations and sensor data processing
Stepper Motor
Precise rotation control for the vinyl record mechanism
Buzzer
8-bit audio output system for playing the detected songs
CAD Design
Custom-designed housing and mechanical components for the desktop player
🎛️ How It Works
The system operates through a unique sensor-based approach:
- Record Scanning: A sensor scans the bottom surface of the vinyl record
- Data Processing: Arduino processes the sensor data to identify the specific record
- Song Selection: Based on the scanned data, the correct song is selected
- 8-bit Playback: The buzzer plays the song in retro 8-bit audio format
- Mechanical Control: Stepper motor provides precise record rotation
🎯 Key Features
This innovative desktop vinyl player offers:
- Compact Design: Small desktop footprint perfect for any workspace
- Sensor Technology: Automatic record identification through scanning
- 8-bit Audio: Retro-style audio output with nostalgic sound quality
- Precision Control: Stepper motor ensures accurate record rotation
- Custom Housing: CAD-designed enclosure for professional appearance
🔧 Technical Specifications
Microcontroller: Arduino Uno
Audio Output: 8-bit buzzer system
Motor Control: Stepper motor for precise rotation
Sensor System: Bottom-surface scanning technology
Design: Custom CAD housing and mechanical components