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Echo R1 - new STM32-based open hardware player

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amachronic:
I don't think it would cause any real difficulties, but the current PCB layout wasn't designed to accommodate it -- all the corners are occupied and it's supposed to be centered in the case, so there's no obvious place to put a lanyard. I guess you could punch a hole or two in the sides of the case and then fit a lanyard above/below the PCB but you'd have to open the case to tie/untie it.

Next time I reroute the board I'll keep your idea in mind.

Oktan:
Aww that's really cool of you. I like that feature, and given ongoing 00s nostalgia there's likely a demand for being able to use phone charms.

dconrad:
That is a really good looking design, I like it! And of anybody, you're sure to get the details right I think. I would definitely be interested in one if you get the kinks worked out!

One idea for the case (maybe you've already thought of this): Might be cool to have the battery model number engraved on the battery door so in 5 years when it wears out you don't need to go "okay what was the battery model again???"

Oktan:

--- Quote from: dconrad on April 20, 2025, 12:26:04 PM ---One idea for the case (maybe you've already thought of this): Might be cool to have the battery model number engraved on the battery door so in 5 years when it wears out you don't need to go "okay what was the battery model again???"

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I mean, as long as you have the old battery, that shouldn't be a problem. But from what I understand there won't be a battery door, you charge it when it's in the device, and you have to open the device to change it out. The easiest way to integrate this on the device would be to have it printed on the circuit board.

bigpilot:
Really neat project! I just purchased a Chinese music player and although the hardware is decent the software sucks and I can't find an update anywhere. That's why I'm very interested in an open-source player. Or one which supports Rockbox.

But very few never Chinese MP3 players have Rockbox support.

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