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Title: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: hogcia on April 17, 2012, 11:31:13 pm

I am just about finished with my current jukebox (TheFeboJukeBox), and I've been thinking of starting a new smaller project. My friends are asking me to build a smaller juke that I can take around to party's.

So, I made a small quick sketch of what I want to do, it's going to be placed on a table and my friends/guest will pick their songs.  The software will either be silverjuke or albumplayer, I really want this thing to play karaoke & have a mic input.

I want a small touch screen around 15" - 21", the smaller the better. I am hoping to add a BetaBrite LED even thought I can't find anything smaller than 21" which seems too long for my project.

Speakers will be external "active DJ speakers" I have many good options on the speakers.

Internally I will use a small Itx mobo, I want to make this juke as thin as possible.

Please, any advice you pros can give me would be greatly appreciated.  thanks

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ilTSxswdngI/T44ua6N1QBI/AAAAAAAAADE/bOIfxm-mv7Q/s856/EARLY%2520DEMO%2520copy.jpg)

Title: Re: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: Puck on April 18, 2012, 02:33:44 pm

I'm really curious how your build will compare to this one:

Music Hero - My DIY touch screen jukebox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ4OPoheehI#)

Because I'd love to have a portable jukebox such as your project or this video.

Of course, the other programs on there aren't essential.

Title: Re: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: hogcia on April 18, 2012, 03:09:35 pm

Thanks for the link, never seen that one before. I am looking to make something lighter and thinner. I have other design ideas in my head, I will post them soon. I personally don't care much for physical buttons on a jukebox, I rather use the touchscreen for everything if possible.

Title: Re: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: Puck on April 18, 2012, 04:17:43 pm

Quote from: hogcia on April 18, 2012, 03:09:35 pm

Thanks for the link, never seen that one before. I am looking to make something lighter and thinner. I have other design ideas in my head, I will post them soon. I personally don't care much for physical buttons on a jukebox, I rather use the touchscreen for everything if possible.

Nor am I, but the buttons were needed for the software he chose.  Knowing you, you'll pick AlbumPlayer again and avoid those needs. 
Side note, nice for sharing your jukebox there too.  I just shared this one because it's small and portable, more so than others I've randomly come across on youtube.

Title: Re: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: Drnick on April 18, 2012, 04:59:59 pm

I haven't seen many portable jukeboxes so not sure what advise to give. But I am going to give some anyway :)

I would probably go with a 17"/19" Touchscreen monitor to keep the size down as much as possible.   I would definitely recommend finding a motherboard with both vga and HDMI output so you can easily output to a big TV for Karaoke :).   I would fit some handles on the sides for easy carrying. Also see if you can find a slimline frontloading cd/dvd drive like this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slim-Notebook-External-Slot-Loading-USB-DVD-Combo-Drive-/140494789379?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_LaptopDrives&hash=item20b6245b03 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slim-Notebook-External-Slot-Loading-USB-DVD-Combo-Drive-/140494789379?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_LaptopDrives&hash=item20b6245b03)

As for the betabrite how about something like this rather then a full blown betabrite.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-ADVERTISING-SCROLLING-LED-LIGHT-SIGN-MESSAGE-BOARD-DISPLAY-REMOTE-CONTROL-/300647921263?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460003366f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-ADVERTISING-SCROLLING-LED-LIGHT-SIGN-MESSAGE-BOARD-DISPLAY-REMOTE-CONTROL-/300647921263?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460003366f)

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Remote-Control-Programmable-LED-Scrolling-Message-Shop-Board-Machine-Light-/150756041043?pt=UK_ConElec_LightingLEDsStrobes_RL&hash=item2319c2a153 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Remote-Control-Programmable-LED-Scrolling-Message-Shop-Board-Machine-Light-/150756041043?pt=UK_ConElec_LightingLEDsStrobes_RL&hash=item2319c2a153)


Here are some links to a few portable jukeboxes I have seen.  

http://sites.google.com/site/theshedsportsbar/122222 (http://sites.google.com/site/theshedsportsbar/122222)

http://koolshops.com/entertainment/jukebox-karaoke-hire-melbourne-2710/ (http://koolshops.com/entertainment/jukebox-karaoke-hire-melbourne-2710/)

Looking at these it sure looks like you got the shape sorted out.

If you need more inspiration have a look at the following. 

http://www.mp3touchscreens.com/forum/b-TTprojects/ (http://www.mp3touchscreens.com/forum/b-TTprojects/)

(There are a fair few jukeboxes in there for you to peruse).

Title: Re: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: hogcia on April 19, 2012, 12:23:42 am

Hey Drnick, Thanks for all the info. Yes, I do agree that a 17"/19" screen is the ideal size. I hope I can find something that size for a reasonable price. I Like that "Slim Notebook External Slot Loading drive" good idea. I hope to use one top handle instead of two on the sides to pickup/transport the juke. I cant use anyother LED sing because the albumplayer software will only support serial betabrite at this time. The purpose of the LED sign is to display the artist name and or album info. Unfortunately I may have to forget the LED sign since the smallest betabrite is 25" long. :-\

I did sketch out a new design I like better, the monitor is standing up higher and the design is thinner.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iuMQwran3JQ/T4-MD0abqSI/AAAAAAAAADc/ArP_kJx17j8/s862/EARLY%2520DEMO2%2520copy.jpg)

Title: Re: Starting new "Mobile" Jukebox Project - Need ideas
Post by: Drnick on April 19, 2012, 07:57:20 am

Looking good so far  :applaud: :applaud:

For the led Lights have you located something suitable already.  If not I recommend 5050 RGB LED Strips and either a standard controller with remote, or a sound activated controller.  I have recommended the following before.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Music-IR-Controller-Sound-Control-12A-144W-RGB-LED-Light-Strip-Stripe-/190658995817?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Lighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item2c64296669 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Music-IR-Controller-Sound-Control-12A-144W-RGB-LED-Light-Strip-Stripe-/190658995817?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Lighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item2c64296669)

&

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-300cm-5050-Waterproof-IP65-RGB-180-SMD-LED-Lamp-Light-Strip-/200734573542?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebcb683e6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-300cm-5050-Waterproof-IP65-RGB-180-SMD-LED-Lamp-Light-Strip-/200734573542?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebcb683e6)

Also it may be worth speaking to EightBySix.  He is basically making his own Betabrite for the coffee table machine he is making.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=96762.40 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=96762.40)