(Re-)Introducing my upcycled Sony FX-300 "Jackal" radio from 1978. Teensy + ESP32 powered, 2.8" IPS display and feature packed! Bluetooth, FM radio, recorder, and more ✨ Starting a short 🧵 with additional videos (some details in captions), and code link at the end! ⤵️ - ThreadSky

tomgranger.bsky.social • 51 days ago

(Re-)Introducing my upcycled Sony FX-300 "Jackal" radio from 1978.

Teensy + ESP32 powered, 2.8" IPS display and feature packed! Bluetooth, FM radio, recorder, and more ✨

Starting a short 🧵 with additional videos (some details in captions), and code link at the end! ⤵️

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arnaudnoble.bsky.social•50 days ago

Incroyable !

tomgranger.bsky.social•51 days ago

What is this thing exactly? Let's roll back for context.

The 2021 origin story is here: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1465465658519572480.html

In the 2024 sequel I rebuilt it from scratch around I2C and I2S, adding a ton of new features, here's the thread: https://bsky.app/profile/tomgranger.bsky.social/post/3knrm4yvazf2w

tomgranger.bsky.social•49 days ago

Here's a demo of the FM radio, another feature from the original project, only this time it actually works 😅

RDS takes a few seconds to stabilize, which I didn't have here, so don't mind the gibberish. Real time bitcrusher filter from the 2021 is still here too for a slice of 8bit 5kHz hifi sound!

tomgranger.bsky.social•49 days ago

Now if you flip the device power switch in the opposite direction, you get a brand new mode: recorder! Hold the orange button to record via the internal mic.

Data is saved as WAV in an internal SD card and can be retrieved (rather slowly) via the USB port on the back using the Teensy's MTP mode.

tomgranger.bsky.social•49 days ago

Toggle the "band" button to enter player mode, in which you can browse recorded messages by descending date. Useful for maintaining a captain's log in a spaceship for example. Or for a 5 year old kid. Realtime bitcrusher filter still works here, in case you need extra drama.

tomgranger.bsky.social•49 days ago

Ok, I've covered almost everything but there's one last secret feature to show before wrapping up 😎

tomgranger.bsky.social•49 days ago

Suppose you're 5+ years old, and happen to intensely love a somewhat limited set of tracks. Suppose you don't necessarily have a Bluetooth thing to pair the Jackal with, nor do you find FM stations matching your taste. We got you. Hold my Amiibo.

dschrubbe.bsky.social•49 days ago

This is a great project! Can't wait to see the last secret feature (and take a look at the code link!)

blastedlands.bsky.social•50 days ago

I have an old Sony radio my dad left me from the 80s. This is giving me some ideas.

artcrime.gay•44 days ago

I love this so much!!!! I want modern electronics that are just like this, retro cool with modern support underneath.

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