How to Build a Retro CD/Spotify/Alexa Player

Using NFC tags on CDs to play those albums via Spotify on the Alexa Echo Dot embedded in the awesome looking player. This was my project for Mark Rober Creative Engineering class.
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[@Aussie-quad]

This is one of the coolest project I saw during that month course

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks. What did you think of Mark's class?

[@Aussie-quad]

@@MakerAtPlay I enjoy doing it I like how he explained his his design and planing process but I thought he would interact with the class a bit more

[@SeanHodgins]

That turned out great!

[@MakerAtPlay]

Hey, thanks man. I am envious of the awesome projects that you have done on your channel. I just saw your dynamic thumbnail video today and sorry I missed a chance to put my logo on it. 😁

[@NiMareQ]

This is amazing! This is exactly what I wanted to build for my kids myself, except I don't need that Alexa integration and I was considering QR codes instead of NFC, but NFC might actually be much better option.

[@MakerAtPlay]

Hope you build something. Share it when you are done.

[@SegasonicfanDesigns]

Loved your presentation yesterday! What a cool project :)

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks. Your Uni Gen project you presented sounded really cool as well.

[@JeffHarbert]

Very cool! I love projects that combine so many different areas of interest.

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks. So do I.

[@YellowMediaProductions]

Wow this is super cool! Good work.

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks.

[@MakerAtPlay]

Update 3/11/2021: Achievement unlocked! MARK ROBER commented on my other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6TSnmeEh6qkZ5Y Make sure and link the song or album that reminds you of the 90s. Every time I hear Glycerine by Bush it always takes me back to my college days. open.spotify.com/track/7wpYSigAhQeZp3cdsMQ3Af Also if you wondering why I referenced Mark Rober in my video intro, check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKfShmpnlK-dh8U

[@Eswarramesh2428]

your channel is amazing!!!! Thanks for the inspiration

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@Solusedits]

Ooh cds! The medieval music container thingies?

[@MakerAtPlay]

Yep, back in the olden days when you had to go to a store to purchase music on a physical object. 😂

[@Solusedits]

@@MakerAtPlay Oh so western times?

[@jameshill1166]

This is an awesome project and I've been thinking about a similar project for a while now but lack the programming skills - your videos are super helpful. Would it be possible to add microswitch pushbuttons to the wooden box for "back", "play/pause" and "forward" so the user has some sort of control over what is being played once an album is selected?

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks. It would be really easy to add buttons to control the music. I actually programmed it to skip to the next song when you remove and place the CD while the music is already playing.

[@kaxoxinho]

Hi! I'm amazed by this project! Would it be possible to connect the ESP32 directly to a speaker instead of using a Echo Dot?

[@MakerAtPlay]

To have the ESP32 play Spotify directly to a speaker would require there to be a Spotify App on the ESP32. I am not aware of any projects to get Spotify to work directly on ESP32. This might be a challenge because of Spotify's copy protection for the music stream.

[@NiMareQ]

Did you do three projects during the class or did you gradually enhance this one? Or was this just the last third project?

[@NiMareQ]

nvm, got the answer here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKfShmpnlK-dh8U and kzbin.info/aero/PLHnm1PvSaoHQUcYgHyRkGGe1qyr5lViHa

[@MakerAtPlay]

I just did one of the three projects which was the second. I had an idea for the third project, but not enough time to do it.

[@derkvanderveen8938]

Great invention!

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks

[@sashanclrp]

Hey sir! Loved your channel and passion! Just went through your Spotify API walkthroug, I'm new to coding. With Basics on JS and Python... what would you recommend me to learn in order to understand and explote Spotify API? Thanks!!

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks. It kinda depends on what platform you intend to run your code. JavaScript would be my first choice as it is easy to learn and use. And it is supported on almost every platform. If you are looking to run your code on microcontrollers or create a mobile app, JavaScript might still work for you but there are better choices.

[@sometimes_i_make]

This looks so nice! What did you use to spray on the wood to get that finished look?

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks. I used Deft Clear Wood Finish Spray Lacquer semi-gloss.

[@ofirlevy3682]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW really cool project

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks

[@peteypablo1196]

I dig it!

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks

[@__3093]

that's so coooool!

[@MakerAtPlay]

Thanks

[@Cool_Gaming_Master_James]

Yay it works

[@MakerAtPlay]

😊

[@shailafye9756]

Where does the power source come from for the esp32?// what power source is used?

[@MakerAtPlay]

I split the power from the Echo's 5v power cord to feed both the Echo and ESP32. I wired two Micro USB Male Plug Cables (amzn.to/3NoG0np) to a Female Micro USB to DIP 5-Pin Breakout (amzn.to/3zlgNpG) to split the power cord. You can see the power splitter cord in this photo www.makeratplay.com/projects/46/index.html#power_wire

[@davyper]

I don't care for smart speakers but i can see several ways to adapt to a PI Zero W, and also save some money by using youtube links instead + play them without video, headless with mpv

[@MakerAtPlay]

Yep, there are a lot of ways you could modify this project.

[@laurensverhoeven2084]

We should try this with google play.

[@MakerAtPlay]

If google music has APIs similar to Spotify it would be easy.