Re: [lcd4linux] Shell.fm on LCD4Linux

[Nathan B. <nat...@gm...>]

Sorry, I posted the wrong link for the Pertelian X2040. I was talking about
this one: http://www.crazypc.com/products/9070.html

Thanks,
Nathan Broadbent

On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Nathan Broadbent <nat...@gm...>wrote:

> Dear mailing list,
>
> I have a small project that I am developing. Its a Last.FM internet radio
> player, that can be controlled over a network (wirelessly). I also would
> like it to have a simple LCD interface that will display the artist and
> track data, and allow the user to change stations/playlists via a mini usb
> keyboard <http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/478>. I am using the board from
> a Compaq Evo T20 thin client, and have flashed the firmware with tinycore
> linux to run shell.fm <http://nex.scrapping.cc/shell-fm/>. I am currently
> coding some extra features into shell.fm, and would love to code an
> LCD4Linux plugin.
>
> I would just like to ask for some help with choosing an appropriate LCD
> display. I found the Pertelian X2040 here: (
> http://usb.brando.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00666), and it looks good
> and reasonably cheap to me. I'm planning to scrap the plastic case and embed
> the LCD itself in the box I'm making. Can anyone recommend a cheaper/better
> USB LCD that I can buy online? (Ideally with 4 lines.)
> I don't really want to get into making my own and programming
> microcontrollers or anything, I'm just keen to find something that is proven
> and easy to get working with LCD4Linux.
>
> Finally, I would love to hear from anyone who has already done a similar
> kind of project with LCD4Linux, whether its for shell.fm or MPD.
>
> Thanks,
> Nathan Broadbent
>
> (P.S. I know I could buy a squeezebox relatively cheaply, but whats the fun
> in that! And it doesn't give me the control that I'm looking for..)
>