You can build it with the free plans & software
Share it with relatives, like (grand) parents
And enjoy satisfaction money can't buy
The concept
Many modern audio systems become more and more difficult to operate. Some have a lot of small buttons. Some need the a app on smartphones.
Furthermore, the classic FM/AM radio’s become out of service as the broadcasting is stopped.
The Oradio concept is designed to operate straightforward, with an intuitive user interface. It is inspired by the radio’s of the fifties and sixties.
There are two types:
- Oradio Touch
- Oradio Dail
The Oradio Touch is developed for people which can remember pictures better. With a touch of a picture, the player is controlled.
The Oradio Dail is easy to use for low sighted people. It has large knobs and clear icons. Also, it can be operated only based upon tough and feel.
Both types have an audio message after each operation. Providing maximum feedback for each operation. Which increase trust and confidence to operate the Oradio Music player.
The design is modular. As a result, many elements can be changed to your wishes.
Features
Easy to use
The Oradio has large rotary knobs and icons:
- Volume knob, to control audio volume and switch on/off
- Music selector, to select pre-programmed music source
Designed for build it yourself
The Oradio is designed to build by yourself. It is mostly based upon standard components and SW.
Some woodworking, electronics and SW configuration skills are required.
Download the free "Open Source" building plans and build it. You will be rewarded with a high quality sound for affordable costs.
Large amount of online radio stations and offline stored song available
The Oradio is an internet radio, connected via wifi. This makes a large amount of online broadcasts available.
By pre-programming your favorite stations, with a quick switch of the selector dial the station is selected.
A large amount of songs can be stored on the local memory. So, also when offline you can play all the music you like.
Design fit's in every interior
Building the Oradio
Step 1: Download the free building plans and software
Step 2: Collect the components and build the HW electronics
Step 3: Flash the SW image and install and configure SW. Check the system.
Step 4: Build the plywood enclosure and assemble the system.
And finally: Share it, bring the pleasure of Music to loved ones.
The Oradio makes that I can again listen to my favorite music. Every morning, I switch it effortlessly on.
Every afernoon, we switch on the Oradio to relax with lovely sixties music
I am happy that I can listen now to the foreign radio stations. Just with the switch of a dial, I am back to my youth.
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How it all began
A close relative started to get trouble to switch on the radio. She used the radio for years. However, due to getting older, it became more and more difficult to operate it.
When I heard this, I thought “Let’s buy an easier to use radio for her birthday”. After some searching, I could not find a proper one. So, I decided to build a Radio – Music Player by myself.
She was happy with the first prototype. It was just a wooden box, some electronics and software. More importantly, it is intuitive to operate.
I showed the prototype to friends. To my surprise, everyone has relatives which would like such a Music Player.
As an engineer, to make a product what is so helpful, gave me a lot of satisfaction.
That gave me the energy to develop a Oradio Music Player, which can be built by many other.
All this work is as a hobby project, so on non-profit base. The most important is, to bring the pleasure of music to as many people as possible.
Hope you will enjoy building and sharing the Oradio.
Let me know your questions, remarks and improvements.
Planning of the project
