Situatie
Recommended boards:
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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
You will need:
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi | Main computer |
| MicroSD card (32GB+) | Operating system |
| Power supply | 5V 3A |
| Speakers | Audio output |
| USB DAC or amplifier | Better sound quality |
Optional Upgrades
These make the jukebox much cooler:
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Touchscreen display
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Arcade buttons for song selection
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Rotary knob for volume
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LED lighting
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Wooden jukebox-style case
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Large USB drive for music storage
Install the Jukebox Software
The easiest software for this project is Volumio.
It is designed specifically for DIY music streamers and jukeboxes.
Step 1 – Download Volumio
Download the image from:
Install Raspberry Pi Imager or balenaEtcher.
Flash the Volumio image to the SD card.
Steps:
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Insert SD card
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Open flashing software
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Select Volumio image
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Select SD card
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Flash
Insert the card into the Raspberry Pi.
4. First Boot
Power on the Raspberry Pi.
Wait about:
Volumio will automatically create a network interface.
5. Access the Jukebox Interface
From any device connected to the same network:
Open a browser and go to:
or
You will see the Volumio music interface.
6. Add your Music Library
You can add music several ways.
Method 1 – USB drive
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Insert USB drive
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Volumio automatically scans it
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Music appears in library
Supported formats include:
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MP3
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FLAC
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WAV
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AAC
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OGG
Method 2 – Network storage
You can mount:
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NAS drives
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Shared folders
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External servers
Go to:
Add a network share.
Method 3 – Upload music
Some plugins allow direct uploads from the web interface.
7. Connect Speakers
Option 1 – HDMI audio
Connect the Pi to a TV or receiver.
Option 2 – 3.5mm headphone jack
Simple but average quality.
Option 3 – USB DAC (Best audio quality)
Use a USB audio adapter or DAC.
Common examples include:
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AudioQuest DragonFly Black
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HiFiBerry DAC+
These significantly improve sound quality.
8. Enable Internet Radio
Volumio includes thousands of stations.
Go to:
You can also manually add stream URLs.
9. Enable Spotify
Install the plugin:
This adds Spotify Connect.
Your jukebox will appear as a device in Spotify.
10. Make It a Real Jukebox
You can connect physical buttons to GPIO pins.
Example controls:
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Next song
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Previous song
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Play / Pause
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Volume
Python script example:
import osGPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
GPIO.setup(17, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)
while True:
if GPIO.input(17) == False:
os.system(“mpc next”)
This lets you build arcade-style controls.
11. Add a Touchscreen
Add a display such as:
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Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touchscreen Display
Mount it in a case and run the Volumio interface full screen.
This creates a self-contained jukebox interface.
12. Auto Start Music
You can configure playlists to start automatically.
In settings:
Example:
Perfect for parties or background music.
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