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1. jonplackett · 1790941854 · focus · HN ↗

   I just finished making a ‘physical’ music system for my daughter.

   The inverted commas are because it’s actually all MP3s that are stored on a phone.

   But the phone is in a box

   Connected to a speaker

   Running an app I made that plays playlists when she places an nfc card on the box

   Basically it’s a bootleg Yoto / Tonie box but completely free, and our own music.

   Also got a desktop app where I download stuff, make plays lists and it auto syncs to the phone.

   She actually really likes it. Having a physical sense of what you own feels good!

   I wish I could take all the credit but Codex helped, a bit…

   1. raddan · 1790960970 · focus · HN ↗

      It’s funny, I proposed essentially this idea on HN awhile back and the pigpile of commenters who said it was a stupid idea made me reconsider whether I really wanted to share ideas here. It’s great to see that you actually did it. I’d love to read a blog post if you ever get around to it!

      1. jonplackett · 1790972188 · focus · HN ↗

         Just ignore everyone and make things you yourself want and love.

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