Hey guys,
This blog post discusses Design flow of building a karaoke system using Raspberry Pi and my initial thoughts.
Design Flow
1. Determining the efficient hardware combinations.
2. Choosing from different software available.
3. Programming of Pi board.
4. Error checking and correction.
5. Implementation and final design.
Now, the question which everybody needs/want to know!
Why Raspberry Pi?
- Small and compact design.
- Just the enough functions to make a cost efficient design.
- Easy to program as compared to other substitutes.
- Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) sound system.
- And many more multimedia uses.
Raspberry Pi Model B.
Now, the specs of Raspberry Pi Model B 512MB, the Pi board I am going to use.
- SoC Broadcom BCM2835 (CPU, GPU, DSP, and SDRAM)
- CPU: 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core (ARM11 family)
- GPU: Broadcom VideoCore IV, OpenGL ES 2.0,
- 1080p30 h.264/MPEG-4 AVC high-profile decoder
- Memory (SDRAM): 512 Megabytes (MiB)
- Video outputs: Composite RCA, HDMI
- Audio outputs: 3.5 mm jack, HDMI
- Onboard storage: SD, MMC, SDIO card slot
- 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 onboard network
- Storage via SD/ MMC/ SDIO card slot
Summarising all specs, the newest Raspberry Pi Model B offers double the memory of the previous model. 512 MB memory means that graphics, multimedia, and network performance have all improved
I am sure now you know why Raspberry Pi is better choice.
Let’s move on additional accessories available to me .
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Saves space and power by removing the need for a monitor, yet still providing a user interface.
It has IR remote control and buttons to control Pi.
2. Wi-Pi : WLAN USB Module for the Raspberry Pi
Wi-Pi is a high performance, cost effective WLAN USB module which connects the Raspberry Pi
low cost computer, to a Wi-Fi local area network.
That sums up all the whats it gonna take, kEEp reading my blog to unleash the mystery time unfolds ! 
Just what I am feeling right now
Waiting to get my hands on π kit !
Waiting to Rock Raspberry π !
Waiting for π fun to begin !
--R.R.