Lego Retro Radio #10334 – play your own music using a Raspberry Pi

The article discusses a project that allows users to integrate a Raspberry Pi into the Lego Retro Radio set (#10334) to play custom music. The author shares their experience of building the radio, highlighting the challenges faced, particularly in getting the Raspberry Pi to output sound. The project involves using Python code to control music playback with the radio's tuning knob. The author customized the Lego design by removing unnecessary components, adding a Raspberry Pi logo, and modifying the sound brick to work with the Raspberry Pi. They also detail the technical aspects of connecting the Raspberry Pi to the radio's components, including GPIO pin configurations and the use of an audio amplifier. The project aims to create a functional radio that plays music while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the Lego set. The author provides a sample Python code for users to set up their music library and control playback through the tuning knob.

- Users can integrate a Raspberry Pi into the Lego Retro Radio to play custom music.

- The project involves modifying the Lego design and using Python code for music playback.

- The author faced challenges with sound output and GPIO pin connections.

- Customizations include removing unnecessary parts and adding a Raspberry Pi logo.

- Sample Python code is provided for setting up the music library and controlling playback.