jukebox

Set of Scripts for an Arduino Controlled iTunes Based Jukebox

Required hardware

• Matrix keypad
• RGB LCD Display and Adafruit LCD Shield
• Coin Acceptor
• Arduino

Required software

• serialport gem
• Arduino Keypad library

Scripts

jukebox.ino--Arduino code for physical jukebox interface:

• Assigns credits based on coin input (To-Do)
• Song selection via keypad
• Displays # of credits and keypad entry via LCD (To-Do)
• Displays currently playing track # if no credits (To-Do)

jukebox.rb--Ruby script to take Arduino serial output and set to iTunes:

• Listens for output from Arduino
• Validates disc and track
• Sends track # from Arduino to upnext.sh
• Sends "Now Playing" track # to Arduino for display (To-Do)

collection.rb--Ruby script that builds an array of all available tracks for validation:

• Takes a single argument: last disc number
• Saves json array to /tmp/collection.rb

upnext.sh--Applescript to add chosen tracks to playlist:

• Selects tracks from numbered playlists (2 digits) based on track number
• Adds selected tracks to a playlist called "jukebox"

manual.rb--Ruby script to test track validation and selection:

• Takes a single argument: track number (4 digits)
• Validates disc and track
• Sends track # from Arduino to upnext.sh