Standalone DJ System Runs On ESP32

There are loads of methods to DJ with a laptop computer and numerous controller setups. However, if you happen to discover hauling round a complete pc generally is a bit a lot, you might like this lighter system from [Daniel Vučinović].

It’s known as Pajoniiir, and it’s meant to interchange a laptop computer within the DJ sales space. In its place stands an ESP32-P4 microcontroller, hooked as much as a 4.3-inch touchscreen show in an off-the-shelf combo from Guition. The ESP32’s twin USB interfaces are connected in flip to a Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 controller, and a USB stick carrying a Rekordbox music library. The microcontroller is then additionally hooked as much as a PCM5102A DAC module for audio output.

The ESP32 reads and performs tracks in MP3, WAV, and FLAC codecs, responds to instructions from the DJ controller, and shows the waveforms and different controls on the touchscreen. It’s doing most of what a laptop computer would do on this case, solely it prices $50 and gained’t get caught in a bootloop for a Windows replace 10 minutes earlier than you’re as a consequence of go on.

We’ve featured a number of good DJ controller hacks over time, like this Hercules rig that was modded for better scratching.