Raspberry Pi Player Kit Unboxing and Assembly 

Thanks. Look forward seeing your opening video.

How did the build go? Can’t see a video for it.

@@Ferbeldeyberb which video?

Vincent I think it would be good for you to add a link to your blog with your instructions for setting up picoreplayer. There were a few settings such as screen rotation that needed to be set.

@@banders18 Thanks Bruce for the suggestion. Just added a link to the description.

How about the sound quality? Can it compete with the likes of Pi2aes or Allo Digione Signature?

@@suryaneo this kit provides hardware to build on. You can pick your favorite HAT and install it on top of Pi.

@@suryaneo here's an example of digione signature installed with kit: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vXYFPPxOrN8.html

Thanks. The RCA socket holes are already there. And both RCA jacks and covers are included. My thought was that the RCA jacks do not cost much, but if there are included, it would be more convenient and less costly if users want to include them in the future.

Sorry, this kit was already EOLed

Hi Mark, yes, shipping to UK is possible but the FedEX is the only choice at the moment. Postal service to overseas countries is ceased in HK. There are symbols on both the BOM (included in the kit) and the PCB (such as Q1, U1, R1, etc). You can just match the symbols and solder them. Most of them cannot be messed up because of different footprint. Just pay attention to PNP transistor and LM317 and not to mess them up (they look the same, but there are tiny marks on the IC case). A simple guide is also included in the kit. Hope it helps.

Hi Tom, thanks for your interest and suggestion. Currently the kit comes with a silver faceplate but I will work on a new anodized black panel. Will let you know once it's ready. Regarding the HDMI out, I believe you don't need to drill a hole for it, just replace one of the two D-type sockets with a HDMI socket and connect it to the micro-HDMI port of Pi 4. Something like this: hken.rs-online.com/web/p/hdmi-connectors/1246388

@@vincentfong4154 Nice. Thank you, Vincent. Also, Kudos to you for doing such beautiful work. Kind regards.

@@vincentfong4154 Hi Vincent, did you get anywhere with the black faceplate version please? Great looking unit!

@@jezgb thanks. the black faceplate is available now, with extra 5USD due to additional finishing process

@@BTom16 Hi Tom, the black version is available now. For more details please visit Check out 'DIY Raspberry Pi Streamer / Transport / Player KIT', available at HK$1,600 on #Carousell: carousell.com/p/1145507551

Hi Dragos, assuming the destination is Vancouver, shipping cost with FedEx is USD140. Hope it helps.

Hi, I think it's not difficult to install the the "Hifiberry Digi2 Pro" in it. Personally I don't own this Hifiberry DDC but it should be simple by just soldering the BNC and COAXIAL outputs to the D-type sockets at the back panel. Here's a reference with Allo Digione Sig: facebook.com/photo?fbid=572447707908913&set=pcb.572448891242128 Unfortunately this KIT is sold out. There is a new version with 7" QLED display, please check it out at: carousell.app.link/qxVaTTbhXsb

Hi Eric, thanks for your interest. Total cost (including the kit and shipping fee) to NY is USD355. Please be noted that the kit doe NOT include a Raspberry Pi or a DAC HAT. Compatible with Pi 4B only.

@@vincentfong4154 I am not able to purchase from Facebook or Carousel due to US location. Any other way to purchase?

@@ericn.8747 Hi Eric, you can PM me at facebook.com/SMHPHK for more details about the purchase.

Hi Chandu, can ship to India but I'm not sure why the shipping cost with FedEx is so high though geographically India is close. Shipping cost would be USD130, plus the cost of the kit USD225.

Yes, can ship to US

Hi John, thanks for your interest. I'm sorry that K3 was already EOLed. Successors are R23-MAX (1024x600) and STEALTH (1280x400). I don't think you can buy capacitive screens locally in HK. They are only available online.

@@vincentfong4154Thanks Vincent...I am visiting HK in Feb and thought of buying the screen at possibly Sham Shui Po. Not possible ?

@@johnsnowlow1883 I'm afraid not. Sham Shui Po shops sell fewer DIY parts (except for caps and resistors). Not much demand for touch screens parts. You can probably order from online and send to your hotel.

@@johnsnowlow1883 BTW are you talking about HDMI touchscreens? Or other interface?

@@vincentfong4154 yes HDMI touchscreens for raspberry volumio

Hi, this is a passive cooling

@@vincentfong4154 Well, i mean using the benefits of the case to cooldown the cpu of the pi. Other idea : thinking of temperature control with pwm and with a 9cm to 12cm fan for no noise. I think you are now about 53*C. Would be nice to have 40*C.

@@johnlenfr I think it is possible to use a thin metal bar to transfer the heat from the processor to the metal case. Alternatively there are large heat sinks in the market which can do the job. I don't measure the temperature intentionally but so far the Pi has been running PCP for more than a year without any glitch. Personally I don't think it's a good idea using a fan for audio devices.

Dimensions are: 215(W) x 100(H) x 245(D). Please be noted that no Raspberry Pi or DAC is included. The kit itself costs USD225, which is equivalent to EUR201 based on today's currency rate. Shipping cost to Italy is USD125 with FedEx. Hope it helps.

@@vincentfong4154 thanks for informations. other request: is there the assembly manual in the kit? Don't have another courier to use with a lower cost? Is it possibile to have a list of material of the kit? Thanks. Have a good day.

@@francescovitiello2419 I'd say there is a simple guide instead of a complete manual. The assembly is quite straight forward, screws and other items are packed individually for each part (i.e. you will have a small plastic bag for back panel, another small plastic bag for front panel, etc). UPS, FedEx and DHL have similar shipping rates, but FedEx is preferred becos of reliability and easy-to-use system, so I will keep FedEx as the only option at the moment. Please refer to the link below for the complete BOM: drive.google.com/file/d/1yL-F2Thn-lqf-FSt8_nAME6FJo9kLSND/view?usp=sharing

@@vincentfong4154 thank a lot. I need to see where to buy the raspberry and DAC and then I will order the kit from you

@@francescovitiello2419 Thanks Francesco. DAC should not be a problem becos you still have lots of choices from different vendors, but Raspberry Pi might be a problem. Price of Pi 4 keeps increasing, it might not be easy find one nowadays. Good luck.

Instagram ? maybe

It's available in Carousell: Check out 'DIY Raspberry Pi Streamer / Transport / Player KIT', available at HK$1,600 on #Carousell: carousell.com/p/1145507551

USD225 for the kit itself, no Pi 4 or DAC included. Shipping fee incurred.

Check out 'DIY Raspberry Pi Streamer / Transport / Player KIT', available at HK$1,600 on #Carousell: carousell.com/p/1145507551

工具可以係鴨遼街買到

Sorry, this kit was discontinued

Volumio, moode, PCP, ropiee都可以

有興趣，但驚草莓那部分自己未能處理得好。

@@david02335 草莓意思係軟件？

是，用開windows ，未用過草莓的os.

@@david02335 其實唔難，界面同操控性比Windows好

No...USD225, plus shipping cost, which depends on regions.

I think you misunderstood the currency. It's HKD, not USD, which is equivalent to 175 USD.