Programmable Radio

The goal with this project was to make a radio which could automatically change stations, from an Arduino attached to a TEA5767 radio module. What I like most about this project is that it evolved as I learned, and each time I reattempted it I was able to apply new things that I had learned. 

The first version was made before college, where I used only my skills in programming and tape to bring everything together.  After freshman year, I designed a case for the components in SolidWorks, but didn't have a plan for mounting the components or closing the door to the case. The third version I made after my co-op at Sparx, where I utilized my experience to properly size mounting holes for the boards to be screwed into the housing, and fit everything together in an ergonomic and easy to-print-case.

Skills Used:

• 3D printing

• Programming

• Soldering

Through completing this project I learned and improved a lot in soldering, designing functional 3D prints, and the value of thread-cutting screws.