2024-08-13, 01:42 AM
(2024-08-11, 11:16 PM)jacqueline Wrote: I do think you could make a device like you're describing that works well with Tangara tho! Tangara literally already exposes a USB serial console over the USB-C port; we mostly use it for some special development/debugging commands, but you can also get access to a Lua environment over this console that includes all the usual system bindings. This is how, for example, Hailey's companion app (https://github.com/haileys/tangara-companion) is able to change Tangara's volume (screenshot here https://hails.org/@hailey/111889509622928744)
Niiice! I had no idea a serial interface was already exposed lol
Since that's the case, this should be really easy to make work!
(2024-08-11, 11:16 PM)jacqueline Wrote: The main roadblock you'll encounter is your little remote/dongle/thing will need to be able to self-power, as Tangara doesn't provide 5V over its USB port. But that should be a pretty easy solve!
Ah, damn. I was hoping that power would be accessible over the USB port, but ah well. I could likely implement a battery into my remote thingy, however chances are it'll probably be a tad janky.
(2024-08-11, 11:16 PM)jacqueline Wrote: Another option that might help that I've been meaning to explore, is using wired headphone output for audio, but a Bluetooth connection just for remote control. Could be a really nice way to get the best of both worlds!
oooo yea that sounds interesting! It's probably possible to use a low power ESP32 or Nordic chip to handle that, and it'd have the benefit of being wireless.