MintyMp3 FAQ

Is this for real?

Yes. Minty is a fully functioning mp3 player.

I have never soldered anything, should I try building a Minty?

You'll probably give up in frustration. This is an advanced project, for people with at least 1 year of smt soldering experience. There are other, much easier mp3 player projects out there. (See also q. #5)

Dude! This is cheaper than an iPod Shuffle! I'm totally going to build this!

Actually its not, once you buy all the parts, with shipping and buy a CF card...chances are it'll run you $100 or more and thats -assuming- you own all the tools already!

Well that's stupid, why should I spend 5 hours building something when its cheaper to buy it?

Minty is an open source hardware project, partially to gauge whether it is possible to design and maintain such projects and whether people are interested in working on open source hardware. I do not expect people to try building it.

Will you sell kits?

A new design is in the works...MiniMintyMP3(tm)! A very simple, but very awesome MP3 player that you can build. It fits in an Altoids gum box, uses SD/MMC cards, and runs off of 2 rechargable AAA batteries. Kits will be available ~~April '05~~ real soon now. Acts like a 'flash drive' when connected to USB and also recharges the batteries, a simple interface (i.e. no LCD), PCB, and all components necessary. (You supply memory flash card and minty tin).
For more information about MintyMP3 (& to get emailed with updates, etc) send an email to mintymp3@gmail.com...thanks!

How do I....?

Have you looked here or here?

Hey, there's a mistake...

Probably...the instructions arent foolproof, and im still working out small bugs. Emailing me with corrections, preferably fixed files, is appreciated.

How much will you charge to build me one?

Considering the time required to build one, and what I bill, offers of less than $250 will not be entertained.

I successfully built a Minty!

Really? Email me a picture & I'll put it up!