Rockbox -> Snapcast : FIFO & TCP PCM Sinks
This document traces every hop an audio frame takes from the Rockbox C firmware through the Snapcast PCM sinks to a Snapcast server.
Migrating Rockbox Search to Typesense
Rockbox Zig's search just got a significant overhaul. I replaced the embedded Tantivy full-text search engine with Typesense, an open-source, self-hosted search server. This post covers what changed, why we made the switch, and how the new system works end-to-end.
Hacking Rockbox to Stream Audio Over HTTP
How I taught a 20-year-old embedded audio player to stream music from the network — without touching its codec layer.
Hacking Rockbox to Stream Audio Over HTTP
How I taught a 20-year-old embedded audio player to stream music from the network — without touching its codec layer.
Making Search Instant and Forgiving
Upgraded my Rockbox desktop player's library search with Tantivy's RegexQuery for case-insensitive prefix matching. Now partial queries like 'dark' instantly find 'The Dark Side of the Moon'—fast and forgiving!
Bringing Rockbox's Legendary Audio Engine to the Modern Desktop: A Native Port for Linux and macOS
Rockbox reborn on desktop: Audiophile-grade playback with advanced DSP, native UI for Linux/macOS. Open source — stars and contributions welcome! 🎵