Roni Bandini, a developer, recently introduced an innovative project called Reggaeton Be Gone. The project consists of a small software and hardware device based on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, utilizing artificial intelligence to create interference with nearby high-profile Bluetooth speakers, causing a distortion in the sound output.
The complex Reggaeton Be Gone project includes Raspberry Pi configured by Bandini to automatically recognize music playing through neighboring Bluetooth speakers. For optimal efficiency, the device must be placed in close proximity to the speakers. Currently, the system is only compatible with a select range of wireless speakers, with ongoing efforts to expand the list of supported devices.
The setup of the project involves Raspberry Pi 3 B connected to an OLED display with a resolution of 128×32 pixels, alongside a USB microphone and a button for initiating music discovery. Operating on Raspberry Pi OS and leveraging Python and the Edge Impulse framework, Bandini has trained the system to identify popular melodies. Upon detection, the device interferes with the speaker, significantly distorting the sound, prompting users to either turn off or lower the volume.
Bandini clarified that while the development serves as a proof of concept for influencing audio devices, the project’s use may infringe on electronic device regulations in certain jurisdictions. Future plans include integrating an external Bluetooth transmitter with an antenna and implementing an automatic scanning and analysis feature for the MAC addresses of speakers.
The source code for the Reggaeton Be Gone project has been published on GitHub by Bandini, allowing for further exploration and development. Prior to this project, Bandini had also created a smart traffic light that only displays a green light for motorcyclists if a helmet is detected.