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Hi everyone. I'm new to the open source development world and am not even sure where to start. I have some background in electronics and design, but it has been many years since I even attempted to do design anything. I actually have something I'd like to design for personal use, and after suggesting it to a few friends, they'd like one as well. So I figured I'd start my research and if things work out well, maybe even bring it to market.

Any suggestions on how to proceed? Good tutorials? My project is a car mp3 player, using a laptop HDD or flash memory with a few more additions if possible.

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I'd start by going out on the web and seeing what is already out there, no need (or market) for something someone else is doing already. Then put together a list of what you want it to do and how you want it to do that. Once you have a plan start looking for parts that will do the things on your list. Too many people start with the micro and then ask how do I do this with this part and sometimes the answer is "you don't"