I'd like to start by saying I don't have much of a clue when it comes to electronics, that's why I'm here.
I'm working on an outdoor installation art project where I don't have access to an electrical outlet. I need to have an mp3 player playing a song on repeat for a year+ straight... just running on a battery or batteries. I also can't use any solar power.
Now, obviously, there's no way the manufacturer's battery will last that long, so I need to hack something together.
My questions is: is this even possible? What kind of of battery(s) do I need, and what other things would I need to add to prevent it from overheating/blowing up; resistors and/or other electronic stuff I don't know about?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
I'm working on an outdoor installation art project where I don't have access to an electrical outlet. I need to have an mp3 player playing a song on repeat for a year+ straight... just running on a battery or batteries. I also can't use any solar power.
Now, obviously, there's no way the manufacturer's battery will last that long, so I need to hack something together.
My questions is: is this even possible? What kind of of battery(s) do I need, and what other things would I need to add to prevent it from overheating/blowing up; resistors and/or other electronic stuff I don't know about?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!