Add a new Slide, Name it, and Drag over an Image / JPEG
Add a new Slide with a REMOTE Image you don't have (Hint: Use the Pop-up List of Available Files)
Settings:
Adjust the Local Settings Files (settings.php)
If you make any mistakes / typos. Notice of the system alerts you.
Next:
Manually Delete your Local Playlist. Notice how the system recovers a remote Version.
Change your Remote Playlist, and then trigger "Update Playlist".
Update a Remote File, and then trigger a "Update Files".
Get your Local Playlist all perfect, then Copy it to the remote Server (to demonstrate mass-propagation).
Finally:
Zip Up Your Project, using the following Options:
Bare Bones
With Files
Just Files
Read the Warning Messages + Hints.
Discuss how RasberryPis Process Video and the Options.
Demo #1 (8gb):
Note that there is a brief pause(one on the first load cycle) as the video is cached.
Point out how on a full computer, video is smooth and beautiful.
Demo #2 (32gb):
Demonstrate the Bare-Bones "Kodi" Install with H.264 + H.265 as indicated in the instructions
Unfortunately, flawlessly smooth 4K will not be possible with TinkerBox unless we used the stripped down version of Linux (known as "Kodi").
This shouldn't be a hiccup, as I have setup the RasberryPis on the Network to Easily Update Files.
The test I will demonstrate will show great video quality.
Finally:
Discuss Case + Heatsink options.
Reiterate concerns of permanent damage to board if excessive testing is done without proper cooling.
Psuedo-code:
Locate a Playlist
If I have a local file, and it isn't expired. Use it.
If not, try to download the remote file.
If not, show default slide.
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For each file in the Playlist{
If i have a file, I show it.
If not, try to download it.
If I cannot download it, skip it.
}
Every night at midnight, download a new Playlist Listing. But if that Playlist isn't available, just go with what you have.
Nerdy Details to spice up:
There is been a huge debugging process. But I have ironed all the KNOWN Kinks out
Install Package include keep meticulous (sp? ) notes Set up will be a sinch to replicate. It's the prototype that takes all the time
With the online-dependent system we had 2 that had shitty WiFi. We moved a router to easily solve one.
The other we found out the Esquimalt gym was built like a Faraday Cage! And we had to hard wire. Lol
My bulletproof system was specifically designed (at huge complexity ) to not be brought down by poor networks
I have not tested all video formats, and have just been using mp4s for now (which are 4K compatible)
It can Run on Any Device! Technical Requirements: PHP 4.3. Internet connection OPTIONAL.
The key to this system is being able to run locally, without an internet connection. It store & runs files locally, while periodically checking for updates.
Therefore 4K video is even be possible,
We prefer to use the Rasberry Pis. But if you find they don't have enough juice, my system can run on anything with PHP
Compatible Video Formats: MP4. **Send me other examples to test with