I work in a library, and have been given the task to create a slideshow that will require no human intervention to keep updated (besides posting pictures on a network drive).
I've read about Raspberry Digital Signage, but it appears to use a txt file that needs to be manually updated.
Is there a simple way to accomplish what I need? Transitions would be a plus, as would a secure kiosk mode.
I'll keep reading, but thanks for any help in the meantime.
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KathyJSantos
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Re: Simply play a slideshow of images from a network drive
Oddly enough, I also work in a library and have the same task 
- additionally, I'm hoping to be able to show or not show images by date so I can add them to the network folder early and have them show up at the appropriate time.
So far, I have a base Raspbian install to which I've added chromium using instructions posted at:
http://blogs.wcode.org/2013/09/howto-bo ... ser-kiosk/
To that I've added nginx and php, as I've made a php webpage that will determine which images to show based on dates in the image names. I'm using these instructions:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/134666/w ... p-on-nginx
nginx works fine, but I haven't gotten the php part working yet...
And then there will be samba, which is never as easy as it should be.
Have you had any luck?
- additionally, I'm hoping to be able to show or not show images by date so I can add them to the network folder early and have them show up at the appropriate time.So far, I have a base Raspbian install to which I've added chromium using instructions posted at:
http://blogs.wcode.org/2013/09/howto-bo ... ser-kiosk/
To that I've added nginx and php, as I've made a php webpage that will determine which images to show based on dates in the image names. I'm using these instructions:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/134666/w ... p-on-nginx
nginx works fine, but I haven't gotten the php part working yet...
And then there will be samba, which is never as easy as it should be.
Have you had any luck?
Re: Simply play a slideshow of images from a network drive
My Pi Presents is one answer. Use the liveshow. It would need a samba client I think
Also look at Screenly OSE, GKedi's minimal Kisok browser and this thread http://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewt ... 63&t=87061
Also look at Screenly OSE, GKedi's minimal Kisok browser and this thread http://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewt ... 63&t=87061
Pi Presents - A toolkit to produce multi-media interactive display applications for museums, visitor centres, and more
Download from http://pipresents.wordpress.com
Download from http://pipresents.wordpress.com
Re: Simply play a slideshow of images from a network drive
I've got a simple little Java program that will sequence through images in a directory. Even does a crossfade between them. I have no idea what a secure kiosk mode is though.
If you want the code I'll post it tomorrow when I can get at my laptop.
If you want the code I'll post it tomorrow when I can get at my laptop.
Re: Simply play a slideshow of images from a network drive
Hi,
I'm actually working on such a solution. It works for me but I haven't managed to code everything yet into a nice web gui for an average person to be able to use. Most of the gui is done . I will be providing a virtual appliance for the server side (Samba configured so you don't have to mess around with it). I have made a simple video demo of how it looks and works so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdlXFZ4_IKQ
Regards
I'm actually working on such a solution. It works for me but I haven't managed to code everything yet into a nice web gui for an average person to be able to use. Most of the gui is done . I will be providing a virtual appliance for the server side (Samba configured so you don't have to mess around with it). I have made a simple video demo of how it looks and works so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdlXFZ4_IKQ
Regards