Questions.

[Patela2oh]

I'm building the tv now following Dj's instructions. I've got all the movies (including home movies) in folders on my pc in mp4 format ready to go. I'd like to maintain the functionality of the buttons and where it tells you what you're watching as you "change the channel". I am having the world's hardest time getting the p2 to ssh. I've flashed and re flashed buster lite , I've done the config and ssh files , I've done the shift control x at imaging to add my WiFi credentials. I'm doing it headless without a screen (micro hdmi cable)... but I'm using the exact uiniker 3.5 on the instruction.

I'm assuming just using a supported os and using VLC vs OXM should make my life easier?

This is my first time using git etc so I'm not sure how to grab the right script.

[JakobBlattner]

So.... what exactly is your question?

If you've added the WIFI crendentials in the (newest) Raspberry pi imager you can also set a hostname for the pi (in my case: "simpsonstv.local"). See: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/getting-started.html#install-using-imager
You can then then connect to the Pi via WinScp (see screenshot) and copy your files to the file system of the pi.

git has a totally different purpose.

[Patela2oh]

Sorry.  I was following the buster directions now I’m following yours (bullseye).  I have a bunch of movies in folders already.  Home movies , x men, avengers etc.  inside each of these folders are the mp4(s).   I would like to still keep where i change the channel and it tells me what I’m watching.  Also in each folder there are 4 mp4s.  Chapter 1, 2,3,4 I’m assuming the button advances it one by one?This would be the first script you wrote correct?I’ve just never used git or programmed a pi Amish Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2024, at 9:47 AM, JakobBlattner ***@***.***> wrote: So.... what exactly is your question? If you've added the WIFI crendentials in the (newest) Raspberry pi imager you can also set a hostname for the pi (in my case: "simpsonstv.local"). See: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/getting-started.html#install-using-imager You can then then connect to the Pi via WinScp and copy your files to the file system of the pi. git has a totally different purpose. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[JakobBlattner]

I'm actually not the author, just someone who lurks this repository because he's also using @dariom implementation.

To be able to use mp4s, you must change '.mkv' in the player.py script (line 108) to '.mp4' and save the script.

All (button) inputs are checked in one script. You can either use player.py or player-alt.py from the author of this repo. Dis-/Advantages can be read in the readme of this repo, here.
One of the buttons executes the nextVideo() method, meaning jumping to the next video in the currently selected directory. The other button/ method switches to the next folder. This is all documented in the player.py script.

Edit: just as a heads-up: you can/will encounter other, more difficult problems in the course of this project. I would suggest starting with a simpler project than this one to get a fundamental understanding of coding, the raspi, etc.

[dariom]

Hi @Patela2oh thanks for reaching out with questions. I'll do my best to help!

Thanks for helping with your replies @JakobBlattner - much appreciated!

I'm assuming just using a supported os and using VLC vs OXM should make my life easier?

I did find it a bit easier to use install and use Bullseye instead of fighting against the older package sources, but as @JakobBlattner says, this is a challenging project depending on your familiarity with Raspberry Pi, Linux, Git and various technologies (not to mention electronics).

I'd recommend asking specific questions either here, or in the original iinstructable and we can do our best to help you out.

[Patela2oh]

I got it running , the instructions were fantastic.  I had the videos encoded on hand brake at 720p which made the screen zoom up and left.  I have to rencode them but i think i got it.  I was having the hardest time with buster & oxm… so far so good Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 10, 2024, at 5:06 AM, Dario Mratovich ***@***.***> wrote: Hi @Patela2oh thanks for reaching out with questions. I'll do my best to help! Thanks for helping with your replies @JakobBlattner - much appreciated! I'm assuming just using a supported os and using VLC vs OXM should make my life easier? I did find it a bit easier to use install and use Bullseye instead of fighting against the older package sources, but as @JakobBlattner says, this is a challenging project depending on your familiarity with Raspberry Pi, Linux, Git and various technologies (not to mention electronics). I'd recommend asking specific questions either here, or in the original iinstructable and we can do our best to help you out. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[dariom]

Great to hear! Enjoy the project 😄