Signage/TV information
Top Screen
Raspberry Pi
Displays signage via IP Uses build of Anthias, found here https://www.hackster.io/Salmanfarisvp/setting-up-anthias-on-raspberry-pi-for-digital-signage-9f6a1b
Connection Information
| ssh information | |
|---|---|
| IP |
140.247.110.151 |
| MAC |
2c:cf:67:82:a0:aa |
| Username | pi-top |
Old
Mac Mini
Displays rotating images or videos. Uses the screensaver to display, set to 1 minute timer.
To Display Video
Using SaveHollywood plugin, which is edited in the screensaver menu.
- Images/videos must be saved in /Users/Shared/ folder to properly display videos. Other locations are secured and do not allow video display on screensaver.
- /Downloads/, /Documents/, /Desktop are all protected folders and cannot display content.
Connection Information
| Using TightVNC as VNC client | |
|---|---|
| VNC Password | topmini |
| VNC address | 10.250.29.195 |
| Old VNC address | old: dhcp-10-250-188-97.harvard.edu |
Bottom Screen
Raspberry Pi
Displays signage from https://ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/signage
Connection Information
| ssh information | |
|---|---|
| IP |
140.247.110.134 |
| MAC |
b8:27:eb:24:a4:54 |
| Username | pi |
Settings
Manually Set DNS (required for network)
sudo nano /etc/resolvconf.conf
Add these lines, replacing the current name_servers line
search_domains="google.com"name_servers=8.8.8.8
Hide Mouse Cursor
sudo apt-get install unclutter
This installs a free app to hide the mouse
Edit autostart file: sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart
Add line at the bottom:
@unclutter -display :0 -noevents -grab
Open Kiosk Browser
Edit autostart file: sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart
Add line at bottom:
/usr/bin/chromium-browser --kiosk -disable-restore-session-state https://ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/signage
Prevent Screen from Sleeping
Edit autostart file: sudo nano /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart
@lxpanel --profile LXDE-pi@pcmanfm --desktop --profile LXDE-pi@xset s off@xset -dpms@xset s noblank
Set to Reboot at Midnight
sudo nano /etc/crontab
Add code to bottom:
0 0 * * * root reboot