Difference between revisions of "Vlc-sync"
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[https://github.com/turingmachine/omxplayer-sync <code>vlc-sync</code>] is a modern adaptation of [https://github.com/turingmachine/omxplayer-sync OMXPlayer-Sync], using VLC as a replacement for the [https://github.com/popcornmix/omxplayer/commit/1f1d0ccd65d3a1caa86dc79d2863a8f067c8e3f8 deprecated OMXPlayer]. This implementation facilitates the synchronization of multiple VLC players across a network, following a conductor/follower model. You are also able to use a single conductor or follower for a simple video loop. | [https://github.com/turingmachine/omxplayer-sync <code>vlc-sync</code>] is a modern adaptation of [https://github.com/turingmachine/omxplayer-sync OMXPlayer-Sync], using VLC as a replacement for the [https://github.com/popcornmix/omxplayer/commit/1f1d0ccd65d3a1caa86dc79d2863a8f067c8e3f8 deprecated OMXPlayer]. This implementation facilitates the synchronization of multiple VLC players across a network, following a conductor/follower model. You are also able to use a single conductor or follower for a simple video loop. | ||
| − | In simple terms, this tool makes it possible synchronize videos playing on different computers (usually Raspberry Pi's) using a program called VLC. The <code>conductor</code> computer sends signals to the <code>follower</code> computers, telling them when to start or loop a video so that they all stay perfectly in sync. This guide exists to replace the outdated [https://interactionstation.wdka.hro.nl/wiki/Making_a_video_installation_with_Raspberry_Pi Making a video installation with Raspberry Pi] tutorial. | + | In simple terms, this tool makes it possible synchronize videos playing on different computers (usually Raspberry Pi's) using a program called VLC. The <code>conductor</code> computer sends signals to the <code>follower</code> computers, telling them when to start or loop a video so that they all stay perfectly in sync. This guide exists to replace the outdated [https://interactionstation.wdka.hro.nl/wiki/Making_a_video_installation_with_Raspberry_Pi Making a video installation with Raspberry Pi] tutorial on our wiki. |
== Getting started == | == Getting started == | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 27 August 2024
vlc-sync is a modern adaptation of OMXPlayer-Sync, using VLC as a replacement for the deprecated OMXPlayer. This implementation facilitates the synchronization of multiple VLC players across a network, following a conductor/follower model. You are also able to use a single conductor or follower for a simple video loop.
In simple terms, this tool makes it possible synchronize videos playing on different computers (usually Raspberry Pi's) using a program called VLC. The conductor computer sends signals to the follower computers, telling them when to start or loop a video so that they all stay perfectly in sync. This guide exists to replace the outdated Making a video installation with Raspberry Pi tutorial on our wiki.
Getting started
You can use vlc-sync downloading our ready-to-use Raspberry Pi images from our website. If you want to synchronize videos between two Pi's, make sure to download both the conductor and follower images. For a simple video loop you can download either.
Download conductor.img (3.14GB)
Download follower.img (3.14GB)
Flashing the image
To use the downloaded image, you need to 'flash' it to the micro SD card the Pi uses. The easiest way to do this is with a program called Balena Etcher. Once you've downloaded Etcher, you can insert the micro SD card in your computer and use Etcher to flash the contents of the downloaded image (either conductor.img or follower.img to the micro SD card.