pibox media center v0.11.0 release notes
2016-10-11
additional information
* meetup: http://www.meetup.com/pibox-embedded-developers/
* project web site: http://www.piboxproject.com/
* wiki site: http://www.graphics-muse.org/wiki/pmwik ... aspberrypi
* binary download: http://www.graphics-muse.org/archives/pibox/0.11.0/
* issue tracker: http://redmine.graphics-muse.org/projects/pibox/issues
general status
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pibox media center consumer oriented distributions distributed media playback in travel trailers without internet connectivity. ui based on gtk+ cairo , system runs on raspberry pi optimized pibox developement platform distribution.
highlights release include
* support raspberry pi model 2
* new app: picam (webcam on connected monitor)
* switched videolib database json , added support tv series
* video selection includes poster , series artwork plus summaries
* video playback supports both hdmi , analog audio
* major performance improvements in video front end app , webcam playback
* made fbturbo default x server
* new functionality , json support libpibox
* minor ui cleanup including dropping x cursor
* added support multicast registration of iot devices along rest interface definition
* major code cleanup of pibox network config , associated libpnc.
* upgrades latest upstream firmware
* verified compatibility available upstream rootfs packages
* bump cross toolchain gcc 4.8.5
* improved metabuild opkgs
* improved cross-toolchain builds opkgs
* updates piboxd server unit tests
pibox media player's can perform better in video selections long videolib app used reduce the
size of poster art.
headed
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near term plans include support pc-based xm satellite receiver , improving video front end ui more plex-like.
long term plans include integration ble devices provide wider-scale internet of things infrastructure, taking pibox trailer home. additional work planned wifi direct, improving boot times , overall performance, additional media player apps , voice , smartphone control.
0.12 plans
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* android app remote control on wifi
* hardware related projects
** custom cases
** rechargable lipo battery supply w/ power on/off
** integrate multiport usb "shield" media server
* possible ble (bluetooth low energy) dongle integration
* tv app using usb adpater
* music player app
getting involved
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pibox 1 man project. i'd have more users of system , welcome new developers.
started using system please download tarball, unpack , use mksd card format sd card. use mkinstall script install distribution sd card.
started development, please read developer wiki on how build pibox development platform.
http://www.graphics-muse.org/wiki/pmwik ... i/software
contact me @ mjhammel@graphics-muse.org or if you're interested in helping out, have ideas improvement or want know how use system.
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changelogs available release announcement:
http://redmine.graphics-muse.org/news/17
pibox @ colorado springs maker faire on saturday, october 15th 10am 4pm @ library 21c in colorado springs, colorado.
2016-10-11
additional information
* meetup: http://www.meetup.com/pibox-embedded-developers/
* project web site: http://www.piboxproject.com/
* wiki site: http://www.graphics-muse.org/wiki/pmwik ... aspberrypi
* binary download: http://www.graphics-muse.org/archives/pibox/0.11.0/
* issue tracker: http://redmine.graphics-muse.org/projects/pibox/issues
general status
------------------------------------------
pibox media center consumer oriented distributions distributed media playback in travel trailers without internet connectivity. ui based on gtk+ cairo , system runs on raspberry pi optimized pibox developement platform distribution.
highlights release include
* support raspberry pi model 2
* new app: picam (webcam on connected monitor)
* switched videolib database json , added support tv series
* video selection includes poster , series artwork plus summaries
* video playback supports both hdmi , analog audio
* major performance improvements in video front end app , webcam playback
* made fbturbo default x server
* new functionality , json support libpibox
* minor ui cleanup including dropping x cursor
* added support multicast registration of iot devices along rest interface definition
* major code cleanup of pibox network config , associated libpnc.
* upgrades latest upstream firmware
* verified compatibility available upstream rootfs packages
* bump cross toolchain gcc 4.8.5
* improved metabuild opkgs
* improved cross-toolchain builds opkgs
* updates piboxd server unit tests
pibox media player's can perform better in video selections long videolib app used reduce the
size of poster art.
headed
------------------------------------------
near term plans include support pc-based xm satellite receiver , improving video front end ui more plex-like.
long term plans include integration ble devices provide wider-scale internet of things infrastructure, taking pibox trailer home. additional work planned wifi direct, improving boot times , overall performance, additional media player apps , voice , smartphone control.
0.12 plans
------------------------------------------
* android app remote control on wifi
* hardware related projects
** custom cases
** rechargable lipo battery supply w/ power on/off
** integrate multiport usb "shield" media server
* possible ble (bluetooth low energy) dongle integration
* tv app using usb adpater
* music player app
getting involved
------------------------------------------
pibox 1 man project. i'd have more users of system , welcome new developers.
started using system please download tarball, unpack , use mksd card format sd card. use mkinstall script install distribution sd card.
started development, please read developer wiki on how build pibox development platform.
http://www.graphics-muse.org/wiki/pmwik ... i/software
contact me @ mjhammel@graphics-muse.org or if you're interested in helping out, have ideas improvement or want know how use system.
-----------------------------------------------------
changelogs available release announcement:
http://redmine.graphics-muse.org/news/17
pibox @ colorado springs maker faire on saturday, october 15th 10am 4pm @ library 21c in colorado springs, colorado.
raspberrypi
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