Craig Hissett
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Pi Video Player

An all-in-one video player/controller, suitable for children.

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Pi Video Player

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Raspberry Pi Model B
Will run the Video plying Python script and monitor button presses over USB serial from a Teensy/Arduino
×1
Teensy/Arduino Nano
buttons to be connected to it and sent via serial to the Pi
×1
Arcade style buttons
6 for choosing a programme to watch, 3 for play.pause, next & prev video skipping
×9
ELI70-CR 7" Touchscreen
with HDMI input for use with Raspberry Pi
×1
Powered USB Hub
To provide power to The Pi, screen, Arduino/Teensie & Portable Hard Drive
×1
2.5" Portable Hard Drive
USB Drive for storage of Media
×1
Adafruit Powerboost 1000C
Steps power up to 5v, charges batteries.
×1
18650 Batteries
5000mAh, 3.7v in parallel
×4

Software apps and online services

Raspberry Pi Raspbian Jessie

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Code

Github

https://github.com/CraigHissett/PiVidPlayer

Credits

Craig Hissett

Craig Hissett

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