My Chromecast

Why my own?

I was using my google chromecast for years and then it started acting crazily. Unfortunately all the help from google didnt work. While working on another project, I got this idea and built my own casting/mirroring device.

How to build?

You need to run below commands to convert your Pi into chromecast:

• sudo apt-get install libjpeg8-dev libpng12-dev
• sudo apt-get update
• sudo apt-get upgrade
• git clone https://github.com/HaarigerHarald/omxiv
• cd omxiv
• make ilclient
• make -j4
• sudo make install

Now connect your TV with Pi using either HDMI cable or RCA cable.

Next enable SSH on your Pi and install Raspicast on your mobile/tablet. Do configurations of this app and

• mirror mobile stuff directly
• cast videos by opening youtube video and click on Share icon. In the list of apps, select Raspicast and enjoy