RPI Video System

RPI Video System is an early, low-cost digital signage solution developed roughly a decade ago. By deploying Raspberry Pis behind restaurant TVs and connecting them to the internet, the system enabled a centralized controller to push video updates remotely. Each Raspberry Pi retrieved, updated, and played assigned videos daily, ensuring restaurants could effortlessly display timely, targeted content to their customers.

Remote Video Distribution

Centrally manage and update video playlists across multiple restaurant locations.

Autonomous Operation

Raspberry Pis automatically refreshed their content daily, running continuously without manual intervention.

Scalable Setup

Easily deploy additional Raspberry Pis behind more TVs in different restaurants as the network expands.

Bash Scripting

Simple yet robust coding for updating, fetching, and playing video content.

Raspberry Pi Deployment

Leveraged small, affordable devices for a stable digital signage solution.

Chrome & Cron Jobs

Utilized Chrome and scheduled tasks for periodic checks, updates, and reliable playback scheduling.

Server-Sourced Content

Pulled videos from a centralized server, ensuring synchronized messaging across all connected displays.

Long-Term Reliability

Operated successfully in restaurants for several years, proving its durability and effectiveness.

Efficient Content Management

Allowed restaurant owners or managers to easily adapt and schedule new content without on-site interventions.

Foundational IoT Experience

Provided early insights into remote device management, influencing future connected device projects.

• GitHub — StevenMorlier/Rpi-videosystem

  Publicly available code, legacy samples and deployment instructions.