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Simple Playlist player obsoleted

This package is considered obsolete at this point. See below to learn more on how to replace this package.

Description

This is a small example of a simple play list player that supports any resource type. This includes images, videos and other packages. Is supports various transitions when switching between items. You can display a name for each item that is displayed after switching completed.

Example usage

You can use this Package to display a bunch of images. Upload the images using the Assets page. Then create a new Setup based on this Package. To do that, go to the Packages page, select the Simple Playlist player Package and then click the Create Setup button. Give your new Setup a name.

The configuration screen for your new Setup allows you to specify which assets you want to play. Click the Add item Button for each Asset you want to play. In the new row that appears, select the Asset field. Delete the default value (empty.png) and select the image you previously uploaded.

When done, click save. Your Setup is now ready for your Device.

Settings

Background Color

Use this to set a background color. Black is recommended.

Transitions

Selects the transition that will be used when switching between items.

  • Fade in/Fade out - The current item is faded out while the new items is faded in.
  • Move in/out - The current item slides to the right while the new items slides in from the left.
  • Move in/Shrink out - The current item fades out and get smaller while the new item slides in from the left.
  • Flip animation - The current item animates away into the background while the new item slides in from the left.

Switch time

Number of seconds for the transition.

Show title

The playlist player can optionally display a short text about the current item each time a new items starts playing. This can for example be used to show the name of a video or image each time it plays.

Transitioning to other packages

This package is now considered obsolete. Use the HD Player or Schedule Player Package instead:

https://info-beamer.com/pkg/386 https://info-beamer.com/pkg/4765

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Compatible devices

pi-1 pi-2 pi-3 pi-cm1 pi-cm3 pi-zero pi-zero-2

Offline support

Maybe This package might work offline: Package provides no offline support information. Also check the information above.

Source code for this package

https://github.com/info-beamer/package-simple-playlist shows you the full source code of this package so you can freely modify it if you want.

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