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I run a grid of about 250 Pi 2 and 3s across several offices and datacenters. They are the backbone of our graphics playback system (i.e. slates) and low latent
by RubberShoes 7y ago
I run a grid of about 250 Pi 2 and 3s across several offices and datacenters. They are the backbone of our graphics playback system (i.e. slates) and low latent IPTV system. Users can subscribe to any channel necessary without expensive re-encoding or RF antenna systems. I absolutely love them and 4k60 HEVC is a huge upgrade for the 4!
- elcomet 7y agoWouldn't it be less expensive and simpler to buy a few real servers ?
- RubberShoes 7y agoNot at all. $35 for a pi and $200 for HDMI>SDI converter is significantly cheaper than any media server with that many broadcast outputs. For IPTV - each TV needs a decoder. Hard to beat $35 per set. Plus running our own stack means we can tune for latency unlike an app on Roku/ATV
- dredmorbius 7y agoNice. I'm looking at a streaming media system of some sort which repurposes existing audio hardware where possible. This turns out to be ... somewhat frustratingly difficult. There are numerous Bluetooth-based systems, some WiFi-based ones. The hard part is sorting out the interface to control the system -- there's nothing quite so frictionless as either on-device controls or a remote, though going with an iPad or cheap tablet seems the best option.
- cameron_b 7y agoTell us more! My team is currently looking for a digital signage option that would include cable/IPTV of some variety.