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Burger: /* Choosing the proper page to view on the browser */

2023-11-03T11:20:56Z

Choosing the proper page to view on the browser

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	==== Choosing the proper page to view on the browser ====		==== Choosing the proper page to view on the browser ====

	See [[External Live Stream]]		See [[External Live Stream]]. I currently use the API version, where you host the page on the ZM server. It's easier to manage multiple machines pointing to one server than to manage each machines self hosted page.

	==== Refresh Screen Periodically ====		==== Refresh Screen Periodically ====

Burger: /* Auto Start Computer */

2023-11-03T11:19:25Z

Auto Start Computer

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	exec startx		exec startx

			==== Browsers ====
	When startx loads, it will pull settings from ~/.xinitrc for USERNAME so edit that (note that .xinitrc requires '''&''' after all commands that are not the final wm).		When startx loads, it will pull settings from ~/.xinitrc for USERNAME so edit that (note that .xinitrc requires '''&''' after all commands that are not the final wm).

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	Note that only firefox can view more than 6 streams at once, and requires a switch in about:config to do this (see tips section).		Note that only firefox can view more than 6 streams at once, and requires a switch in about:config to do this (see tips section).

			==== Users & Screensaver ====
	Add an additional user beside the one used for the auto login, otherwise ssh will fail.		Add an additional user beside the one used for the auto login, otherwise ssh will fail.
	ssh will try to startx when it loads, and it won't be able to. Add USERNAME2 permissions to sudoers.		ssh will try to startx when it loads, and it won't be able to. Add USERNAME2 permissions to sudoers.

Burger: /* Auto Start Computer */

2023-11-03T11:18:25Z

Auto Start Computer

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	chromium-browser --home-page http://127.0.0.1/resource --no-sandbox --window-size=1920,1280 --start-fullscreen --test-type		chromium-browser --home-page http://127.0.0.1/resource --no-sandbox --window-size=1920,1280 --start-fullscreen --test-type
	exec dwm		exec dwm
			Note that only firefox can view more than 6 streams at once, and requires a switch in about:config to do this (see tips section).

	Add an additional user beside the one used for the auto login, otherwise ssh will fail.		Add an additional user beside the one used for the auto login, otherwise ssh will fail.

Burger: /* See Also */

2023-11-03T11:17:32Z

Burger: /* Tips */

2023-11-03T11:16:38Z

Tips

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	* To start firefox in full screen mode: The best add-on for this I've found is [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/mfull/ mFull]. It can be configured to load full screen, and to remove or autohide the toolbars and navigation bar. There is also RKiosk but this disables all keys and is not needed in my scenario. I've seen some strange behavior with this plugin. On some machines it works and on other machines it will not work. Note that mFull was used in Firefox 52 or earlier.		* To start firefox in full screen mode: The best add-on for this I've found is [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/mfull/ mFull]. It can be configured to load full screen, and to remove or autohide the toolbars and navigation bar. There is also RKiosk but this disables all keys and is not needed in my scenario. I've seen some strange behavior with this plugin. On some machines it works and on other machines it will not work. Note that mFull was used in Firefox 52 or earlier.

			* To shutdown, use crontab.
			<pre>
			# nano /etc/crontab
			00 18 * * * root /sbin/poweroff
			</pre>
			The problem is you need full path to poweroff or shutdown -h now. If you are on a separate lan, you may need to use ntp and query some local ntp server, if RTC is off.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Burger: /* Tips */

2023-11-03T11:16:00Z

Tips

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	* For viewing more than 6 monitors, you may need to use firefox. See [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide#Notes Dummies Guide - Notes]		* For viewing more than 6 monitors, you may need to use firefox. See [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide#Notes Dummies Guide - Notes]

	* To start firefox in full screen mode: The best add-on for this I've found is [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/mfull/ mFull]. It can be configured to load full screen, and to remove or autohide the toolbars and navigation bar. There is also RKiosk but this disables all keys and is not needed in my scenario. I've seen some strange behavior with this plugin. On some machines it works and on other machines it will not work.		* To start firefox in full screen mode: The best add-on for this I've found is [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/mfull/ mFull]. It can be configured to load full screen, and to remove or autohide the toolbars and navigation bar. There is also RKiosk but this disables all keys and is not needed in my scenario. I've seen some strange behavior with this plugin. On some machines it works and on other machines it will not work. Note that mFull was used in Firefox 52 or earlier.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Burger: /* Tips */

2023-11-03T11:15:37Z

Tips

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	* For viewing more than 6 monitors, you may need to use firefox. See [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide#Notes Dummies Guide - Notes]		* For viewing more than 6 monitors, you may need to use firefox. See [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide#Notes Dummies Guide - Notes]

			* To start firefox in full screen mode: The best add-on for this I've found is [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/mfull/ mFull]. It can be configured to load full screen, and to remove or autohide the toolbars and navigation bar. There is also RKiosk but this disables all keys and is not needed in my scenario. I've seen some strange behavior with this plugin. On some machines it works and on other machines it will not work.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Burger: /* Tips */

2023-11-03T11:14:48Z

Tips

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	* Firefox starts in workspace 9, so you might have to change over to it in dwm upon boot. You can remove all workspaces except for #1, and then ff will boot by default		* Firefox starts in workspace 9, so you might have to change over to it in dwm upon boot. You can remove all workspaces except for #1, and then ff will boot by default

			* For viewing more than 6 monitors, you may need to use firefox. See [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide#Notes Dummies Guide - Notes]

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Burger: /* Tips */

2023-11-03T11:13:31Z

Tips

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	* It's possible to lock down the keyboard. I don't have the need, but you can make a reasonably secure kiosk. Look online.		* It's possible to lock down the keyboard. I don't have the need, but you can make a reasonably secure kiosk. Look online.

			* Firefox starts in workspace 9, so you might have to change over to it in dwm upon boot. You can remove all workspaces except for #1, and then ff will boot by default

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Burger: /* Tips */

2023-11-03T11:12:30Z

Tips

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	* On an SBC a counterfeit SD card could be the cause. A counterfeit or non name brand SD may take one day, what takes 2 hours to do with a name brand card.		* On an SBC a counterfeit SD card could be the cause. A counterfeit or non name brand SD may take one day, what takes 2 hours to do with a name brand card.

	* It's possible to lock down the keyboard. I don't have the need, but ~~it's possible to~~ make a reasonably secure kiosk. Look online.		* It's possible to lock down the keyboard. I don't have the need, but you can make a reasonably secure kiosk. Look online.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	*[https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi_3_-_Browser_Client#Digital_Signage Alpine Linux Version] - The above guide was adapted for digital signage on an RPI4		*[https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi_3_-_Browser_Client#Digital_Signage Alpine Linux Version] - The above guide was adapted for digital signage on an RPI4

			[[Category:Dummies_Guide]]