The document discusses using a Raspberry Pi for digital signage and provides instructions. Specifically, it summarizes that a Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive computer that can be used with free software like Screenly OSE to create digital signage without the need for specialized hardware, servers, or programming skills. It then provides a parts list and setup instructions for getting started with a Raspberry Pi digital signage system using Screenly OSE and optionally Google Presentations.

1. Putting the PI in Digital Signage
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Everette_Allen@ncsu.edu

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The 4 Biggest Lies in Digital
Signage
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Difficult - Nope just HTML
Special Software - just web browser
Need Server - Can do with Google Docs
Need Hardware
- low cost computer works

3. What is a Raspberry Pi?•
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“The Raspberry Pi is a
credit-card sized
computer that plugs into
your TV and a keyboard.
It’s a capable little PC
which can be used for
many of the things that
your desktop PC does,
like spreadsheets, wordprocessing and games.
It also plays highdefinition video. We
want to see it being used
by kids all over the world
to learn programming.”
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www.raspberrypi.org/
faqs

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What hardware is needed
Raspberry Pi Model B Board $35
Case for mounting ~$8
USB A to Micro USB B cable ~$2
8 Gig SD Card Type 10 ~ $13
3’ HDMI cable ~$5
6’ Ethernet Cable ~ $4
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(Optional USB Wireless Dongle ~ $15)
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Total ~ $67 (78)

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What software is needed
Screenly OSE
- Free www.screenlyapp.com/ose.html
screenlyapp.com-releases.s3.amazonaws.com/2013-11-18-Screenly_OSE_4GB.zip
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Raspbian Linux www.raspberrypi.org/downloads
Screenly OSE www.screenlyapp.com/ose.html
-Option 2

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Setup
http://raspberypi.local:8080

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Security
Four lines of code for security in /home/pi/screenly/server.py
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from bottle import route, run, request, error, static_file, response, hook,
abort
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# Views
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@hook('before_request')
def lockMeOut():
abort(401, "Sorry, access denied.")

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Demo Using Google Presentation
Q&A ??