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It uses ADB to let each phone connect\nto a server and receive data about what to show.\n\n![](images/finished.jpg)\n\n## Putting the hardware together\n\nThe hardware boils down to a bunch of cell phones stuck onto a plank of wood, with USB cables connecting them to a server. A detailed run-through is coming soon.\n\n### Parts list\n\n#### Wood plank (the \"Wall\")\n\n- [Plywood handy panel](https://www.homedepot.ca/product/alexandria-moulding-1-4-inch-x-2-feet-x-2-feet-birch-plywood-handy-panel/1000434557)\n- [White acrylic paint](https://amzn.to/2L5YzS7)\n- [Paint brush](https://amzn.to/35eqiHk)\n- [Sandpaper](https://amzn.to/2Lpnsbc)\n- Tools to mount the plank onto your wall, such as:\n  - [Command Strips](https://amzn.to/3pMTZa4) for an apartment\n  - [Wood screws](https://amzn.to/2Lpo1lk) for a house.\n\n#### Mounting and connecting the phones (the \"Cell\"s)\n\n- Old cell phones and/or tablets running Android\n- Raspberry Pi or another computer to use as the server\n- [Velcro strips](https://amzn.to/3bdwEdM)\n- [USB cables](https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=4867)\n- [Wire clips](https://amzn.to/391YTJL)\n- [USB hub](https://amzn.to/2JM19w0)\n\nNote that most of these links are affiliate links for Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Using these links helps out the project!\n\n## Using the software\n\nThese instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your\nlocal machine for development and testing purposes.\n\n### Prerequisites\n\n- Node.js 16 or greater\n- pnpm\n- Android Studio 4.1 or greater\n- Android Debug Bridge\n\n### Installing dependencies\n\nInstall Node dependencies for the server:\n\n```shell\npnpm install\n```\n\nInstall Gradle dependencies for the client by opening the `./android` folder as\nan Android Studio project and syncing Gradle.\n\nAlternatively, from the command line:\n\n```shell\ncd ./android\ngradlew build\n```\n\n### Development\n\nTest locally in development environment by spinning up two servers: client \u0026 server.\n\n```shell\npnpm --filter server run dev\npnpm --filter client run dev\n```\n\n### Deployment\n\nThe server communicates with phones over ADB. ADB should be installed and the phones should be in debug mode. Check that all phones appear when running `adb devices`.\n\nRun the server by compiling the TypeScript code and launching it with node:\n\n```shell\npnpm -r run build\npnpm -w start\n```\n\nA production build is available on the `pi-deploy` branch. It can be started by running:\n\n```shell\npnpm install --frozen-lockfile --prod\npnpm -w start\n```\n\n### Environment variables\n\nSome paths and API keys are set via environment variables. The project uses `dotenv`, so an `.env` file will automatically be loaded by the server.\n\nSee [env.ts](javascript/shared/src/env.ts) for a list of environment variables.\n\n## Built with\n\n- [SveleteKit](https://kit.svelte.dev/) - Client code\n- [Fastify](https://www.fastify.io/) - Web server\n- [ADB](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb) - Communication from server to phones\n- [Android Architecture Components](https://developer.android.com/topic/libraries/architecture/) -\n  Used for MVVM architecture on client\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnotwoods%2Fcell-wall","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fnotwoods%2Fcell-wall","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnotwoods%2Fcell-wall/lists"}