https://github.com/hickford/microbit-vlc-remote

Use a BBC micro:bit as a remote control for VLC on your computer
https://github.com/hickford/microbit-vlc-remote

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Use a BBC micro:bit as a remote control for VLC on your computer

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/hickford/microbit-vlc-remote
• Owner: hickford
• Created: 2017-01-22T19:44:07.000Z (almost 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-11-21T20:27:24.000Z (about 7 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-06T09:25:41.673Z (2 months ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 1.95 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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VLC remote for two BBC micro:bits

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Use a pair of BBC micro:bit as a remote control for VLC on your Windows computer. 

Instructions

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1. Flash `pause-client.py` to both microbits.

2. Plug one into your computer.

3. Run `pause-server.py` on the computer.

4. Press button A for play/pause, Button B is rewind.

Keys

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* Button A (left): play/pause

* Button B (right): rewind ten seconds

Supported applications

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1. VLC

2. Any media player that recognises special media keys

3. Netflix in a web browser