https://github.com/nimblehq/raspberrypi-portal
Setup scripts and instruction for our always-on communication portals
https://github.com/nimblehq/raspberrypi-portal
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Setup scripts and instruction for our always-on communication portals
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nimblehq/raspberrypi-portal
- Owner: nimblehq
- License: mit
- Created: 2019-11-05T06:40:04.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2019-11-15T01:29:13.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-20T14:34:09.745Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: communication, raspberry-pi, team
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- Size: 137 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Raspberry Pi Portal
In order to ease communication between all offices, each location is equipped with one or several always-on communication portals.
## Hardware
The equipment consists of 4 parts:
- Computer: Raspberry PI with 4GB RAM.
- Webcam: Logitech Webcam C930e.
- Microphone: Jabra Speak 410 MS.
- Screen and Sound output: LED TV e.g. LG LED Smart TV 32LK540BPTA.
### Setup
- Connect the Webcam to the first USB 3.0 input on the Raspberry PI.
- Connect the speaker/microphone to the second USB 3.0 input on the Raspberry PI.
- Connect the first miniHDMI output from the Raspberry PI to an HDMI port on the TV.
### Troubleshooting
- If no sound is sent to the TV, there can be two main solutions:
- Plug the Mini-HDMI in the first slot.
- Force HDMI output using [this guide](https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/audio-config.md) (config.txt).
- Reduce power consumption and board temperatures by [updating the firmware](https://www.geeks3d.com/20191101/raspberry-pi-4-new-firmware-reduces-power-consumption-and-boards-temperatures/)
## Software
For conference calls, we use the web-based application [Whereby](https://whereby.com/).
It allows each portal to have a dedicated always-on room:
### Configuration
Log in to Nimble account of Whereby via the Chromium browser.
One logged in to Whereby, edit the settings:
- Set Webcam to use Logitech Webcam C930e.
- Set sound input to Jabra Speak 410 MS.
- Set sound output to the LED TV or to Jabra Speak 410 MS.
### Autostart Whereby
In order to make the Raspberry Pi fully operational without a mouse and keyboard, Whereby -- via the Chromium Browser -- must be configured to start on boot.
We have decided to use `systemd` instead of `autostart` (easier to configure) to have full control on when the application boots. Since Whereby is web-based, the application must wait for thw wifi connection to be working.
1. Create a new Unit file: `sudo nano /lib/systemd/system/whereby.service`.
2. Paste the content of the file `/systemd/whereby.service` and edit `` with the actual account handle used.
3. Reload `systemd` to recognize the new service: `sudo systemctl daemon-reload`
4. Start the new service on boot: `sudo systemctl enable whereby.service`.
## License
This project is Copyright (c) Nimble. It is free software,
and may be redistributed under the terms specified in the [LICENSE] file.
[LICENSE]: /LICENSE
## About
This project is maintained and funded by Nimble.
We love open source and do our part in sharing our work with the community!
See [our other projects][community] or [hire our team][hire] to help build your product.
[community]: https://github.com/nimblehq
[hire]: https://nimblehq.co/