The Andor 1
is a wirelessly synchronizing standalone media player that the gallery developed for video art,
stage production, video walls, signage, and related applications.
I originally developed the software and partnered
with LZX Industries for manufacturing and distribution
of pre-built video player modules,
but now I'm releasing the software publicly under creative commons that you can install on a Raspberry Pi yourself.
The software can play seamless video loops or show still images,
and media can be easily switched with a single keypress on a USB keyboard or MIDI keyboard.
Multiple units used together can wirelessly synchronize
the playback of video files across multiple screens. The Andor 1 is simple to
use, but packed with professional features like an integrated playlist editor that supports
interactive playlists, video wall modes with bezel compensation, MIDI control, video
rotation options, and built-in video color test patterns.
AndOr 1 software currently only runs on the Raspberry Pi 3b (not the 3b+), although I
will eventually be expanding it to other models. To set up the software
you'll need a Raspberry Pi 3b, a micro SD card that's at least 8GB, and a Raspberry Pi 3 power supply.
Download the software disk image at the link below, then use a program like
Balena Etcher to write it to the micro SD card.
