Hey there, Enginerds and DIY afficionados!
I really like watching videos while enjoying a hot tub in my bathroom. I happen to have an old
Samsung 940NW (click "SEE FULL SPECS") TFT Monitor which i'd like to convert into a VESA wall mounted media playback appliance according to the following spec:
- some low power ARM board, what for running the operating system
- "SJW/Linux" OS with X GUI for VLC, MPV or Kodi on a low-spec desktop env like openbox or xfce
- capable of 720p60 playback, preferably 1080p30 minimum (up/downscaled to [1440x]900p, the native TFT res)
- ARM board has VGA output (i haven't researched the TFT input board yet, for now that's the only available input)
- maybe use of a (bus-powered) external HDMI-to-VGA converter
- wireless LAN, what for mounting my main rig's storage via sshfs …onboard or external via USB dongle?
- tiny USB keyboard, maybe touch panel and on-screen-keyboard, capacitive, none of that resistive rubbish
- all powered via the original TFT monitor PSU ...preferably
- i might even tap the mains supply and add a secondary PSU for that ARM board ...just in case the TFT PSU isn't strong enough
- boot from USB or SD card
- i'm not afraid of crimping / soldering stuff
- i'd even replace the TFT / LVDS input board to accommodate a non-VGA ARM board video output
- ...composite to VGA converter? (least favourite option / last resort)
Experiences / comments?- I'm sure a RaspberryPi is one of the first recommendations, thank you …what else?
- Is it feasible / could the PSU have sufficient reserves to power an additional ARM board?
- Which in-spec low-power ARM board would you recommend?
- Links to existing projects / logs?
- Maybe a furious rant about my utter stupidity, followed by a tremendous spillage of enlightened wisdom …LOLMUHARHARHAHAHAROFLMAO
…the project progress (my decisions) will be logged in this thread (with photos and explanations).