Now that "smaller" LCD monitors (15 and 17") are dropping so low in
price, I thought it would be neat to find or build a VERY small form
factor embedded or other linux system to just drive a standard VGA
monitor (LCD or otherwise) with pictures stored on common memory media
like compact flash, SD/XD, etc. cards.
I'm surprised and frustrated at the commercial digital picture frame
prices. I don't want to duplicate work if this already exists. I tried
some google searches but came up with either too much, or wrong
direction for such a system.
My off the cuff ideas are:
1. Smallest form factor within reason, probably external/wall wart power
supply.
3. built in memory card slot. Really doesn't have to be able to read
multiple media, just simplest/cheapest/most common since it's a
dedicated system.
4. Video wouldn't have to be fast, just enough memory to display the pix.
5. Operation would just be unplug, insert memory card with standard
format pix (how hard would it be to allow video and/or sound?) in root
directory. Then power up and it finds pix and displays them at a set
time period.
My only real unknown is how to set up the system for differing
monitors/resolutions?
Anyone interested in this project as well? We could utilize the
installfests, or have separate get togethers if that'd be helpful.
I welcome your comments, suggestions, thoughts, links, etc.
Thanks,
Rich
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