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Step 12Conclusion
I've been using this frame for nearly 2.5 years now with VERY good reliability. That said, there is always room for improvement. Here are some ideas....
Creating multiple photo libraries
If you want to create multiple photo "libraries" for display, simply create sub directories under the .\pics\ directory in your share.
For example:
.\pics\birthdays\
.\pics\christmas\
.\pics\kids\
When you want to change libraries, delete the files within .\pics\ and add photos from one of the library folders (a batch file could be created to do this very easily).
Now just run "reload.cmd" and the new photos will be displayed immediately.
Control Program
It would be pretty easy to create a "control program" with a nice GUI to replace many of the included batch files (and also library management mentioned above). I've thought about doing this myself but honestly haven't needed it. The batch files have served me quite well.
Remote Photo Posting
You could easily update the main command file to display photos from one of the many photo sharing websites by launching a URL that would put you directly into a slideshow. If you're traveling and want friends or family to stay posted on your adventures, update the frame to function this way and provide them with "real time" updates from you trip on the living room wall! I've done this while on one of my business trips and the kids loved it! In addition to photos, I used Photoshop to create custom messages for them to see in the morning and it really made their day.
Voice Control
Thanks to alexsolex for contributing the idea of adding voice control. With this you could simply walk up to the frame and say "Weather" and have it automatically show the forecast for a minute or so before reverting back to the photo slide show. Fantastic idea and definitely do-able!
I hope you've enjoyed this Instructable! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions as you try to build one of your own!
Please vote for my Instructable, rate it, and subscribe to my feed if you want to know when I release more in the future!
- John
Creating multiple photo libraries
If you want to create multiple photo "libraries" for display, simply create sub directories under the .\pics\ directory in your share.
For example:
.\pics\birthdays\
.\pics\christmas\
.\pics\kids\
When you want to change libraries, delete the files within .\pics\ and add photos from one of the library folders (a batch file could be created to do this very easily).
Now just run "reload.cmd" and the new photos will be displayed immediately.
Control Program
It would be pretty easy to create a "control program" with a nice GUI to replace many of the included batch files (and also library management mentioned above). I've thought about doing this myself but honestly haven't needed it. The batch files have served me quite well.
Remote Photo Posting
You could easily update the main command file to display photos from one of the many photo sharing websites by launching a URL that would put you directly into a slideshow. If you're traveling and want friends or family to stay posted on your adventures, update the frame to function this way and provide them with "real time" updates from you trip on the living room wall! I've done this while on one of my business trips and the kids loved it! In addition to photos, I used Photoshop to create custom messages for them to see in the morning and it really made their day.
Voice Control
Thanks to alexsolex for contributing the idea of adding voice control. With this you could simply walk up to the frame and say "Weather" and have it automatically show the forecast for a minute or so before reverting back to the photo slide show. Fantastic idea and definitely do-able!
I hope you've enjoyed this Instructable! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions as you try to build one of your own!
Please vote for my Instructable, rate it, and subscribe to my feed if you want to know when I release more in the future!
- John
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Apr 23, 2010. 1:18 AMSplaxx
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Awesome idea...
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