Repeater Controller - Revision history

G8GKQ: /* Software update */

2026-04-25T19:59:27Z

Software update

2026-04-25T19:59:06Z

Software download

2023-11-14T19:08:07Z

Configuring IR Switching

2023-11-14T19:06:37Z

Hardware control

2023-11-14T19:05:19Z

2023-08-11T11:25:36Z

GPIO Connections

2023-02-11T16:21:33Z

Project status

2023-02-11T16:19:45Z

Power saving

2023-02-11T16:13:14Z

Power saving

2022-06-17T09:12:41Z

Project status

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   atv-rptr/update-rptr.sh
-and follow the on-screemn instructions.  At the end of the update, the controller will reboot and recommence normal operation.
+and follow the on-screen instructions.  At the end of the update, the controller will reboot and recommence normal operation.
 ===Future requirements===

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	Depending upon demand we may sell preprogrammed SD cards in the BATC shop.		Depending upon demand we may sell preprogrammed SD cards in the BATC shop.
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		+	===Software update===
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		+	To update the repeater software to the latest version, make sure that the controller is connected to the internet and then log in by ssh. At the ssh prompt enter:
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		+	stop
		+	atv-rptr/update-rptr.sh
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		+	and follow the on-screemn instructions. At the end of the update, the controller will reboot and recommence normal operation.

	===Future requirements===		===Future requirements===

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:08, 14 November 2023
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	[[File:IR Control Circuit.JPG\|718px]]		[[File:IR Control Circuit.JPG\|718px]]
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		+	==Configuring ATEM Switching==
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		+	The controller can switch an ATEM Mini Pro connected on the LAN. Full details here [[Configuring ATEM Control]].

	==Customisation and configuration==		==Customisation and configuration==

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 * i2c
-The IR and i2c commands for each input are set in the config file.
+* Network control of an ATEM Mini Pro
 ==i2c interface==

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	The BATC ATV Repeater Controller uses a Raspberry Pi 4 as a fully-featured, but simple-to-implement, ATV repeater controller. Every repeater is different and the controller is designed as a core logic that can be used as the basis for an ATV repeater. The design is flexible with a large number of parameters in a text editable config file so that users can configure it to meet their own needs.		The BATC ATV Repeater Controller uses a Raspberry Pi 4 as a fully-featured, but simple-to-implement, ATV repeater controller. Every repeater is different and the controller is designed as a core logic that can be used as the basis for an ATV repeater. The design is flexible with a large number of parameters in a text editable config file so that users can configure it to meet their own needs.

−	The controller is intended to be used with an HDMI Video switch, but can also be used with other switchers ~~including~~ older composite video designs.	+	The controller is intended to be used with an HDMI Video switch, but can also be used with other switchers such as an ATEM Mini or older composite video designs.

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	A list of GPIO connections is here: [[Repeater GPIO Connections]].		A list of GPIO connections is here: [[Repeater GPIO Connections]].
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		+	==Mains Power Control==
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		+	The controller includes a number of features to reduce mains power consumption and to allow safe shutdown of Raspberry Pi based receivers and the controller itself. Full details can be found here: [[Repeater Controller Power Control]].

	==Composite video input==		==Composite video input==

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 Note this is NOT the final release and there will be bugs!  Please provide feedback on the forum.
-Feb 15th - Feature freeze until the first release in March
+Feb 15th 2022 - Feature freeze until the first release in March
 ===Software download===

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 To enable power saving by turning the repeater transmitter off during quiet periods, a number of options are available such as only key the transmitter when in repeat mode, do not key the transmit during the night time and only key the transmitter to display the carousel for the first 30 minutes of every hour.
-Additionally, the controller can provide time-based control of the power to the receivers and encoder/exciter so that they can be shut down outside operating hours.  Two operating periods can be defined in the config file, and the equipment can also be shut down and restarted using a fron-panel button.  A preceding shutdown signal is provided to allow proper shutdown of the Raspberry Pis.
+Additionally, the controller can provide time-based control of the power to the receivers and encoder/exciter so that they can be shut down outside operating hours.  Two operating periods can be defined in the config file, and the equipment can also be shut down and restarted using a fron-panel button.  A preceding shutdown signal is provided to allow proper shutdown of the Raspberry Pis.  This power control uses the same GPIO pins as Input 7, so is only compatible with the use of 6 or less repeater inputs.
 ==Repeater system sample builds==

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:13, 11 February 2023
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	To enable power saving by turning the repeater transmitter off during quiet periods, a number of options are available such as only key the transmitter when in repeat mode, do not key the transmit during the night time and only key the transmitter to display the carousel for the first 30 minutes of every hour.		To enable power saving by turning the repeater transmitter off during quiet periods, a number of options are available such as only key the transmitter when in repeat mode, do not key the transmit during the night time and only key the transmitter to display the carousel for the first 30 minutes of every hour.
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		+	Additionally, the controller can provide time-based control of the power to the receivers and encoder/exciter so that they can be shut down outside operating hours. Two operating periods can be defined in the config file, and the equipment can also be shut down and restarted using a fron-panel button. A preceding shutdown signal is provided to allow proper shutdown of the Raspberry Pis.

	==Repeater system sample builds==		==Repeater system sample builds==

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	The software was put on full release at the end of March 2022.		The software was put on full release at the end of March 2022.
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		+	Dec 2021 - Requirement spec agreed.

	Jan 22 - Alpha release for testing		Jan 22 - Alpha release for testing