separate instances for control and display (connected via network)
mathisdt opened this issue · comments
In some installations it is difficult to run the display cables from the computer at the control desk (in the back of the room) to the displays and projectors (at the ceiling in the front of the room). It would be easier if the connection could work via WiFi network.
To make this possible, it would be necessary to add special operation modes and some configuration for it:
- split mode, control part: the SDB doesn't use the configured display settings at all (especially it doesn't open any windows to display the lyrics) but it communicates over network what should be displayed, and how (including scrolling etc.)
- split mode, display part: the SDB doesn't show the control window but only one or two lyrics windows - the content is received via network
- configuration (via command line parameter) for split mode, control part: on which hosts and ports are the displays reachable?
- configuration (via command line parameter) for split mode, display part: on which port should the SDB listen for commands?
The listening part should provide a REST-like API so things can be scripted (without having a SDB controlling what's displayed).