The Raspberry Pi is a compact single-board computer with HDMI output and USB power. When paired with the free Videolooper software, it can serve as an affordable media player that plays video files from a USB stick on any external screen.

For what?

The Raspberry Pi can be used in many different ways. For example, when connected to a screen with an HDMI input, it can play videos, making it useful for integrating video material into exhibitions or events.

How?

• Tutorials on various use cases: Link

Using a Raspberry Pi as a media player/video looper

• Copy the 1920×1080 (h264) .mp4 video file to a USB stick.
• Insert the USB stick into the Raspberry Pi. The video starts automatically.
• The Raspberry Pi is charged via USB and connected to the screen via HDMI.
• Multiple videos are sorted alphabetically and played sequentially. 

Tip

• An older Raspberry Pi 3 is sufficient, as it comes with a standard HDMI output. Newer models are more expensive and require a micro HDMI to HDMI adapter.

Access

• Access to the Videolooper software and installation instructions Link
• 6x Pre-configured Raspberry Pi video loopers, complete with power supply and HDMI cable, are available for rent from Stream Lab.