Easiest way to set up a ambilight system?

[dtokez]

Hi all.

I use a Pi2 with OSMC on a lot and would love to set up a ambilight system.

The internet is flooded with info, but a lot seems to relate to raspbmc, and the rasperry pi mk1 so I’m not sure which way to turn. Also seems to be more than one option, boblight and hyperion? I like look of the hyperion remote app though

Where should I start guys? Could do with a relatively simple tutorial / solution

[bertritto]

I’m trying to get Boblight working with it by following this tutorial. http://instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Ambilight-clone-with-the-Raspberry-/?ALLSTEPS, but now I am stuck where Boblight can’t find the conf file

Hoping someone on this thread can help Boblight support on RasPi?

[puk78]

@dtokez

Where should I start guys? Could do with a relatively simple tutorial / solution

Simple enough i don’t know it is worth trying

Dim your lights with the ambilight add-on

[edko66]

I found this post on Instructables for OSMC and Hyperion.

Rasp Light

[bertritto]

This looks promising! But step 2 is rather vague, am I meant to input those commands on my Mac or within OSMC/Pi?

I’ve tried looking for Hyperion within adons but can’t find it.

[fzinken]

@bertritto

I’ve tried looking for Hyperion within adons but can’t find it

I am really a bit confused what are you trying and what information you can not find.
Did you do a single search for Hyperion on this forum?

Hyperion Install Guide on OSMC tested on RC3

Install Hyperion on OSMC First we need to install some packages sudo apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade && apt-get install git libqtcore4 libqtgui4 libqt4-network libusb-1.0-0 libprotobuf9 ca-certificates Download Hyperion: wget -N https://raw.github.com/tvdzwan/hyperion/master/bin/install_hyperion.sh This may fail when your systemtime is not correct! check time with: date Now install hyperion sh ./install_hyperion.sh Put hyperion.config.json in /etc Enable GPIO’s: vi /boot/conf…

[dtokez]

that guide does not seem to mention how to generate the config file?

[fzinken]

@dtokez

that guide does not seem to mention how to generate the config file?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hyperion+config+how+to

[edko66]

I haven’t tested it yet. Don’t have the LED’s to run this, just found it interesting to see, and when I read your post here, I remembered the instructable.

[dtokez]

thanks… but you have wasted your time. I have googled it before - how do I run a .jar file? and whats the difference between the normal version and the .ssh version? Ideally I’m looking for a comprehensive tutorial on hyperion, not help using google…

[bertritto]

Just wanted to say that I genuinely appreciate your feedback and prompt response, I think I am now on the right path and will give it a go today.

dtokez: if I crack it I’ll post an update for you

[dtokez]

that would be excellent, thanks bud I’m a little overwhelmed, I am new to linux stuff so a little lost currently