# Info-Beamer Streaming Channel System

A Flask-based web application for managing digital signage content with streaming channels for Info-Beamer Pi devices.

## Features

- **Streaming Channels**: Organize content into channels for targeted display management
- **User Authentication**: Admin and user roles with secure login system
- **File Management**: Upload and manage media files (images, videos, PDFs, JSON)
- **Channel Assignment**: Assign specific channels to Info-Beamer devices
- **Activity Logging**: Track all user actions and system events
- **Bootstrap UI**: Modern responsive interface with light/dark theme switching
- **API Endpoints**: RESTful APIs for Info-Beamer device integration

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://gitea.moto-adv.com/ske087/beamer.git
cd beamer
```

2. Create virtual environment:
```bash
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
```

3. Install dependencies:
```bash
pip install flask flask-sqlalchemy flask-login werkzeug
```

4. Run the application:
```bash
python server.py
```

5. Access the web interface at `http://localhost:5000`

## Default Credentials

- **Username**: admin
- **Password**: admin

⚠️ **Important**: Change the default password after first login!

## API Endpoints

- `/api/content` - Get all available media files
- `/api/playlist` - Get default channel playlist (legacy)
- `/api/channel/<device_id>` - Get device-specific channel playlist

## Project Structure

```
beamer/
├── server.py              # Main Flask application
├── templates/             # HTML templates
│   ├── login.html
│   ├── admin.html
│   ├── user.html
│   ├── channels.html
│   └── schedules.html
├── uploads/               # Media file storage
├── .venv/                 # Virtual environment
└── beamer.db             # SQLite database
```

## Usage

1. **Login** with admin credentials
2. **Upload Media Files** through the admin dashboard
3. **Create Channels** to organize content
4. **Add Content** to channels with custom durations
5. **Assign Players** to specific channels
6. **Monitor Activity** through the activity log

## Info-Beamer Integration

Configure your Info-Beamer devices to fetch playlists from:
- Default channel: `http://your-server:5000/api/playlist`
- Device-specific: `http://your-server:5000/api/channel/DEVICE_ID`

## License

This project is developed for local digital signage management.