video control & random start

video-player-random.service

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+[Unit]
+Description=Raspberry Pi Video Player with Random Video Startup
+Documentation=https://github.com/your-repo/ulivision-tv
+After=network.target sound.target graphical-session.target
+Wants=graphical-session.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+User=root
+Group=root
+WorkingDirectory=/opt/video_player
+ExecStart=/opt/video_player/venv/bin/python /opt/video_player/video_player.py --random
+ExecReload=/bin/kill -HUP $MAINPID
+Restart=always
+RestartSec=10
+StandardOutput=journal
+StandardError=journal
+SyslogIdentifier=video-player-random
+
+# Environment variables
+Environment=DISPLAY=:0
+Environment=XAUTHORITY=/home/pi/.Xauthority
+Environment=PYTHONPATH=/opt/video_player
+
+# Security settings
+NoNewPrivileges=false
+PrivateTmp=false
+ProtectSystem=false
+ProtectHome=false
+
+# Resource limits
+LimitNOFILE=65536
+MemoryMax=512M
+
+# GPIO access
+SupplementaryGroups=gpio
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target

video_control.py

@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Video Control Script
+Simple command-line interface for controlling the video player
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import argparse
+import subprocess
+from pathlib import Path
+
+def run_video_player(args):
+    """Run the video player with specified arguments"""
+    script_dir = Path(__file__).parent
+    video_player_script = script_dir / "video_player.py"
+    
+    if not video_player_script.exists():
+        print(f"Error: video_player.py not found at {video_player_script}")
+        return False
+    
+    # Build command
+    cmd = ["sudo", "python3", str(video_player_script)]
+    
+    if args.random:
+        cmd.append("--random")
+    elif args.channel is not None:
+        cmd.extend(["--channel", str(args.channel)])
+    elif args.index is not None:
+        cmd.extend(["--index", str(args.index)])
+    elif args.list_channels:
+        cmd.append("--list-channels")
+    elif args.list_videos:
+        cmd.append("--list-videos")
+    
+    if args.config:
+        cmd.extend(["--config", args.config])
+    
+    try:
+        print(f"Running: {' '.join(cmd)}")
+        subprocess.run(cmd, check=True)
+        return True
+    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+        print(f"Error running video player: {e}")
+        return False
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        print("\nInterrupted by user")
+        return False
+
+def main():
+    """Main entry point"""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Video Control - Simple interface for video player",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
+        epilog="""
+Examples:
+  python3 video_control.py --random           # Play random video
+  python3 video_control.py --channel 5        # Play channel 5
+  python3 video_control.py --index 2          # Play video at index 2
+  python3 video_control.py --list-channels    # List channels
+  python3 video_control.py --list-videos      # List videos
+        """
+    )
+    
+    # Mode arguments (mutually exclusive)
+    mode_group = parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group()
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--random', 
+        action='store_true',
+        help='Play a random video'
+    )
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--channel', 
+        type=int,
+        metavar='N',
+        help='Play specific channel number'
+    )
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--index', 
+        type=int,
+        metavar='N',
+        help='Play video at specific index (0-based)'
+    )
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--list-channels',
+        action='store_true',
+        help='List available channels and exit'
+    )
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--list-videos',
+        action='store_true',
+        help='List available videos with indices and exit'
+    )
+    
+    # Configuration arguments
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--config',
+        type=str,
+        help='Path to configuration file'
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Check if at least one mode is specified
+    if not any([args.random, args.channel is not None, args.index is not None, 
+                args.list_channels, args.list_videos]):
+        parser.print_help()
+        return
+    
+    # Run video player
+    success = run_video_player(args)
+    sys.exit(0 if success else 1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

video_player.py

@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ import logging
 import threading
 import queue
 import subprocess
+import argparse
+import random
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
 import vlc
@@ -244,6 +246,49 @@ class VideoPlayer:
             self.logger.error(f"Error playing channel {channel_number}: {e}")
             return False
     
+    def play_random_video(self) -> bool:
+        """Play a random video from the available channels"""
+        if not self.channels:
+            self.logger.error("No channels available for random playback")
+            return False
+        
+        try:
+            # Get a random channel number
+            random_channel = random.choice(list(self.channels.keys()))
+            self.logger.info(f"Selected random channel: {random_channel}")
+            return self.play_channel(random_channel)
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Error playing random video: {e}")
+            return False
+    
+    def play_video_by_index(self, index: int) -> bool:
+        """Play video by folder index (0-based)"""
+        video_files = self.scan_video_folder()
+        
+        if not video_files:
+            self.logger.error("No video files found")
+            return False
+        
+        if index < 0 or index >= len(video_files):
+            self.logger.warning(f"Index {index} out of range (0-{len(video_files)-1})")
+            return False
+        
+        try:
+            video_file = video_files[index]
+            media = self.vlc_instance.media_new(str(video_file))
+            self.vlc_player.set_media(media)
+            self.vlc_player.play()
+            
+            self.current_channel = None  # Not a channel-based playback
+            self.logger.info(f"Playing video by index {index}: {video_file.name}")
+            
+            # Wait for media to start playing
+            time.sleep(0.5)
+            return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Error playing video by index {index}: {e}")
+            return False
+    
     def setup_gpio(self):
         """Setup GPIO for IR receiver"""
         try:
@@ -413,9 +458,15 @@ class VideoPlayer:
         self.logger.info("Power toggle - shutting down")
         self.running = False
     
-    def start(self):
-        """Start the video player"""
-        self.logger.info("Starting video player...")
+    def start(self, startup_mode: str = "default", channel_number: int = None, video_index: int = None):
+        """Start the video player with specified mode
+        
+        Args:
+            startup_mode: "default", "random", "channel", or "index"
+            channel_number: Channel number to play (for channel mode)
+            video_index: Video index to play (for index mode)
+        """
+        self.logger.info(f"Starting video player in {startup_mode} mode...")
         self.running = True
         
         # Initialize VLC
@@ -440,20 +491,32 @@ class VideoPlayer:
         ir_thread = threading.Thread(target=self.process_ir_commands, daemon=True)
         ir_thread.start()
         
-        # Play default channel
-        if self.default_channel in self.channels:
-            self.play_channel(self.default_channel)
+        # Play based on startup mode
+        success = False
+        if startup_mode == "random":
+            success = self.play_random_video()
+        elif startup_mode == "channel" and channel_number is not None:
+            success = self.play_channel(channel_number)
+        elif startup_mode == "index" and video_index is not None:
+            success = self.play_video_by_index(video_index)
+        else:  # default mode
+            if self.default_channel in self.channels:
+                success = self.play_channel(self.default_channel)
+            else:
+                # Play first available channel
+                first_channel = min(self.channels.keys())
+                success = self.play_channel(first_channel)
+        
+        if success:
+            self.logger.info("Video player started successfully")
         else:
-            # Play first available channel
-            first_channel = min(self.channels.keys())
-            self.play_channel(first_channel)
+            self.logger.error("Failed to start video playback")
         
-        self.logger.info("Video player started successfully")
-        return True
+        return success
     
-    def run(self):
+    def run(self, startup_mode: str = "default", channel_number: int = None, video_index: int = None):
         """Main run loop"""
-        if not self.start():
+        if not self.start(startup_mode, channel_number, video_index):
             return
         
         try:
@@ -485,8 +548,97 @@ class VideoPlayer:
         GPIO.cleanup()
         self.logger.info("Cleanup complete")
 
+def parse_arguments():
+    """Parse command line arguments"""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Raspberry Pi Video Player with IR Remote Control",
+        formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
+        epilog="""
+Examples:
+  python3 video_player.py                    # Start with default channel
+  python3 video_player.py --random           # Start with random video
+  python3 video_player.py --channel 5        # Start with channel 5
+  python3 video_player.py --index 2          # Start with video at index 2 (0-based)
+  python3 video_player.py --list-channels    # List available channels
+  python3 video_player.py --list-videos      # List available videos with indices
+        """
+    )
+    
+    # Startup mode arguments (mutually exclusive)
+    mode_group = parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group()
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--random', 
+        action='store_true',
+        help='Start with a random video'
+    )
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--channel', 
+        type=int,
+        metavar='N',
+        help='Start with specific channel number'
+    )
+    mode_group.add_argument(
+        '--index', 
+        type=int,
+        metavar='N',
+        help='Start with video at specific index (0-based)'
+    )
+    
+    # Information arguments
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--list-channels',
+        action='store_true',
+        help='List available channels and exit'
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--list-videos',
+        action='store_true',
+        help='List available videos with indices and exit'
+    )
+    
+    # Configuration arguments
+    parser.add_argument(
+        '--config',
+        type=str,
+        default='config.json',
+        help='Path to configuration file (default: config.json)'
+    )
+    
+    return parser.parse_args()
+
+def list_channels(player):
+    """List available channels"""
+    if not player.channels:
+        print("No channels available")
+        return
+    
+    print("Available channels:")
+    print("-" * 50)
+    for channel_num in sorted(player.channels.keys()):
+        channel = player.channels[channel_num]
+        print(f"Channel {channel_num}: {channel['name']}")
+        print(f"  Path: {channel['path']}")
+        print()
+
+def list_videos(player):
+    """List available videos with indices"""
+    video_files = player.scan_video_folder()
+    
+    if not video_files:
+        print("No video files found")
+        return
+    
+    print("Available videos (with indices):")
+    print("-" * 50)
+    for i, video_file in enumerate(video_files):
+        print(f"Index {i}: {video_file.name}")
+        print(f"  Path: {video_file}")
+        print()
+
 def main():
     """Main entry point"""
+    args = parse_arguments()
+    
     # Check if running as root (needed for GPIO access)
     if os.geteuid() != 0:
         print("This script must be run as root for GPIO access")
@@ -502,9 +654,37 @@ def main():
         except (psutil.NoSuchProcess, psutil.AccessDenied):
             continue
     
-    # Create and run video player
-    player = VideoPlayer()
-    player.run()
+    # Create video player
+    player = VideoPlayer(args.config)
+    
+    # Handle list commands
+    if args.list_channels:
+        # Load channels first
+        if not player.load_channel_mapping():
+            player.create_channels()
+        list_channels(player)
+        return
+    
+    if args.list_videos:
+        list_videos(player)
+        return
+    
+    # Determine startup mode and parameters
+    startup_mode = "default"
+    channel_number = None
+    video_index = None
+    
+    if args.random:
+        startup_mode = "random"
+    elif args.channel is not None:
+        startup_mode = "channel"
+        channel_number = args.channel
+    elif args.index is not None:
+        startup_mode = "index"
+        video_index = args.index
+    
+    # Run video player
+    player.run(startup_mode, channel_number, video_index)
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()