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VHS HTPC - project DIY

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VHS HTPC Project

This repository contains the source code of my DIY project called VHS HTPC. The device is made from an old VHS player (Panasonic NV-J35HQ) and an old laptop (ASUS K75VJ). The device is controlled by a remote control from Sony's soundbar. The remote allows you to turn on/off the device and control the operating system. The device is also equipped with a 7-segment LCD screen that displays the current time, status of the PC and the current temperature of CPU.

Features

  1. IR remote control
  2. 7-segment 4-digit LCD screen
  3. Real-time clock and CPU temperature monitoring
  4. 3 different modes of LCD operation
  5. Easily accessible keyboard shortcuts
  6. Predefined apps and websites shortcuts
  7. OS integration (e.g. volume control, switching between apps, clipboard etc.)

Article

The article about this project is available on my blog. Currently only in Polish:

REDARKpl blog

Video

The video presentation of this project is available on YouTube with Polish and English subtitles:

YouTube video

Gallery

parts vhs htpc

esp controller vhs htpc

circuit schema vhs htpc