====== NDI network ======

===== Abstract =====
Hackeriet has 3 permanent video devices:
  * The "pinball" TV
  * The "Hackeriet" TV
  * A projector in the ceiling

Currently, the only semi-permanent way to control these is using Chromecasts.
This is suboptimal for a variety of reasons, including:
  * Latency in realtime settings
  * Compatibility with certain types of equipment

If we were to install NDI receivers on these video devices, we'd be able to support a decent amount of realtime usecases in addition to more casual Youtube video playback.

===== Solutions evaluated so far =====
**Receivers**
  * https://dicaffeine.com/
    * Provides a significantly low bar-of-entry for getting NDI devices up and running, and managing them remotely
    * Runs like utter shit on our RPis -- Low resolution mode must be used, and drops frames
    * Does however provide packages for Ubuntu: Should be possible to run with good results on NUCs, ThinkCenters etc.

**Sources**
  * The [[https://github.com/DistroAV/DistroAV|DistroAV project]] provides NDI plugins for OBS, with support for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.