Kiosk Mode in Linux

General Discussion
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We are setting up a system in Ignition 7.7.5 that is running multiple projects on different screens. (4 screens total, different project for each).

We are using Debian 8 for the touchscsreens, plus we have a Raspberry Pi that is driving a video screen as display only. (Very simple display. Performs pretty well).

My question is: How do I configure these systems to boot into ignition? Particularly the display only device, which will not have KB / mouse access, as it is hanging from the ceiling of the factory.

I’ve seen some good info in Windows, but couldn’t find any results for linux.

Thanks!

Joe Jansen

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Hi, Joe.

For the raspi, I use a pyhton script that checks connection, whether the context is running, etc. When all is well it runs the project through the client launcher.

I think everything is in this document. If it’s not, I’ll always think it should have been… :laughing:

I install a few other things in there as well, like Midnight Commander, Samba, and Unclutter. They’re my go-to tools. Use them as you see fit. :slight_smile:
Raspi Setup.txt (5.24 KB)

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There’s also stuff in there about fitting the display and network/wifi setup. All the things from sometimes unfortunate experience. :laughing:

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Awesome. Thanks Jordan!