# (see linux/drivers/char/console.c) BLANK_TIME=0Ĭhange the value of BLANK_TIME to 0, as shown in the above example. monitor remains on, but the screen is cleared to # range: 0-60 min (0=never) kernels I've looked at default to 10 minutes. by default the display turns off after 10 mins incase of no interaction on the console.Įdit the file /etc/kbd/config by using sudo nano /etc/kbd/config # screen blanking timeout.

Next, lets make the display always active. To do so, again open the raspi-config -> Boot Options -> Desktop / CLI -> Console (Text Console, requiring user to login) So you don’t burn your CPU and RAM is other unwanted things. Next, lets start configuring the raspberry pi systemĪs omxplayer is going to use lots of GPU, lets increase the GPU Ram to 256MbĪdvance Option -> Memory Split -> Change the Value to 256 -> Save and Reboot Optionally, you can keep the system running in CLI Mode. omxplayer is the video player which uses GPU.omxplayer - which you can install by running sudo apt-get install omxplayer.You will need to install the following softwares (make sure your OS is updated to latest) Do make sure that your Hikvision and Raspberry PI are on the same network and you know the IP :D.You will need your IP Address of your Hikvision DVR and the username & password.Raspberry PI 3 running OS $ cat /etc/os-release PRETTY_NAME='Raspbian GNU/Linux 8 (jessie)' NAME='Raspbian GNU/Linux' VERSION_ID='8' VERSION='8 (jessie)' ID=raspbian ID_LIKE=debian HOME_URL='' SUPPORT_URL='' BUG_REPORT_URL=''.Here is my solution for creating extended Hikvision Viewer over IP network.

So we built our custom solution with Raspberry pi 3. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find anything quick to do the things. The solution from the vendor was quite complex and required wiring from the Hikvision DVR to Reception desk. We just got our security cameras installed in our office (GeekyAnts) and we wanted an additional viewer on our reception desk with limited number of camera display. One of the experiments which actually solved our problem with Raspberry PI & a bit of scripting. We love exploring new things at GeekyAnts & an innovation always leads a solution.

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