Thanks to all who replied.
I think I'm going to report to the powers that be that this is a bad idea. What we're after (for work) is a sign which shows either something like "All Systems Go" or lists the server(s) down.
I guess we could "sacrifice" a display and leave it on 24/7/365 but a sign would seem to be a better (greener) solution. Can anyone suggest any other possibilities?
Cheers
Rob
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From: Hampshire <hampshire-bounces@???> On Behalf Of Andy Random via Hampshire
Sent: 26 October 2020 03:54
To: Hampshire <hampshire@???>
Cc: Andy Random <andy.random@???>
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Linux and LED Scrolling Signs
Hi,
On Sun, 25 Oct 2020, Rob via Hampshire wrote:
> However, I don't want to use Windows and I have in mind a bash script to
> output the text to be displayed. Not too fussed about speed, font size,
> any other such settings - it's just the text we need. Does anyone know one
> of these that plays well with Linux?
I don't have any experience with the device you linked to, but the following links suggest that it is possible with at least some similar devices.
https://github.com/jnweiger/led-name-badge-ls32
https://github.com/DirkReiners/LEDBadgeProgrammer
http://www.daveakerman.com/?p=1440
It looks like there are a few different types of device out there and if it was me I'd be buying from a cheaper source like:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/274310652674?chn=ps&var=574414481122&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=574414481122_274310652674&targetid=938486033460&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045748&campaignid=10195651586&mkgroupid=107296210212&rlsatarget=pla-938486033460&abcId=1145987&merchantid=6995734&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxNT8BRD9ARIsAJ8S5xbE757dDAek12CV32-K6-LROdiyWosJwPf6IA6A_sMsooWpOdfsoaYaAtOsEALw_wcB
https://www.ledcontrollercard.com/english/led-name-badges-mini-led-screen-built-in-lithium-battery.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxNT8BRD9ARIsAJ8S5xYEdJN1Z35vrSv_humOKehYZd9bJaJi8fuTw9nVcJN1WOl8jDERTXoaAvpbEALw_wcB
https://www.wish.com/product/5b2b9a3cdfc57b64c25681c0?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=GB&_force_currency_code=GBP&pid=googleadwords_int&c=%7BcampaignId%7D&ad_cid=5b2b9a3cdfc57b64c25681c0&ad_cc=GB&ad_curr=GBP&ad_price=8.00&campaign_id=6493229882&exclude_install=true&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxNT8BRD9ARIsAJ8S5xZQDLoeUeEzmJrHDLpD-Rp4KwRekMWn5OeyCx3h_M6VCP4_GztzNFcaAlYcEALw_wcB&share=web
However I've not personally used any of them so I'm not recommending any of them and most of them seem to be shipping from the Far East and will take a while to reach you.
The upsides of Amazon are faster delivery and if you order from them and can't get it to work with Linux within a reasonable time you are likely to be able to return it.
If you do order something I'd be interested to hear how you get on.
Andy
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