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Type: Software Status: Beta Tech Stack: Python, python-vlc, pygame (Joystick), tkinter Problem Statement Art installations and exhibitions often need a dedicated, robust video player that works on retro hardware (CRT TVs) with unconventional input devices (joysticks). Standard media players are oversized for these scenarios, offer no joystick control, and no CRT-optimized interface. A minimalist, exhibition-ready
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kAI zero Player
Type: Software Status: Beta Tech Stack: Python, python-vlc, pygame (Joystick), tkinter Problem Statement Art installations and exhibitions often need a dedicated, robust video player that works on retro hardware (CRT TVs) with unconventional input devices (joysticks). Standard media players are oversized for these scenarios, offer no joystick control, and no CRT-optimized interface. A minimalist, exhibition-ready player is missing. Description A minimalist fullscreen video player designed for CRT televisions with joystick control. Offers loop mode, volume control, 10-second skip, and a large CRT-optimized start screen. Controlled via joystick buttons/analog stick or keyboard. Use Case Play music videos on a CRT television — controlled with a joystick. Link: https://github.com/rawk7000/kaizero_player (private repo)
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