Does anyone know if it’s possible to use the Pi as an HDMI encoder, that can take an HDMI source and convert it to a stream, suitable for use as a stream for the info-beamer stream player?
Hardware encoders seem to cost around £200, I know it’s possible to use VLC to create a stream, but I really need a hardware solution.
It’s possible that this would be too demanding for the Pi, as I imagine it would require hardware support to avoid problems.
The B101 arrived today. It works by connecting to the camera slot on the Pi. Connecting a HDMI output makes the video signal available through raspivid.
I’ve updated the multicaster package to include support for it. It supposedly can do audio as well, but I couldn’t figure out how yet. Video with 1080p25 and 720p60 works pretty well though.