The idea behind this project was to build a large digital picture frame at a lower cost than the ones you could purchase. It needed to be easy to build and operate smoothly. I concentrated on setting up the computer/software side first before building a wooden frame and mounting the monitor to the wall.
The project was built on a Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+. It also incorporated a light sensor that adjusted the brightness of the monitor depending on the brightness of the room. Lastly, I expanded the project with a touch sensor to safely shutdown the Raspberry Pi and provide additional functionality.
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