There will be two main elements to the development of this:
- Design and Development of the electronic hardware and software needed to produce an attractive image or set of images on the Tiny-TV screen.
- A suitable display module has already been procured and shall be used for this project.
- The display module shall be driven by a Raspberry Pi computer. Two Raspberry Pi Zero W devices are already available and shall be used if practicable.
- The Tiny-TV shall be powered by 12 V DC from the WMT Lighting Supply.
- Remote access to the Pi shall be provided using the built-in Wi-Fi adaptor in the Raspberry Pi W via the site VPN.
- A selection of screen images shall be made available, including, where available:
- A BBC Test Pattern.
- A scene from a typical 1950s TV program.
- Provision for other images should be provided.
- Packaging of the main electronics and of the 1.5 inch square screen in a realistic TV cabinet.