sagiadinos
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4 years ago Last summer I test RPI4, but it was not stable enough (overheating) at that time. I also got some tests with RPI 3 and the Zero but it was not satisfying with the video libs I use.
In my opinion there is another caveat! So I recommend not to use a Raspberry Pi for Digital Signage at this moment. Especially not with apps like garlic-player which writes permanently and intensive log files for reporting and statistics. Sooner or later this will destroy standard microSD-Cards which are optimized only for reading. Some years ago I got some negative experiences with another player and consumer USB-Sticks. That is beside of the video issues with rpi3 one of the reasons why I did not look after a Raspberry version.
Look here if you need more detailed information on this topic. https://smil-control.com/digital-signage-and-raspberry-pi/
My current suggestion is to use a cheap multimedia player based on Android with eMMC-Flash. Search for at least Android 7.1.1, 2GB RAM and 8GB Flash (16GB and more if you need to play 4K Videos). The prizes should start with about 50 US$. But keep in mind that is cheap hardware without real support and updates.
Do not misunderstand me: The Raspberry Pi 4 in my opinion is a gorgeous machine and I normally prefer Linux over Android. If a future RPI include or supports eMMC-Flash, it would be a perfect match for Digital Signage.
adalidortiz
I´am very happy with garlic-player. Are you planned a Raspberry Pi version?
Many libraries here in Mexico have no money to buy a digital signage solution and expensive equipment to implement this kind of technology.
Gracias !!