Build Your Own Epic Sports Ticker and Scoreboard for Your Mancave/ Gameroom for Cheap w/ automation!
1,918I really do hope many of you can emulate the steps or perhaps even come up with better solutions as time progresses. The LCD screen will take at least 1 month to deliver from the links below, however you can secure and setup a PC on the bench before it arrives and fix formatting at a later date. I put a LOT of detail in this video for those that want to see the install steps in detail. I have also setup a discord server please consider joining especially if you have ideas to share to make this better, or have general setup questions. Looking to have some moderators there as people arrive: https://discord.gg/3HAntsc
Hardware required
1. 24” 24 inch stretched bar lcd
☐ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001763858644.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.5cc06bcajY6qxd&algo_pvid=087df6e6-a216-491f-8704-7dc577fc401a&algo_expid=087df6e6-a216-491f-8704-7dc577fc401a-6&btsid=0bb0624216193817713956696ec886&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
2. Small PC see examples (make sure they have SSDs)
☐ https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Windows-Support-Failure-AKLWY/dp/B08FWKMCNQ/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=pc+on+a+stick&qid=1619381908&sr=8-8
3. 5v 2 to 3 Amp power adapter
SHNITPWR 12V 2A 24W Power Supply Adapter 100V~240V AC to DC Converter 12V 2A 1.8A 1.5A 1.2A Universal Transformer W/ 10 Tips 5.5x2.5 5.5x1.7 6.3x3.0 4.8x1.7 4.0x1.7 3.5x1.35 2.5X 0.7 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08DK7B4R7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RSF8VDRCR102AASXRWEM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Software and the Recommended Configuration
1. Flying RSS and configuration (search for RSS feeds)
☐ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/flying-rss-news/9nxmqcjfpzw0?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
2. Download and configure LED display
☐ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/led-display/9nblggh43mx1?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
3. Chrome Remote Desktop
☐ https://remotedesktop.google.com/access/
4. Unified Remote
☐ https://www.unifiedremote.com/
Automation steps
1. Auto hide task bar
2. Create ESPN short cut in chrome, and set to 250 size
3. Set Chrome to open in Kiosk mode (if you ever need to get out of Kiosk mode) press Alt – F4
☐ https://dandelion-burdock.com/articles/chrome-kiosk-mode
4. Auto start apps on windows launch
☐ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-app-to-run-automatically-at-startup-in-windows-10-150da165-dcd9-7230-517b-cf3c295d89dd
5. Auto logon for Windows 10
☐ https://www.alphr.com/how-to-enable-auto-login-in-windows-10/
6. Check BIOS to ensure PC comes on when there is power
☐ https://www.wintips.org/setup-computer-to-auto-power-on-after-power-outage/
7. Setup a smart plug and assign it a simple name.
Check out my Instagram for updated pics lots have changed and please follow as I will be doing some giveaways in the near future! https://www.instagram.com/gameroomtheater/
Buy the theater seats via these links based on the country, lots of different models to choose from:
US Buyers (use coupon code gameroomtheater to receive $100 credit towards an accessory such as a tray tables): https://us.valenciatheaterseating.com?sca_ref=245653.og8Hvuw3oJ
Canada Buyers (use coupon code gameroomtheater to receive $100 credit towards an accessory such as a tray tables) https://ca.valenciatheaterseating.com?sca_ref=460438.9GJSc46u4d
All Canadian followers, contact gary@eastporters.com (ph 289-707-5188) and mention Gameroomtheater for a discount. They will help you with pricing your theater needs, their website link: http://www.eastporters.com
Check out my latest video, this is my old setup and I've been making LOTS of changes, video here: https://youtu.be/mL2Sh80av20
Please subscribe to my channel as I will do a more detailed walk thrus and hopefully you find something that interests you or gives you some ideas! http://www.youtube.com/gameroomtheater?sub_confirmation=1
Polk RTiA9 towers x 3 (to be replaced soon)
Polk RC65 in wall surrounds x 4
Polk RC60i In Ceiling ATMOS x 4
SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer x 2
Emotiva XDA-5 GEN1 Amplifier
Emotiva XDA-5 GEN2 Amplifier
Denon x4300h Receiver
Dayton Audio SA230 Bass Shaker Amplifier
ADX Maximus Bass Shakers x 4
Nvidia Shield Pro (2019)
HTPC (powering media display for movie posters)
Logitech Harmony Hub with Ultimate Remote
Google Home (light control and voice control)
JVC NX-5 Native 4k Projector
110" EluneVision Reference Studio AudioWeave 4K NanoEdge Fixed-Frame Screen
Furman M-8X2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner and Surge Protector
PANAMAX PMXMD2, 2-Outlet Max 2 Surge Protector
Samsung 46" Video Wall LCD display x 2
Samsung 32" Smart Signage Display x 2
Front Row: Valencia Tuscany Home Theater Seats
Back Row: Valencia Tuscany Console Edit ion Theater Seating
Dedicated 15A Circuit x 2
Dedicated 20A Circuit
Several different media servers with 20 TB of UHD remuxes
Lutron Smart Dimmer lights integrated with Harmony
Rope lighting in tray ceiling (legacy and no longer available)
Pyle PDJLT40 moving head lights programmed with DMX-512 Controller
DIY Sports Ticker