AmbiPi modified XBMC showing Avatar fire scene + Telldus Control, Raspberry Pi with custom PixelPi

Home theathere with modified XBMC running AmbiPi, Raspberry Pi with custom PixelPi showing Avatar fire scene.
How to build the frame, LED setup and project updates:
www.facebook.c...
The ceiling light and computer screens are linked to radio frequency receivers that are controlled via Telldus API. Plugin and video linked below:
• Modified XBMC running ...
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AmbiPi consists of a custom XBMC with modifications to capture the screen and send a data stream to a Raspberry Pi running a modified version of PixelPi to drive 104 WS2801 RGB LEDs via the Raspberry Pi's SPI bus.
Project built by @ogglas and @mnorthfield with the original code from @dominicclifton.
How to install:
Install Occidentalis v0.2 to your Raspberry Pi. Instructions and download below.
learn.adafruit....
After installation run the following commands via SSH:
sudo apt-get install python-cwiid
sudo aptitude install python-imaging-tk
git clone git://github.com/hydra/PixelPi.git
cd PixelPi
git checkout ambipi
sudo python pixelpi.py ambipi --chip WS2801 --udp-ip YourIP --udp-port 20434 --num_leds 104
Install the custom XBMC client. Download below.
hydraservices.c...
Enable AmbiPi:
Options menu - System - Input Devices - Peripherals - AmbiPi
If you already have XBMC installed and encounter problems remove the following files:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\XBMC

[@Captainpippy]

love this. Wasn't even aware TV needed this effect

[@recantha]

Congratulations on this - an immense achievement

[@mccarneychris]

this is very impressive! mass production! i will buy one for each room!

[@sunnypatel21]

Hi, I am very much surprised with this project, and am very keen to do it myself, but the trouble is I am a not a technical programmer, so if a good documentation or step - by step guide is made available for such interesting projects, than people like us would be really grateful of you guys. I am very excited about this ambilight project and would like to implement it in my own pi an samsung lcd tv. But don't know where to start actually.

[@MrJasonace99]

nice job! that set up with 3D would be killer!

[@StuwDrey]

Wow, it works now :)
AmbiPi looks owesome!

[@tukuiPat]

this is insanely awesome.

[@carldjackal]

Wow. I want to build one of these for a projector screen!

[@Ubuntuaddicted]

cool man! i'm running crystalbuntu on my original apple tv. it's XBMC Eden but CB2.0 with Frodo is in BETA Stage pretty much

[@alibozeka]

HOly MOly that is so freaking cool!

[@duncang92]

I love it and since I run XBMC all over my house including on a Pi would love to re-create it ..... your descriptions mention "The ceiling light and computer screens are linked to radio frequency receivers that are controlled via Telldus API" but I don't see how those are a part of the system.

[@tebicenter]

Awesome! Yes, please, a tutorial!!!

[@CutSickAss]

Simply... Awesome!

[@MiguelTorrellas]

what!! omg that's so cool!

[@Ogglas]

Very weird. Works perfectly for me and at least 40 others that have liked the album. Tried with another link, tell me if it works or not.

[@ZheXianLee]

This is so cooooool!!

[@Ogglas]

Click "show more" for more information and a guide about the project. If anything is uncertain just ask. Will update UA-cam and the Facebook album if something new happens.
If you like craftsmanship please have a look at the project Nerdy By Nerds on Funded By Me as well.

[@Ogglas]

Should work. Try copying it into the URL-field if the redirect fails.

[@Rottierobbie]

Awesome !!! Please show how to build this. Tutorial pleaseeee.

[@terrylivers]

This is very cool

[@rozn13]

sick

[@o0Qu]

A guide vvs how to set thus up from a win laptop would be nice

[@MatthewMelnick]

Awesome. Tutorial please

[@TheSplitKid]

Oscar pleeeeease make tutorial for dummies...please, there is a LOT OF US...and we are not tech guys...just enthusiastics...I have already ordered metal case :)...please,please

[@TheSplitKid]

When you learn and work just to be ULTRA lazy then youu are officially
The Greatest King of Lazyness

[@Ogglas]

When I play a movie the light is turned off and when the movie stops they are put on again. Linked a video in the description if you want to see.

[@yanir336]

I did not understand how you control the lighting through the Mac after you add it to Rs?

[@davidd.4356]

Oscar, I want a tutorial pleeeeeease this looks like THE project I want to do with my son...

[@gazab_]

Awesome! I need this! :D
Where can I buy those LEDs and cables?

[@lukepjsmith]

would this be possible by running xbmc ON a raspi (even if you use one raspi for xbmc & one for controlling ambipi) or only on a more powerful desktop?

[@hondohc]

Great work link to facebook page not working.......

[@Ogglas]

A more powerful desktop is needed, and XBMC is a Windows client. :)

[@Kapsi87]

i thought that the raspberry isnt potent enought to run 1080p with HD sound smoothly?

[@papodaca]

Can you post the patch or change set for XBMC? Not everyone uses windows for their media center...

[@Tickx1]

Awesome..
Facebook link does not work.

[@Ogglas]

Read more about Telldus API in the video description

[@TXWayneTX]

Like was previously stated the Facebook link does not work, just get a message from FB saying This Content is currently unavailable.

[@Ogglas]

Check the description of the video clip and the Facebook page for more information.

[@MikaelMurstam]

I think it depends on where you are. It has to do with DNS look ups and shit... :P

[@kingcrimson234]

uh you can run XBMC just fine on a raspi

[@eckhardt_dk]

can i get it to work whit games on windows ?

[@Zajecik]

Works with Odroid-X2 too ? :)

[@TheSplitKid]

Link does work but you need to log in...

[@Ogglas]

I got mine on Ebay.

[@ShadowlordDio]

Link please.

[@Chrizzlify]

seriously, make a tutorial how to build this!

[@diegosobralsantos4875]

this scheme is ready to buy?

[@gipsy15]

How much did this project cost?

[@StuwDrey]

I can't see tutorial without a facebook account :(

[@Ogglas]

Around 300 dollars including the Pi.

[@senseisuarez]

Raspberrypi , adafrut or XBIANHUB forums to begin .

[@kez0rino]

Read the description?! Ffs

[@xpoondiggy]

thats really nice