Registry Control Project

Introduction

The Registry Control Project is a web-based application designed to assist with various theatre-related controls, developed using SvelteKit. It aims to provide an intuitive and efficient user interface for managing different aspects of theatre operations.

Features

Developed Features

• Show Mode Toggle: A toggle feature to enable or disable the show mode.
• Projector Access: Access projector controls or display.
• House Lights Control: Interface to control the house lights using the Sensor3 dimmer rack, with the help of LxSlider component and LX API calls.
• Help Dashboard: A dedicated dashboard for help topics.
• Contact Information: Display essential contact information for assistance.
• Date and Rental Type Display: Show current date and the rental type of the theatre.
• Bitfocus Companion Integration: Utilizes the Bitfocus Companion server to enable remote triggering of devices within the theatre. This includes a new CompanionButton component which allows for sending commands to the Companion server via button presses, currently used for toggling house lights with potential for much more complex interactions in future updates.

In-Progress Features

• Stage Lighting Control Page: A page with sliders to adjust different groups of stage lights.
• Lighting Release Feature: A feature to hand over control from the application to the physical lighting board.
• POE Power for Cameras: Control PTZ cameras remotely using Power over Ethernet (POE) technology, part of the camera control page.
• PIN System for Feature Access: Implement a PIN-based system to unlock features or turn off show mode, along with a PIN entry history to track when each PIN was entered. Implemented using the PinModal component.

Future Features

• Show Mode: A reactive state that locks down the interface during a show, limiting what can be changed, using Svelte stores.
• Rental State Tracking: Track feature access based on date/time and an external pocketbase database.
• Video Control: Projector control for Christie projector, including power, shutter, presets, focus, and lens shift.
• Camera Control: Ability to recall PTZ camera presets, possibly borrowing logic from the open-source Bitfocus Companion project.

System Health Monitoring

Monitor the status of various systems and equipment in the theatre, providing alerts for any issues or required maintenance.

User Authentication and Authorization

Implement a PIN system to allow users to enter a PIN to unlock features or turn off show mode. This includes a PIN entry history to track when each PIN was entered.

Planning and Layout Guide

A systematic approach to plan and layout features for the project, ensuring a clear and structured development process.

Conclusion

The Registry Control Project aims to enhance the theatre experience by providing a comprehensive set of tools for managing various aspects of theatre operations. With a focus on user-friendliness and efficiency, the project continues to evolve, adding new features and improving existing ones.