Pecari

Interface between Ruby and Omxplayer which implements basic playback features.

Before using Pecari, you need to install a couple of dependencies, first:

sudo apt-get install xdotool omxplayer

Afterwards, you need to install the gem or add it to your Gemfile:

gem install pecari

OR

Gemfile:

gem pecari

Ok, now you're ready.

First, require the gem.

require 'pecari'

Now, we'll launch a movie:

Pecari::Player.launch("/path/to/movie.mp4")

Now, let's pause it:

Pecari::Player.play_pause

It works like a toggle, to resume the movie, call it again.

Here's a list of the current implemented features:

Pecari::Player.launch # Launches the video.
Pecari::Player.play_pause # Toggles play/pause.
Pecari::Player.quit # Quits the movie.
Pecari::Player.volume_up # Volume up.
Pecari::Player.volume_down # Volume down.
Pecari::Player.seek_forward # Seek +30 (short seek).
Pecari::Player.seek_backward # Seek -30 (short seek).
Pecari::Player.exit # Kills player process.

These are the features of omxplayer that I mostly use, for a reference of all the features of the player check this site

If you have any questions or comments, you can send me an email to caedo.00 at gmail dot com. All feedback is welcomed.