#91

TinyTV & Tiny Video Player / Tiny TV 2 - AVI Format and Vid...

Last post by ang-tinytv - June 18, 2025, 04:38:06 PM

I was going to search the forum to see if this had already been answered, but couldn't find a search feature for the forum. Hoping this isn't duplicated info I am asking.

When I purchased the TinyTV 2, I thought that any video in AVI format would work, but unfortunately I am finding that is not the case and that it needs to be formatted in a specific way (ffmpeg codec I believe?). I have read that if I download the Tiny TV video converter for Mac, it should work to convert my files to the proper AVI format, although as a general rule for security reasons, I never download anything to my Mac unless it's through the app store. It doesn't look like your video converter is available through the Mac App store.

Is there an app that is sold in the Mac App store that I can use to convert my videos to the proper AVI format that you require? I have already tried a few of the top results for video conversion, but they don't convert with the proper AVI format that you use and those video's won't work after I add them to the Tiny TV 2.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide for this. 

#92

General Discussion / Crashes on tinytv

Last post by Harveyolt - June 12, 2025, 12:20:20 AM

Hello,
My little TV began acting up today, showing an error screen that read "files are corrupted." Afterwards, it experienced a crash, causing the screen to freeze and briefly illuminate. I attempted to reset it multiple times, but the problem persisted. It appears to be working properly now after I redownloaded certain files and removed others. Who can provide light on the possible causes of this issue?

#93

Thumby / Re: Thumby not booting properl...

Last post by nash022 - May 30, 2025, 03:34:28 AM

Have you tried a hard reset? Sometimes that helps clear up freezing issues.

#94

TinyTV & Tiny Video Player / Re: TinyTV 2 - always random s...

Last post by Sellapink - May 29, 2025, 03:50:58 AM

The title pretty much says it all:  trying out my new TinyTV 2.  It's wonderful, as long as you like it to start each video at a random point when you change channels.  There is a setting for this, but not only does the setting not do anything, the device changes the settings file to its preferred setting of "true" every time.

If I set the randStartTime option in the settings.txt to false, it resets itself to true and I always get the random start behaviour.  The first time I look at the settings.txt file after turning it on to view, the file has changed back to its original randStartTime=true.  I edit the settings.txt on the device directly, it resets itself.  I edit it on my PC and copy the settings file to the device, it resets itself.  I try a power cycle between, no difference.  I try ejecting, power cycle, re-insertion, still reset.  The device itself seems to be opening the settings.txt file and writing randStartTime=true to its own configuration file, before starting to play, so I always get random start times.
GeoGuessr
What am I missing?  The specific little videos I'm using need to be seen from the start.

The idea is brilliant—scroll through mini "channels" of video content and enjoy a super nostalgic viewing experience. The display is crisp, the build is impressive for such a small device, and overall, it's a lot of fun. BUT... the way it handles video playback is incredibly frustrating.

Every time I switch channels, the video starts at a random point. That might sound quirky and fun at first, but it quickly becomes annoying, especially if you're trying to watch something in full from the beginning. There is a setting in the settings.txt file—randStartTime=false—that should, in theory, stop this behavior. The problem? The device completely ignores this setting.

#95

TinyTV & Tiny Video Player / Re: HiRes video converted to T...

Last post by Sellapink - May 29, 2025, 03:49:12 AM

Geometry Dash
It makes me wonder whether the encoding settings or compression method used in the TinyTV conversion process are less efficient for HiRes sources. In theory, reducing resolution should reduce the file size, not inflate it. Perhaps TinyTV uses a different codec or color space that adds overhead?

#96

General Discussion / Re: Thumby Power Problems

Last post by Youndected1 - May 27, 2025, 04:38:21 AM

Hello,
I recently got a Thumby, and it was great until I accidentally washed it in my pocket. Everything seems to work fine except for the power switch. When I try to turn it off, it just displays the TinyCircuits logo and boots to the start screen. I've tried letting the battery run out, but whenever I charge it, it either boots back up or shows static on the screen. Do you have any suggestions gunspin?

That sounds frustrating! Since the Thumby still powers on but the switch isn't working properly after water exposure, it's likely there's residual moisture or corrosion affecting the power switch circuit. I'd recommend leaving it powered off (if possible) and placing it in a sealed container with silica gel packets or uncooked rice for at least 48 hours to help draw out any remaining moisture. If the issue persists, the switch or board may have shorted, in which case reaching out to TinyCircuits support for a hardware check or possible repair would be a good next step.

#97

TinyDuino Processors & TinyShields / Battery capacity on TinyDuino ...

Last post by donasoren - May 15, 2025, 01:43:04 PM

Hello,
I noticed that the TinyDuino Processor Board can include a battery holder, and I'm curious about the capacity range for CR1612-1632 batteries that can be used with it. I've seen capacities ranging from 50mAh to 137mAh.

Additionally, if I choose a processor board with a battery holder, are there still positive and ground connection holes available for connecting an external battery when not using a coin battery?

#98

TinyTV & Tiny Video Player / Louder audio when converting m...

Last post by rajserp - May 11, 2025, 02:04:00 AM

Hello!

I have been playing around with the command that is provided to ffmpeg from the TinyTv Converter 1.0.4 to try and get a bit louder audio.

Reading and combining these two ideas.
Dynamic Range Compression
ffmpeg speechnorm examples

This is what I have come up with. You loose almost all dynamics, but I think the volume consistency is worth it

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#Cover/Zoom (Max Audio)
ffmpeg.exe -i "<INPUTFILE>" -r 24 -pix_fmt yuv420p -filter_complex "[0:a]compand=attacks=0:points=-80/-900|-45/-15|-27/-9|0/-7|20/-7:gain=0,speechnorm=e=25:r=0.0001:l=1,aresample=10000,aresample=async=1000,aresample=osf=u8,asetnsamples=n=210:p=0[a];[0:v]scale=210:135:force_original_aspect_ratio=increase,crop=210:135:exact=1,hqdn3d[v]" -map "[v]" -b:v 1500k -c:v mjpeg -map "[a]" -ac 1 -acodec pcm_u8 -y "<OUTPUTFILE>"

#Fill/Stretch (Max Audio)
ffmpeg.exe -i "<INPUTFILE>" -r 24 -pix_fmt yuv420p -filter_complex "[0:a]compand=attacks=0:points=-80/-900|-45/-15|-27/-9|0/-7|20/-7:gain=0,speechnorm=e=25:r=0.0001:l=1,aresample=10000,aresample=async=1000,aresample=osf=u8,asetnsamples=n=210:p=0[a];[0:v]scale=210:135,hqdn3d[v]" -map "[v]" -b:v 1500k -c:v mjpeg -map "[a]" -ac 1 -acodec pcm_u8 -y "<OUTPUTFILE>"


#99

New Product Ideas / Tiny Tv DIY Kit

Last post by diamondjimh - May 09, 2025, 04:50:33 PM

I would love to have a Tiny TV 2 DIY kit using the wide screen.  I built a model RR N-Scale drive in theater model using the TIny TV kit but that screen is a bit small even in that scale.  A wide screen would be perfect.  any plans for this?

#100

TinyDuino Processors & TinyShields / Re: WiFI TinyShield & WiFi101 ...

Last post by NorrisHermiston - May 07, 2025, 04:55:13 AM

Please avoid using LED_BUILTIN in projects using WINC1500.