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[casdrop.py]: Casting media files in python to Chromecast from a desktop folder
A. You know your TV
(CASDROP_TV_NAME)
and Speaker (CASDROP_SPKR_NAME)
name. B. Your machine is running python
~> 3.9.7
(not mandatory, but you need at least python 3).C. Install all dependencies to run this program:
pip install requirements.txt
Step1. Open a new terminal on your unix/linux based computer
NOTE: make sure you're running in a BASH environment
Step2. Open
params.sh
and edit the <>
with your own valuesStep3. Run the following command in your terminal:
ONLY RUN THIS ONCE!
`bash params.sh #you may need to run this command with elevated privileges`
Step4. Do the following:
1. Start a simple HTTP server:
`python -m SimpleHTTPServer`
2. Start the casting service:
`python3 casdrop.py`
3. Drop a file in your watch `CASDROP_WATCH_FOLDER` folder
**At this point, depending on which file (.mp4 || .mp3) you uploaded it should start streaming on the device.**
CASDROP_WATCH_FOLDER
=> A folder you drop files in, to cast to device(s)
CASDROP_SERVER_URL
=> The IP
address you get from SimpleHTTPServer
a.k.a (http://<ip_address>)
CASDROP_SPKR_NAME
and CASDROP_TV_NAME=> Displayed name of devices with (Ussually shown in cast menu on YouTube or Spotify mobile app)

Currently you can drop a
the road...
.mp3
or .mp4
which will cast with zero problem. However, I plan on adding more features down the road...
Let me know in the comments if you'd like me to make a video explaining this is more detail
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