Middle Earth

The Middle Earth project is based on the NDI Tools.  The tools allow us to move bi-directional video and audio over Gigabyte network cable.  This becomes the foundation of a video production studio along with other open source applications and affordable hardware.  

Current focus is on a mobile studio -  

Modular Rolling Toolbox Modular Storage Tote Small Modular Toolbox

Along with an additional tripod bag.  This fits comfortably in the back of my Jeep and everything fit comfortably in these totes.

NDI or Network Device Interface gets us talking about devices on the network.  In the current iteration Middle Earth has four devices; Chronicle, Trilogy, Myth and Babel.

Babel

  • GL.iNet GL-AXT1800(Slate AX) Portable Gigabit Travel Router, Pocket-Sized, Wi-Fi 6, Extender/Repeater for Hotel&Public Network Storage, VPN Client&Server, OpenWrt, Adguard Home, USB3.0, TF Card Slot
  • A comprehensive set of network functions, a Wi-Fi hub and a web server.

Trilogy

  • MeLE Quieter4C Fanless Mini PC 12th Alder Lake N100 (up to 3.4GHz 4C/4T) 8GB LPDDR4x 256GB Storage Micro Desktop Computer, Support 4K Triple Display, Dual HDMI, All-in-One USB-C WiFi 5 BT5.1 Ethernet

  • With three video outputs, it take on the router role (switching) in addition to controlling the projector. Two 14” monitors and keyboard are shared with Myth.

Chronicle

  • MeLE Mini PC Stick Fanless PCG02 Windows 11 Pro J4125 4GB/64GB, Mini Computer Stick HDMI 4K 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 5 BT4.2 Gigabit Ethernet Micro PC on Business  Industrial IoT Digital Signage
  • Designed to be the presentation devise, it includes a 16” display, simple keyboard and laser pointer mouse.  The Owl Meeting Camera is also attached to capture video of the speaker and audience.  Software includes Powerpoint, Openboard and teleprompting apps.

Myth

  • Asus Vivo Mini UN62-M037M Desktop Computer - Intel Core i5 4th Gen i5-4210U 1.70 GHz - Mini PC 
  • Sharing two monitors and keyboard with Trilogy, this device is designed for queuing up videos, slideshows and recording.  It as well provides a shared disk space for the Middle Earth.