Bobine
GitHubv2.0.1Star
SAVINGSFinancial gain :Save $1,500 to $3,000 / year per studio (Zero software royalties)
NO SUBSCRIPTIONSoftware cost :$0 / month · Open-source, zero recurring fees, no vendor lock-in
MAC & MAC MINIStudio appliance :Perfect silent control unit: fanless profile, dual HDMI screens & auto-launch
APPLE SILICONM1 to M4 chips :Apple Silicon tuning: instant 4K playback with zero heat build-up
BUDGET MINI PCSAccessible hardware :Runs on refurbished hardware (Dell Wyse, HP ProDesk) starting at $40
GRAPHICS ACCELERATIONSmooth playback :Hardware-accelerated engine: buttery smooth 4K & 2K 60 fps playback
100% OFFLINEOutage proof :Operates without Internet: resilient against fiber cuts and ISP outages
TOUCH KIOSKSelf-service :Member touchscreen with live class countdown and easy selection
DUAL SCREENSMulti-display :Simultaneous feeds: main workout screen + gym floor TVs
24/7 GYM RADIOBackground music :Continuous music flow with seamless crossfade and automated voice alerts
CUSTOM CONTENTCatalog freedom :100% Agnostic: play your own workouts (Cycling, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates)
MULTI-OSCross-platform :Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux, Android tablets and iPadOS exploration
NATIVE ANDROIDDedicated app :Available on touchscreen tablets to control your fitness studio seamlessly
SIMPLE REMOTEEasy control :Choice of 2.4 GHz wireless clicker or local smartphone QR web app
PRIVACY & GDPRData sovereignty :100% Local: zero analytics, zero cameras, your data stays in your club
BLACKOUT RECOVERYElectrical resilience :Autonomous auto-recovery and instant playout resume after power outage
1-CLICK BACKUPUniversal export :Export and restore your entire schedule and video catalog in a single ZIP
ECO-FRIENDLYLow power draw :Under 10 Watts active draw: silent, cost-effective and eco-friendly
Hardware & Vertical Analysis

Bobine vs Anthias (Screenly OSE) & Digital Signage

Why Anthias (formerly Screenly OSE), TouchPlayer, Waves System, or Yodeck fail to meet the operational demands of fitness studios?

Scheduling
Scheduled Classes

Auto playout at the exact scheduled time, not a loop

Member Kiosk
Touchscreen Ready

On-demand class selection with countdown timer

Coach Remote
Local QR Code

Smartphone control with no app installation

Gym Radio
24/7 Crossfade

Continuous music and automated voice alerts

Gym Playout vs Anthias & Generic Signage

Fitness Operational FeatureBobine (Dedicated Gym Playout)Specialized Fitness PlayoutAnthias & Generic Digital SignageGeneric Signage Players
Weekly Scheduled Class Timetable
Yes (Auto playout at the exact scheduled second)
No (Plain slideshow or video loop with no timetable)
Member On-Demand Touchscreen Kiosk
Fullscreen touch interface with interval countdown
No (Passive video looping only)
Coach Mobile Remote via QR Code
Instant local Wi-Fi scan with no mobile app needed
No (Managed solely through desktop dashboard)
2.4 GHz USB Wireless Hardware Remotes
Plug-and-play HID keyboard input supported natively
Not supported
24/7 Background Music & Voice Reminders
Built-in with Web Audio crossfade & etiquette alerts
No (Video/Image playback only)
Hardware Acceleration (VA-API)
< 8% CPU in 1080p60 on standard Intel/AMD mini PCs
Variable by player hardware (Frequent stuttering)
Monthly Subscription per Display
$0 / month (Free AGPL-3.0)
$15 to $50 / month per connected screen

1. The Fundamental Gap: Passive Looping vs Active Gym Automation

Generic digital signage platforms (such as Yodeck, Screenly, or Xibo) are designed to loop restaurant menus, corporate billboards, or promo slides. They lack gym intelligence: triggering workouts at the exact second, waking up TV displays before class, and allowing members to self-select on-demand sessions between scheduled slots.

2. Comprehensive Audio and Video Environment

Bobine orchestrates both screen visuals and studio audio. Its 24/7 Gym Radio module features seamless track crossfading to eliminate awkward silence, along with scheduled voice announcements to remind members about gym etiquette (re-racking weights, towel usage, closing warnings).

3. Hardware Resilience and Auto-Recovery

Generic signage players running on consumer TV sticks or micro-controllers often crash during power fluctuations or network drops. Bobine runs on durable x86-64 mini PCs powered by Debian 13, supervised 24/7 by a systemd watchdog that recovers playout instantly after unexpected blackouts.

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