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
User Manual & Daily Operations

Usage Guide & Operations

Master every screen and tool in Bobine once installed. Choose a category below or browse the full reference.

Universal Web Architecture
All control interfaces (Admin, Kiosk, Remote) are web applications rendered in your browser. Any tablet, smartphone, or laptop on the gym's Wi-Fi network can manage Bobine without downloading apps from an app store.

Admin Dashboard

Accessible on http://bobine.local from any web browser on your gym's local network — no client software or apps needed.

Capture d'écran / PreviewOverview of the Bobine web administration dashboard

Workout Library & Video Formats

Drag-and-drop or batch video upload, custom category management (Spinning, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Stretching), multi-file actions, upload progress tracking, and automatic video thumbnail extraction.

ParameterSupportedRecommended Setting
Video CodecH.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1H.264 / High Profile (100% hardware decoded)
Resolution & FPS720p, 1080p, 4K (24/30/60 FPS)1080p @ 60 FPS
BitrateUp to 50 Mbps8 to 15 Mbps (CBR/VBR)
Audio FormatAAC-LC, MP3, FLAC, PCMAAC 48kHz Stereo @ 256 kbps
ContainerMP4, MKV, WebM, MOV.mp4 (with faststart enabled)
Capture d'écran / PreviewUploading video files via drag-and-drop into the media library

Settings & Screen Routing

Control screen output routing (what plays on the wired HDMI TV vs what streams to networked browser displays), switch between the 17 dynamic dual-tone themes, language selection, and maintenance zone.

System Health & Watchdog Supervisor

Bobine exposes a machine-readable health endpoint at GET http://bobine.local/api/health (monitoring SQLite and the Chromium kiosk). A local systemd watchdog continuously tests it and restarts failing components automatically — your workout room recovers autonomously with zero staff intervention, even after a total power cut.