From 4612d8c59e6f48fe3e7460244e5c95702a4b6bf9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SpaceNerd0717 Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:04:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme.md --- readme.md | 45 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index fab0225..b56c622 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -1,24 +1,31 @@ -RocketLaunchCountdown is a python and HTML system to operate a launch countdown and go/nogo indicator. The go/nogo indicator is operated either by a spreadsheet, using a sharelink inserted in the settings windows. Or there are buttons in the app that can manage it as well. Which mode is used is dictated by a simple radio button in the settings window. +# RocketLaunchCountdown -#Latest release: [RocketLaunchCountdown 0.7.0](https://github.com/HamsterSpaceNerd3000/RocketLaunchCountdown/releases/tag/v0.7.0-alpha) -Features Added: - Added ability to change clock once in T+.\ - Added major concerns display.\ +RocketLaunchCountdown is a Python + HTML system to operate a launch countdown and Go/No-Go indicator. The Go/No-Go indicator can be driven either from a spreadsheet (CSV export via a share link configured in the Settings window) or from manual buttons in the app. The mode is selected with the radio button in Settings. +## Latest release -#OBS INSTRUCTIONS\ -For setting up the HTML sources to use in OBS, or similiar softwares. Follow the below steps:\ -1. Create a browser source\ -2. Select "Local file"\ -3. Select html file\ -4. Check both "Shutdown source when not visible" and "Refresh browser when scene becomes active"\ -5. Install the extension "xObsBrowserAutoRefresh"\ - - Download from https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/xobsbrowserautorefresh-timed-automatic-browser-source-refreshing.1677 \ - - Set auto refresh times to whatever you desire.\ - - NOTE: The faster the refresh time the smaller the chance is of the cache crashing\ - [!CAUTION] - This plugin does not currently have a version for Mac. +[RocketLaunchCountdown 0.7.0](https://github.com/HamsterSpaceNerd3000/RocketLaunchCountdown/releases/tag/v0.7.0-alpha) -#INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS\ +### Features added -Install is simple, download the installer, run it, and wham bam dans the man, you got a countdown manager! \ No newline at end of file +- Added ability to change clock once in T+. +- Added Major Concerns display. + +## OBS instructions + +To use the HTML files in OBS (or similar software) as browser sources: + +1. Create a Browser source. +2. Select **Local file** and choose the HTML file you want to display (e.g. `countdown.html`, `gonogo.html`, `major_concerns.html`). +3. Check **Shutdown source when not visible** and **Refresh browser when scene becomes active**. +4. (Optional) Install the `xObsBrowserAutoRefresh` extension to enable timed automatic refreshes. + - Download: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/xobsbrowserautorefresh-timed-automatic-browser-source-refreshing.1677 + - Set auto-refresh times to your preference. Note: very fast refresh rates increase the chance of browser caching issues. + +> Caution: The `xObsBrowserAutoRefresh` extension may not have a Mac version. + +## Install instructions + +Install is simple: download the installer, run it, and follow the prompts to install RocketLaunchCountdown. + +If you want help wiring this into OBS (example scene setup, recommended refresh settings, or troubleshooting browser-source caching), tell me the OBS version and platform and I can give a short step-by-step. \ No newline at end of file