Linux Configuration Guide for FRAMR.

The FRAMR.Player for Linux can be automatically started and configured using a prepared script. This script (chromautorun.sh) ensures that the FRAMR.Player runs in fullscreen mode on a Linux computer and automatically restarts after a system reboot.

The script is available for download at the following link:
🔗 Download chromautorun.sh

Important Notice

We provide this script free of charge and without any warranty claims to give you the best possible support for your device.

Please note that installation and usage are at your own risk. Megatechnik professional Multimedia GmbH cannot be held liable for any potential damages or malfunctions that may arise from downloading, installing, or using this script.

Before you begin, make sure the following conditions are met:

• A computer running Ubuntu, Debian or Fedora with internet access

• Google Chrome installed (latest version recommended)

• Access to your FRAMR.Account (Content Management)

• A FRAMR.Player URL (newly created player output from your FRAMR.Cockpit)

• Operating System: A Linux-based distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora).

• Root or Sudo Access: Administrative rights are required to set up autostart.

• Internet Access: Needed to download the script.

• Terminal Access: Ability to open and use a command-line interface.

• Open a terminal window with CTRL + ALT + T
• Navigate to your preferred download directory:

• Download the script using wget:

• or using curl:

• Make the script executable:

• Execute the script:

• If prompted, enter your administrator password.

• The script will automatically:

  • Configure FRAMR.Player to launch in fullscreen mode.

  • Add startup entries to ensure FRAMR.Player launches on every boot.

  • Apply necessary system adjustments for stable operation.

• Reboot the system:

• After restart, FRAMR.Player should:

  • Start automatically without manual intervention.

  • Run in fullscreen mode.

• If the player does not start, re-run the script or check that FRAMR.Player is installed correctly.

• Permission Denied:

  Ensure you have made the script executable (chmod +x) and run it with sudo.
  
  

• Script Not Found:

  Confirm the download was successful and that you are in the correct directory.
  
  

• Autostart Not Working:

  Re-run the script, verify your desktop environment supports autostart, or manually check startup entries in your Linux settings.

• The script only configures autostart behavior; it does not modify or reinstall FRAMR.Player.
  
  

• It can be safely re-run if you need to reapply settings after a system update or configuration change.
  
  

• To undo these changes, use the FRAMR-provided revert-chromautorun.sh script.