final commit for the day

README.md

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 # 🕰️ NTP Timeturner
 
-**NTP Timeturner** is a Raspberry Pi-based stratum 1 time server that sets its system clock based on incoming SMPTE LTC (Linear Timecode) audio. Designed for broadcast and production environments, it allows LTC-based time sync across local networks via NTP.
+**An LTC-driven NTP server for Raspberry Pi, built with broadcast precision and a hint of magic.**
+
+Inspired by Hermione Granger’s TimeTurner, this project synchronises timecode-locked systems by decoding incoming LTC (Linear Time Code) and broadcasting it as NTP — with precision down to the millisecond.
 
 ---
 
-## 📦 Features
+## 📦 Hardware Requirements
 
-- 🕒 Decodes LTC timecode from audio input (25fps supported)
+- Raspberry Pi 3 (or better)
-- 🌐 Serves NTP time to local devices
+- Debian Bookworm (64-bit recommended)
-- ⚡ Fast, reliable startup using a USB audio interface
+- USB audio input (e.g. USB to 3.5mm TRS adapter)
-- 🔌 Optional OLED display for system time and sync status (coming soon)
+- Ethernet connection (recommended for stable NTP)
-- 🛜 Web interface for Wi-Fi config and status (in development)
+- Optional: Blackmagic Video Assist or LTC generator for input testing
 
 ---
 
-## 🚀 Quick Start
+## 🛠️ Software Features
 
-### ✅ Requirements
+- Reads SMPTE LTC from audio input (25p/50i to start, with more frame rate support to follow)
+- Converts LTC into NTP-synced time
+- Broadcasts time via local NTP server
+- Supports configurable time offsets (hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds)
+- Systemd service support for headless operation
+- Optional splash screen branding at boot
 
-- Raspberry Pi 3 or newer
+---
-- Debian Bookworm
-- USB audio interface with 3.5mm mic/line input
-- SMPTE LTC source (e.g. video playout, Blackmagic device)
 
-### ⚙️ Setup Instructions
+## 🚀 Installation
 
-1. Clone the repo:
+Clone and run the installer:
-   ```bash
+
-   git clone https://github.com/cjfranko/NTP-Timeturner.git
+```bash
-   cd NTP-Timeturner
+wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cjfranko/NTP-Timeturner/master/setup.sh
+chmod +x setup.sh
+./setup.sh

setup.sh

@@ -89,40 +89,14 @@ sudo make install
 sudo ldconfig
 
 # ---------------------------------------------------------
-# Step 7: Apply Custom Splash Screen and Wayland Wallpaper
+# Step 7: Apply Custom Splash Screen
 # ---------------------------------------------------------
 echo ""
-echo "Step 7: Applying Timeturner visual identity..."
+echo "Step 7: Applying splash screen..."
 
-# Splash screen
-echo "Downloading splash screen..."
 sudo curl -L -o /usr/share/plymouth/themes/pix/splash.png https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cjfranko/NTP-Timeturner/master/splash.png
 sudo chmod 644 /usr/share/plymouth/themes/pix/splash.png
 
-# Wallpaper for LabWC / swaybg
-echo "Installing swaybg for Wayland wallpaper management..."
-sudo apt install -y swaybg
-
-echo "Downloading wallpaper..."
-mkdir -p /home/hermione/Pictures
-curl -L -o /home/hermione/Pictures/wallpaper.png https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cjfranko/NTP-Timeturner/master/wallpaper.png
-chown hermione:hermione /home/hermione/Pictures/wallpaper.png
-
-# Update labwc init file
-INIT_FILE="/home/hermione/.config/labwc/init"
-mkdir -p "$(dirname "$INIT_FILE")"
-
-if ! grep -q "swaybg" "$INIT_FILE" 2>/dev/null; then
-  echo "Adding swaybg launch command to LabWC init file..."
-  echo "exec swaybg -i /home/hermione/Pictures/wallpaper.png --mode fill" >> "$INIT_FILE"
-else
-  echo "LabWC wallpaper command already present — skipping"
-fi
-
-chown hermione:hermione "$INIT_FILE"
-
-echo "Custom splash and Wayland wallpaper applied."
-
 # ---------------------------------------------------------
 # Final Message & Reboot Option
 # ---------------------------------------------------------
@@ -133,10 +107,11 @@ echo "────────────────────────
 echo ""
 echo "The TimeTurner is ready. But remember:"
 echo "\"You must not be seen.\" – Hermione Granger"
-echo "Visual enchantments adapted for Wayland by Luna."
+echo "Visual enhancements are in place. Terminal timeline is stable."
 echo ""
 echo "The system will reboot in 30 seconds to complete setup..."
 echo "Press [Enter] to reboot immediately, or Ctrl+C to cancel."
 
-read -t 30 -p ""
+read -t 30 -p "" || true
+sleep 1
 sudo reboot