Skorby

AWTRIX Display Integration

Skorby is designed not just for tracking scores, but for sharing them with your audience. One standout feature is the ability to connect Skorby to one or more ULANZI TC001 displays , allowing spectators at the event location to see live, up-to-the-minute scores in real time.

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Connecting Skorby to ULANZI TC001 Displays with AWTRIX Firmware

The ULANZI TC001 is an impressive display: compact, battery-powered, durable, and affordable. Paired with the brilliant AWTRIX firmware that allows for remote control, it becomes the perfect companion for Skorby.

While the setup involves a few steps, it’s straightforward, and we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step.

  • Purchase a stock ULANZI TC001 display
  • Flash the AWTRIX firmware onto the display
  • Connect the display to Wi-Fi (using your mobile hotspot)
  • Configure the display within the Skorby app
Purchase ULANZI TC001
Flash Setup

Flashing the AWTRIX Firmware

To unlock the full potential of your ULANZI TC001 display, you’ll need to replace the stock firmware with the AWTRIX firmware. Originally designed for integrating displays into Home Automation systems to show various data points, this firmware allows you to use your display for score tracking with Skorby—and then repurpose it at home when you’re not out in the field.

Once you’ve got the display available, follow these steps:

  • Power on the display
  • Connect it to your computer via the USB-C cable
  • Start the flashing process in your browser by clicking 'Connect' on the ULANZI Flash page
  • Select the USB-C port
  • Click 'Flash'
  • Once completed, the display will restart, and you can proceed to the next step
Visit the AWTRIX web flasher
Flash Setup

Connecting the Display to Wi-Fi

After flashing the display, it will enter ‘AP’ (access point) mode. This means the display will create its own Wi-Fi network, which you need to connect to in order to configure it and join another network. The key question is which network to join. If you’re using the display on-site, like at a volleyball court, it’s best to connect it to your mobile hotspot. We’ll guide you through that process here.

  • Turn on the display and confirm it shows 'AP Mode'
  • Open the personal hotspot settings on your mobile phone
  • Connect your computer to the access point named 'awtrix_XXXX' (password: 12345678)
  • Open a browser and navigate to http://192.168.4.1
  • The AWTRIX will now restart and connect to your phone's mobile hotspot
Go to 192.168.4.1
Skorby Awtrix Config

Connecting the Display to Skorby

This is the final step! Now, you just need to ensure that the Skorby app recognizes and connects to your display.

  • Switch on the display and ensure it is connected to your mobile hotspot. If not, it won’t find the network or connect
  • If the display connects successfully, it will display its IP address instead of 'AP Mode'. Write this IP address down
  • On the mobile device connected to AWTRIX, install and open the Skorby app
  • In the Skorby app, go to the 'Share' menu and enter the IP address you noted in the 'External Display' section
  • Tap 'Connect'. If successful, 'Skorby' will appear on the display
  • That's it! Now, each time you update the score, it will be displayed in real-time on the screen
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