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Version: 8.27 (latest)

Schedule Mode

FiestaBoard's schedule mode lets you automate which pages display on your board at different times and days. Use the visual calendar interface to set up time-based page rotation.

Overview​

The schedule feature provides a visual calendar where you can assign pages to specific time slots throughout the week. This is perfect for:

  • Showing weather in the morning and stocks during market hours
  • Displaying transit times during your commute
  • Showing fun content like Star Trek quotes on weekends
  • Setting a default "home" page for unscheduled times

Creating a Schedule Entry​

  1. Open the FiestaBoard Web UI at http://localhost:4420
  2. Navigate to the Schedule page
  3. Click to create a new schedule entry
  4. Configure the entry:
    • Page - Select which page to display
    • Start Time - When the page should start showing
    • End Time - When the page should stop showing
    • Days - Which days this schedule applies to

Day Patterns​

PatternDays
All DaysMonday through Sunday
WeekdaysMonday through Friday
WeekendsSaturday and Sunday
CustomSelect individual days

Time Granularity​

Schedule times are set in 15-minute increments and displayed in your local timezone.

Calendar and List Views​

The schedule page offers two views:

Calendar View​

The calendar view provides a visual weekly overview. Each scheduled page appears as a colored block on the timeline, making it easy to see your full schedule at a glance.

List View​

The list view shows all schedule entries in a table format, which is useful for managing many entries or making quick edits.

Schedule Validation​

FiestaBoard automatically validates your schedule and provides real-time feedback:

  • Overlap Detection - Warns if two schedules overlap on the same day/time
  • Gap Detection - Shows unscheduled time periods
  • Active Page Resolution - The system checks at your configured polling interval (default: 15 seconds) which page should be displayed based on the current time

How Page Resolution Works​

At your configured polling interval (default: 15 seconds), the display service:

  1. Checks the current local time and day of week
  2. Looks for enabled schedule entries that match the current time
  3. If a match is found, displays that page
  4. If no match is found, displays the default page

Known Limitations​

  • Midnight spanning supported - Schedules can cross midnight (e.g., 11 PM to 1 AM). The system handles the rollover automatically.
  • Switching delay - There may be a delay of up to one refresh interval when switching between scheduled pages.
  • Recommended limit - For optimal performance, keep the total number of schedule entries under 50.

Next Steps​