Everything you need to know about how FieldStation42 works under the hood. Configuration files, command-line tools, built-in interfaces, and solutions to common problems. All in one place when you need to look something up.
Station Configuration
The complete field-by-field reference for station config files. Every option, every network type, every scheduling property.
Main Configuration
Global settings that apply across all your stations: server options, title normalization, day parts, and more.
Command Line Guide
Every flag and subcommand for station_42.py, from scanning your library to building schedules and managing sequences.
Web Remote
Control your station from any browser on your network. Change channels, adjust volume, and check what's playing from the couch.
Server API
The full REST API for FieldStation42. Build your own tools, automate administration, and control the player programmatically.
On-Screen Display Setup
Configure the channel banner that appears when you change stations: logos, timing, and tag-driven display behavior.
Autobump System
Generate station ID bumps automatically, with visual styles, background music, and live programming info baked right in.
Pay-Per-View (PPV)
Turn one of your channels into a video-on-demand browser. Pick a movie from a poster wall, complete with metadata and TMDB art.
Troubleshooting
Something not working? Common problems and their solutions, gathered from real setup experiences.