Turn the Chrome browser into a narrow casting environment.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3
Update
July 20, 2014
Size
34.81KiB
Developer
sicse.nl
Category
Users
234
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Power
Storage
Tabs
WebNavigation
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Sicse Narrow Casting Extension

On our client's website we have created a web-page containing a full screen slide show. By using our extension, we turn the Chrome web-browser into a digital signage solution.

When the extension is activated, the current browser-tab is shown in full screen mode. The web-page is refreshed at a regular, user controlled interval, allowing content changes to become visible.

We have included the following recovery mechanisms:

- When the page isn't loaded completely after one minute, a page refresh is initiated again. This allows the system to gracefully recover from connection loss.

- When the web-address changes after an automatic page refresh, the original page will be loaded again after one minute. In this way the extension recovers when a website is placed in e.g. under maintenance mode.

- When the Chrome web-browser is launched, the extension creates a new tab and shows the content on the specific web-address if it was still activated previously. By automatically starting the web-browser at system start up, this feature allows to recover from a (sudden) system reboot.

The narrow casting extension can be started (and stopped) using the pop up window that is shown when clicking the browser action. The user is able to configure the refresh interval and specify whether the content should be shown in full screen mode. The pop up window also shows the current status of the narrow casting process.

In case of a (sudden) system reboot, the narrow casting solution is able to continue when the Chrome browser is restarted. In order to do this, let the Chrome browser automatically start when the operating system is booted.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Sicse Narrow Casting", "short_name": "Sicse NC", "description": "Turn the Chrome browser into a narrow casting environment.", "version": "0.0.3", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png"}, "author": "dr. Niels Sluijs - Sicse", "permissions": [ "alarms", "power", "storage", "tabs", "webNavigation" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/icon19.png", "38": "images/icon38.png" }, "default_title": "Sicse Narrow Casting", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Sicse Narrow Casting extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Sicse Narrow Casting extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Sicse Narrow Casting extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Sicse Narrow Casting extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Sicse Narrow Casting extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Sicse Narrow Casting extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Sicse Narrow Casting Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Sicse Narrow Casting extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Sicse Narrow Casting extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Sicse Narrow Casting extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Sicse Narrow Casting extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Sicse Narrow Casting extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Sicse Narrow Casting extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Sicse Narrow Casting extension file

Select and download the Sicse Narrow Casting extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Sicse Narrow Casting extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Sicse Narrow Casting extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Sicse Narrow Casting extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Sicse Narrow Casting extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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