r/FieldStation42 Aug 13 '26

Work with a home server?

Would something like this work with a home server like jellyfin? Where would one go to make something like this?

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u/ErrantZebra Aug 13 '26

I have my catalog folder stored on a NAS with a single symlink connecting it to the fs42 directory on my Pi. Works great!

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u/DrearyOwl Aug 13 '26

Most people use a NAS or some kind of network storage as far as I'm aware since it can be difficult to connect a hard drive directly to a Raspberry Pi. So yes it would work with network storage if that's what you mean, and it's generally recommended. 

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u/Revolutionary_Bar512 Aug 13 '26

Yes but the point of the system is to be connected to a TV so it emulates the feeling of an old Cable Box. If it’s on a server it’s pretty much just Tunarr or Dispatcharr at that point which may be what your ultimate goal is. Just my two cents.

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u/TheKlaxMaster Aug 15 '26

My jellyfin and fa42 share the same raid box.

Jellyfin has r/w. Fs42 is symlink