# UBK Intercom Setup - Mumble/Talkkonnect This is a standalone script for setting up push-to-talk (PTT) intercom functionality for the Ubuntu Based Kiosk using Mumble/Talkkonnect. ## Overview The intercom system uses: - **Murmur**: The Mumble server software (can run on one kiosk) - **talkkonnect**: A headless Mumble client optimized for push-to-talk ## Use Cases ### 1. All-in-One (Server + Client) One kiosk acts as both the server and a client. Other devices can connect to it. ```bash ./setup_intercom.sh # Select option 1: Install All-in-One (Server + Client) ``` ### 2. Client Only Connect to an existing Mumble server (could be another kiosk or external server). ```bash ./setup_intercom.sh # Select option 3: Install talkkonnect Client Only # Enter the server IP, port, and credentials ``` ### 3. Server Only Turn a kiosk into a dedicated Mumble server. ```bash ./setup_intercom.sh # Select option 2: Install Murmur Server Only ``` ## Quick Start ### Single Kiosk Setup (Server + Client) ```bash cd /path/to/ubk ./setup_intercom.sh ``` 1. Select **Option 1: Install All-in-One (Server + Client)** 2. Set a SuperUser password (for server administration) 3. Set a server password (clients need this to connect) 4. Set a welcome message 5. Set a username for the talkkonnect client 6. The client will auto-connect to the local server ### Multi-Kiosk Setup **On the server kiosk:** ```bash ./setup_intercom.sh # Select option 2: Install Murmur Server Only # Note the server IP address shown after installation ``` **On each client kiosk:** ```bash ./setup_intercom.sh # Select option 3: Install talkkonnect Client Only # Enter the server IP from above # Port: 64738 (default) # Enter username and password ``` ## Features ### Push-to-Talk - Default PTT key: **Spacebar** - Press and hold to transmit audio - Release to stop transmitting ### Management The script provides a full-featured menu for: - Starting/stopping services - Reconfiguring settings - Viewing logs - Uninstalling components ### Connecting from Other Devices Other devices can connect to your Mumble server using: **Desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux):** - Download Mumble client: https://www.mumble.info/downloads/ - Connect to: `:64738` **Mobile (iOS/Android):** - Install Mumble app from app store - Add server: `:64738` ## Configuration ### Server Configuration Location: `/etc/mumble-server.ini` Key settings: - Port: 64738 (default) - Max users: 10 - Bandwidth: 72000 ### Client Configuration Location: `/home/kiosk/talkkonnect.xml` Key settings: - Server address and port - Username and password - PTT button (default: spacebar) - Audio settings ## Troubleshooting ### Check Service Status ```bash # Check Murmur server sudo systemctl status mumble-server # Check talkkonnect client sudo systemctl status talkkonnect ``` ### View Logs Use the built-in menu options, or: ```bash # Murmur logs sudo journalctl -u mumble-server -n 50 # talkkonnect logs sudo journalctl -u talkkonnect -n 50 ``` ### Audio Issues 1. Check audio devices: ```bash arecord -l # List recording devices aplay -l # List playback devices ``` 2. Test audio: ```bash # Test microphone arecord -d 5 test.wav && aplay test.wav ``` 3. Edit talkkonnect configuration: ```bash nano /home/kiosk/talkkonnect.xml # Adjust