Remote timer

We needed a way of showing presenters how much time they had left in their session. After a quick look through the App Store, nothing seemed to do as we needed, so I decided to try to make one myself. How hard can learning to code be, right? With some assistance from ChatGPT, and also a lot of hindrance from ChatGPT, I managed to get a program that worked really well, learn some HTML and Javascript, and truly understand why AI can't be left to its own devices.

The features include:

• Portability: hosted on a local machine without the need to install software or configure ports.
• Ease of use: operated in a browser, which opens automatically upon launching the server. Connection information presented in both text and a QR code. Instructions available within the control page. Client devices only require a browser, screen lock turned off, and to be on the same network.
• OSC control: Triggering through applications such as QLab with controls such as start, stop, and set durations.
• "Unlimited" clients: while not tested for full scale, I'm not currently aware of any client limits.
• Available for macOS 26 and Windows 11.

The program is still within the testing and development phase. It was successfully used in RAW Comedy - Wollongong heat, and TEDxWollongong: Lookout. Currently working on packaging the application for macOS such that it doesn't require Terminal code to be executed prior to first use, but I'll get there.