From streaming to projecting: RKM adapts Stream Deck technology for museums

By self-upgrading key control systems for exhibition technology, the RiesKraterMuseum has succeeded in making a central part of its permanent exhibition—the impact film—accessible to deaf visitors. Since the new technology deliberately focuses on aspects such as expandability, flexibility, and future-proofing, it is also possible to offer the film in numerous other languages or to show it simultaneously in German with English subtitles so that international guests are not excluded from German tours.

The significant technical upgrade and adaptation, which was designed and implemented by Roland Schumacher at the RiesKraterMuseum, relies on the new “Stream Deck” technology—a multifunctional programmable keypad developed for streamers and YouTubers, but adapted to the requirements of a museum at the RiesKraterMuseum. This has enabled the implementation of individual control of various components of the exhibition, which is very easy to use.

In addition to the expanded possibilities for the impact film in terms of barrier-free participation, it will also be possible to easily and intuitively control various LED lights during guided tours, for example, to highlight the exhibits currently being discussed with special lighting effects. This technical implementation will make the best possible use of the new LED technology that will soon be installed in the building.

The technical upgrade at the RiesKraterMuseum is so important because it offers future-proof expansion options, especially for barrier-free services, and is therefore an important milestone for the museum’s diverse planned renovations.

Link to the press release (Donau-Ries Aktuell)

Stream-Deck Technology adapted and implemented at RiesCraterMuseum