Misc

Screenshot via HTTP Request

If, for example, decisions are made on the shop floor on the basis of a visualization, it is necessary to document the decision basis. This can be done, for example, by taking a screenshot of the visualization.

Technically, a screenshot can be extracted directly from the box via an HTTP get request.

This command looks like this for Peakboard 2 boxes:

HTTP Get Request

The request URL is as follows, where GET is used as the method:

[Box name]:40404/api/screenshot

As shown in the diagram, the authorization is Base64 encoded. You can find a corresponding encoder for example here. The authorization string is composed as follows:

pbadmin:Your_device_password

If the request is successful, you receive a screenshot of the current display for further processing from the box.

For Peakboard 1 boxes the command looks slightly different:

HTTP Get Request

The request URL is as follows, where GET is used as the method:

[Box name]:8080/api/iot/screenshot

As shown in the diagram, the authorization is Base64 encoded. You can find a corresponding encoder for example here. The authorization string is composed as follows:

Administrator:Your_device_password

If the request is successful, you receive a screenshot of the current display for further processing from the box.

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