https://sourceforge.net/p/anchorcastapp/wiki/Getting%2520Started/Recent changes to Getting StartedenThu, 14 May 2026 05:30:54 -0000https://sourceforge.net/p/anchorcastapp/wiki/Getting%2520Started/<div class="markdown_content"><h1 id="h-getting-started">Getting Started</h1> <p>This guide walks you through installing AnchorCast and getting it running for the first time.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-system-requirements">System Requirements</h2> <ul> <li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)</li> <li><strong>RAM:</strong> 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended (for local Whisper AI)</li> <li><strong>Display:</strong> A second monitor or projector for the projection screen</li> <li><strong>Microphone:</strong> Any microphone or audio interface (for live transcription)</li> <li><strong>Internet:</strong> Not required — AnchorCast works fully offline</li> </ul> <hr/> <h2 id="h-installation">Installation</h2> <h3 id="h-option-a-windows-installer-recommended">Option A — Windows Installer (Recommended)</h3> <ol> <li>Download the latest installer from the <a href="https://github.com/gbkeku/anchorcastapp/releases/latest" rel="nofollow">Releases page</a></li> <li>Run <code>AnchorCast Setup x.x.x.exe</code></li> <li>Follow the installer prompts</li> <li>The installer will:</li> <li>Install AnchorCast</li> <li>Install the Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributable (required for Whisper AI)</li> <li>Copy the bundled Python environment</li> <li>Offer to download the Whisper AI speech model (~244 MB)</li> <li>Create <code>AnchorCast</code> and <code>AnchorCast Timer</code> shortcuts on your Desktop</li> </ol> <blockquote> <p><strong>Note:</strong> The Whisper speech model is not bundled in the installer. You will be offered the option to download it during setup, or you can do it later from inside the app via <strong>Settings → Audio &amp; AI → Set Up Now</strong>.</p> </blockquote> <h3 id="h-option-b-from-source">Option B — From Source</h3> <div class="codehilite"><pre><span></span><code>git<span class="w"> </span>clone<span class="w"> </span>https://github.com/gbkeku/anchorcastapp.git <span class="nb">cd</span><span class="w"> </span>anchorcastapp npm<span class="w"> </span>install npm<span class="w"> </span>start </code></pre></div> <p><strong>Requirements for source builds:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Node.js 18+</li> <li>Python 3.10–3.12 (for local Whisper transcription)</li> </ul> <hr/> <h2 id="h-first-launch">First Launch</h2> <p>When you open AnchorCast for the first time:</p> <ol> <li>A <strong>Welcome screen</strong> appears — click <strong>Get Started</strong> to walk through the setup guide</li> <li>The app opens in <strong>Offline / Manual</strong> mode — this is normal</li> <li>Your <strong>Schedule</strong> (left panel) will be empty — that's expected</li> <li>Press <strong><code>Ctrl+P</code></strong> to open the projection window and drag it to your projector</li> </ol> <p>You can revisit the Welcome guide at any time from <strong>Help → Get Started / Welcome</strong> or by pressing <strong>F1</strong>.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-first-service-checklist">First Service Checklist</h2> <ul> <li><span>[ ]</span> Projector connected and projection window open (<code>Ctrl+P</code>)</li> <li><span>[ ]</span> Projection window dragged to second screen and fullscreen (<code>F11</code>)</li> <li><span>[ ]</span> Bible translation loaded (KJV is bundled by default)</li> <li><span>[ ]</span> Audio source selected in <strong>Settings → Audio &amp; AI</strong></li> <li><span>[ ]</span> Songs added to your library</li> <li><span>[ ]</span> Service schedule built</li> <li><span>[ ]</span> Press <strong>Start Transcript</strong> when service begins</li> </ul> <hr/> <h2 id="h-next-steps">Next Steps</h2> <ul> <li><span>[Interface Overview]</span> — Learn what each panel does</li> <li><span>[Projection Setup]</span> — Detailed projector setup</li> <li><span>[AI Transcription]</span> — Set up live verse detection</li> <li><span>[Service Schedule]</span> — Build your first service plan</li> </ul></div>Achorcast TeamThu, 14 May 2026 05:30:54 -0000https://sourceforge.net23f6486459bf268242022226154bb177711e093b