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+# 🎬 Moonlight Drive-In - Repository Upload Complete! ✨
+
+## ✅ Successfully Uploaded Files
+
+### 📚 Documentation (Complete!)
+- ✅ `README.md` - Comprehensive project overview
+- ✅ `SETUP.md` - Detailed setup instructions
+- ✅ `CHANGELOG.md` - Complete version history
+- ✅ `FILE_INVENTORY.md` - File listing and status
+- ✅ `UPLOAD_STATUS.md` - This file!
+
+### ⚙️ Configuration Files (Complete!)
+- ✅ `config.py` - Full configuration system
+- ✅ `web_requirements.txt` - Python dependencies
+- ✅ `.gitignore` - Git ignore rules
+
+### 🚀 Entry Points (Complete!)
+- ✅ `web_mpv_main.py` - Web-enabled main application
+
+### 📂 Directory Structure (Complete!)
+- ✅ `videos/trailers/.gitkeep` - Trailers directory
+- ✅ `videos/specific/.gitkeep` - Single videos directory  
+- ✅ `videos/groupvideos/.gitkeep` - Folder sequences directory
+- ✅ `videos/key_mapping.txt` - NFC mapping template
+- ✅ `videos/folder_mapping.txt` - Folder mapping template
+
+### 🪟 Windows Batch Files (Complete!)
+- ✅ `movie.bat` - Basic launcher
+- ✅ `start_mpv_player.bat` - MPV launcher with PATH
+- ✅ `validate.bat` - Validation launcher
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ Files That Need Manual Upload
+
+Due to file size limitations, these critical files need to be uploaded via the Gitea web interface:
+
+### 🔴 CRITICAL - System Won't Run Without These
+
+1. **`mpv_seamless_player.py`** (35 KB)
+   - Core video player engine
+   - Handles MPV dual-player architecture
+   - Manages folder sequences
+   - **HIGHEST PRIORITY**
+
+2. **`enhanced_debug_console.py`** (35 KB)
+   - Web-integrated debug console
+   - Global NFC input capture
+   - Real-time statistics
+   - **REQUIRED FOR WEB MODE**
+
+3. **`web_interface.py`** (69 KB)
+   - Flask-based web dashboard
+   - Multi-page interface
+   - Real-time SocketIO updates
+   - **REQUIRED FOR WEB MODE**
+
+### 🟡 IMPORTANT - Enhanced Features
+
+4. **`debug_console.py`** (20 KB)
+   - Standard debug console (non-web)
+   - Works without Flask
+   - Good backup option
+
+5. **`validate_videos.py`** (9 KB)
+   - Video validation tool
+   - Checks mappings
+   - Generates reports
+
+6. **`dashboard.html`** (32 KB)
+   - Full-featured HTML dashboard
+   - Enhanced UI
+   - Optional alternative interface
+
+### 🟢 OPTIONAL - Utilities
+
+7. **`main.py`** (12 KB) - Legacy VLC version (reference only)
+8. **`test_logging.py`** (3 KB) - Logging system tester
+9. **`show_web_urls.py`** (4 KB) - Network URL utility
+10. **`folder_diagnostic.py`** (4 KB) - Folder diagnostic tool
+11. **`folder_fix.py`** (3 KB) - Folder sequence fix
+12. **`start_web_player.bat`** - Full web launcher
+13. **`start_web_player_independent.bat`** - Drive-independent launcher
+
+---
+
+## 📤 How to Upload Remaining Files
+
+### Option 1: Via Gitea Web Interface (Recommended)
+
+1. **Go to your repository**:
+   ```
+   https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/moonlight-drive-in
+   ```
+
+2. **Upload files**:
+   - Click "Add File" → "Upload Files"
+   - Drag and drop the files listed above
+   - Add commit message: "Add remaining Python files"
+   - Click "Commit Changes"
+
+3. **Priority order**:
+   - First: Upload the 3 CRITICAL files (mpv_seamless_player.py, enhanced_debug_console.py, web_interface.py)
+   - Second: Upload IMPORTANT files
+   - Third: Upload OPTIONAL files as needed
+
+### Option 2: Via Git CLI
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/moonlight-drive-in.git
+cd moonlight-drive-in
+
+# Copy your project files (adjust path as needed)
+cp /path/to/your/project/*.py .
+cp /path/to/your/project/*.bat .
+cp /path/to/your/project/*.html .
+
+# Stage all files
+git add .
+
+# Commit
+git commit -m "Add remaining Python files and utilities"
+
+# Push
+git push origin main
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Quick Start After Upload
+
+### 1. Clone Your Repository
+```bash
+git clone https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/moonlight-drive-in.git
+cd moonlight-drive-in
+```
+
+### 2. Install Dependencies
+```bash
+pip install -r web_requirements.txt
+```
+
+### 3. Setup Video Directories
+```bash
+# Videos are already structured!
+# Just add your actual video files:
+# - Trailers → videos/trailers/
+# - Single movies → videos/specific/
+# - Folder sequences → videos/groupvideos/[folder]/
+```
+
+### 4. Configure NFC Mappings
+Edit:
+- `videos/key_mapping.txt` - For single videos
+- `videos/folder_mapping.txt` - For folder sequences
+
+### 5. Run the System
+```bash
+# With web interface
+python web_mpv_main.py
+
+# Or use batch file
+start_web_player.bat
+```
+
+### 6. Access Web Interface
+- Local: http://localhost:8547
+- Network: http://[your-ip]:8547
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Verification Checklist
+
+After uploading remaining files:
+
+- [ ] `mpv_seamless_player.py` uploaded
+- [ ] `enhanced_debug_console.py` uploaded
+- [ ] `web_interface.py` uploaded
+- [ ] `debug_console.py` uploaded (optional but recommended)
+- [ ] `validate_videos.py` uploaded (optional but useful)
+- [ ] Batch files uploaded (for convenience)
+- [ ] Test: `python web_mpv_main.py` runs without errors
+- [ ] Test: Web interface accessible at http://localhost:8547
+- [ ] Test: NFC mapping files are readable
+- [ ] Test: Validation script works: `python validate_videos.py`
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Troubleshooting
+
+### If imports fail:
+```bash
+# Check files are present
+ls -la *.py
+
+# Check Python can import
+python -c "from config import Config; print('✓ config.py works')"
+python -c "from mpv_seamless_player import MPVSeamlessPlayer; print('✓ mpv_seamless_player.py works')"
+```
+
+### If web interface won't start:
+```bash
+# Check Flask is installed
+pip install flask flask-socketio
+
+# Check all dependencies
+pip install -r web_requirements.txt
+```
+
+### If MPV won't run:
+1. Download MPV from https://mpv.io/installation/
+2. Install or extract MPV
+3. Ensure `mpv.exe` is in PATH or update batch file paths
+
+---
+
+## 🎉 What's Working Now
+
+Your repository currently has:
+
+✅ **Complete documentation** - README, SETUP, CHANGELOG  
+✅ **Configuration system** - config.py ready to go  
+✅ **Directory structure** - All folders created with templates  
+✅ **Example mappings** - NFC mapping templates in place  
+✅ **Entry point** - web_mpv_main.py ready  
+✅ **Dependencies** - web_requirements.txt complete  
+✅ **Git ignore** - Proper .gitignore configured  
+
+## 🚀 What You Need to Do
+
+1. **Upload the 3 critical Python files** (will take 5 minutes)
+2. **Add your video files** to the directories
+3. **Configure your NFC mappings** in the txt files
+4. **Run and enjoy!** 🎬
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Notes
+
+- All uploaded files are in the **main** branch
+- Directory structure matches your working setup
+- Documentation is comprehensive and ready to use
+- Configuration files have sensible defaults
+- System is designed to auto-create logs and state files
+
+---
+
+## 🆘 Need Help?
+
+1. Check `SETUP.md` for detailed instructions
+2. Check `FILE_INVENTORY.md` for file locations
+3. Check `CHANGELOG.md` for feature history
+4. Run validation: `python validate_videos.py`
+
+---
+
+## ✨ Next Steps
+
+After uploading remaining files:
+
+1. 📸 **Take screenshots** of your running system
+2. 📹 **Record demo video** of NFC control
+3. 🎨 **Customize** dashboard colors/themes
+4. 🔧 **Add custom features** as needed
+5. 🌟 **Share** your drive-in theater experience!
+
+---
+
+**Repository URL**: https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/moonlight-drive-in
+
+**Status**: 🟡 Partial - Core framework uploaded, waiting for remaining Python files
+
+**Last Updated**: 2025-12-09
+
+---
+
+## 🎬 You're Almost Ready to Roll! 
+
+Just upload those 3-6 critical Python files and you'll have your entire drive-in system backed up and version controlled! 🚀
+
+---
+
+Made with ❤️ for the Moonlight Drive-In Theater