Schnappix is a tablet-optimized Photobooth application built with React Native and Expo. It provides a full-featured, interactive photo capturing experience, complete with external hardware support, image editing, and an administrative interface.

Features

Photobooth Experience: Intuitive flow from start screen to countdown, photo capture, and final preview.
Multiple Photos & Collages: Capture single or multiple photos and review them in a generated collage.
Sticker / Emoji Editor: Add emojis, date/time stamps, and event text as draggable, resizable, rotatable stickers on your photos — just like on social media.
Photo Frames: Overlay transparent PNG frames on photos. Admin can set frames to off, always-on, or user-selectable.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode): Automatically capture multiple photos in sequence (2–5 shots, configurable interval) for collage printing.
Date/Time Overlay: Optionally stamp the date and/or time on every photo, with configurable position.
Camera Flash Effect: Full-screen white flash animation on every capture for an authentic photo booth feel.
Direct Printing: Built-in support for IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) network printers to instantly print captured moments.
Kiosk Mode: Custom native Android implementation to lock the tablet down to the Schnappix app, preventing users from exiting the photobooth.
USB Camera Support: Extends standard camera capabilities to support external USB cameras for higher quality photos.
Admin Dashboard: Secure administrative screen (protected by an admin password) to configure all settings on the fly.
Offline Storage: Saves captured photos directly to the device's local storage and gallery.

Tech Stack

Framework: React Native (v0.81.5) & Expo (SDK 54)
Language: TypeScript
Key Libraries:
- expo-camera: Camera interface
- expo-media-library & expo-file-system: Photo storage
- ipp-encoder: Network printing integration
- react-native-view-shot: Capturing collages as images
- react-native-gesture-handler: Sticker drag, pinch, and rotate gestures
- @fortawesome/react-native-fontawesome: All in-app icons via Font Awesome
- react-native-svg: SVG rendering for icon support
- Custom native Expo plugins (withKioskAdmin, withUsbCamera, withSettingsRepositories) for extended Android capabilities.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js (v18+)
npm or yarn
Expo CLI
Android Studio / Android SDK (for building the native Android app, as it uses custom native modules)

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd Schnappix

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Prebuild the native Android project (required due to custom native plugins):
```
npx expo prebuild --clean --platform android
```
Run the app on an Android device or emulator:
```
npm run android
```

Project Structure

Schnappix/
├── App.tsx                  # Main entry point, navigation, GestureHandlerRootView
├── Icon.png                 # App icon (neon synthwave photo booth)
├── app.json                 # Expo configuration and plugin registration
├── assets/
│   └── frames/              # Photo frame PNG overlays (user-provided)
├── plugins/                 # Custom Expo config plugins for Android features
├── modules/                 # Custom native modules (kiosk-mode, usb-camera)
└── src/
    ├── components/          # Reusable UI components
    │   ├── Icon.tsx              # Font Awesome icon wrapper
    │   ├── DraggableSticker.tsx  # Gesture-based sticker (pan, pinch, rotate)
    │   ├── StickerTray.tsx       # Emoji/sticker picker tray
    │   ├── FrameOverlay.tsx      # Frame PNG overlay renderer
    │   └── FramePicker.tsx       # Frame selection UI
    ├── data/
    │   └── frames.ts             # Frame asset registry
    ├── screens/             # UI Screens (Camera, Preview, Admin)
    ├── services/            # Core logic (printer.ts, settings.ts, storage.ts)
    └── styles/              # Global theme (neon synthwave palette)

Configuration

When the app is first launched, you can access the Admin Dashboard by tapping the settings icon (⚙️) on the Home screen and entering the admin password (default: 1234).

Admin Settings Overview

Setting	Description	Default
Drucker IP-Adresse	Local IP of the Canon CP1300 printer	`192.168.1.100`
Countdown-Dauer	Seconds before photo capture	`3`
Admin-Passwort	PIN to access admin panel	`1234`
Begrüßungstext	Welcome text on the home screen	`Willkommen zu unserer Feier!`
Event-Name	Event text for the date sticker (e.g. `Jannik's Party`)	(empty)
Serienbild-Anzahl	Number of photos per burst (1 = single shot)	`1`
Serienbild-Abstand	Seconds between burst shots	`5`
Fotorahmen-Modus	`Aus` / `Immer an` / `Verfügbar`	`Aus`
Datum-Einblendung	`Aus` / `Nur Datum` / `Datum + Uhrzeit`	`Aus`
Datum-Position	Placement of the auto date stamp	`Unten rechts`
Kiosk-Modus	Lock the tablet to the Schnappix app	`Aus`

Photo Frames — Setup Guide

Schnappix supports custom photo frame overlays. Frames are transparent PNG images that are layered on top of photos before saving or printing.

Frame Requirements

Property	Requirement
Format	PNG with alpha channel (transparency)
Resolution	1500 × 1000 px (3:2 landscape ratio, matches landscape tablet display and print output)
Color mode	sRGB, 8-bit
Transparency	The photo area must be fully transparent (alpha = 0)
Safe zone	Keep transparent "window" at least 60 px inset from edges
File size	Keep each file under 500 KB for fast rendering
Naming	`frame_<name>.png` (e.g. `frame_balloons.png`, `frame_neon.png`)

Frame Layout Example

┌──────────────────────────┐
│  🎈🎈              🎈🎈  │  ← Decorative artwork (opaque pixels)
│                          │
│   ┌──────────────────┐   │
│   │                  │   │
│   │   TRANSPARENT    │   │  ← Photo shows through here (alpha = 0)
│   │    (alpha=0)     │   │
│   │                  │   │
│   └──────────────────┘   │
│                          │
│  ★ EVENT NAME ★          │  ← Bottom text / artwork (opaque pixels)
└──────────────────────────┘
        1500 × 1000 px

How to Add Frames

Create your frame PNG according to the specifications above. Use any image editor (Photoshop, GIMP, Figma, Canva) that supports transparency export.

Place the file in the assets/frames/ directory:

assets/frames/frame_balloons.png
assets/frames/frame_party_name.png
assets/frames/frame_neon.png

Register the frame in src/data/frames.ts:

export const FRAMES: FrameDefinition[] = [
  { id: 'balloons', name: 'Luftballons', asset: require('../../assets/frames/frame_balloons.png') },
  { id: 'party_name', name: 'Party Name', asset: require('../../assets/frames/frame_party_name.png') },
  { id: 'neon', name: 'Neon Glow', asset: require('../../assets/frames/frame_neon.png') },
];

Rebuild the app (asset changes require a rebuild):

npx expo prebuild --clean --platform android
npm run android

Select the frame mode in the Admin Dashboard:
- Aus — No frames
- Immer an — A specific frame is always applied (admin picks which one)
- Verfügbar — Guests can choose a frame from the picker in the preview screen

Tips for Designing Frames

Test at print size: The Canon CP1300 prints at 6×4 inches (roughly 1500×1000 px at 250+ DPI). Make sure your frame elements are sharp at this resolution.
Leave enough transparent space: Guests' faces should not be covered. Keep decorative elements on edges and corners.
Use subtle borders: A thin border or vignette effect around the transparent window helps frames look polished.
Match the event: Create themed frames for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, etc.

Sticker Editing

The preview screen includes a social-media-style sticker editor. Guests can:

Add emojis: Tap the "Sticker" button to open the emoji tray with 30 curated party emojis
Drag stickers anywhere on the photo
Pinch to resize stickers
Two-finger rotate stickers
Tap to select, then press × to delete
Add date/time stickers: Always available — tap "Datum" or "Datum + Uhrzeit" in the tray
Add event sticker: Shows event name + date (if configured in admin)

All stickers are rendered inside the capture area, so they appear in the saved and printed output.

Design Theme

The app uses a neon synthwave aesthetic matching the app icon:

Primary: Electric magenta #ff2bd6
Accent: Cyan blue #28dfff
Background: Deep navy/black #050510
Effects: Neon glow shadows, glassmorphism overlays
Icons: Font Awesome (solid) with neon coloring

License

See the LICENSE file for more information.

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