Project Setup Guides

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up your project environment, including the installation of FFmpeg and PortAudio across macOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as setting up a Python virtual environment using Pipenv, pip, or conda.

Table of Contents

1. Installing FFmpeg and PortAudio
   • macOS
   • Linux
   • Windows
2. Setting Up a Python Virtual Environment
   • Using Pipenv
   • Using pip and venv
   • Using Conda
3. Running the application

Installing FFmpeg and PortAudio

macOS

1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

2. Install FFmpeg and PortAudio:

   brew install ffmpeg portaudio

Linux

For Debian-based distributions (e.g., Ubuntu):

1. Update the package list

sudo apt update

2. Install FFmpeg and PortAudio:

sudo apt install ffmpeg portaudio19-dev

Windows

Download FFmpeg:

1. Visit the official FFmpeg download page: FFmpeg Downloads
2. Navigate to the Windows builds section and download the latest static build.

Extract and Set Up FFmpeg:

1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder (e.g., C:\ffmpeg).
2. Add the bin directory to your system's PATH:
   • Search for "Environment Variables" in the Start menu.
   • Click on "Edit the system environment variables."
   • In the System Properties window, click on "Environment Variables."
   • Under "System variables," select the "Path" variable and click "Edit."
   • Click "New" and add the path to the bin directory (e.g., C:\ffmpeg\bin).
   • Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Install PortAudio:

1. Download the PortAudio binaries from the official website: PortAudio Downloads
2. Follow the installation instructions provided on the website.

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Setting Up a Python Virtual Environment

Using Pipenv

1. Install Pipenv (if not already installed):

pip install pipenv

2. Install Dependencies with Pipenv:

pipenv install

3. Activate the Virtual Environment:

pipenv shell

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Using pip and venv

Create a Virtual Environment:

python -m venv venv

Activate the Virtual Environment:

macOS/Linux:

source venv/bin/activate

Windows:

venv\Scripts\activate

Install Dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

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Using Conda

Create a Conda Environment:

conda create --name myenv python=3.11

Activate the Conda Environment:

conda activate myenv

Install Dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Project Phases and Python Commands

Phase 1: Brain of the doctor

python brain_of_the_doctor.py

Phase 2: Voice of the patient

python voice_of_the_patient.py

Phase 3: Voice of the doctor

python voice_of_the_doctor.py

Phase 4: Setup Gradio UI

python gradio_app.py