[slim] Tweaks to ExBrowse2 for better 800x600 display
I made a few ham handed tweaks to the ExBrowse2 skin, in order to improve support for 800x600 resolutions. Two items were tweaked: the lower portion of the "Browse Albums AZ, etc." nav bar above the contents of the left hand column are no longer partially hidden when this line breaks to two lines. And the main top nav area (server settings...etc) remains visible, and flows to two lines if neccessary regardless of the size of the left column frame. I've included the two touched files below. Just plop em in your ExBrowse2 folder (SlimServer\server\HTML\ExBrowse2)Be sure to keep a copy of your original files somewhere safe beforehand! y. +---+ |Filename: tweaks.zip | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=233| +---+ -- Yannzola ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Multiple Profiles?
On 10-Aug-05, at 8:49 PM, Randall wrote: Michael Amster Wrote: Randall wrote: Howdy dev team. Question. I'd like to see the squeezebox allow different profiles. Why not? For example. Say I personally have 50% decent songs while the other 50% are songs that have explicit lyrics in which I really wouldn't want others to hear during a party. If I could turn on the squeezebox and choose a profile that can only see the half of the library that I wouldn't mind my mother hearing - that would be awesome. Please Slimserver dev team, PIMP my Squeezebox! Any ideas? Randall Build playlists... No... Build Profiles. were you asking for ideas, or merely giving orders? if it's the latter, you can take a number... http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=825 -kdf ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Multiple Profiles?
Michael Amster Wrote: > Randall wrote: > > >Howdy dev team. Question. I'd like to see the squeezebox allow > >different profiles. Why not? For example. Say I personally have > 50% > >decent songs while the other 50% are songs that have explicit lyrics > in > >which I really wouldn't want others to hear during a party. > > > >If I could turn on the squeezebox and choose a profile that can only > >see the half of the library that I wouldn't mind my mother hearing - > >that would be awesome. > > > >Please Slimserver dev team, PIMP my Squeezebox! > > > >Any ideas? > > > >Randall > > > > > > > > > Build playlists... No... Build Profiles. I have 6 squeezeboxes in the house. I have 4 people with access to them at all times. I'm sure I'm not the only one that wants to control the devices this way. Would you let someone other than yourself log into your computer as yourself to browse around and see what they can find? -- Randall ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Crossfade ... Eh doesn't
Sorry, crossfade doesn't work on synchronized players yet. On Aug 10, 2005, at 5:41 PM, tim wrote: I noticed the same behavior playing mp3s. Crossfade set to 10 seconds, and to ON, with two synchronized players, I get doodily squat. The firtst song just fades out, then silence for a few seconds, then the next song fades in. Any tricks to getting this working? Are any others experienceing issues with crossfade? --tim -- tim ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slimserver Flac & Linkstation question
No problems here. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=43680&postcount=12 -- mac ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: RF interference in SB2's headphone output
ephemere Wrote: > Sean, I'm wondering if you could provide an update on this. Did the fix > work out to your satisfaction? If so, when will it be incorporated into > shipping units? We're already shipping this fix as of a couple weeks ago. If you want to send your unit in please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- seanadams ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Crossfade ... Eh doesn't
I noticed the same behavior playing mp3s. Crossfade set to 10 seconds, and to ON, with two synchronized players, I get doodily squat. The firtst song just fades out, then silence for a few seconds, then the next song fades in. Any tricks to getting this working? Are any others experienceing issues with crossfade? --tim -- tim ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Small FM transmitter...
> It is amazing that these are so expensive - I can buy a rock-solid 2.4 or > 5.8 GHz (not *MHz*) WiFi card for less than a third of this price. Why is 1 > RF watt at 88 MHz, with 20 KHz of audio response so costly in 2005?? The main driver in any piece of electronics is volume. These aim at a much smaller market than the WiFi gear. Plus, there are serious FCC rules for things that transmit in the regulated FM band. The radios are very small niche products. -- Pat http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Re: Small FM transmitter...
Here is another: http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=FM35 Fully assembled, its cost is about equal to the Squeezebox... It is amazing that these are so expensive - I can buy a rock-solid 2.4 or 5.8 GHz (not *MHz*) WiFi card for less than a third of this price. Why is 1 RF watt at 88 MHz, with 20 KHz of audio response so costly in 2005?? Greg > > Thanks to all for the replies. Since I made the original posting I've > found the following: > > http://www.veronica.co.uk/50mwsb.htm > > but it might be overkill for what I need. Roy, do you have any idea > what the range of the iRock is when used about the house? > > Regards, > Nick. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Skipping/seeking no longer working in 6.1
Make sure you force a firmware upgrade by press-and-holding the brightness key. I upgraded to 6.1.1 to fix this issue and at first noticed nothing. I forced the FW upgrade & presto, it was fixed. The FW to fix the issue didn't get a rev, so the SB didn't auto upgrade. -- oreillymj ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Mount SB2 upside down - rotate display text
So I have now opened the SB2 and yes, you can rotate the display and the cable is just long enough. I had to cut two small supporting tabs as some leads on the PCB to the display got in the way. But there are still several support to the display so it is still in place. Thank you all! -- gonk ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Small FM transmitter...
I've read good things about this one: http://www.ccrane.com/radios/fm-transmitters/fm-transmitter.aspx and it can be hacked to extend the range: http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=8151 Ken -- klgray ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: RF interference in SB2's headphone output
seanadams Wrote: > yes, soon. I'm going to test this a bit more and make sure it's really > the ideal fix - but it seems to work perfectly for me. I just wanted to > get something out quickly for the guys who are hearing this. Sean, I'm wondering if you could provide an update on this. Did the fix work out to your satisfaction? If so, when will it be incorporated into shipping units? -- ephemere ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Skipping/seeking no longer working in 6.1
On 8/10/05, gurpal2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > gurpal2000 Wrote: > > Well I installed this and it's still not working like before (6.0.2). > > There is a noticeable delay before the skipping actually starts. What > > is going on with the codebase? Is anyone doing any thorough testing? > > Any improvement? This is pretty serious. I am embarrassed to show my > friends that this is a great piece of hardware, oh except that skipping > doesn't work. Maybe if you ask louder and make more demands and snide comments. I guess they should apologize for holding a gun to your head and forcing you to upgrade from 6.0.2 and then again holding a gun to your head and not allowing you to downgrade. Did you file a bug report on your pet issue? ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Browse Artwork - categorise pages by letter, not page number?
In browse artwork, the pages are split up in an "arbitrary" size (i.e. in my case 50 items per page). With over 1,500 albums, it's quite hard to browse through everything and find what I'm looking for - there's a lot of trial and error involved in finding the right page! Is it possible to browse artwork and separate the pages alphabetically (i.e. in the same way "Browse Artists" works)? I'm not sure if this is a setting I need to change somewhere or if it is a new feature request! Thanks Alex -- alex_london ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Skipping/seeking no longer working in 6.1
gurpal2000 Wrote: > Well I installed this and it's still not working like before (6.0.2). > There is a noticeable delay before the skipping actually starts. What > is going on with the codebase? Is anyone doing any thorough testing? Any improvement? This is pretty serious. I am embarrassed to show my friends that this is a great piece of hardware, oh except that skipping doesn't work. -- gurpal2000 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multiple Profiles?
Randall wrote: Howdy dev team. Question. I'd like to see the squeezebox allow different profiles. Why not? For example. Say I personally have 50% decent songs while the other 50% are songs that have explicit lyrics in which I really wouldn't want others to hear during a party. If I could turn on the squeezebox and choose a profile that can only see the half of the library that I wouldn't mind my mother hearing - that would be awesome. Please Slimserver dev team, PIMP my Squeezebox! Any ideas? Randall Build playlists... ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Re: Sean Adams caught red handed!
Hmm... 1. Promise to put it on your vehicle so others can see. I don't own a car, but a tandem. 2. Promise not to park said vehicle like Sean does. Tandem's can be parked very smartly. So what can I do to get a sticker anyway? Just in case Felix would ask for one... I could stick it on my tandem's trailer! -- Michael --- Help translate SlimServer by using the StringEditor Plugin (http://www.herger.net/slim/) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multiple Profiles?
Quoting Randall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > If I could turn on the squeezebox and choose a profile that can only > see the half of the library that I wouldn't mind my mother hearing - > that would be awesome. add your vote, and/or your email to the cc list: http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=825 -kdf ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multiple Profiles?
Quoting Randall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Howdy dev team. Question. I'd like to see the squeezebox allow > different profiles. Why not? For example. Say I personally have 50% > decent songs while the other 50% are songs that have explicit lyrics in > which I really wouldn't want others to hear during a party. actually...if this was ALL that you wanted, you could make this work right now: move all your unsafe songs to a separate directory tree. create a shortcut to this directory tree in the safe folder. point your music folder setting to the safe folder and let it scan. find c:\program files\slimserver\server\slimserversql.db and make a copy now, delete the shortcut to the unsafe stuff and do a rescan, with clear library checked. then make another copy of slimserversql.db. just copy over the right db files, and restore or delete the shortcut to match. complicated, but immediately workable. If your library is not that huge, and you dont mind scan times you can forget about copying the db and just create or delete the shortcut at will and go into server settings, check "clear library contents" and click rescan. -kdf ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi Folders
what version of the server are you using, and on what OS? are you running as a service? If so, the link may not be accessible from the server. try this: http://www.slimdevices.com/su_faq.html#troubleshooting-sharedvolume -kdf ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Small FM transmitter...
Thanks to all for the replies. Since I made the original posting I've found the following: http://www.veronica.co.uk/50mwsb.htm but it might be overkill for what I need. Roy, do you have any idea what the range of the iRock is when used about the house? Regards, Nick. -- nhopton ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Multiple Profiles?
Howdy dev team. Question. I'd like to see the squeezebox allow different profiles. Why not? For example. Say I personally have 50% decent songs while the other 50% are songs that have explicit lyrics in which I really wouldn't want others to hear during a party. If I could turn on the squeezebox and choose a profile that can only see the half of the library that I wouldn't mind my mother hearing - that would be awesome. Please Slimserver dev team, PIMP my Squeezebox! Any ideas? Randall -- Randall ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Multi Folders
I have my slimdeveices pointed to my iTunes direcory but also ahve songs stored on a linkstation. The FAQ states: How do I use multiple folders or disks with my Music Library? You can create links or shortcuts to other folders and place them in your specified Music Library Folder. The contents of the linked folders will then be part of your Music Library. Not sure if i am dong this correctly but when I placed a chsort cut to the Linkstation (G:\music) it does not get add the alumns. The tag file is correct and dsiplays the correct number of songs but if I browse alums all I get are those in the iTunes library -- jmallan ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Play for Sure songs
On 4/6/05 at 5:28 am -0700, NHGuy wrote Daniel, When it's the first device listed on the Rhapsody website w/ a "buy it now" link and new reviews are using adjectives like "premiere" how much advertising do you need? And you think Roku are not paying for this? Maybe I'm just more cynical than you. -- Daniel Cohen ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: A slicker UI for SlimServer?
dukeinlondon Wrote: > A java application would be great (I don't use windows at home), > especially with drag and drop support. Can't you do that in javascript > though ? > > However, just getting the library in a filtered list (by artist/genre) > with something to quickly select bunch of songs to build playlists > would be excellent in the current web frontend. > > Right now, getting back to the artist list brings you back to the start > of it and using the back button of the browser is only slightly less > tedious. As Sue reminded me, the Exbrowse2 skin does have limited drag and drop and multi-selectability (sp?). I was wary of it at first as it seemed buggy when I ran it originally... but it seems better behaved now. Unfortunately, ExBrowse2 doesn't scale well to the 800x600 screen res I am forced to use on my LCD TV... and it doesn't support MusicMagic Mixer. Give it a try! y. -- Yannzola ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
RE: [slim] Small FM transmitter...
Nick: I have been looking for the same thing. My search found many kits, and many low-power devices. While I can build the kits, I have little time or desire and would prefer to purchase a 1/2 watt stereo capable unit (yea, I know that this does not meet Part 15 FCC limits, but the low-power units that comply do not have useable range, and they seem to be RF bandwidth limited and have poor frequency response). I am considering some user, professional FM modulators - the kind the CATV industry uses here in the US. I will let you know if I find some. Greg > > Fellow Squeezers, I've been toying with the idea of buying a little > low-powered FM transmitter to plug into the headphone socket of the > Squeezebox so that I can listen to the SB on any of the FM portable > radios that we have about the house. Like when I'm in the bath, for > example. Mono would do. > > Does anyone have any recommendations? > > Of course, I would have to give the most solemn assurances to any > seller that the unit would not be used within the UK. > > Regards, > Nick Hopton. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Small FM transmitter...
It's not very powerfull but I like the iRock. Works great for my MP3 player in the car.On 8/10/05, nhopton < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Fellow Squeezers, I've been toying with the idea of buying a little low-powered FM transmitter to plug into the headphone socket of theSqueezebox so that I can listen to the SB on any of the FM portableradios that we have about the house. Like when I'm in the bath, forexample. Mono would do. Does anyone have any recommendations?Of course, I would have to give the most solemn assurances to anyseller that the unit would not be used within the UK.Regards,Nick Hopton.-- nhopton___Discuss mailing listDiscuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss-- Do meddle in the affairs of Dragons,for you are crunchy and good with Tabasco. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: A slicker UI for SlimServer?
A java application would be great (I don't use windows at home), especially with drag and drop support. Can't you do that in javascript though ? However, just getting the library in a filtered list (by artist/genre) with something to quickly select bunch of songs to build playlists would be excellent in the current web frontend. Right now, getting back to the artist list brings you back to the start of it and using the back button of the browser is only slightly less tedious. -- dukeinlondon ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Playlist problems
* mirage62 shaped the electrons to say... There's still prblems with playlists in the latest 6.1.2 version: 1) If the playlist links to songs that have special (national) characters in the filename the result is some strange song entrys under "No album". It seems that slim cannot find the songs and therefor tries to add them by guessing from the filename of the m3u file. All entrys in the playlist are ok (point to valid songs in the music dir) 2) SlimServer now reads all playlists in the music dir, and this can not be turned off as far as I can see (I don't know if it's a feature or a bug?) As a result of problem #1 this results in even more strange entrys in the song database. Both of these have been addressed in the 6.2 nightlies. -D -- deregulation will lead to greater competition, consumer choice, and lower prices. my name is elmer fudd. I own a mansion and a yacht. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slimserver Flac & Linkstation question
I wasn't successful in finding this info via a search so here it goes. Anyone had any trouble streaming FLAC from a Linkstation setup with SS to a SB2 via ethernet (i.e. not wireless)? I've ripped a few FLAC files using EAC and then playback using Softsqueeze on my PC all the while I telnet into the Linksation and observe CPU utiliztion. I notice that with a FLAC file the CPU is pegged at 95% utilization. Seems very near to being maxed. Anyone had any problems with this setup? THanks Jim -- sinking_fast ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slimp3 "initializing..." freeze up
hi. i have tried to figure this out in as many places as i can look but now i need HELP! slimp3 is stuck on "initializing..." wether plugged into ethernet or not. When i hold any key on remote and plug unit into power, i get "Slim Devices Bootloder V." and that message just sits there. nothing shows on the dhcp server. i cannot get the mac address to show up either. i bought the unit used almost a year ago and have no problems. i have never updated firmware. if this is in the wrong forum please let me know. thanks for any assistance. Steve -- micheners ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SLIMP3 and 6.2 nightly - Double clock issue
Update to the latest nightly, this should have been fixed. On Aug 9, 2005, at 11:57 PM, d-mode wrote: I have an 'old' SLIMP3 running under about a week old 6.2 nightly and now I only have the bottom half of the Time Date screensaver. Anyone else with this issue? Andrew (And no I have not updated to tonights nightly - the server is getting blown away in a day or two) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Playlist problems
There's still prblems with playlists in the latest 6.1.2 version: 1) If the playlist links to songs that have special (national) characters in the filename the result is some strange song entrys under "No album". It seems that slim cannot find the songs and therefor tries to add them by guessing from the filename of the m3u file. All entrys in the playlist are ok (point to valid songs in the music dir) 2) SlimServer now reads all playlists in the music dir, and this can not be turned off as far as I can see (I don't know if it's a feature or a bug?) As a result of problem #1 this results in even more strange entrys in the song database. Peter -- mirage62 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Small FM transmitter...
Fellow Squeezers, I've been toying with the idea of buying a little low-powered FM transmitter to plug into the headphone socket of the Squeezebox so that I can listen to the SB on any of the FM portable radios that we have about the house. Like when I'm in the bath, for example. Mono would do. Does anyone have any recommendations? Of course, I would have to give the most solemn assurances to any seller that the unit would not be used within the UK. Regards, Nick Hopton. -- nhopton ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Search kills server in 6.1.1 OS X
Was a bug ever posted on this? I'm getting the exact same behavior with 6.1.2, but mines was installed in /library Modification of a read-only value attempted at /Library/PreferencePanes/SlimServer.prefPane/Contents/server/Slim/Web/HTTP.pm line 1194. 2005-08-10 06:34:55.6809 Got to the END. 2005-08-10 06:34:55.6811 Got sigint. 2005-08-10 06:34:55.6812 SlimServer cleaning up. Search in default2 worked correctly. I haven't tried a 6.2 nightly yet. Ben -- Ben ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
