Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Internet Radio Artwork?
There is a way to get CustomClock screensaver to work with LastFM to get band images. I use this with my now-playing screen on my Radio. There may already be a screen built which uses this feature in Touch format. -- tcutting tcutting's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17402 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90483 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Internet Radio Artwork?
andyg;658820 Wrote: > There is only a single station that I know of that provides artwork > (Radio Paradise). Maybe you are using an app that fetches covers on its > own, based on the song titles? Ah okay, I just assumed the artwork was sent in the stream to the player but it looks like I was under the wrong impression. Is there any way to mimic this type of behavior with a Squeezebox Touch? More specifically, the cover art would be fetched and displayed while the song is playing. Possible? -- Avenger Avenger's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49825 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90483 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Internet Radio Artwork?
There is only a single station that I know of that provides artwork (Radio Paradise). Maybe you are using an app that fetches covers on its own, based on the song titles? -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90483 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
[SlimDevices: Touch] Internet Radio Artwork?
I've noticed that on some of the internet radio stations I use on my Squeezebox touch that only default artwork (usually the same as the icon from the station selection list) shows up. I tried a different app on my iPad for listening to internet radio on the same station and the cover for the current song shows up in it. Is squeezebox not compatiable with all forms of artwork from these stations? I am not running my own squeezebox server, would this help? -- Avenger Avenger's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49825 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90483 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Need advice on Netgear NAS vs Additional Drive
Yeah, 7.8 MBps is what I thought (well 8 MBps / 64 Mbps). That's slow for a wired connection. Maybe your disks are a factor, but there must be another reason. Are you copying from an attached hard drive (attached to the laptop)? If so it might be better to attach the hard drive to the NAS directly. I'm not sure what the transfer rate is using Windows CIFS, but I would have thought that this rate is a bit slow. I would recommend updating Raidiator to 4.2.19. It's possible that this will resolve the temp issue. I don't want to offer a false dawn but my (hazy) memory of recent Radiator updates is that one of the last 2 or 3 caused a problem with the temp reporting. I do recall that apparently there was no issue with the actual temp, just a misreporting issue. Still, worth fixing though! Well you're pretty much there now. I remember my stress levels spiking during the same exercise, but thankfully it all worked out. I hope it continues to work out for you :-). Oh, and if you haven't done so already, check out the squeezebox controller apps (iPeng, Squeezepad,etc). I use Squeezepad on an iPad and it's amazing. Great support too from the developer, which although I have hardly had cause to use is good to know it's there. Happy Listening! -- Jools100 Jools100's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=47145 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90406 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] New to Touch and already tons of Issues...
The Western Digital "My Passport" drives came with two partitions the last time I looked. There's a procedure to make the "CD" software partition invisible I think. As the Touch was designed before USB3 came out, perhaps that's part of the problem with flash stick. -- R Johnson R Johnson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36462 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90469 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] New to Touch and already tons of Issues...
Some basic Touch + USB/SD troubleshooting... USB or SD card devices - Check the formatting of the device, Touch supported formats: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3 - Touch can only see/use a single partition, format as a single partition, or use only the first partition for all relevant music files - Remove any included device utilities as these can cause issues - Make sure there is at least 10% free space (20% even better) - Remove any non-music related files (videos, documents, programs, pictures, data, etc ) - Or, if removing such files is not an option, place a . (dot) in front of folders that are not music related (folders not containing music files, album art, playlists). A simple (dot) in front of a folder means that TinySBS will ignore these and (hopefully) greatly speed up scan times. - Attach device directly to your computer and run basic maintenance utilities (disk cleanup, error checking, defrag) - Place a small, single folder of music on the device for initial testing (why have it scanning for hours if it isnt going to complete the scan) USB HD - Try an external USB power source, HD power supply or a powered USB hub. (Touch may not have enough bus power to power the USB HD) - Try a different USB cable - HD Sleep mode can cause issues (may have to completely rescan HD every time it wakes) - If you turn OFF Touch or HD, or unplug HD, Touch must completely rescan the entire HD -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90469 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
[SlimDevices: Touch] problem: All my iTunes playlists are gone
In order to try to get new iTunes playlists visible in my Squeezebox Touch I've chosen to "wipe the collection and scan anew" (or something like that, in Dutch "collectie wissen en opnieuw scannnen". My music has returned in the squeezebox, but my playlists are all gone. How do I get them back? -- alleseter alleseter's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49907 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90478 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
[SlimDevices: Touch] "Error 401 Unauthorized" with Spotify
Anyone know what's going on here and how to solve it? My Spotify Premium account is valid. The plugin is v 1.0. I am using Squeezebox Touch and Squeezebox Server v 7.6.1 -- MadAboutMusic MadAboutMusic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41161 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90476 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] New to Touch and already tons of Issues...
stirliz;658733 Wrote: > Hi there > > If my post is in the wrong section, please feel free to move it! > > I recently bought a Touch and updated it to the newest available > Version 7.6.1. > Now I have a series of issues with the device, making it very hard to > use: > > First of all - the playback of Music through USB devices - I was > shocked when the SBT did not recognize and 16Gb A-Data USB3 Flash > stick, I thought it might be the file system, so I have reformatted it > to NTFS (with Windows 7) - same result. It does not see it. > > Then - I have attached a 1Gb USB 3.0 WB Passport - it recognized it, > but never managed to scan the music to the end - it took ages and out > of 3-4 time i tried it it never was able to finish the scan due to some > "unexpected" error, > > Really? How come that a primitive Samsung BD player manages to find all > the music within SECONDS whereas a dedicated Music player takes ages to > scan, and it even cannot finish it. Why not to add kust a mode that > attaches en external drive without scanning, and than give a > possibility to browse the directories and play from there - it is not > very elegant, but it you are not able to fast scan the drive, than it > is an only option for people that want to use Touch as a stand alone > device. > > Another bug that goes on my nerves - many times when I shutdown the > touch a Screensaver will not be displayed - just a black screen. I have > to either restart or reinstall the firmware to be able to see it, and > than it disappears again. > > Then comes the Android software complain - why can't I playback some > media that is stored on my Android on the touch? And why it does not > play CUE files that are in the same folder as the FLAC? > > All in one, the only thing that works well is the Internet Radio - I > find it very pity that such a good concept is being trashed by a sloppy > software architecture. > > It's 7.6 version of the software, and I assume that when you buy a > device that is 2 years on the Market, it should be at least polished to > do what it is supposed to do in the first place - namely, play music > from various sources, and not only from a PC installed server! > > Now my question - am I missing something? Might be I do something > wrong? The "tinySbS" in the TOUCH is really not particularly useful. You'll be much happier running full squeezeboxserver (SbS) on a PC, powerful NAS, sheevaplug, vortexbox, etc. There are enhancement requests in place to skip the scanning when using the TOUCH and simply allow folder browsing. Search this forum for info on this. Also, the TOUCH seems to be very picky about what sort of USB drive works. Some work well, some not at all. And you must insure that there is not any sort of extra partition. Many newer USB drives come with a built in 2nd partition that performs as some sort of virtual drive. This is a problem for the TOUCH. But again, I recommend NOT using the built SbS with the TOUCH. Too limited and as you can see, problematic unless everything is just perfect. Search this forum on "Touch USB" and you'll see lots of discussion and suggestions. The Touch is a very nice piece of equipment, but the "tinySbS" is really not ready for prime time for most users -- garym System 1: Vortexbox Appliance (1.10) > SbS 7.6.1 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio) System 2: Win7(64) laptop > SbS 7.6.1 > Touch>Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio and laptop) Retired: SB3, Duet Receiver Controlled at both locations with: iPhone (iPeng), iPad (iPengHD & SqueezePad), CONTROLLER, or SqueezePlay 7.6 on Win7(64) laptop Ripping (FLAC) - dbpoweramp, Additional Tagging - mp3tag garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90469 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Programmable channel switch?
Another failure of the so-called alarm system - alarm activated - stupid thing sits there with 2 options - snooze or switch off alarm. No remote response - have to touch the screen ... and station just says stopped - doesn't play. Don't think this is going to match my request for a channel switch timer. Are there any instructions for Touch alarm settings? -- castalla 1 Touch - cheap unbranded optical cable - old Sony Microsystem - Aqustics Q10 speakers - 2 duff ears - purrfekt! castalla's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15624 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90451 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
[SlimDevices: Touch] New to Touch and already tons of Issues...
Hi there If my post is in the wrong section, please feel free to move it! I recently bought a Touch and updated it to the newest available Version 7.6.1. Now I have a series of issues with the device, making it very hard to use: First of all - the playback of Music through USB devices - I was shocked when the SBT did not recognize and 16Gb A-Data USB3 Flash stick, I thought it might be the file system, so I have reformatted it to NTFS (with Windows 7) - same result. It does not see it. Then - I have attached a 1Gb USB 3.0 WB Passport - it recognized it, but never managed to scan the music to the end - it took ages and out of 3-4 time i tried it it never was able to finish the scan due to some "unexpected" error, Really? How come that a primitive Samsung BD player manages to find all the music within SECONDS whereas a dedicated Music player takes ages to scan, and it even cannot finish it. Why not to add kust a mode that attaches en external drive without scanning, and than give a possibility to browse the directories and play from there - it is not very elegant, but it you are not able to fast scan the drive, than it is an only option for people that want to use Touch as a stand alone device. Another bug that goes on my nerves - many times when I shutdown the touch a Screensaver will not be displayed - just a black screen. I have to either restart or reinstall the firmware to be able to see it, and than it disappears again. Then comes the Android software complain - why can't I playback some media that is stored on my Android on the touch? And why it does not play CUE files that are in the same folder as the FLAC? All in one, the only thing that works well is the Internet Radio - I find it very pity that such a good concept is being trashed by a sloppy software architecture. It's 7.6 version of the software, and I assume that when you buy a device that is 2 years on the Market, it should be at least polished to do what it is supposed to do in the first place - namely, play music from various sources, and not only from a PC installed server! Now my question - am I missing something? Might be I do something wrong? -- stirliz stirliz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49904 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90469 ___ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
