Re: [slim] Register your appreciation .....

2022-12-22 Thread Redrum
+1 - done for all the links posted but we need payment links for those missing (if they will accept). Also, Paul Webster for not only his support, but for Radio Now Playing as well. There is no donate link on his home/blog pages through... Happy Holidays all! Jim ---

Re: [slim] Does Anyone Have a Slimdevice for Sale?

2022-12-17 Thread Redrum
yeomanspc wrote: > I feel I need to defend the Duets - I have had 4 since they were first > available and they never missed a beat other than on 2 occasions I had > to set them up again. Mine are all wired now (not Wi-Fi). I have 3 > Touch’s and had a screen fail on one (Logitech replaced the p

Re: [slim] Does Anyone Have a Slimdevice for Sale?

2022-12-16 Thread Redrum
Not the response you are looking for, but you don't want a duet. I own a few, and the touch is far superior. The duet was my first sb, and I bought extra receivers, and other used duets, but most of the receivers are in a box I like, and use the controller half of the Duet, but at their age they

Re: [slim] In love with SqueezeLite and LMS. Frustrated at the same time.

2022-12-12 Thread Redrum
I have been reading but keeping my fingers off the keyboard waiting to see how this ends...happy for you kitus... but, is there really a problem with pickpockets? I haven't heard that referenced for decades. I thought that the thieves moved on to other occupations :) Jim -

Re: [slim] In love with SqueezeLite and LMS. Frustrated at the same time.

2022-12-08 Thread Redrum
Man in a van wrote: > Porcupine tea, shirley shume mishtake:) > > ronnie 39345 sorry all, couldn't resist...back to our regularly scheduled discussion... Jim +---+ |Filename: pptea.jpg

Re: [slim] In love with SqueezeLite and LMS. Frustrated at the same time.

2022-12-08 Thread Redrum
Man in a van wrote: > > It's Jim's (redrum) Occam razor theory :) > I never thought of it that way, that it had a name, I always though Occam's Razor was just a Porcupine Tree song. :) Jim ---

Re: [slim] In love with SqueezeLite and LMS. Frustrated at the same time.

2022-12-07 Thread Redrum
I read the OP yesterday and decided to keep quiet as to not be a distraction. Something I should do more often. I use a pi3b+ with pcp as a server, but I have no squeeze lite devices. But I had one thought, so I returned here today. Why not just start with a fresh install of pcp on your 3b+, fol

Re: [slim] Incredible NEW 11.6 inch touchscreen Squeezebox player with Bluetooth

2022-11-22 Thread Redrum
I am not trying to squash @jimzak's innovation, but. I posted about something similar using refurbished Amazon Fire tablets (as low as $20USD for an 8") https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?116398-Cheap-Fire-HD-Tablets The devil in the details seems to me the constant application of li

Re: [slim] Suggestions for Squeezebox player replacement for a non-techie longtime SB user

2022-11-19 Thread Redrum
There is also Philippe's Squeezeamp. Just connect a pair of speaker, or use the SPDIF out. He just built another batch and I think is starting to send them out. You could contact him to see if he has any not spoken for https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?116084-New-modified-SqueezeAMP

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-19 Thread Redrum
RobbH wrote: > I don't think anyone intended to imply that. I simply INFERRED it. Not > for the first time. Probably not the last. poor attempt at a joke, I need to learn to stick to the subject. I think a bit of @Ronnie tends to rub off on me :). I meant that the stream felt no need to add the

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-18 Thread Redrum
RobbH wrote: > Jim, your image showed that I needed my glasses when I reported earlier > that this was a 320 kbps stream. 32 kbps is correct. or maybe the '0' is implied ;) Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-18 Thread Redrum
ParkD wrote: > I upgraded my LMS to the latest version (8.3.0) and am now able to > stream Austin City Limits Radio. Thanks for all the suggestions. great! so your wife is no longer rolling her eyes and she thinks you are a hero? Jim -

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-18 Thread Redrum
Redrum wrote: > . > > I can try it via mysb.com on the receiver if needed. > > Jim ok, I played it via mysb.com, on a receiver/controller, and it did indeed error (see pic), and it does look like it redirects, but, it played anyway...:confused: 39155 let me know if th

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-18 Thread Redrum
I have the station playing via LMS, on a receiver, and when I select more->more info, this is what's displayed (in material): 39154 I can try it via mysb.com on the receiver if needed. Jim +---+ |Filename: receiver.png

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-18 Thread Redrum
bpa wrote: > . > @Redrum > Can you confirm that URL doesn't redirect to an https URL ? I'd be happy to check, but I don't know how to check for redirection :o. I know, it's going to be simple In the mean time, I'l

Re: [slim] Accessing local radio station - help

2022-11-18 Thread Redrum
Im in the US. I searched under "radio" and found the station - it plays on a boom. I have a duet in another room, I'll try that next 39147 Jim +---+ |Filename: kgsr.png | |Download:

Re: [slim] The Current State of USB Sticks

2022-10-24 Thread Redrum
RonM wrote: > . > Small and easily misplaced, though, take care > R. Unless you use the loop as intended and put them on your keyring, so instead of getting lost, they just get the crap beaten out of 'em :) Those are also my fav, along with the stubby ones for vehicles. Jim

Re: [slim] Policy question

2022-10-18 Thread Redrum
Howard Passman wrote: > I'm not really aware of what a reasonable price is for my Transporter > is. > > Hi Howard, I can't really help you on transporter value, I don't have one, although I have thought "do I need one?" Maybe not "need" I really know nothing about them, but I have seen ther

Re: [slim] Policy question

2022-10-18 Thread Redrum
Shozzer wrote: > No issues as far as I am aware. You will see, from time to time, forum > members advising of kit for sale. > > Steve yes, it's ok, I bought a while sb radio from another member :) Usually the offerings are either free (pay shipping) or very fair. I don't think the forum hosts

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-28 Thread Redrum
Redrum wrote: > Michael, thank you. That had never occurred to me. It has happened to 2 > friends so I just assumed it is automatic. I have a touch here and will > try shutting down LMS while playing (or idle) and see what happens. > > What a great solution if there is a

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-28 Thread Redrum
mherger wrote: > > I recall that there is an option to start LMS with a "--no > mysqueezebox" > > switch. Might that do it? > > I doubt it: LMS was off, wasn't it? It then doesn't matter at all how > you would start it. I am not sure of the state LMS/players, but I assume that LMS was running

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-28 Thread Redrum
mherger wrote: > > I think you'd still have to confirm the switch. Original hardware > players IMHO do NOT connect to any other server than the latest used > automatically. Michael, thank you. That had never occurred to me. It has happened to 2 friends so I just assumed it is automatic. I h

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-27 Thread Redrum
Apesbrain wrote: > I recall that there is an option to start LMS with a "--no mysqueezebox" > switch. Might that do it? sure as long as Pandora authentication can still happen. But, I think I was trying to solve a user problem within the system, hoping something was built in and simple. Perhap

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-27 Thread Redrum
RobbH wrote: > I've been looking at the LMS Command LIne Interface documentation, under > Help/Technical Information. It appears to me that it might be possible > to run a script that subscribes to the serverstatus command in order to > know when a player switches to msb.com. When that happens,

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-27 Thread Redrum
P Nelson wrote: > > > Not a really an answer to your question, but more of a commentary that > the SB/LMS works great for those technically inclined, and less so for > the play and play. > > Paul I agree Paul, with power and flexibility comes complexity/longer learning curve. I agree that so

Re: [slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-27 Thread Redrum
Apesbrain wrote: > If this is the type of PS that has a physical switch, why not tape it > over? Or replace with "switchless" PS. thank you, of course, but why not just not auto switch to mysb.com?, or, at the very worse have an indication of which server is being used. Edit (but then he would

[slim] unknowingly switching to mysb.com

2022-09-27 Thread Redrum
I suppose I should be able to dig around and experiment, but I'd rather just ask :) go to -italics- for the question if the back story is boring We all know sb device, LMS, and mysb.com, and their roles pretty well. But then we deploy them to technically challenged and inexperienced friend and f

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-21 Thread Redrum
have you tried a factory reset? I would also suggest trying another player, so you can have confidence it's not your touch, or, you narrow it down to your touch. I doubt the touch wifi is contributing to your issues, but if you would like, why not test it on ethernet. I have two touches on wifi

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-20 Thread Redrum
If you want to test the "it's the touch" theory, and you don't have another player, you can download squeezelite-X from the windows store, or, pay a couple $ for sb player (if you have an android phone/tablet) or ??? if you have an iphone (??? = help me ipeople :)) I can't remember if you ever s

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-19 Thread Redrum
shacky73 wrote: > No longer running the Pi LMS on laptop using onboard HDD your choice, but for me that's a step backwards. Moving from a pc to a pi was one of the best things that ever happened to my system. No more "hey, what happened to the music?" when I turned of the PC (Mr. Oblivious :o).

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-18 Thread Redrum
kidstypike wrote: > There's nothing wrong with the files. > > There's no problem with RPi 4. > > There's no problem with LMS 8.3. > > So the problem is your environment/network. Or your USB drive, powered by the rip, I assume? Please give a thumb drive with the files that stop, at least to

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-18 Thread Redrum
shacky73 wrote: > I realize you guys may be frustrated with me not following suggestions > like the flash drive and posting server logs. Sorry I just want to be > able to play my ALAC library without problems. > The flash drive - you are forgiven, the server logs - nope. :). Seriously, this i

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-04-11 Thread Redrum
slartibartfast wrote: > When I was still using my Receiver I lost count of the number of times I > had reset both the Controller and Receiver and start again. I was never > sure what to do when the Receiver stopped playing but factory reset > always worked. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapat

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-04-11 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > > > But, after that reboot, 3 players are now offline. > > The bridged extenders came back online, no problem. The duets themselves > don't even show they're offline, their icon stayed white. > > But no matter what I did, I couldn't get them to reconnect to the serve

[slim] Cosmetic Facelift for SB Devices - Scratch Removal.

2022-04-09 Thread Redrum
Not sure if this has been mentioned, so I thought I would post about a success. I have bought quite a few (maybe too many) SB devices second hand and try to inspect the listing pictures to see if the device is in fairly nice shape cosmetically (including the dreaded stick) especially the clear b

Re: [slim] 😢 My Squeezebox Classic 😒

2022-03-31 Thread Redrum
notechyet wrote: > Hello Squeezebox friends > So after I tried what I thought were the right power adapters and not > getting any sign of life from my Squeezebox I gave up and put it in the > cupboard. Subsequently I checked on Ebay Australia and my luck got > there. Bought it and after 3 weeks

Re: [slim] TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000

2022-03-24 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > I'm using the wireless devices in bridge mode with a physical ethernet > cable coming out of them into the squeezebox itself. . > > Thanks for clarifying...cool drawing :) Jim Redrum's Profile

Re: [slim] TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000

2022-03-24 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > . > > As a more permanent fix, I picked up a handful of these > (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093WZ15FR) and it has completely changed > everything. Sync is faster, players don't fall offline anymore, and I > can leave my router at optimal settings for newer devices. > >

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-03-24 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > I'm told this only works on radio? I have multiple SB Receivers and a > touch that are also falling offline. but, your wireless bridges solve your problem, right? So, you could keep the receivers and touch on your wireless bridges, but try wlanpoke for your radio. This

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-03-23 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > I had a Fascinating Observation last night. I had manually set my 2.4 > ghz wifi channel to 11 last weekend but I noticed it was noisy so I set > it back to Auto and the wifi router found a better channel. > > Immediately the SB Touch fell offline, while the others that

Re: [slim] LMS not connecting to MySqueezebox - no TIDAL content in index build

2022-03-22 Thread Redrum
Man in a van wrote: > .I hope your not a Doctor :):):rolleyes: > > ronnie Actually Ronnie, he's not, he's an adventurer, but his father IS a doctor :) Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?use

Re: [slim] LMS not connecting to MySqueezebox - no TIDAL content in index build

2022-03-21 Thread Redrum
I was going to reply earlier but was thrown off by "index build" and not sure if my response would have been relevant. There have been a couple instances where the mysb.com login credentials looked right, but when they got reented and lms restarted, Tidal access was restored. I was also going to

Re: [slim] Reconnecting to PiCore

2022-03-20 Thread Redrum
kidstypike wrote: > Oddly enough, after messing about with the servers screen, my Squeeze > Ctrl crashes immediately after starting it, rebooting the phone didn't > help. > > Never mind, I don't use it anymore, I prefer Material skin. I read this and tried mine, it still works. I have two loca

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-03-18 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > .I think i'm going to try getting a handful of these and connect to the > ethernet ports: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093WZ15FR/ > > Unless anybody has a better recommendation on brand? I have no experience with them but some people are using vonets for the radi

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-03-18 Thread Redrum
bpa wrote: > Strong signal does not necessarily mean a good quality signal. > I think there is a lot more "noise" at the edges of channels due to new > tech/faster standards and so old chips find it hard to decode their data > stream even from a strong signal. right, which is why I used "seemi

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-03-18 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > . > I don't want to speak too soon but usually the receivers drop off > overnight and since my wired test started, it's still going strong. . I (and others) had receiver wifi problems even with a seemly strong signal. It also seemed (to me) that the receiver would just

Re: [slim] Maintaining an Old System

2022-03-18 Thread Redrum
FredFredrickson wrote: > > > The touch is the only one that doesn't disconnect for me. > > Both the receivers and radio require rebooting almost daily. The > touch is weekly At first I thought it was very telling (wifi as @w3w and @bpa suggest) that the radio and receivers are the prob

Re: [slim] Radio stations

2022-03-10 Thread Redrum
bpa wrote: > > > I think consolidating info from a number of different sources could > result in many duplicates as returned station names or URLs for the same > station may not be entered exactly the same (e.g. Irish national > broadcaster RTE vs RTÉ ) If I might chime in with some thoughts~

Re: [slim] 😢 My Squeezebox Classic 😒

2022-03-09 Thread Redrum
bpa wrote: > . > The barrel connector has an internal diameters (ID), external diameter > (OD) and a minimum length. > > Barrel / Sleeve Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long Min - it is a > very common size. > If I might add one thing to confirm when sourcing a supply. The sb3 power suppl

Re: [slim] MB Vs MiB

2022-03-08 Thread Redrum
Paul Webster wrote: > and I have one of those drives sitting in a PDP 11/83 in my lounge! > wow! I leaned assembler in university on one of those. Right about the same time I was feeding punch cards to a CDC6600 (60 bit word) hoping my Fortran program would run:o Jim ---

Re: [slim] New modified SqueezeAMP batch?

2022-03-08 Thread Redrum
philippe_44 wrote: > I’m ready to redo another batch.[/IMG] wow, I'm sure it's not because you found extra idle time :). You are a brave man Philippe! I just wish I needed one, I bought 2 more than I need last time!...I'll think about it :) Paul has the right idea tho.. Do you want responders

Re: [slim] message for every music play?

2022-02-19 Thread Redrum
d6jg wrote: > Look at the WhatWasThatTune plugin +1 The nice thing about it is it captures "per player", date/time, and track info regardless of it's your library, an internet station, or service. For example 37255 The only thing that appears to be missing is the source, i.e. the latest entr

Re: [slim] LMS on Windows 10: does LMS load before login?

2022-02-13 Thread Redrum
jimzak wrote: > Let it be noted that I had recently done a complete reinstall of Windows > and LMS. This startup setting issue was not a setting that had > mysteriously changed. I moved LMS to picore a while back, and am no expert on windows, but have noticed "permission" issues with windows 1

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-12 Thread Redrum
kidstypike wrote: > IR isn't much use if there's no screen to show the user where he/she is > in the menu structure. :confused: maybe just volume, mute, ffwd, rew? I agree that the duet was designed as a set, and receivers sold on their own were intended for additional rooms. So a receiver was

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-02-12 Thread Redrum
d6jg wrote: > You should not attempt to use the piCorePlayer options for a static IP > when using WiFi. There is a good technical reason for this. > Instead reserve an IP for the WiFi MAC address in your router’s DHCP > settings (most routers have this capability although some dress it up as > so

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-11 Thread Redrum
Good information to know Ralphy... I have managed to steer this thread WAY off topic, but this is what I had dim memories about: https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?109379-IR-Codes-shared-by-boom-and-touch&highlight= apparently it's just for the boom, which the device that is NOT bei

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-10 Thread Redrum
Jaca wrote: > It was asked by few members on forums including myself, if there is a > way to reprogram remote so it can be used with 2 devices in one room.. > Best advice I came across was to disable IR on one of devices, but > surely what you suggested is the way better solution. Thanks! Deta

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-10 Thread Redrum
Jaca wrote: > I did think about harmony remotes while ago, but I thought it's all > discountinued so better to stay away. Saying that it's probably possible > to get it on ebay Once the drop announcement came out, I picked up a couple I didn't need, I like them that much. They are especially ni

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-10 Thread Redrum
ralphy wrote: > You can also use any remote with the Touch/Radio that "speaks" the nec > IR protocol. > > Also, as an option to what Ralphy is suggesting, the Logitech Harmony Remotes, which use the "my harmony" software can be programmed to control a Touch or Radio (My Harmony has a code dat

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-09 Thread Redrum
If you have cleaned the landing area of the keys with a pencil eraser, maybe a bit of deoxit, and it still doesn't work, but looks ok, perhaps the carbon on the key itself has deteriorated. If you wanted to, since you have more than one, swap the keypad to see if the problem is the pcb or the k

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-07 Thread Redrum
Jaca wrote: > I didn't get wire wrap date joke though (Assuming it was joke.. I'm one > of those pesky eastern europeans ;p so you know ) >From the wiki page on wire wrap: "Wire wrap construction became popular around 1960 in circuit board manufacturing, and use has now sharply declined. Surfa

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-06 Thread Redrum
Jaca wrote: > > > This is too tiny with my soldering skills to properly fix so had to > improvise and weird things turned out to be working :) > > cool! Wire wrap wire works real well for those jumpers if you have any #26-#30 laying around. Just mentioning wire wrap might date me :). Since

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-04 Thread Redrum
Jaca wrote: > Weirdly 2 of my SB Touch remotes recently developed this problem.. > > One has not working next and sleep, where other previous and back > arrow. > > I had a look inside to do usual remote clean and possibly foil trick but > it seems that pcb tracks started to fail... I checked w

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-04 Thread Redrum
if you mean the little hand held remote similar to all of the other ones (tv, etc) laying around... often you can open the case and clean it. The buttons consist of interlaced copper traces on the pcb board, and the silicone pad (the button) has a carbon deposit on it (usually carbon, I think?).

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-02-04 Thread Redrum
the OP hasn't checked back in for a couple days...lets hope it's resolved :) Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115873

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-02-02 Thread Redrum
kidstypike wrote: > Agree. good idea. I've been using Pies/pCP for years, I've never used or > needed a static IP address, I don't see the point. The one reason that I have seen - I have deployed a few systems to non technical friends, and setup shortcuts on their PC/Mac, Pads, Phones for the p

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-02-02 Thread Redrum
can you change your static IP back to DHCP and see if it works? Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115873

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-02-01 Thread Redrum
Peet wrote: > LMS webpage does not work anymore. can you get to the picore browser UI? If not, follow this: https://docs.picoreplayer.org/how-to/determine_your_pcp_ip_address/ If you can use my suggestion above to get to the lms page. Jim -

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-01-31 Thread Redrum
The other thing you can do is from the picore UI/Web Page: LMS Tab->LMS Web Page Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

Re: [slim] Material skin. Android. YouTube plugin. No copy/paste/select function

2022-01-28 Thread Redrum
if you just tap the field the keyboard will pop up. For me, default android 12 keyboard, paste is not above the number key area, but if I touch the 3 dots, then text editing, there is a paste. There is a way to get a paste on the top toolbar, but I have never needed to. Jim

Re: [slim] Material skin. Android. YouTube plugin. No copy/paste/select function

2022-01-28 Thread Redrum
kidstypike wrote: > It's the same on a Windows desktop with a mouse, there's no right click > menu, you need to use Ctrl + C to copy, Ctrrl + V to paste. good observation - in fact many other (podcast, tidal, etc) search fields do not yield a menu on right click Jim -

Re: [slim] Material skin. Android. YouTube plugin. No copy/paste/select function

2022-01-28 Thread Redrum
Jaca wrote: > Just to show example. This is great, thanks for pointing it out Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=11585

Re: [slim] Material skin. Android. YouTube plugin. No copy/paste/select function

2022-01-28 Thread Redrum
cpd73 wrote: > I can't check at the moment, as have no access to my LMS system - but > does it work from a browser? i.e. if you load Material using Chrome? the behavior is the same via chrome as the apk. Jim Redrum's Pr

Re: [slim] Material skin. Android. YouTube plugin. No copy/paste/select function

2022-01-28 Thread Redrum
ModelCitizen wrote: > Hello chaps. > > On my Android phone it seems impossible to paste a video URL into to > that field in the YouTube plugin. The little 'copy, paste, select' menu > just doesn't pop up. > > Can someone confirm this is the same for them, and if anyone can think > of a reason

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Devices for sale, I'd like to see them go to community members

2022-01-23 Thread Redrum
sent you a pm yesterday Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115806 ___ d

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread Redrum
castalla wrote: > Maybe I'll just listen to a series in reverse order... Maybe there's > some hidden meaning lurking there. you mean like "Paul is dead.."? Seriously, I guess what is being asked is that podcast series be brought in by the LMS plugin similar to a music album - first song at the

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread Redrum
you know, I never really listened that closely to the lyrics of that song, but your point is spot on, reorder yourself, and move on! :) Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread Redrum
kidstypike wrote: > In the year 2525. Zager & Evans??? :confused: Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115702 _

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread Redrum
castalla wrote: > Thanks. > > Easy but clutzy... A simple (for the user, but maybe not the > programmer!) solution would be a sort option. Agree, but the order of the episodes is a LMS thing, and we are just using Material's select and drag and drop capabilities to reorder. So, it's probably

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread Redrum
This was discussed in this thread: https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?115402-Podcasts-in-order&p=1037836&viewfull=1#post1037836 The solution that I am currently using is as described with Material Skin. It's pretty easy to take, say a season, add to queue, drag to reorder, and save th

Re: [slim] Removing Tidal completely is not working...

2021-12-25 Thread Redrum
maybe uninstall or logout your credentials on mysqueezebox.com? I think that's where LMS gets the tidal credentials from...Just a guess... 36531 Jim +---+ |Filename: tidal.png| |Dow

Re: [slim] Touch not connecting

2021-12-12 Thread Redrum
Let's start with a little more information... >From your post, you have two players (each a touch) and Picoreplayer (as an LMS server only? Or, as a third player?) Are the touch's connected via ethernet or wifi? When you say one "won't connect" can you explain? Won't connect to LMS? Are both t

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-10 Thread Redrum
I think I have to apologize for the over simplification in my previous post. I tried not to. I tend to think of thing in terms of the physics of the carrier, and maybe the affect on an amplitude modulated signal (exposing my age). While maybe relevant, it's way too simplified to consider it a way

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-09 Thread Redrum
RobbH wrote: > Yes, in message 9, he said, "I guess I pushed enough buttons enough > times but I am connected now." My guess is that his earlier inability to > connect was caused by something external, and that the button-pushing > was unrelated to the resolution. I'm probably using the term RFI

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-09 Thread Redrum
RobbH wrote: > The original poster said that he "must have pushed enough buttons," > because he was finally able to connect. That suggests to me that his > problem might have been due to some other sort of RF interference, > rather than a fixed network. I see similar situations sometimes with >

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-07 Thread Redrum
Apesbrain wrote: > I'm envious of your wide open skies: > > well, they are gray now, should be blue sometime in April :) wow, yours looks dirty! Is it showing clients as well? I ask because I see printers, fois, etc... Mine is only showing networks, and the further I move away from my route

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-07 Thread Redrum
In addition to the above thoughts, if you are curious to see what "may" be happening regarding a neighbor's network and possible interference. I use a free android app called "wifi analyzer" (maybe available on apple, or similar?) The image below shows my 2.4 Ghz network (redrumnet) - signal str

Re: [slim] Preferred hardware?

2021-12-03 Thread Redrum
Alot of people are building their own with pi's, and others are buying other devices (polyvection, etc), but I still have a soft spot for the sb devices, and as you say, they have been affordable. I think feel they were just superbly designed and engineered (with the exception of a couple achilli

Re: [slim] Adding a DAC to Transporter

2021-11-19 Thread Redrum
I added a Schitt BiFrost (about $500USD at the time) to a modest system in my cabin that is a touch->arcam 60wpc integrated->Klipsch KG1.5 bookshelves. I ran the analog from the touch to one set of inputs, and digital from the touch to the Schitt via coax, then analog to another input on the amp,

Re: [slim] Playing music from a desktop computer?

2021-10-29 Thread Redrum
+1 for squeezelite-x, works great, especially with the material interface https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?108550-Announce-Squeezelite-X&highlight=squeezelite-x Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-10-24 Thread Redrum
Ive been listening to the FLAC stream through radio now playing on a competent system (touch, decent schitt dac, 60wpc Arcam integrated, older Klipsch bookshelf speakers with a small goldenear sub) and it sounds quite good. A couple of observations: 1) Artwork lead (previously reported). 2) I ha

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-10-22 Thread Redrum
d6jg wrote: > Can't remember whether it was you or someone else who commented on the > volume level - but it has been boosted up to try to match other stations it was me :) early on Travelling early in the am tomorrow, then looking forward to a weekend of listening! Thanks for all the effo

Re: [slim] USB Remote controller

2021-10-15 Thread Redrum
mooblie wrote: > Start here: > https://www.picoreplayer.org/ > ...and scroll down to "pCP Features" and click on one of those large > "icons" in that section... > > > (I must add: I hadn't seen those pages either! I've only seen the "docs" > section before - or "help section" as I think they r

Re: [slim] USB Remote controller

2021-10-15 Thread Redrum
Paul Webster wrote: > See feature 7 here > https://www.picoreplayer.org/landingzone_features.html a small diversion to this discussion - I had never seen this page, great info. But I tried to recreate how to get to it from the main pCP web page, and couldn't find it? As my wife would say was I

Re: [slim] Some SqueezeAMP remaining.

2021-10-06 Thread Redrum
the_arm wrote: > Hi Philippe - I was trying to reach you via private message regarding > the SqueezeAMPs you sent but it appears your inbox is full. If you see > this can you let me know? Feel free to email me directly as you have > that email if that's preferable. thank you! I'm not philippe ;

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-09 Thread Redrum
about 4:45 PM est USA. Flac Stream - using Paul's radio now playing plugin - new order played, then talk talk "it's my life" artwork in sync (talk talk) - stream stopped, say 10 seconds, new order played again, but artwork remained for talk talk (frozen), then talk talk again, then the next song

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-09 Thread Redrum
Hi Jim; Listening and enjoying extensively since you recruited us. I am wondering how you got a hold of my collection though :) I am wondering if you are interested on observations regarding content and your song selection algorithms If no, please ignore...I noticed a couple of things: 1) Same

Re: [slim] Your player not authorized to use MYsqueezbox.com

2021-09-06 Thread Redrum
Shivaji wrote: > I'm not enamored with the idea of needing the computer to be running to > enjoy the Touch. You don't need a "computer" (as in mac or PC) you can install LMS on a raspberry pi single board computer (less than $50 USD), plug it into your router, connect your touch. Think of it a

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-05 Thread Redrum
I spent the day yesterday non critical listening on a sb radio. Loved the widely varied content. Spooky Tooth's version of "I am the Walrus"? Where else you going to hear that? Great cover. My listening time (10am - 5pm EST) seemed slightly Clapton weighted at first, not that that was a problem.

Re: [slim] Radio stations don't get updated

2021-07-29 Thread Redrum
verycd wrote: > Oh I see. I saw one rarely-used 3B+ called 'Abox' > (https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/10/05/abox-raspberry-pi-3b-starter-kit-review/) > (16G version) for 50 CAD online, not cheap. The RAM size is small for > scanning large library. One need to download on another machine and > tra

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