Re: [slim] How to date LMS from 8.0.0 to 8.3.0 using pcp

2022-12-15 Thread kidstypike
anglecard48 wrote: > Hello, > > How does one update LMS to 8.3.0 from 8.0.0? > > In other words, how does one run the following command to execute the > installer > sudo lms-update.sh -r > > For the past how many weeks (several) I have been looking at a line of > text at the bottom of my LMS

Re: [slim] newbie questions

2022-12-09 Thread kidstypike
franklekens wrote: > D > > But if I can't have BBC3 on it I might as well start thinking about an > old fashioned alarm clock without internet radio again. You'd miss this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xoFhkthls *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *RPi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K libr

Re: [slim] newbie questions

2022-12-09 Thread kidstypike
franklekens wrote: > Okay, thanks for the tips. > Well, I guess that simply means that I won't be able to play BBC3 any > longer a few months from now. > > I can't get the server to log in, so I assume it won't manage to relay > BBC Sounds to my Squeezebox device. > Although strangely, when I

Re: [slim] newbie questions

2022-12-09 Thread kidstypike
franklekens wrote: > I've had the Logitech Squeezebox alarm clock for a long time, but my > questions are definitely newbie level, I'm afraid. I've used it for a > long time without fiddling with any of the software or firmware. But now > I want to do something to install BBC Sounds, as BBC is g

Re: [slim] PiCore running on a 3B+ using 5ghz wifi

2022-12-06 Thread kidstypike
kwolter wrote: > Ok, apparently it matters when entering the name of the SSID correctly. > All is good now. ;-) > > This product is fantastic. Is there a place I can donate to the ongoing > development? pCP "Main" page > "About" tab > Donate button. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *RPi4B 4GB/NanoSou

Re: [slim] Darko Audio's recent video tribute to the Squeezebox (GOAT)

2022-11-18 Thread kidstypike
philippe_44 wrote: > But you have to give credit to the remote part of the duet. I think it > was absolutely amazing for it’s time Ha! The Duet was the only Squeezebox that I bought and sold on shortly after. The remote I couldn't get to grips with. Don't get me wrong, it was an amazing design

Re: [slim] Squeezelight and LMS

2022-11-13 Thread kidstypike
ianf wrote: > I’ve a Squeezelight player on PCP, if I run LMS on the same PCP will it > work, instead of a separate PCP running LMS > > > Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Works no problem. And it's Squeeze*lite*. :) *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *RPi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K librar

Re: RPi LMS won�t log into Spotty/Spotify

2022-10-24 Thread kidstypike
shacky73 wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/t/jJEYkk8zlscnc4iO > > Let me know if this works Not sure what it infers but you Pi's clock is showing January 1970! *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *RPi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Lounge* - DAC3

Re: [slim] Adaptive playlist built on data

2022-09-30 Thread kidstypike
CarlFlores wrote: > Hello everyone Is it possible to make a smart playlist on the LMS? I'm > considering creating a playlist using information from the database, > such as unplayed track counts, bitrates (such as 320 kbps mp3), or > information from the track tags, such as ratings. On my compute

Re: [slim] SB3 occasionally stops / clicks with LMS running on a wired Pi4

2022-09-29 Thread kidstypike
rbl wrote: > The Pi4 is connected via the 3.5mm analog out, and the SB3 via the coax > digital output. I'd be surprised if that was the problem. > > I thought there was a buffer setting on the SB3 in LMS but I am > struggling to find it! Is the Pi4 a player as well as LMS server? What's the P

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-18 Thread kidstypike
shacky73 wrote: > Well F$&) me! > > Same tracks doing same thing all over again. 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. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *RPi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-18 Thread kidstypike
shacky73 wrote: > Likely the artwork file - duh > > Try these > > https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dk7np9wm11iyvxypr0e7s/h?dl=0&rlkey=o8rrqe6p2i7xzja89ehfe6fry All play fine for me. Server and player are both wired. 38748 +---+

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-18 Thread kidstypike
Grumpy Bob wrote: > What happens if you remove the dot-underscore from each of the missing > files? > > Robert Files are still only 1KB in size. 38743 +---+ |Filename: prob04.jpg |

Re: [slim] Tracks stop after 30 sec

2022-09-18 Thread kidstypike
shacky73 wrote: > See if this works > > https://www.dropbox.com/sh/47gokbzdv7bonjm/AABYLZV0rMy5D46wH2XNi6WPa?dl=0 Not that I understand all this, but only 4 of these files are seen by mp3tag, the others appear not to be audio files? The four that appear in mp3tag seem to play OK. system as pe

Re: [slim] Random song mix not so random after upgrading to LMS 8.2.0

2022-04-04 Thread kidstypike
I use the more balanced/slower option, with *all* genres *deselected*, good random mix, no problems at all. :confused: If I wish to hear a random mix of say "Country", I use a saved favourite for that genre. 37627 +---+ |Filename

Re: [slim] Windows sleep while LMS is running -- let's save some electricity!

2022-03-16 Thread kidstypike
Paul Webster wrote: > Ah ... that would explain why I was very surprised. > *I had read the first post in this thread as saying that LMS was running > on RPi (or a Squeezebox (Touch))*. Yes, so did I. Then I dropped out because I'm not so sure that is what he actually meant. :confused: *LMS

Re: [slim] Reconnecting to PiCore

2022-03-15 Thread kidstypike
RonM wrote: > Jeez, now Squeeze Control has stopped working altogether. "Squeeze > Control keeps stopping". I suppose uninstall/reinstall might be the way > to go, but perhaps it's time to go to Material Skin. > > It's been an annoying technological couple days. > > R. Oddly enough, after me

Re: [slim] Reconnecting to PiCore

2022-03-15 Thread kidstypike
RonM wrote: > I'm using wifi only for the controller (Squeeze Control). The router is > connected to the PcP via ethernet, as is my main computer. As above. > > The phone is set up with the appropriate credentials and sees the router > through wife just fine. > > R. Wish I could see through m

Re: [slim] Reconnecting to PiCore

2022-03-15 Thread kidstypike
RonM wrote: > My not-so-very old router died so I got a new one, which was set up > after some glitches related to the updated firmware. But working fine > now. > > Except I can't seem to get the PiCorePlayer to be recognized. Have > rebooted the Pi, and then tried to connect from my computer t

Re: [slim] Windows sleep while LMS is running -- let's save some electricity!

2022-03-15 Thread kidstypike
mandryka wrote: > If you search you can see that loads of people have reported that their > PC won't sleep when LMS is running on a squeezebox or a RPi. No > solutions as far as I can see. > > Surely this would be a good problem to fix now -- rising energy costs > etc. > > Anyway, if you hav

Re: [slim] Touch: How to add correct 'Now Playing' item to home menu screen?

2022-02-13 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > I just tried the large text skin, it was a nightmare to go back a > screen. I think swiping left worked. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Yes, you loose the back button, swipe from left works. *LMS server/study player - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/

Re: [slim] Touch: How to add correct 'Now Playing' item to home menu screen?

2022-02-13 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > How did you add the "Now Playing" item to the home screen? > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk OP is using the large text skin, anything can happen. :( *LMS server/study player - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cac

Re: [slim] Touch: How to add correct 'Now Playing' item to home menu screen?

2022-02-13 Thread kidstypike
ModelCitizen wrote: > Original Touch: Firmware: 7.8.0-r16754 > New Touch: Firmware: 7.8.0-r16754 > > :-( Same firmware here. Factory reset? *LMS server/study player - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP

Re: [slim] Touch: How to add correct 'Now Playing' item to home menu screen?

2022-02-13 Thread kidstypike
ModelCitizen wrote: > Thanks. I've already done this (and just done it again) and it creates a > 'Now Playing' item that works in the same way it did before (i.e. the > wrong way!) Hmm.. works for me. What firmware(s) are your touches running? LMS > Settings > Information. *LMS server/stud

Re: [slim] Squeezelite log track name

2022-02-13 Thread kidstypike
pkfox wrote: > Hi all, is it possible to get Squeezelite to log the track names it has > played ? - or does something in LMS do this already ? What Was That Tune plugin? *LMS server/study player - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata S

Re: [slim] Touch: How to add correct 'Now Playing' item to home menu screen?

2022-02-13 Thread kidstypike
ModelCitizen wrote: > Hi. > > I am setting up a new Touch to emulate the settings on another I use > daily. I've added 'Now Playing' menu item to home menu but it does not > wor5k in the ay it does on the original one. > > One the original Touch touching the 'Now Playing' menu item takes me to

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-12 Thread kidstypike
Jaca wrote: > Ohh I was hoping you would say.. :"Yeah it's possible to add IR to > receiver " :) IR isn't much use if there's no screen to show the user where he/she is in the menu structure. :confused: *LMS server/study player - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library

Re: [slim] Remote key not working

2022-02-09 Thread kidstypike
I had the same problem with one of my Touch remotes, couple of keys not working. I bought one of these progammable remotes - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263268664186 You do of course need a working original remote to programme it. You can use different remotes to programme specific keys. I used 3

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-02-02 Thread kidstypike
Redrum wrote: > can you change your static IP back to DHCP and see if it works? > > Jim 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. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists

Re: [slim] Neil Young at it again

2022-02-01 Thread kidstypike
garym wrote: > By the way, I love Rickie Lee Jone's debut album! *Pop Pop* is my favourite. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/Pi screen/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DAC HAT > Edifier *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 8.1.0

Re: [slim] Neil Young at it again

2022-02-01 Thread kidstypike
garym wrote: > From Joe Rogan (says he’s a Neil Young fan): “So no hard feelings > towards Neil Young. And definitely no hard feelings towards Joni > Mitchell. I love her too. I love her music, ‘Chuck E.’s In Love’ is a > great song.”” > > Huh? Chuck E’s in Love?? Maybe his favorite Neil so

Re: [slim] PiCore

2022-01-31 Thread kidstypike
Peet wrote: > Help > I gave PiCore LMS an IP adres in my modem and now I can't reach LMS > (ip:5000) no longer. > what to do? > Thanks Peet LMS is IP:*9*000. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/Pi screen

Re: [slim] PCP backup - issues

2022-01-29 Thread kidstypike
castalla wrote: > USB is vfat > > I'll try again with LMS stopped > > But where is Save to USB? I think the new config would be sufficient, > if that still works. > > Cheers. All available image save locations are given in the dropdown list. If your USB stick isn't there it isn't correctly

Re: [slim] Aiming A Remote.....

2022-01-28 Thread kidstypike
I don't have a Touch or Radio set up ATM, on my Classic > Settings > Player > Remote, there's an option to completely disable an SB remote. 37062 +---+ |Filename: remotedisable.jpg| |Downloa

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

2022-01-28 Thread kidstypike
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. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/Pi screen/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DAC H

Re: [slim] SB3 appears dead

2022-01-24 Thread kidstypike
benslim wrote: > > > I started hunting around for an alternative, but as there is none, I > considered finally building a Raspberry Pi + Hifiberry DAC+ RCA media > streamer to replace it - I'll get around to building this eventually. > Due to the chip shortage, you need to fork out $100 just fo

Re: [slim] Lms

2022-01-19 Thread kidstypike
Labarum wrote: > @Paul Webster > > Ref: MAI (Music and Artist Information) > > Plugin now installed and library rescanned. I initially thought its > purpose was not what I wanted as the "Information" clicky in the > uninstalled plugin list returned an empty page and I had not much to go > on.

Re: [slim] Favourites. How to organise in Material Skin (Chromebook)

2022-01-18 Thread kidstypike
ModelCitizen wrote: > I had high hopes of this but no. > > The setting was on... and now it is off... and it still does not work. > > And yup, I am in list view. :-( > > 36910 What do you see exactly, this is what I see moving a track into BBC folder. Sorted and unsorted, both work for

Re: [slim] Favourites. How to organise in Material Skin (Chromebook)

2022-01-18 Thread kidstypike
cpd73 wrote: > ...also you can only drag'n'drop favourites it Material is -not- set to > sort favourites - look in Settings/Interface Seems to work for me regardless of this setting (in list view only of course). *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists

Re: [slim] Favourites. How to organise in Material Skin (Chromebook)

2022-01-18 Thread kidstypike
ModelCitizen wrote: > Hello. > > I've started to use Favourites in earnest. I've made some folders and > expected to be able to drag and drop existing favourites into the > correct folder, but drag and drop does not seem to work. > Is it best to work on the raw favourites file? > > LMS on Wind

Re: [slim] Rational Lounge Integration of LMS and TV Audio

2022-01-16 Thread kidstypike
Brian These are the default settings on a new install of pCP. 36854 +---+ |Filename: headphones02.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36854| +

Re: [slim] Rational Lounge Integration of LMS and TV Audio

2022-01-16 Thread kidstypike
Labarum wrote: > But tell me about the headphone socket on the Pi4, please. I plugged in > a pair of cheap, sensitive headphones - nothing. I turned the software > volume control right up and could hear the music - but it was not loud > even at max volume. Is that 3.5mm jack socket more of a li

Re: [slim] My squeezebox keeps interrupting internet radio playback - need help

2022-01-15 Thread kidstypike
Squeezebox Radio launch date needs edit. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/Pi screen/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DAC HAT > Edifier *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > Topping E30 > AVI DM5 *Dining Roo

Re: [slim] Empty genres

2022-01-15 Thread kidstypike
RonM wrote: > I'm not sure what to do with the Extended Tags thing. I can look at > these, which reads tags attached to files/tracks, but what am I looking > for exactly? I can hardly look at every one of the 46k files. And I > don't know which files to look at because the genre category comes u

Re: [slim] Can I use a chromebook to run my LMS ?

2022-01-15 Thread kidstypike
Apesbrain wrote: > I love it when a plan comes together. Be very thankful; you probably > got your hands on the only RPi 4 currently available anywhere! > > As someone who's been running LMS for fifteen years on a tower PC in a > closet, it still amazes me that all you need is that little box.

Re: [slim] Empty genres

2022-01-14 Thread kidstypike
RonM wrote: > Mine is quite similar, although I've stripped all APE tags so don't read > those. > > R. Well I'm pretty certain that LMS doesn't make this stuff up just for kicks, so these genres must be in the tags, or symlinks to files elsewhere, or playlists with redundant tracks. I'll ask

Re: [slim] Empty genres

2022-01-13 Thread kidstypike
RonM wrote: > It remains a mystery. No files/tracks are assigned the genre, but the > genre still shows up in the genre list, but this is reported as "empty". > All APE tags are removed, and only ID3v2 are being reported. There is no > discrepancy with v1 tags. And no files at all are associated

Re: [slim] Can I use a chromebook to run my LMS ?

2022-01-12 Thread kidstypike
RobbH wrote: > Looking at the script used to upgrade LMS on piCorePlayer (linked from > this page: https://docs.picoreplayer.org/how-to/upgrade_lms/), it > appears to download from downloads.slimdevices.com/releases, so it > should be exactly the same version of LMS you would install manually on

Re: [slim] Can I use a chromebook to run my LMS ?

2022-01-11 Thread kidstypike
Labarum wrote: > Does anyone sell a Raspberry Pi with PiCorePlayer preinstalled and ready > to run? Hi Labarum, I think we met previously on the "AVI" forum? I have a very little used Raspberry Pi4 4GB, in a Kodi edition Flirc case doing nothing at the moment. It has the latest v8.1 piCorePlay

Re: [slim] Volume increasing to 50% randomly

2022-01-05 Thread kidstypike
mherger wrote: > > I've seen the same using Spotty/Spotify, but I've never used connect. > I > > no longer subscribe so can't help further. > > That's what I'm having a hard time believing: Spotty doesn't care about > the volume at all. Unless you're using its Connect feature. There simply >

Re: [slim] Volume increasing to 50% randomly

2022-01-05 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > I've provided logs a while ago but I think apart from the random volume > commands there was no obvious cause. I've seen the same using Spotty/Spotify, but I've never used connect. I no longer subscribe so can't help further. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one ca

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread kidstypike
In the year Your arms are hanging limp at your sides Your legs got nothing to do Some machine's doing that for you *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/Pi screen/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DAC HAT > Edifier

Re: [slim] Podcasts - play order

2022-01-05 Thread kidstypike
In the year 2525. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/Pi screen/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DAC HAT > Edifier *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 8.1.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > Topping E30 > AVI DM5 *Dining Room* - Echo Show 8 *Garag

Re: [slim] PiCorePlayer: How to turn off backlight when OFF

2021-12-11 Thread kidstypike
joejvj wrote: > I used to use max2play and the screen was black when off, just as if you > pulled the plug. Now, there is a dim purplish color across the screen > that I'm pretty sure is the backlight remaining on with no displayed > content. See my last post. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/A

Re: [slim] PiCorePlayer: How to turn off backlight when OFF

2021-12-11 Thread kidstypike
If you set your screen when "off" to zero, on your screen > Settings > piCorePlayer > If “Enable power on button when powered off” is *not selected*, just touching the screen anywhere will bring it back to life. If “Enable power on button when powered off” is selected, just touch the screen to

Re: [slim] PiCorePlayer: How to turn off backlight when OFF

2021-12-11 Thread kidstypike
joejvj wrote: > I can't figure out how to turn off the display backlight when the "off" > button is pressed. I have a RPI 3 B+, HiFi Berry, and official RPI 7 > inch touch screen. Everything works except this. Tried both 8.0 and 8.1 > versions of picoreplayer. > > I can set the "When off" scre

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-07 Thread kidstypike
Redrum wrote: > 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 > router and my signal strength drops, oth

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-07 Thread kidstypike
DrGaryG wrote: > My WiFi is called WiFi...has been for more than a year. I'm looking at > the links you sent. Not WiFi with a number...just "GaryWiFi" Never mind. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0

Re: [slim] Can't connect

2021-12-07 Thread kidstypike
DrGaryG wrote: > I see my WiFi network listed ...I enter my passwordcan't > connect...again and again. I have powered off and on...tried to update > software. That won't work either. I have had this radio for several > years A nearby neighbour is probably using WiFi6 which doesn't play well

Re: [slim] Recommendations for kitchen

2021-11-30 Thread kidstypike
Don't get too exited - Photoshop. :o If only ... 36299 +---+ |Filename: Radio Boom.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36299| +-

Re: [slim] Recommendations for kitchen

2021-11-29 Thread kidstypike
Heuer wrote: > Audiostore has DAC32's: > https://www.vortexbox.co.uk/shop?store-page=DAC32-WiFi-Streamer-p347896518 Ah, yes. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge

Re: [slim] Recommendations for kitchen

2021-11-29 Thread kidstypike
coyrls wrote: > Just get one of these: > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?113633-DAC32-low-cost-high-performance-music-streamer. > You can connect it to any device (radio, amplifier, powered / active > speaker) with an analogue / Aux input. That's if you can get one! If you go to

Re: [slim] How to get started on Windows?

2021-11-26 Thread kidstypike
flyfishing wrote: > Newbie here. Please be gentle. > > The LMS family of media streaming was suggested to me by someone with > years of experience with it. However, he is unable to help. There have > been so many new or discontinued products in this arena and there is so > much "jargon" that

Re: [slim] Devices rebooting

2021-11-24 Thread kidstypike
rip59 wrote: > Hi > > I have got a problem, new to me. My devises reboot suddenly in the > middle of a tune. > > Info: > LMS 8.2.0 on Windows 10, about 1,5 year old server, only running LMS and > as a file server. Ethernet. > > Transporter, Ethernet, Firmware 87 > Classic, Ethernet, Firmw

Re: [slim] How to add radio stream to favorites

2021-11-23 Thread kidstypike
verypsb wrote: > Hi, > > I can't figure out how to add a custom radio stream to favorites? What > am I missing? What should I do if I would like to add for example, > http://s25.myradiostream.com:14190 to my internet radio favorites? > > All the best, > Dennis. Which UI? Connected to LMS? Us

Re: [slim] Multiple libaries?

2021-11-20 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > I would just use genre equals Christmas. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk That's great if all your music files have the genre tag correct, mine don't, I'm not great on genres. File path suits me better, now that I have it right. :p *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B

Re: [slim] Multiple libaries?

2021-11-20 Thread kidstypike
Light bulb moment! I've deleted my first post today, because of inaccuracies. All my library views are created using "file path contains". E.g. file path contains Wendy's music, Squeezebox music, etc.. 36206 However for my Christmas library view, I only used the term *Christmas* and not "*Ch

Re: [slim] Multiple libaries?

2021-11-20 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > Material skin always uses the same menu and library views for all > players. The per player setting for library view will be used on the > hardware player interfaces and other interfaces outside Material Skin. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Thanks. More confu

Re: [slim] Multiple libaries?

2021-11-20 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > Random Mix has it's own setting for library view which is easy to > overlook. > Since Random Mix has it's own library view setting I suspect it is not > possible to have a Random Mix based on a player library view. > Material skin has a global setting for library view.

Re: [slim] Multiple libaries?

2021-11-20 Thread kidstypike
I've just discovered the reason why Random mix doesn't work as expected, you need to select the library view, and this is global, i.e. cannot be set per player. 36205 +---+ |Filename: randomselection2.jpg

Re: [slim] Multiple libaries?

2021-11-20 Thread kidstypike
I find that assigning different library views to different players doesn't seem to work in all cases. E.g. Using the *default UI* I can assign different library views to different players. If I select player A (assigned "Christmas music" library view) and click on Albums or Album Artists, it d

Re: [slim] HiFi Berry DIGI and DAC PI HATs

2021-11-16 Thread kidstypike
audiopete wrote: > I did do a search before posting but I didn't know how to search for a > 'short sentence' rather than a 'word' in a sentence :confused: > The results were too numerous to be helpful. It's usually easier to just Google it using all the search "words" and slimdevices. 36170

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-11-16 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > Since that i be outside relaxing without internet connection at all, can > i just connect my usb flash drive to the pi itself and listing to my > music that way. Short answer is *No*. You don't need to be connected to the internet, but you *do need to be connected* to your loc

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-11-16 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > Since that i be outside relaxing without internet connection at all, can > i just connect my usb flash drive to the pi itself and listing to my > music that way. No. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *St

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-11-16 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > > > So can u play the player not being connect since i have the USB drive > connected to the pi Your "smartpi" needs to be connected to your local network. You could set it up to run in WAP mode > piCorePlayer > Wifi settings page > WAP Mode. Good luck with that one. :o 361

Re: [slim] Mother Earth Radio on Transporter not working - Suggestions?

2021-11-14 Thread kidstypike
Just tried playing the Mother Earth flac stream, on my bedroom Pi, it crashed squeezelite, needed to reboot the pi to restart squeezelite. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-11-09 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > Ok, on the Set IR Device to GPIO or USB. Do i set > that setting to USB when using a Flirc or any other usb remote If you are using the FLIRC there's absolutely no need to even look at that page. On a PC just program the FLIRC using the FLIRC software and your JustBoom IR re

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-11-09 Thread kidstypike
Jeff07971 wrote: > I'm sorry I do not understand what you're trying to say. > > You keep saying you do not use SSH but then show command line entries. > > > Get your custom jivelite keytables, go to the page on the Web > GUI and upload it > > 36134 > > Jeff Jeff Not wishing to appear rud

Re: [slim] Is LMS on Pi 4 faster to load up from cold than LMS on Pi 3?

2021-11-07 Thread kidstypike
mandryka wrote: > That's all I need, but it's out of stock! I thought this post was about players? :confused::confused: I have a CORE32 doing nothing, £100 + postage. UK only. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -*

Re: [slim] Is LMS on Pi 4 faster to load up from cold than LMS on Pi 3?

2021-11-07 Thread kidstypike
mandryka wrote: > This looks promising, thanks . . . but . . . is it obtainable anywhere? CORE32 is a server only, not a player. https://www.vortexbox.co.uk/shop?store-page=CORE32-Gateway-Server-p349653864 *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS

Re: [slim] Is LMS on Pi 4 faster to load up from cold than LMS on Pi 3?

2021-11-07 Thread kidstypike
mandryka wrote: > I run LMS on a Pi 3, which I turn off when not in use. It's fine but the > one thing that annoys me is that it takes so much longer to fire up that > the old squeezebox classic. > > If I buy and use a Pi 4, will it speed it up? Don't understand, the "old squeezebox classic" d

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-10-31 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > I thought the Media Folder for playing the music files from another > computer. So the media folder is for playing music from a usb drive. Yes. Enter the path to your music files, click "Apply" bottom right, this will initiate scan. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one c

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-10-31 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > Ok, I re-connected the USB drive to the laptop and created a folder on > the drive (playlist) and moved all 468 songs to that folder and > re-connected the drive to the raspberryPi and re-mounted the drive, and > when i try looking for the songs on the player it keep saying EMPT

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-10-31 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > I mounted the USB drive and install the (filesystem since my USB disc is > in NTFS. but when i go over to Configure LMS i can't located my usb > drive on the player. > When adding the USB drive and mount /mnt/lee/slimserver i can't locate > it in the i even Move LMS locating an

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-10-22 Thread kidstypike
ian_heys wrote: > I'm noticing this to. Listening on a single piCore player. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 8.0.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > AudioEngine

Re: [slim] How to find streaming url from Fireox & Tune-In

2021-10-18 Thread kidstypike
What is this station? Same set of tracks as yesterday, fed up with "My Baby Does The Hanky Panky", twice in the last hour! :eek::( *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lo

Re: [slim] How to find streaming url from Fireox & Tune-In

2021-10-18 Thread kidstypike
bpa wrote: > It failed for me with similar error usign ffplay. So I tried again and > then it worked - I think DNS timeout is too short. Agree, just tried again and failed, clicked play again immediately, and its playing now. 35956 +---

Re: [slim] How to find streaming url from Fireox & Tune-In

2021-10-18 Thread kidstypike
The favourite I saved a few days ago no longer works. 35954 +---+ |Filename: planetoldiesfav.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35954| +-

Re: [slim] How to find streaming url from Fireox & Tune-In

2021-10-18 Thread kidstypike
ews2k wrote: > > > > > I cannot even find "Planet Oldies" in LMS? > > > > -Eric Copy and paste the URL @bpa gave in his post above - LMS > Home > Radio > Tune In URL. Code: https://planetoldies-libstrm.radioca.st/stream 35953 +-

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-10-10 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > I got the LMS up and running. first what format do the usb flash drive > have to be in in order to play the songs from my usb drive on the > player. > > I tried one format NTFS and reconnected the usb dring to the player and > tried but it shows empty on the screen.SO why my U

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-10-10 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > That's players on the network. > Which i be skipping that. I have much songs on a USB flash drive all > fixed up, get them from online. SO all i be playing is music from a > flash drive. AFter inserting the USB drive, how would they show up o > what player would appear for playi

Re: [slim] Install Picore player

2021-10-10 Thread kidstypike
19lee79 wrote: > That was good help on rotation. > Looking on the of the PicorePlayer on my raspberry Pi 4 > what is this Choose player You can select and control any player on your network that's connected to LMS. 35916 +---+

Re: [slim] Squeezebox radio favorites

2021-09-24 Thread kidstypike
DrGaryG wrote: > I was able to add the Westerns to my favorites but the crime fighters > site would not add...why is that? http://hemnos.cdnstream.com/1665_32 Are you trying to add it to LMS or mysqueezebox.com? I have no problems with either. 35810 35811 +-

Re: [slim] LMS 7.9.0 not recognizing my players in Windows 10

2021-09-15 Thread kidstypike
jeffstake wrote: > Thanks kidstypike, > Sorry for the delay. > I took two screenshots, one on the old pc and one on the new. > > I cannot see a list like that which appears at the upper right of your > screen. > Am I on the wrong page? > best > jeff As @KeBul says,

Re: [slim] LMS 7.9.0 not recognizing my players in Windows 10

2021-09-09 Thread kidstypike
jeffstake wrote: > Yes. Thanks! That is the problem. I could not figure out how to get the > player to change to the other server. So I shut down the other LMS and > then restarted the player and it could not find the other LMS so it > asked if I wanted to switch. That solved that problem, altho

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-09 Thread kidstypike
P Nelson wrote: > > > This will also stress test my Pi3B+ running pCP. I moved the pi into a > location shared with a router so it now is warmer so I am concerned > about additional heat. The Pi temp at standby was 62C, and now it is > 71C. The pi is just using heat sinks, no fan. I am loggi

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-08 Thread kidstypike
Same here, all streams showing "Blind Faith" and no sound. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 8.0.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > AudioEngine DAC1 > AVI DM5 *Di

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-07 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > Thanks to all of you that have tested so far but we could still do with > more please if you have a bit of time. > > News. > > Random audio interference still exists. I have to physically take new > hardware to the data centre which for various reasons can’t happen this > week. >

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

2021-09-06 Thread kidstypike
Shivaji wrote: > Now, can I input that https url directly onto my Squeezebox Touch? > Perhaps that's why it won't play Tidal? You need to be running LMS on a computer and install the Tidal plugin. It isn't possible to use Tidal when connected to mysqueezebox.com. *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4

Re: [slim] Testers wanted

2021-09-04 Thread kidstypike
Heuer wrote: > Nice! Currently listening via DAC32 and AE1 active speakers to an > excellent mix of music. > > Nice, but why is the image flipped horizontally? *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP 8.0.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 8.0.0/

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