Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2011-01-09 Thread jrgarrett
Here is a link to some instructions I wrote up to document how I did it: http://tinyurl.com/2wap2ea Note that I control my amp via RS232 (serial). You would need to adapt these instructions to send IR commands in lieu of the serial commands that I use. I have zero programing experience so I am

Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2011-01-09 Thread giantpopples
Thank you very much ! I could power on/off my amp fairly easily thanks to xPL messages from Squeezecenter (it sends the power status of the squeezebox) but i didn't have any message when i changed the volume. I'll look at zoomplayer, thanks again ! -- giantpopples

Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2011-01-09 Thread jrgarrett
I am using Zoom Player plug-in for its telnet client. You can refer to Squeezebox ServerHelpTechnical InformationThe Squeezebox Server Command Line Interface for info on all commands available. Glad to help.. -- jrgarrett

Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2011-01-08 Thread giantpopples
Hello ! I also use eventghost as a home automation brain and i can control my Denon receiver (avr-1910) with it through IR blasting. I also like to power it and control the volume through squeezecenter (i also have a squeezebox boom) maybe with something like squeezesalve or softsqueeze. I

Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2010-08-22 Thread Angelinabv
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Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2010-08-21 Thread jrgarrett
I have been learning some python and now have a script for eventghost that provides for direct RS232 control of my amplifier (power and volume). This will allow one way (no feedback from amp) control from iPeng or any player. I have set it up for my Meridian 568 but with minor modifications

[slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2010-08-15 Thread jrgarrett
I am new to Squeezebox and am trying to setup iPeng for direct power and volume control of my amp. My setup is as follows: HTPC running Squeezebox Server I am currently using Squeezeslave for my player All of my hardware is controlled with eventghost via RS232 and usb-uirt (the amp is a

Re: [slim] Amp Power and Volume Control

2010-08-15 Thread lrossouw
I use an SB3 with an IRblaster and the IRblaster plugin. This controls the amp nicely. IRBlaster doesn't yet work with the touch AFAIK. See here: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=514451#post514451 -- lrossouw Louis 'Last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/lrossouw)