Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-14 Thread Rick B.
Laimjar, that looks really great! Could you please explain in more detail how you did this? Is the screen functional in any way - e.g., does the volume bar work, or is it just for display? Thanks, -- Rick B. Rick B.'s

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-13 Thread c3p0
I thought you might be interested in reading this web page: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70838referrerid=20721 From, c3p0 I have now moved on to using vortexbox, so currently not running momento frame to display album art but it was an interesting project, as an aside also

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-13 Thread laimjar
My big screen for Touch - various Samsung TV models firmware could be modified. Info - http://samygo.sourceforge.net/. 1. Install NetSurf browser 2. Point URL to http://'squeezeboxserver ip':9000/handheld/status.html I also made some changes to NetSurf options file and created custom skin

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-12 Thread joeriz
linvale;601439 Wrote: If your pc is close to the player the. Mimo screen is really vey nice - but I don't think can be connected wirelessly. The touchscreen works well and the screensavwr clocksnlook good with mods. You mentioned in your previous post that you use a 'modified' version of

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-12 Thread linvale
Yes it's a simple mod to use full screen and the screensavers I am traveling at present but will share the files and some pictures if that would be of help over the weekend. -- linvale Squeezcenter running on ACER R1600 Windows XP Fileserver ReadyNAS Duo Main Listening Transporter /

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-12 Thread bazzman
Do what I did, Get hold of a O2 Joggler with the squeeze centre mod works just like a touch but without the audio part of it. -- bazzman bazzman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34266 View this

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-10 Thread joeriz
A digital picture frame is exactly what I had in mind although I like the Mimo touch screen idea as well. I have no idea if it's possible to get a digital pitcure frame that is capable of displaying the html for the NowPlaying app. -- joeriz Transporter diyTube modified Dynaco ST-70

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-10 Thread Pascal Hibon
Many WiFi picture frames state they are web enabled but it most cases it means they can access sources such as Flicker, Facebook and others. They can’t really just show a web page like a web browser does. There is maybe one who could do it: Samsung SPF-85V. According to the specs it has a “mini

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-10 Thread linvale
If your pc is close to the player the. Mimo screen is really vey nice - but I don't think can be connected wirelessly. The touchscreen works well and the screensavwr clocksnlook good with mods. -- linvale Squeezcenter running on ACER R1600 Windows XP Fileserver ReadyNAS Duo Main Listening

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-09 Thread Phil Leigh
joeriz;600899 Wrote: Is it possible to use an external display with something like the Transporter or the Touch? Ultimately, what I'd like is something roughly the size of an iPad or maybe a bit larger that is nice looking that could sit on my entertainment center and display album art

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-09 Thread Phil Leigh
Pascal Hibon;601077 Wrote: The NowPlaying display looks very good. The only think I don#8217;t like is that fact that you need a computer running. I would be great if a digital photo frame could be used for such a purpose. Anyone tried that? Actually you just need a web browser - any web

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-09 Thread Pascal Hibon
Phil Leigh;601080 Wrote: Actually you just need a web browser - any web browser - to display the NP screen. Could be in a photo-frame.. Yes, but I haven’t seen any frame yet who has built in web browsing capabilities. I don’t know if that exist. Maybe there are some frames that would support

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-08 Thread kidstypike
joeriz;600899 Wrote: Is it possible to use an external display with something like the Transporter or the Touch? Ultimately, what I'd like is something roughly the size of an iPad or maybe a bit larger that is nice looking that could sit on my entertainment center and display album art

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-08 Thread joeriz
Yes, thanks, but definitely smaller than I'd like. I want something that will look good and be readable from across the room. Joe -- joeriz Transporter diyTube modified Dynaco ST-70 amplifier JM Reynaud Euterpe speakers

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-08 Thread kidstypike
joeriz;600933 Wrote: Yes, thanks, but definitely smaller than I'd like. I want something that will look good and be readable from across the room. Joe Netbook/laptop running Moose +---+ |Filename: Netbook.jpg

Re: [slim] External display for Transporter, Touch?

2011-01-08 Thread linvale
I use a 7 mimo USB monitor/touchscreen connecte to my acer running a slightly modified Squeezeplay to act as a display and controller for my transporter. Looks great. -- linvale Squeezcenter running on ACER R1600 Windows XP Fileserver ReadyNAS Duo Main Listening Transporter / Controller