Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Seeking advice on software for dedicated LMS touchscreen PC client

2019-01-10 Thread JeffHart
If you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education you should be able to configure it to single app kiosk mode, should get rid of the issues you have with SqueezePlay on Windows https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app "You know, I'm all for progress. It's cha

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread chill
That was easy, and the result is perfect! My amp now shows up as an Airplay device, and I can play from my iPhone or my Macbook, or I can use Squeezelite - if one is already playing I just have to pause the output to let the other take over the DAC. Very smooth. --

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread chill
You know what? This is an Apple household, so I think Shairport-sync might be all I need. I hadn't paid much attention to it previously, but now that I see it is an option in pCP I'll have a play. It would be nice to have my amplifier as an Airport device. ---

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread Man in a van
chill wrote: > Of course it does! This is the 'Close output setting' option in 'Change > Squeezelite settings'. I tried a value of 5 seconds and it seems to > make absolutely no difference to the apparent performance of Squeezelite > - it plays again instantly after being powered off for longe

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread chill
chill wrote: > I wonder if it picks the connection up again when Squeezelite tries to > play music again. Of course it does! This is the 'Close output setting' option in 'Change Squeezelite settings'. I tried a value of 5 seconds and it seems to make absolutely no difference to the apparent p

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread Paul Webster
This might have some useful bits and pieces for you https://github.com/BaReinhard/Super-Simple-Raspberry-Pi-Audio-Receiver-Install Paul Webster http://dabdig.blogspot.com Author Radio France (FIP etc) plugin Paul Webster'

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread chill
Man in a van wrote: > There is a command line option for squeezelite which allows it to drop > the connection if not used Thank you, that could be useful - I'll investigate. I wonder if it picks the connection up again when Squeezelite tries to play music again. A similar option would be need

Re: [SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread Man in a van
There is a command line option for squeezelite which allows it to drop the connection if not used (this may not be a technically correct way of expressing what occurs :rolleyes:) Code: -C 5 for example I have used this when running both squeezeli

[SlimDevices: DIY] Raspberry Pi as Bluetooth-to-USB converter?

2019-01-10 Thread chill
I'm currently building an integrated amplifier based on a Hypex DLCP system and 6 channels of Hypex UcD amplification. As a long-time Squeezebox fan I'm also building in a Raspberry Pi 3B+ running pCP into the enclosure. This will be connected permanently to the single USB input on the DLCP. I