Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-03-15 Thread kbeast
bluetdi wrote: > Thanks for your answers. > > I read some reviews of PS for the Pi with a 7"-screen and now ordered > the official one. It will be delivered tomorrow and I hope it has enough > power for both so the lighning disappears. My other 2 Pi with screen > dont have this problem so I

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-01-17 Thread kbeast
doggod wrote: > "-maybe it's the LMS that is the problem-?!?" And it sure was! > Whoops! Trying to wake up the wrong box! > > I've no idea how much work it is with things so hope I won't offend > youPcP guys but maybe it would be a better function if the "Pcp bootup > WoL thing" would

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-01-15 Thread kbeast
Greg Erskine wrote: > Yes, "NIC" is the the transmitting computer. > > The form gets its input from the config file, so what you see is what > is/will be saved. (/usr/local/etc/pcp/pcp.cfg) > > You can view "pCP Configuration" via [Main Page] > [Diagnostics] > > [Logs] > "pCP Configuration" >

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-01-15 Thread kbeast
doggod wrote: > Refering to Greg Erskine in > > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?111787-ANNOUNCE-piCorePlayer-6-0-0=1002642=1#post1002642 > > it seems like there isn't any "ether-wake" logging? So seemingly no way > to find out exactly what's going on. It would be interesting if

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-01-15 Thread kbeast
doggod wrote: > Thanks for your time answering, but no neither is on wifi. And as I > wrote, WoL works fine when I manually send it from the Pi. Hence my > "could it be that the WoL packet is sent" too early", e.g before the Pi > 's NIC has connected properly? If those settings are correct as

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2021-01-13 Thread kbeast
doggod wrote: > Ok so I checked the pcp.cfg file and it sure looks like my correct > settings is saved there but sadly still no go, i.e my server doesn.t > wake up when PcP boot. > > WOL="yes" > WOL_NIC="eth0" > WOL_LMSMACADDRESS="my_servers_mac" > > Had to google a bit to find the correct

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-16 Thread kbeast
kbeast wrote: > It seems like its not switching to the right output To try and explain better, it seems if i go from 24 bit to 24 bit, 192k theres no audio, but to a like an mp3 to 24/192 its ok. kbeast's Profile: h

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-16 Thread kbeast
So i can get it to play 24/192 but even during same session it tends to be no audio. I have to toggle the sound card to various things to get it work again. Other bitrates play ok. Using ethernet or wifi, doesn't matter. It seems like its not switching to the right output

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-07 Thread kbeast
kidstypike wrote: > On your screen > Settings > Screen > Now Playing > Now Playing views, > put a dot in all those you require. > > This is assuming you're controlling the Squeezelite player on the same > RPi as the screen. You won't see "Spectrum Analyzer" or "Analog VU > meters" options if

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-07 Thread kbeast
kidstypike wrote: > On your screen > Settings > Screen > Now Playing > Now Playing views, > put a dot in all those you require. > > This is assuming you're controlling the Squeezelite player on the same > RPi as the screen. You won't see "Spectrum Analyzer" or "Analog VU > meters" options if

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-07 Thread kbeast
I somehow lost the VU Meters and dancing bars from the Now Playing Views and is only showing artwork. Not sure how to get these back, would hate to have to do this from scratch again.. kbeast's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-03 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > No. It should not hurt anything other than an extra second or two on > startup Sorry let me rephrase, how can I get picoreplayer to disable wifi when ethernet is in use rather than me running a script

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-02 Thread kbeast
I was curious if theres a way to disable wifo when it has a valid ethernwt connection. I'm running a script at startup now but it's hit or miss kbeast's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4761 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-07-01 Thread kbeast
huxmut wrote: > you could try another distro to try to isolate the issue > maybe volumio to see if hi-res works under that OS Good idea. I reseated the card and it works now. Wonder if the heatsink or something is resting on the card

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-06-30 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > > I would just start with a new SD card, and transfer settings over. > or at least make a backup of your card before you try an update. Good idea and this is the approach i took. Everything working but I can't get playback from 24 bit 192k files, get low static/feedback.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-06-30 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > > I would just start with a new SD card, and transfer settings over. > or at least make a backup of your card before you try an update. Good idea and this is the approach i took. Everything working but I can't get playback from 24 bit 192k files, get low static/feedback.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-06-30 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > > I would just start with a new SD card, and transfer settings over. > or at least make a backup of your card before you try an update. Good idea and this is the approach i toom. Everything working but I can't get playback from 24 bit 192k files, get low static/feedback.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 6.0.0

2020-06-26 Thread kbeast
I'm running a beta version that has a lot of custom things on it and i dont really want to upgrade it to have to go through all the steps again.. Im all for a performance boost or sound quality bump. Wifi struggles to play 24/192 files but it has the ethernet capability so im ok with that.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Can't control PiCorePlayer with RPi Screen/Jivelite connected with OpenVPN

2020-02-11 Thread kbeast
Jeff07971 wrote: > > I have posted a script here > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?106895-Running-picoreplayer-over-a-VPN=875306=1#post875306 > This will check if the Pcp is on the local network and prevent a VPN > being connected and if not connect the VPN > > > Code:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Can't control PiCorePlayer with RPi Screen/Jivelite connected with OpenVPN

2020-02-08 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > I meant to say work well. It does not deal well with interface changes. > I suspect vpn is creating an interface.when you go back to a > non-vpn interface, don't be surprised if you have a problem. lol. I've been toggling a little bit and getting varied results, but I'm

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Can't control PiCorePlayer with RPi Screen/Jivelite connected with OpenVPN

2020-02-08 Thread kbeast
Jeff07971 wrote: > I often run Pcp over a VPN > > I have posted a script here > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?106895-Running-picoreplayer-over-a-VPN=875306=1#post875306 > This will check if the Pcp is on the local network and prevent a VPN > being connected and if not connect

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Can't control PiCorePlayer with RPi Screen/Jivelite connected with OpenVPN

2020-02-05 Thread kbeast
Interestingly enough i got it working. I had to go to advanced > remote libraries, then punch in my IP address of my LMS and I was good to go. I think i can script something based on the wifi to connect to the vpn or not. I'm not overly concerned because this is going to be my travel player

[SlimDevices: Unix] Can't control PiCorePlayer with RPi Screen/Jivelite connected with OpenVPN

2020-02-05 Thread kbeast
I'm running picoreplayer 6b7 and managed to get wifi and openvpn working tethered from my cell phone. I currently have the official touchscreen attached and when it's connected with VPN, audio plays if control it with a seperate controller. When I try to use the touchscreen, it can't find my

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer6.0.0 - PI4 support

2020-02-03 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > Some users are using openvpn. Just make a script and put it in the user > commands on the tweaks page. That will get run at boot time. > > You should be able to find the threads searching, if not create a new > thread. It will not get found again buried in here. Appreciate

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer6.0.0 - PI4 support

2020-01-30 Thread kbeast
Kinda a stretch and not sure if it's the right place. I put v6 on a 3b with no issues. I vpn to my house to access my music, typically use my phone and an android sb player and remote. Is there a way to implement vpn at boot so i could connect when not on my home network? Im using

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 4.0.0

2019-04-21 Thread kbeast
mr-b wrote: > In case it helps anyone, I ended up having to expand the filesystem to > 1000MB to cope with the library scan. > > > Code: > > > FilesystemSize Used Available Use% Mounted on > /dev/mmcblk0p2 964.4M650.8M269.4M

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] How-To install LMS on Odroid C2

2019-02-26 Thread kbeast
I realize this is a bit old, but helped me get started using odroid xu4. I got a blue dotted emmc and basically ran updates, then installed the debian arm package mentioned above, works great so far. All through ssh. Will have to see speedwise and ability to handle multiple clients but so far

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 4.0.0

2019-02-22 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > It's likely in the Y connector plug. Do you have the tools to measure > voltage at the boards. It should be pretty safe to bump up your power > supply to 5.1v, but it would be best if you can do that while checking > the voltage at the board. Been fine all day after reseating

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 4.0.0

2019-02-22 Thread kbeast
paul- wrote: > What is your actual voltage at the power supply., and the current rating > of the supply? > > But you are likely seeing too much voltage drop across all the > connectors. So according the power suppliies display, with just the pi hooked up, 5.02 and. 298 but sometimes hits.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 4.0.0

2019-02-20 Thread kbeast
slartibartfast wrote: > What length is your USB cable? > I am using 6 footers. Ive tried some shorter ones too kbeast's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4761 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 4.0.0

2019-02-20 Thread kbeast
I have a duplicate setups, using a pi2, hifi berry pro+ with jumper off using coax digital out. Using official pi screen and y adapter to a nobsound g1 Regulated Linear Power Supply supply. Im using ankers more expensive usb cable that comes with a fancy case, but ive tried a ton.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0

2018-08-10 Thread kbeast
I upgraded to 4 beta 6 no issues. When i went to confirm latest version and what version i actually had (audio, realtime), i upgraded ontop. While it was upgrading i refresh the page by mistake trying to look at the verbose information.. It upgraded ok but wiped my config out. Not a huge

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2018-03-05 Thread kbeast
Not sure if this is a jivelite request or not, bit would love to see this information on tjr Now Playing screens and elsewhere... Similar to Squeeze Ctrl on Android. kbeast's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2018-03-05 Thread kbeast
Not sure where this falls, if its a jivelite thing or not. But was wonderinv if possible to add bot depth and sample rate info onto the now playing screens/vu metera kbeast's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2017-05-08 Thread kbeast
kbeast wrote: > Is it me or has ghe audio changed in 3.20 from 3.02 where the treble is > a bit forward/artifical? > Im using pi2 with hifiberry digi+ and 3.20audio that uses optical into a > schiit bifrost uber dac (most of the time). I tried a new dac, sound blaster e5, same

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2017-05-08 Thread kbeast
icebreaker wrote: > > Hifiberry AMP (and +) > This is what i selected, then chose not to reboot and looked at the list asin and the digi+ was there.. Not sure if doing it from a PC rather than phone wouldve helped..

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2017-05-07 Thread kbeast
icebreaker wrote: > I have tried a few times to reflash the card. I have also tried both > Images and also the older Version. > Still no other Cards in the Dropdown menu. > > Regards Ice I had similar issue, select the hifi digi+, (i believe). It'll ask to reboot, click no, now select your

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2017-05-05 Thread kbeast
Is it me or has ghe audio changed in 3.20 from 3.02 where the treble is a bit forward/artifical? Im using pi2 with hifiberry digi+ and 3.20audio that uses optical into a schiit bifrost uber dac (most of the time).

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce piCorePlayer 3.20

2017-05-05 Thread kbeast
I have a pi2 with a Hiberry Digi+ using optical out to a Schiit Bifrost Uber. Is it me or the treble a bit artificial sounding now using 3.20, specifically like high hats and cymbals. kbeast's Profile: