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#81
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by admin - August 16, 2004, 12:39:54 AMMatthias:
Make sure that you use the Load List function before using Edit List. I just ran a test on it tonight. Unless you're using a playlist format that MpXT doesn't understand, it should work.
I added the skip ahead/behind 10 to the playlist selection routine. That was fairly straight-forward.
Replaced the entire serial library in the IR unit. I had MPXPlay playing music with IR enabled, but I don't know if IR still works. I compiled a new version of Irtest.exe, but I don't know if that works either. If you want something to test, here you go:
http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest3.zip" target="_blank">http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest3.zip
Make sure that you use the Load List function before using Edit List. I just ran a test on it tonight. Unless you're using a playlist format that MpXT doesn't understand, it should work.
I added the skip ahead/behind 10 to the playlist selection routine. That was fairly straight-forward.
Replaced the entire serial library in the IR unit. I had MPXPlay playing music with IR enabled, but I don't know if IR still works. I compiled a new version of Irtest.exe, but I don't know if that works either. If you want something to test, here you go:
http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest3.zip" target="_blank">http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest3.zip
#82
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 15, 2004, 09:41:46 AMBrent:
Quote:
"If MPXPlay's IR routines work ok, I could shut down the serial port interrupt handler before shelling out to MPXPlay. Then you could use MPXPlay's built-in IR handling."
I´ll try MPXPLAY´s IR routines and post the information
Matthias
Quote:
"If MPXPlay's IR routines work ok, I could shut down the serial port interrupt handler before shelling out to MPXPlay. Then you could use MPXPlay's built-in IR handling."
I´ll try MPXPLAY´s IR routines and post the information
Matthias
#83
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 15, 2004, 07:03:01 AMBrent:
What I mean is a function (by keyboard) so skip 10 forward/back when you search for a playlist in the playlistmenu/play list:
1. Select Playlist Menu
2. Select Play List
3. Select the individual playlist
--> at this point it would make sense to have that key function
One thing:
Those functions Load List and Edit List doesn´t work at all. When I select one of those menu´s MPXT tries to start "something" and then switches back to playlist menu without any visible error message (I tried to push the break button on my keyboard).
I can understand that this IR stuff is hard to handle. It would be a nice add on to have a full working IR remote control, but it´s not a must. This thing is also not working properly under Windows...
If you need any assistance when testing IR routines I can help you with that - no problem at all. I have collected different IR receivers and remote controlls
Matthias
What I mean is a function (by keyboard) so skip 10 forward/back when you search for a playlist in the playlistmenu/play list:
1. Select Playlist Menu
2. Select Play List
3. Select the individual playlist
--> at this point it would make sense to have that key function
One thing:
Those functions Load List and Edit List doesn´t work at all. When I select one of those menu´s MPXT tries to start "something" and then switches back to playlist menu without any visible error message (I tried to push the break button on my keyboard).
I can understand that this IR stuff is hard to handle. It would be a nice add on to have a full working IR remote control, but it´s not a must. This thing is also not working properly under Windows...
If you need any assistance when testing IR routines I can help you with that - no problem at all. I have collected different IR receivers and remote controlls
Matthias
#84
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by admin - August 13, 2004, 08:25:23 PMMatthias:
I added ahead 10/back 10 in MpXT under Playlist Menu -> Edit List. Perhaps you meant something else. Did you want it to skip ahead/back while MPXPlay is running?
I'm kind of limited on what I can do with the IR routines. I don't know much about them and even if I did, I don't have the hardware to test it.
If MPXPlay's IR routines work ok, I could shut down the serial port interrupt handler before shelling out to MPXPlay. Then you could use MPXPlay's built-in IR handling.
Brent
I added ahead 10/back 10 in MpXT under Playlist Menu -> Edit List. Perhaps you meant something else. Did you want it to skip ahead/back while MPXPlay is running?
I'm kind of limited on what I can do with the IR routines. I don't know much about them and even if I did, I don't have the hardware to test it.
If MPXPlay's IR routines work ok, I could shut down the serial port interrupt handler before shelling out to MPXPlay. Then you could use MPXPlay's built-in IR handling.
Brent
#85
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 12, 2004, 12:41:58 PM@admin
I´ve just tried IRDOS. My first problem doesn´t appear anymore, but IRDOS has the problem that you always have to wait a second between pressing a button on the IR remote and the another button.
I´ve just tried IRDOS. My first problem doesn´t appear anymore, but IRDOS has the problem that you always have to wait a second between pressing a button on the IR remote and the another button.
#86
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 12, 2004, 12:32:34 PM@admin
Third:
LCD output looks good while running mpxt and mpxplay. But one strange thing, when starting mpxt with "Play Database" mpxplay always does "Loading file informations" which takes a long time for a database with 2000 entries and the LCD only shows line 2,3 and 4 while loading. When mpxplay has finished loading the file informations (database you can see all 4 lines of the LCD
--> same behavior as when you tell mpxt/mpxplay to play a drive
Third:
LCD output looks good while running mpxt and mpxplay. But one strange thing, when starting mpxt with "Play Database" mpxplay always does "Loading file informations" which takes a long time for a database with 2000 entries and the LCD only shows line 2,3 and 4 while loading. When mpxplay has finished loading the file informations (database you can see all 4 lines of the LCD
--> same behavior as when you tell mpxt/mpxplay to play a drive
#87
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 12, 2004, 12:23:17 PM@admin
First:
(Quote)
"After running MPXPlay it'll ask you to hit enter to continue. That way, if MPXPlay is crashing, you'll be able to see any error messages displayed. "
I tried that. Very strange, there is no error message by mpxplay. There´s only "Press Enter" to see and then "Returning to MPXT...". That´s all...
Second:
Maybe I missunderstand you. You mean when I press 1 or 3 (number) on my keyboard (or mapped on my Irda remote) it should skip ahead/forward by 10?
If so it doesn´t work. When I press 1 or 3 on my keyboard nothing happens at all.
Third:
LCD output looks good while running mpxt and mpxplay. But one strange thing, when starting mpxt with "Play Database" mpxplay always does "Loading file informations" which takes a long time for a database with 2000 entries and the LCD only shows line 2,3 and 4 while loading. When mpxplay has finished loading the file informations (database you can see all 4 lines of the LCD
First:
(Quote)
"After running MPXPlay it'll ask you to hit enter to continue. That way, if MPXPlay is crashing, you'll be able to see any error messages displayed. "
I tried that. Very strange, there is no error message by mpxplay. There´s only "Press Enter" to see and then "Returning to MPXT...". That´s all...
Second:
Maybe I missunderstand you. You mean when I press 1 or 3 (number) on my keyboard (or mapped on my Irda remote) it should skip ahead/forward by 10?
If so it doesn´t work. When I press 1 or 3 on my keyboard nothing happens at all.
Third:
LCD output looks good while running mpxt and mpxplay. But one strange thing, when starting mpxt with "Play Database" mpxplay always does "Loading file informations" which takes a long time for a database with 2000 entries and the LCD only shows line 2,3 and 4 while loading. When mpxplay has finished loading the file informations (database you can see all 4 lines of the LCD
#88
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 12, 2004, 01:19:11 AM@Admin
Hey brent(?), thanks for that quick help. I´ll try that version tomorrow.
Se ya
Hey brent(?), thanks for that quick help. I´ll try that version tomorrow.
Se ya
#89
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by admin - August 11, 2004, 10:58:25 PMMatthias:
I made a test version for you to try. After running MPXPlay it'll ask you to hit enter to continue. That way, if MPXPlay is crashing, you'll be able to see any error messages displayed.
I'm not sure about the first issue, but if MPXPlay is displaying an error message, you'll have time to read what it's telling you.
For the second issue, you can use keys 1&3 to skip ahead/backward by 10. I'm not very familiar with the IR functions, but if you can map the buttons to 1&3 it should work.
This test version also includes the new parallel lcd delay routines. Try using default chardelay and controldelay values (both are set to 65). Right now, I don't know if it works, because I don't own a parallel lcd.
http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest2.zip" target="_blank">http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest2.zip
I made a test version for you to try. After running MPXPlay it'll ask you to hit enter to continue. That way, if MPXPlay is crashing, you'll be able to see any error messages displayed.
I'm not sure about the first issue, but if MPXPlay is displaying an error message, you'll have time to read what it's telling you.
For the second issue, you can use keys 1&3 to skip ahead/backward by 10. I'm not very familiar with the IR functions, but if you can map the buttons to 1&3 it should work.
This test version also includes the new parallel lcd delay routines. Try using default chardelay and controldelay values (both are set to 65). Right now, I don't know if it works, because I don't own a parallel lcd.
http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest2.zip" target="_blank">http://techworld.dyndns.org/download/mpxttest2.zip
#90
Software Discussion / MPXT
Last post by matthias - August 11, 2004, 06:16:41 AMI´m working again on IRDA controll. I can learn and controll MPXT and MPXPLAY with my remote control after I build mpxplay.ir and mpxt.ir. But I still have two problems at the moment.
First:
When I start music by "play/search" (using my m3d) everything works fine, but when I start my playlists (using xyz.m3u)mpxplay always quits and goes back to MPXT. This happens when I use the keyboard and/or my IR remote. When I quit MPXT and switch of "UseIR" im mpxt.cfg and restart MPXT than I can use my own playlists without any problem.
I tried 3 diferrent remote controlls, but that didn´t change anything. IR support is disabled im mpxplay.ini.
Second:
When I keep on pressing a button on my remote control mpxt only receives one key. This is a pain if you try to scroll through a database with 300 entries. I already tried to increase the Delay, but this didn´t help.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Matthias
First:
When I start music by "play/search" (using my m3d) everything works fine, but when I start my playlists (using xyz.m3u)mpxplay always quits and goes back to MPXT. This happens when I use the keyboard and/or my IR remote. When I quit MPXT and switch of "UseIR" im mpxt.cfg and restart MPXT than I can use my own playlists without any problem.
I tried 3 diferrent remote controlls, but that didn´t change anything. IR support is disabled im mpxplay.ini.
Second:
When I keep on pressing a button on my remote control mpxt only receives one key. This is a pain if you try to scroll through a database with 300 entries. I already tried to increase the Delay, but this didn´t help.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Matthias