Posted by: jheathco
EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 15:58
The next (and last for a few days, I got some other stuff to do
) version of EmpegTray is out. Get it at
http://www.heathcosoft.com/empeg. Added support for HTTP connection (specify either a hostname or IP of the empeg).
Note that rapid repeated presses or holding of a hot key can cause flooding to the empeg (I've done my best to prevent this), so don't hold down a hot key too long unless you want it to do weird stuff.
Posted by: jheathco
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 16:03
By the way, my program is making repeated HTTP connections (connects, sends command, disconnects) when using HTTP. Would a continuous FTP connection be a better idea mlord, especially to prevent delays?
Posted by: charcoalgray99
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 16:21
Cool!
I think this is a bug: doing a fast forward or rewind pauses the track after seeking. At least with http, I haven't tested with serial.
Tom
Posted by: mlord
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 18:11
I think http is the best, since it doesn't tie up the player for very long -- there are a very limited number of simultaneous connections allowed, and ftp would hog them.
But you can probably switch to using "BUTTONRAW" to send the raw hex press/release codes, if you like. That way you send one button press when somebody "presses" a button in the tray, and a corresponding release when they let go of it. Much less traffic, and the longpress functionality will work. I hope you are getting your screen dumps from /proc/empeg_screen.raw or /proc/empeg_screen.png, so that Hijack menus are visible, right? (or do you even have screen dumps?)
-ml
Posted by: charcoalgray99
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 18:26
(or do you even have screen dumps?)
His application doesn't show a screen at all, but that would be incredibly cool.
Picture an application that is a cross between this and the VNC server. A little floating window with the empeg display. A right click on the display would popup the current commands menu.
I love VNC server but I don’t like how I have to keep a browser open to watch it. A small application could run without a title bar to keep it slim, sort of like winamp.
Tom
Posted by: mlord
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 18:36
You could just use a standalone VNC client to have a floating non-browser window for it! Those are available for all major platforms, and even for MS windows, too.
-ml
Posted by: charcoalgray99
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 18:43
Yeah, I've tried that. I still think it's too bulky. I guess I'm not a fan of the facia around the display, I'd rather have the menu of commands then the facia buttons.
Tom
Posted by: charcoalgray99
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 18:55
I'm sorry if I seem really picky!
Tom
Posted by: tfabris
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 20:21
Version 1.03... Allow com ports 3 and 4 as well (since SOME USERS have their players on COM3...)
Posted by: wfaulk
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 20:33
I might make that an option, if one were so inclined as to request it as a feature....
Posted by: charcoalgray99
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 21:03
Ok, consider this a request.
Tom
Posted by: jheathco
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 01/02/2002 23:22
I'll try out those raw codes and add COM 3 and 4. Shouldn't be too difficult of an upgrade. Is anyone using this program right now so it's even worth upgrading?
Just want to make sure I and 1-2 others aren't the only ones
.
Posted by: ask
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 02/02/2002 05:05
Yeah, it's neat. :-) I am using it right now. Fast forward doesn't work at all for me (on http), so doing the rawbutton thing would be nice.
Posted by: Nosferatu
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 02/02/2002 06:23
I'd like to know about HTTP :
I have Displyserver installed and Hijack HTtp port is 81 , so I'd like to use the EmpegTray but i suppose it is set 80 by default.
Is it possible to add port for HTTP settings ?
you did what I wanted but couldnt code !!!!
Tray App
Posted by: fede
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 02/02/2002 10:40
The EmpegTray is a very useful application. I am sure there are many others out there like myself who have not been very vocal but do read and appreciate everything that is going on.
Posted by: jheathco
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 02/02/2002 12:17
Ok, I'll work on adding the IP/hostname in the format host:port. Also, I will work on raw button codes for http. Trouble is (hopefully I can find something), when Windows sends a hotkey, it just sends a hotkey, no key up, key down, etc.
Posted by: jwtadmin
Re: EmpegTray Build 1.02 out - 03/02/2002 15:27
Awsome!! Thanks for your work!!