Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
Hi Howard, I can understand your frustrations! Although we have documented the limitations and given warnings many times all over the place, it really depends on when you came into the conversation, and it is highly possible to download and install the Audio version missing all the warnings, which is what you have probably done. The situation is probably a result of the "non-commercial" nature of piCorePlayer. There will always be a few rough edges, probably more than a few. :) > That said, I'm starting to understand the Audio Optimization kernel, so, > o.k., I get it. Use it on a Ethernet connected, sever use device only. Just to be clear: The Audio Optimization kernel is not for LMS servers. regards Greg Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
Hi Paul, Not sure what wasn't clear. probably talking about 4 different pi's with 4 different uses. I will say that when someone offers a "Audio Optimized" anything, a lot of us will jump at it. It kind of insinuates it would be useful for anything related to music reproduction. Some of us use the server a a player. In my case, the pi I use in my car has a thumb drive with a music library on it. It makes perfect sense to me to use it as a server and a player. It has the added utility of being able to hook it to a pair of powered speakers and use it around the pool. That said, I'm starting to understand the Audio Optimization kernel, so, o.k., I get it. Use it on a Ethernet connected, sever use device only. Yeah, I'm a little put off. I have on many occasions admitted my lack of understanding when it comes to the voodoo you guys do. If I have to be able to understand instinctively what it is you're doing, then I and folks like myself, should stick with the iPod or SONOS. I get the feeling Logitech felt it wasn't worth supporting uneducated users either. Howard paul- wrote: > Howard, > > Please dont take this the wrong way. But I cannot follow anything you > said or what you are trying to do. > > One thing that seems to be a common thread..folks are using the > Audio Optimized kernel, and have no idea what it actually does. These > versions are tweaked to reduce latency, They should not be setup as a > server or use WiFi, as all that stuff just reintroduces latency that we > are trying to control. > > please dont use that version unless it is understood completely how RT > kernels operate.. Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
Howard, Please dont take this the wrong way. But I cannot follow anything you said. One thing that seems to be a common thread..folks are using the Audio Optimized kernel, and have no idea what it actually does. These versions are tweaked to reduce latency, They should not be setup as a server or use WiFi, as all that stuff just reintroduces latency that we are trying to control. please dont use that version unless it is understood completely how RT kernels operate.. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org Please 'donate' (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations=U7JHY5WYHCNRU=GB_code=USD=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted) if you like the piCorePlayer paul-'s Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=58858 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] pCP 4 Real Time Kernel vs pCP 3 Audio Optimized
I dont test any WiFi with the AO version. Again, Im not going to recommend it to anyone. If you want to play with it, and it sounds better to you, then great. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org Please 'donate' (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations=U7JHY5WYHCNRU=GB_code=USD=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted) if you like the piCorePlayer paul-'s Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=58858 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109298 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] pCP 4 Real Time Kernel vs pCP 3 Audio Optimized
Greg Erskine wrote: > hi steff, > > I would only use the Audio Optimized pCP if I is was an "Audiophile who > liked a little pain". :) > > I don't use it myself. > > The RT Kernel is only just started getting "official" status by RPF so > it will be a while until that is considered mainstream IMHO. > > regards > Greg :p I use AOpCP for all my 3 wired players, But theres the caveat, Wired Eth, Squeezelite, Jivelite, Lirc Nothing else. No Wifi No LMS etc etc Jeff *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3,Receiver,SqueezeLite-X,PiCorePlayer x3 *Server:* LMS Version: Latest Nightly on Centos 7.5 VM on ESXi 6.5.0U2 on Dell T320 *Plugins:* AutoRescan/BBCiPlayer/PowerSave/PowerSwitchIII/Squeezecloud/Spotty/Player Groups *Remotes:* iPeng9/Orangesqueeze/PC/Jivelite/SqueezeLite-X *Music:* 522GB,1660 albums with 23087 songs by 5204 artists mostly FLACs *Want a webapp ?* See http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?104305-Webapp-for-LMS Jeff07971's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49290 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109298 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] picoreplayer without network
paul- wrote: > I would take a look at pCP 3.5.0 or the newly released 4.0.0 beta. That > will do a full AP Mode setup now, and for sure will run LMS with just > the AP running. > > The only catch is the original setup on a zero. You really need to > temporarily connect a USB ethernet device for initial configuration. Hi Paul, I am using a Pi ZeroW, so no problem there. Thanks for your reply about 3.5 (I started working with this back in February which is why I was still on 3.2) Are you aware of a problem with the library being shown as "empty" on 3.5? I setup everything fine (fresh install from the download link you provided above) made all settings as per 3.2, the library media scan worked ok in that I can see on the :9000 page "1824 albums with 23738 songs by 743 artists. However, the "My Music" folder is empty and when I connect with my Squeezebox Classic it says the music library is "empty". I've rebooted twice and also re scanned the library. I've searched the 3.5 thread and no-one else seems to be reporting the issue, any idea what it could be? shaunm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11987 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=107995 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] pCP 4 Real Time Kernel vs pCP 3 Audio Optimized
paul- wrote: > The old Audio Optimized kernel was not Real Time. The current one is. > That is the only change. Thanks for the feedback. Another question: in the past the old Audio Optimized version was not suggested with WiFi. What about the new Real Time Kernel one? Moreover and generally speaking, when is the new one suggested? Today I am running 3.22 + WiFi + USB DAC Teac UD-503, playing 24/384 FLAC without any issue. steff's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=66870 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109298 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
I guess I spoke a little too soon. I update my pi3B to 4.0AudioCore and WiFi didn't work so I went back to 4.0.0-B5 and WiFi still doesn't work. Is there a way to go back to 3.50? Not listed on the available updates. Also, went ahead and update an old pi B. It actually worked fine up until I tried to access the server, other than just play or selecting and playing a playlist. When I tried to look at the server (Music Source) it stopped. If I reboot it, I can once again choose a playlist and play it. Until I try to select any other menu item, it plays. I reverted to 4.0.0-b5 and WiFi works, but access to the server is iffy. One time you can make a selection, such as Albums, and it works and then next time it times out and just spins for a few minutes. After a few minutes it will start playing again and you may or may not be able to make a selection. When it times out I still have access through the web interface so I'm confident the WiFi is still working when it can't contact the server. The pi3B+ I have works fine. I don't use WiFi, but I do use AP Mode and that works fine. Oddly enough that one is a server (LMS) and I am using 4.0 AudioCore. Everything seems fine with it. I think I'll wait on updating the server, which is my 4th pi. So I guess my only real question is how can I go back to 3.50 on two of these pi's. Thanks, Howard Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
I've updated two out of 4 of my pi's with perfect results. I do have a question about something I may have just noticed. Was there a warning about running LMS with the AudioCore in 3.5.0? I've been running two of my pi's that way on 3.5.0 and haven't had any issues. I can change it on my home server, but am still using one of my pi's, which is a server, for outdoor and car use. I would like to use the AudioCore if possible. Thanks for all of the hard work. Howard Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
paul- wrote: > If you guys do insitu updates, Any of your added software will need to > be updated too. Most of them have an update button.. Thanks for the confirmation. Could this be flagged and monitored as a reminder, maybe on the first page of the web interface and / or under the Tweek section? I guessing most people won't do upgrades that often and might forget about this additional step. MT Paul Squeeze Server 7.9 on Windows 2012 R2 SB3 x1, Squeezebox Boom x 1 (-Deceased - 2018-), Radio with (battery) x 1, Touch x 1, piCoreplayer (with HifiBerry DAC+ Pro) x 1 RIP - dBpowerAMP R16 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.89 & Discogs Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
Greg and Paul, Just upgraded a second pCP from piCorePlayer 4.0.0-b4 to piCorePlayer 4.0.0-b5 and the SSID stuff all worked. A camel is a racehorse designed by a committee. Seen sprayed on the outside wall of the local library - Three things I hate in life : 1. Vandalism 2. Irony 3. Lists Wirrunna's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3225 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] BETA: piCorePlayer 4.0.0
Greg, 1. If you could include the paste URL in your post it will make it easier for us to find- not quite sure where that URL comes from, must be from Pastebin, I will look out for it next time. 2. When you first did the 3.5.0 to 4.0.0-b5 upgrade and it didn't connect, did you try multiple reboots? - yes, first by cycling power, then when I had connected an ethernet cable I selected reboot on the front page. 3. the wifi passphrase with this release of pCP. It is only generated if you use the [Wifi settings] web page - I note that while the SSID and the Password are populated on the settings page, if you only enter the Country Code then you are asked to enter the SSIS, Password and Country Code. 4. You have an interesting collection of SSIDs in your area. Are the 7 "dog" SSIDs on the same wifi router? Yes, the neighbouring houses are weekenders and rarely occupied and when my children and their friends would come to stay there was always a hassle with passwords so I added "guest" networks with their respective network name and passwords. The dd-wrt is from a sloppily configured router in our attached cottage. 5. I note that there is no "Ping LMS test" info. Is that normal for you? No, there is normally Ping LMS test info, but the server may have been off. Now, I regard this not carrying the SSID and password through a major upgrade as a minor "nice to have" that can be fixed in the fullness of time, not a showstopper. A camel is a racehorse designed by a committee. Seen sprayed on the outside wall of the local library - Three things I hate in life : 1. Vandalism 2. Irony 3. Lists Wirrunna's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3225 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109286 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
[SlimDevices: Unix] Picoreplayer HDMI I2S
Hi All, I have been using the Pi i2s either standalone or through Allo reclocker and isolator successfully with many diy dac. Recently my friend lends me a Singxer dac that does not have any CMOS i2s but only a 3.3V Differential HDMI i2s connector. I have tried to connect my Pi HDMI into this dac and select HDMI Audio on the Squeezelite page but it does not work. Is the Picoreplayer HDMI audio work by sending i2s audio out? or purely only mean for connection to a TV HDMI? Can anyone enlighten me how the Picoreplayer HDMI works? Any help much appreciated. ck samcklee's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=65846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109300 ___ unix mailing list unix@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
