Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread RobbH
Man in a van wrote: > > > So, relax, wrap up, and keep warm, stay safe and zed away if you want to > :p:):cool: > > ronnie Thanks for clarifying that! Even though we may be divided by a common language, I think I understood what you said. Thanks! LMS 8 nightly; 3 Squeezelite players

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Start/restart squeezelite when plug-in USB dac

2021-02-18 Thread Greg Erskine
I am curious about the remove rule. :confused: It looks like it will activate whenever *any* USB device is removed. Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer 7.0.1: asound.conf - Configuration

2021-02-18 Thread Greg Erskine
Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=113977

[SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer 7.0.1: asound.conf - Configuration

2021-02-18 Thread schiff1108
There is a nice feature under [Main Page] in [Beta] mode > [Extras] > [Asound] to configure things like volume balance and stereo/mono/swap channels. I used it in previous releases of piCorePlayer. Think it was 5; now I am on 7.0.1 This feature is not working anymore. If I leave the field

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: LMS Monitor 2020

2021-02-18 Thread LiFePO4
ok, thxs. the last audio project took a lot out of me so going to take a break. i'll try out the non-glass at the end of march when i start new project. i'm already designating a space for this OLED in my build, so crossing fingers. i'll report back if it works (hopefully SPI 4-wire).

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread Man in a van
RobbH wrote: > Does anybody else know of reasons why -z is deprecated? Hey Robb Sorry about the delay, I could not connect to forums.slimdevices for about an hour or so. As I said in my earlier post I have always thought -z was not necessary, and to be avaoided. I have no recollection of

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] 'Official' docker container for LMS?

2021-02-18 Thread mamema
Squeeze4Ever wrote: > I am not the docker expert. My question is only if there is a > possibility for inexperienced Synology users to simply install the LMS > correctly on Synology NAS via the integrated docker gui. > Correct also means with the etc/ paths to timezone and localtime. Yes it >

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread Howard Passman
Thanks Paul. One last question, of course. Is they a file that stores the Jivelite set up so I don't have to redo all my menus, etc.? Thanks again, Howard paul- wrote: > Ethernet and wifi have different mac addresses, jivelite retains mac > addresses, so when you switch, it thinks it is not

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread RobbH
Does anybody else know of reasons why -z is deprecated? LMS 8 nightly; 3 Squeezelite players connected by powerline ethernet; 5 wireless players connected via Airplay Bridge; 1 SqueezeAmp player no high-end or esoteric audio gear 1 Squeezebox Radio (upgraded UE Smart Radio) now mostly retired

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] 'Official' docker container for LMS?

2021-02-18 Thread Squeeze4Ever
I am not the docker expert. My question is only if there is a possibility for inexperienced Synology users to simply install the LMS correctly on Synology NAS via the integrated docker gui. Correct also means with the etc/ paths to timezone and localtime. Because using the integrated synology

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread paul-
Ethernet and wifi have different mac addresses, jivelite retains mac addresses, so when you switch, it thinks it is not the local player. Switching between wifi and ethernet will always cause problems. Get connected to whatever network connection you are going to use, then go to the pCP web

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread Paul Webster
RobbH wrote: > Even though I think my issue is resolved for now, I need to learn more > about this option. Is squeezelite able to reclaim the device later, > after releasing it? Yes - provided that whatever had it after Squeezelite finished with it also released it when done. Paul Webster

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread slartibartfast
Howard Passman wrote: > The title says it all. The Jivelite screensaver VU's only appear in the > screensaver settings when the player is connected over Ethernet. Reboot > the player using WiFi and they don't appear or work. Go back to Ethernet > and they are back and working. > > Any

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread jeroen2
Howard Passman wrote: > If you mean boot it on WiFi and try setting Jivelite thenthat's a > good question. I'll certainly give it a try. > On the Pi the Wifi and Ethernet have different MAC address and therefor a different player ID in LMS. So you can go to "select player" in JiveLite and

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread Howard Passman
Gave it a shot. No change. Thanks Howard slartibartfast wrote: > Is this on pCP? I wonder if you need to configure Jivelite separately > for WiFi and ethernet. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Howard

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread Howard Passman
If you mean boot it on WiFi and try setting Jivelite thenthat's a good question. I'll certainly give it a try. Thanks slartibartfast wrote: > Is this on pCP? I wonder if you need to configure Jivelite separately > for WiFi and ethernet. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread Man in a van
Robb thanks for the tip "of the fix: -a :::0 to disable mmap" I remember this as being applicable for pCP v6. I sure i read somewhere :rolleyes: that -z was to be avoided if possible I have always used Gerrelt's method and If I need to stop Squeezelite, it's just sudo

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Jivelite for piCorePlayer

2021-02-18 Thread Howard Passman
The title says it all. The Jivelite screensaver VU's only appear in the screensaver settings when the player is connected over Ethernet. Reboot the player using WiFi and they don't appear or work. Go back to Ethernet and they are back and working. Any thoughts. I really like the Blue VU.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread marccccc
Clausi wrote: > You could have a look at Main Page > Beta functions > Extras > Bootcodes > > ntpserver= Great, thank you! ds720+ raspberry pi 4 modell b 4gb picoreplayer v7.0.0 64 bit lms 8.1.x marc's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread Clausi
marc wrote: > Dear experts, > > I would appreciate your advice regarding the *system time* of > piCorePlayer. > My setup: > Raspberry Pi 4 Modell B 4GB > piCorePlayer v7.0.0 64 Bit > LMS 8.1.x > > I noticed that the Squeezebox Classic showed an incorrect time by 2 > minutes. When I

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread RobbH
Man in a van wrote: > Just read through the page and follow the detail, it is all explained > :) > > a fresh build might help > > See here > > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?113867-Squeezelite-on-rPi-3-suddenly-not-working=1010308=1#post1010308 > > ronnie Hi, Ronnie. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread RobbH
Paul Webster wrote: > Did you try adding the “close” switch to Squeezelite? > -C 2 > It would make Squeezelite stop using the audio output device when it has > nothing to play. > Not sharing but freeing it for use by something else. Even though I think my issue is resolved for now, I need to

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread RobbH
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?113867-Squeezelite-on-rPi-3-suddenly-not-working=1008898=1#post1008898Thanks to all who have offered advice and encouragement. I found a solution (for now) in this post. After adding the squeezelite parameter -a :::0 it's working. LMS 8 nightly; 3

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: LMS Monitor 2020

2021-02-18 Thread shunte88
both of those have well supported drivers and work out of the box As of *16-Feb-2021* my digitized collection is (25236 hours 47 minutes) + (49 seconds) or 2.879[/B] YEARS IN DURATION RANDOM CONTINUOUS PLAY WOULD REALLY ANNOY THE NEIGHBORS... DIGITIZED THUS FAR: [B]TOTAL TRACKS: 163,904

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread Paul Webster
See https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?112335-piCorePlayer-6-configuring-NTP-server=982399=1#post982399 Paul Webster http://dabdig.blogspot.com author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc), kcrw, supla finland, abc australia, cbc/radio-canada and rte ireland

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread marccccc
Dear experts, I would appreciate your advice regarding the *system time* of piCorePlayer. My setup: Raspberry Pi 4 Modell B 4GB piCorePlayer v7.0.0 64 Bit LMS 8.1.x I noticed that the Squeezebox Classic showed an incorrect time by 2 minutes. When I patched the piCorePlayer via the section "pCP

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] How To use alsaequal on squeezelite service

2021-02-18 Thread Gobuleberbu
Hi!! Quick question: if I comment the -V, my sound adjustment will be in software, do you know if it’s possible to maintain my sound card volume adjustment while using equal? I get this noise in between tracks as the stream to the card is interrupted... Also, is the software sound

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread Clausi
Howard Passman wrote: > I hate to ask, but have you checked your power supply? I have two > server/players running all the time at home and one running in the car > that gets the power pulled every time I shut the car off. All three run > great. Using pi4, piCorePlayer 7.0.1, the current

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread slartibartfast
coyrls wrote: > I'd hesitate to give a recommendation. My player only is turned on and > off at the mains all the time, my LMS and player combined is always on > and rebooted infrequently. In your position, with only one failure, I > would forget it for now and pay attention if it happens

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] ANNOUNCE: piCorePlayer 7.0.0

2021-02-18 Thread coyrls
slartibartfast wrote: > Turn it off and on again does fix a lot of issues. I can't remember this > ever happening before though. It probably had been running for a long > time. Is it recommended to have a scheduled reboot when pCP is only used > as a player? > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Announce: Squeezelite - a small headless squeezeplay emulator for linux (alsa only)

2021-02-18 Thread abartels
Hello all, Sorry for my noob question but I have a strange problem. For a friend of mine I copied my LMS 7.9 installation, running on a i7 laptop with 32-bit Ubuntu 18.04, to a new SSD and mounted it in a "new" i5 desktop pc. All works, but I can't get LMS 7.9 (and now upgraded to LMS 8.1) to

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Squeezelite and HDMI output on Raspberry Pi OS (Pi 3B, 3B+)

2021-02-18 Thread Man in a van
RobbH wrote: > Thanks for that, Ronnie. I've tried one way of running squeezelite as a > service, and it could be interesting to try that as an alternative. But > the first step in that process is finding an output that works, and > that's where I'm stuck. Just read through the page and

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] PiCoreplayer as video server??

2021-02-18 Thread megatron_lives
mherger wrote: > > I've installed UPnP/DLNA Media Interface on my picoreplayer but don't > > know where to put 'videos' and even if this would work. > > Mount a drive with the videos like you did for the music. > > (that said I wouldn't want to motivate anyone to use LMS as a video > server