Thread: Linux Frontends

New Frontend for Windows and Linux

I only have the Windows version currently available, but I use the Linux version everyday. Since we've had a long weekend, it's better than what is currently posted, I'll upload next week.

Originally Posted by gbr

New Frontend for Windows and Linux

I only have the Windows version currently available, but I use the Linux version everyday. Since we've had a long weekend, it's better than what is currently posted, I'll upload next week.

The linux version is available. It has a ton of dependencies, which I'm working on getting rid of. A standard gnome/gtk2 install should run it.

I'm using Silverwolf but it's tied to specific hardware (a "pseudo-embedded" system).

Originally Posted by 65_2plus2

OK, I have been slow.. working on buying another car and work is getting in the way.

Slowly making progress.. will post when something is realy there.. having problems updating the graphics while in the app. the GPS interface and logging work, the cam works mostly.

greatguruncsu, I don't think I received your message.. if I did I responded to it. If you guys want I can post what I have? Also, I like your part of the country, was in DC the last few days and was in the Reston town center area last night.

Rob

Rob,
Any progress on this project? After looking at what's out there for Linux, I think a MythTV mod for use in the car is the best option for me. I was thinking of doing something similar to what you have started and came across your posts.

FWIW, as of MythTV 0.18.1, mouse control is starting to work it's way into the MythTV code base & full support is on the roadmap. I haven't tried the CVS code yet, maybe more has been done towards this since 18.1 was released.

Silverwolf is now dangerously close to being released (as open source). The target system is Gentoo based and expects some specific hardware but for those who either have the hardware or are willing to make the necessary mods, it should be available in about a week or so. Screen shots are here.

very nice IntuitionSys,

Congrats on the progress! Looks very clean and hi-tech . Whats next for the project?

I still need to get swsusp2 to hibernate properly. I think it's just the hibernate script is a bit retarded so when I have time I'll just build my own simplified script. It already cold boots in about 70 to 80 seconds so I can live with that for now.

Next on the horizon is building my custom dash mounted control from a bastardized Saitek P2500. I already have all the hardware and the control software has been done for over a month but I just haven't had time to fabricate it. I'm already in the doghouse for all the time I spent porting the whole thing over to Gentoo

How is your project coming btw?

Since the last time I posted about my project I had to completely re-write the database logic for the mp3 player playlist. This made me decide not to post info because I didnt know exactly how long it would take me to clean all of it up.

So, I took a few days off from work and made some progress. I got the playlist database figured out and stable. The core functionality of the file scanning into DB is working. Threading in the songlist and player is working. I am now very close to beta.

Here is a status update.

Car Installation - beta
OS - beta
Main Application Base - beta

Music Player - 95% beta
- Song playing and control features - beta
- Music Player threading - beta
- Music Player list threading - 90% beta
# intermittant crashing bug with the stop button
# need to make playlist persistant in app when music player is closed (problem with "next song" when not in the player window).

Playlist generation and handling - 99% beta
# need a random list generator

Volume Control - 98% beta
- Adjusts Volume, bass, treble
# Volume level when app starts is 0 not current system volume level
(system settings table in DB will fix)

Song to DB scanning - 50% beta
- scans files in the music directory.
- reads ID3 tags, creates title for DB.
- inputs into DB.
# Needs to be Threaded.
# Duplicate DB entries can be created (no control on scanning into DB)
# No fallback Track Name if ID3 tag not present
# ID3 tag automated correction modules not in place (not needed for beta)

System setting table in DB and app functionality - 0%
#table creation.
#application hooks.
#track volume, bass, treble, balance.
#track current song, curent song position(?), next song.
#loading last recorded state when the app starts.

I am now back on track for releasing some screenshots and launching my new site . I am not releasing any screens until this version (beta) is running in my car (which may happen this weekend ). When beta is complete the software platform will be ready for my other features to be added. The music player and DB functionality are the core features to the platform, all of the other planned features are modules that can be added. The entire application is written in C++ with a sqlite backend.

Stay Tuned

Will do I'm busy writing up the documentation for the release of Silverwolf as we speak so maybe by the end of this week or the middle of next I'll have a website up with source and docs. Man what a chore Coding is way more fun I plan on calling the site silverwolf.intuitionsys.com...