Quote: Originally Posted by
307SW_NLD 
Yep, I know...
But I like to explain a bit more why I developed this one:
1. Should we build all current and future (radio) hardware into Road Runner natively?
a. I do not believe this to be the best option. I can only imagine the time Guino is spending developing and merging new features into RR. Having to support all types of hardware will make the software more complex. If we want to keep RR as stable as it is now, we should not make the software more complex.
b. By using some kind of modulairity it is possible to develop new functionality in parallel. Guino does not have to merge the code into the base version of RR. I believe this is the reason why Guino introduced the extension plugin capability. People will only have to load the functionality they need into RR. This will also reduce the use of CPU power, memory usage, etc....
Kind of agree with that, but seeing as something is already native inside RR, it's a bit silly then having a plugin for the same thing
Anyway since radio as a whole is already in RR another subroutine that is only active if selected is not going to slow the program down.
Now if it was a totally new function that added extra code to be run constantly then yes, having it as a plugin would be better.
Quote: Originally Posted by
307SW_NLD
2. Cdr has been doing an awefull lot of work 
But he has several projects going om at the same time (still hoping that he will continue FreeDrive2) and stated himself that more functionality for siLABS will be a matter of weeks. Maybe this will offload him a bit?
Yep he is a busy boy.
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307SW_NLD 3. The plugin has new functionality that RR does not natively support (yet)
I have been using the NEWS and TRAFFIC functionality for a while now using my HQCT extension plugin and
REALLY NEED THIS (sorry, carried away a bit but you will understand
if you know how traffic can be in the Netherlands*) when using the siLABS tuner. I'm also planning on bringing in even more functionality. (what do you think about recording the latest NEWS broadcast and TRAFFIC announcement when you do not want to get interrupted when listing to your favorite album). I also want this plugin to take fully advantage of al the RDS/EON/TMC functionality (will need some help on the TMC part). When doing this in RR this will mean that you will have to implement full RDS support.
I intend to support the extension plugin fully. I will be accepting requests for new functionality and will do bug fixes (in any
).
New functions are all welcome, but again seeing as it is already in RR and as you say CDR is busy, why not expand on his code that is already in RR.
We already had two competing solutions before with the gas plugin, we don't want everyone competing with code in or out of RR. Better to work together.
BTW not putting a negative on yourk work, just think it would be better for consolidation rather than seperation.
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if you know how traffic can be in the Netherlands
Seen the traffic cams
