XM / Sirius Worklog

Nola111 · 08-01-2001, 01:08 PM

Test. Possible forum troubles...

midiwall · 08-01-2001, 01:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by veetid

I spent some time since the release is taking awhile to make the next 1.47 update not change your settings, so you should be able to update...

david

Thanks David! I'll keep an eye out.

midiwall · 08-01-2001, 01:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nola111

Test. Possible forum troubles...

wow... whoops.

smeesseman · 08-23-2007, 03:56 PM

XM/Sirius Plugin Ready For Use !!!!

NOTE: A log file will be created in the c:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\ApplicationData\Centrafuse\Plugins\SatRad io directory. Any users experiencing problems please send me or post this log...

WORKLOG :

EDIT: 1/6/2008 9:10 PM EDT
Version 1.466, Compiled for CF 1.46+
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version includes satradio.dll only, be sure to extract to c:\ProgramFiles\FluxMedia\Centrafuse\Plugins\SatRa dio
* Attempted fix for issue with SPDIF line selection
* Attempted fix for main title not populating on application startup when xm resumes audio

EDIT: 1/6/2008 9:10 PM EDT
Version 1.465, Compiled for CF 1.46+
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version includes satradio.dll only, be sure to extract to c:\ProgramFiles\FluxMedia\Centrafuse\Plugins\SatRa dio
* Fixed small issues with timing when tuning station
* Attempted fix for station list text items buffering up when satradio is not playing

EDIT: 1/6/2008 3:00 PM EDT
Version 1.464, Compiled for CF 1.46+
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version includes satradio.dll only, be sure to extract to c:\ProgramFiles\FluxMedia\Centrafuse\Plugins\SatRa dio
* Attempted fix for issue with XM/Sirius re-starting from hibernation when last audio source

EDIT: 1/6/2008 11:36 AM EDT
Version 1.463, Compiled for CF 1.46+
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version includes satradio.dll only
* Another attempted fix for issue with XM/Sirius starting from hibernation

EDIT: 1/5/2008 11:00 PM EDT
Version 1.462, Compiled for CF 1.46+
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version includes satradio.dll only
* Another attempted fix for issue with XM/Sirius starting from hibernation
* More debug logging added to help resolve last remaining issues

EDIT: 12/20/2007 3:30 PM EDT
Version 1.461, Compiled for CF 1.46+
* Attempted fix for issue with XM/Sirius starting from hibernation along with media

EDIT: 12/11/2007 9:30 PM EDT
Version 1.451, Compiled for CF 1.45+
* Fixed issue with XM/Sirius not starting up correctly and refreshing stations when satradio is run for the first time (after CF install)

EDIT: 11/19/2007 7:35 PM EDT
Version 1.431, Compiled for CF 1.43+
* Fixed issue with terrestrial signal % being cut off in Onyx WS Skins (XM and Sirius)
* Disabled station info updates when SatRadio screen is not visible, saving some CPU usage (XM and Sirius)
* Improved Sirius main title update for when song changes
* Fixed Sirus device mute/unmute bug where Sirius device sometimes started muted

EDIT: 11/17/2007 12:45 AM EDT
Version 1.430, Compiled for CF 1.42/1.43+
* Removed channel # and channel name from main title
* Added Channel # to subtitle label, underneath main title
* Added channel name to header in listview of SatRadio screen
* Improved main and sub title text updates on station changing

EDIT: 11/10/2007 1:35 AM EDT
Version 1.42, Compiled for CF 1.42 only...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version is included in the main Centrafuse 1.42 update only. There is no seperate download for this update.
* Stations not populating bug for Sirius - fixed
* Satradio not being muted / unmuted when using other audio sources - fixed
* Put in code for Sirius station auto messaging, should fix problem with main title station info not updating correctly when song changes
* Buffering now working very well - part of CF main update.
* Visualizations working much better now - part of CF main update.
* Non activated Sirius device will now tune to Ch 184 to wait for subscription change
* Improved Channel images
* Favorites are now preserved after performing a channel refresh.
* Attempted fix for when sirius device occasionaly does not send checksum byte and satradio app hangs waiting for it

EDIT: 10/23/2007 12:35 PM EDT
Version 1.410, Compiled for CF 1.40+ only...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version requires that you also download a 2nd zip file containing the centrafuse.exe and cfplugin.dll files. These files must be placed in your Centrafuse Runtime Directory (i.e. by default that's c:\ProgramFiles\FluxMedia\Centrafuse).
* Second Attempt : Fixed Sirius bug where length byte escape character not properly being handled. Should fix any problems with channel list not fully populating.
* Fixed buffer mode not being saved.
* Attempt to fix improper positioning of visualization.
* Fixed Sirius channel refresh bug, list refresh should be twice as fast now.

EDIT: 10/23/2007 1:05 AM EDT
Version 1.409, Compiled for CF 1.40+ only...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version requires that you also download a 2nd zip file containing the centrafuse.exe and cfplugin.dll files. These files must be placed in your Centrafuse Runtime Directory (i.e. by default that's c:\ProgramFiles\FluxMedia\Centrafuse).
* Fixed Sirius bug in improper handling of certain byte pattern
* Fixed list label not displaying sometimes when satradio screen is entered

EDIT: 10/22/2007 8:25 PM EDT
Version 1.408, Compiled for CF 1.40+ only...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This version requires that you also download a 2nd zip file containing the centrafuse.exe and cfplugin.dll files. These files must be placed in your Centrafuse Runtime Directory (i.e. by default that's c:\ProgramFiles\FluxMedia\Centrafuse).
* Fixed Sirius bug where length byte escape character not properly being handled. Should fix any problems with channel list not fully populating.
* Fixed buffer issues.
* Fixed Buffer Position Label not being displayed.

EDIT: 10/19/2007 10:05 PM EDT
Version 1.401, Compiled for CF 1.40+ only...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This vesrion will extract a centrafuse.exe and a cfplugin.dll to your C:\Program Files\Flux Media\Centrafuse\Plugins directory (the root of where you extract this zip too). These must be manually placed in your CF runtime directory as this plugin version requires those files to operate correctly. Back up the original files if you want incase you need to go back to them.
* Added Sirius Images, updated XM Images.
* Fixed Main Title text, text now scrolls with song and artist info.
* Added Visualizations when buffer enabled, buffer still buggy though still
* Main Title changes properly with song change.
* Added autostart of XM/Sirius when CF loads (if XM/Sirius was last audio source when closed).
* Added switching of Sirius/XM logo when Sirius/XM is selected in Settings.

EDIT: 10/14/2007 3:28 PM EDT
Version 1.209, First Version w/ Sirius Support, Compiled for CF 1.40 only...
* Added first Sirius support, awaiting user debugging.
* Fixed XM bug where list does not refresh completely.
* Channel Refresh is now done by clicking listcount label at top of station list.

EDIT: 9/10/2007 3:28 PM EDT
Version 1.207 - 1.208
* Fixed issue with system hibernation/resume, XM not working on resume.
* Correct favorites icon now present in Skins folders
* Added function to check config.xml, in this way we do not include config.xml in the zip file below, i.e. your XM Settings will not get erased every time you update the SatRadio plugin from this thread...

EDIT: 9/5/2007 9:57 PM EDT
Version 1.206
* Fixed issue in system returning garbled data for station names and no data for song, artist names.
* "Refresh Station List" function moved from Settings, now click list count at top of list to refresh
* Added button in Settings to turn logging on and off, users who do not have problems can turn it off to prevent intensive log writing

EDIT: 9/4/2007 1:13 AM EDT
Version 1.204
* Added more detailed logging for debugging purposes.
* Added COM RX thread implementation
- Should fix any issues with multiple clicks to change channels
- Possibly could clear up other issues

EDIT: 9/3/2007 5:07 PM EDT
Version 1.203
* Added more detailed logging for debugging purposes.

EDIT: 9/1/2007 4:48 AM EDT
Version 1.202
* pluginClose(), powermodeChange() event
* Create missing LocalSettings Plugins/SatRadio
* Add channel list saving on exit
* Looking into shutdown bug with DVD player
* Added Channel and StationName to MainTitle
* Added automatic MUTE/UNMUTE Line functionality

EDIT: 8/31/2007 11:52 PM EDT
Version 1.201, First Test Version, Compiled for CF 1.20 ...
* Debug logging added
* Some small fixes caused by plugin migration
* Channel images added back in to plugin version
* Added shutown and hibernation code, untested

TODO LIST - XM
* Reports that after hibernate satradio stops working and device gets changed to XMPCR in Settings
* Reports that XM does not mute/unmute when it should, 1 user having issues, works for most users
* Buffer issues when playing for a while in buffer mode

TODO LIST - SIRIUS
* Reports that sometimes song title in main title does not refresh
* Buffer issues when playing for a while in buffer mode

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!

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DOWNLOAD LINK
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XM / Sirius Plugin Package:
Extract to c:\Program Files\Flux Media\Centrafuse\Plugins\SatRadio directory:
* http://www.scottpm.com/cf/satradio/SatRadio_1_466_dllonly.zip

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scostell · 08-24-2007, 08:10 AM

I am using the following setup for XM

- Mp3Car USB adapter for XM Direct (purchased from mp3car store)
- XM Direct (purchased from mp3car store)
- Windows XP sp2
- Via 130000

Problem
No station names appear, or any words at all for that matter. All that appears are numbers. The current song playing does not show up either.

Example
Station 141 - 88827167
Station 142 - 329
Station 143 - 901-222-0987 (sometimes it looks like a phone number)

I know other people are having this problem as there is an entire thread dedicated to it.

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/1080326-post25.html

It seems as though the problem occurs with people who have the same XM setup as I do (Mp3Car USB adapter with XM Direct).

-Scott

smeesseman · 08-31-2007, 11:50 PM

First test version of XM plugin has been posted, along with required support files centrafuse.exe and cfplugin.dll. See Post #1 for details. Please post your logs after running new XM plugin, it's time to get down to business with the XM issues...

smeesseman · 09-01-2007, 03:53 AM

Second test version of XM plugin has been posted. See Post #1 for details and download link. Please post your logs after running new XM plugin, it's time to get down to business with the XM issues...

smeesseman · 09-03-2007, 04:05 PM

Third test version of XM plugin has been posted. See Post #1 for details and download link. Please post your logs after running new XM plugin, it's time to get down to business with the XM issues... As the previous two updates, this is for debugging only, there are no fixed issues as of yet. I can't fix the issues until I can get someone with these problems to run the debug version, and send me the log file. This plugin has now had updates for a week, and no one has tested it yet. Anyone?

midiwall · 09-03-2007, 05:17 PM

Hey Scott;

I'm still running 1.14 in the car which has been making me pretty happy all this time.

I wasn't gonna move to 1.20 until I knew that someone was going to look at the XM issues. I didn't even know you were working on it until you posted up in the No song titles on XM thread on the 29th.

I'll get 1.20 installed in the Bug and load this up for you.

fwiw, this is my issues list:

Activating Buffered Audio for XM causes a major drop in volume. 6db or more.
Changing channels in Single Click mode is painful. It usually requires MANY (10+) clicks to get the audio to change. The channel display _does_ change immediately.
Channel numbering and Channel names are often confused. e.g., "Boneyard" is shown as the name for channel 82. The artist/title info seems to track correctly with the numbered station.
Audio is active only about 50% of the time after hibernate. About 70% of the time when this happens, multiple clicks of the station will bring audio back. The rest of the time requires an EXIT and reload of CF. (reboot is NOT necessary)

Ryan711 · 09-03-2007, 05:34 PM

once done with the xm side, how long do you think it will take to have a working version of sirius, nothing perfect, just something we can put on our machines and test for you guys.

smeesseman · 09-03-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by midiwall

Hey Scott;

I'm still running 1.14 in the car which has been making me pretty happy all this time.

I wasn't gonna move to 1.20 until I knew that someone was going to look at the XM issues. I didn't even know you were working on it until you posted up in the No song titles on XM thread on the 29th.

I'll get 1.20 installed in the Bug and load this up for you.

fwiw, this is my issues list:

Activating Buffered Audio for XM causes a major drop in volume. 6db or more.
Changing channels in Single Click mode is painful. It usually requires MANY (10+) clicks to get the audio to change. The channel display _does_ change immediately.
Channel numbering and Channel names are often confused. e.g., "Boneyard" is shown as the name for channel 82. The artist/title info seems to track correctly with the numbered station.
Audio is active only about 50% of the time after hibernate. About 70% of the time when this happens, multiple clicks of the station will bring audio back. The rest of the time requires an EXIT and reload of CF. (reboot is NOT necessary)

Sounds good, thanks for helpin' out...
- Scott

smeesseman · 09-03-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ryan711

once done with the xm side, how long do you think it will take to have a working version of sirius, nothing perfect, just something we can put on our machines and test for you guys.

Haven't looked deeply into it yet, but I am guessing at least 2-3 weeks, once XM work is done, which I hope to have done within a few weeks for the next CF update...

smeesseman · 09-04-2007, 12:11 AM

Think I found something, especially should fix any problem with station not changing when list is clicked... Also could clear up some other issues, was a very hard-to-find bug that was very very strange. I still do not understand why it was happening, but it was, and I have made some changes to bypass whatever was going on... Try the new updated version, labeled V1.204, see Post #1 for more details...

midiwall · 09-04-2007, 08:14 PM

Hey dude... Where's your preference for talking about XM issues, here or on FluxMedia.com?

I have everything installed and am ready to help.

First point... where should I be able to find the log you're writing?

smeesseman · 09-04-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by midiwall

Hey dude... Where's your preference for talking about XM issues, here or on FluxMedia.com?

I have everything installed and am ready to help.

First point... where should I be able to find the log you're writing?

Excellent, thanks for the quickness to test this.
As mentioned in my last post on the Flux forums from a few mins ago, take your pick, I will watch both...
c:\Documents and Settings\{USERNAME}\Local Settings\Application Data\Centrafuse\Plugins\SatRadio\log.txt

- Scott