Alpha Release: XMPC-CAR for XM - Page 4

dhowse · 10-28-2003, 05:35 PM

I am having the same problem with the .ocx file. It's nowhere to be found! i installed VBRUN60SP5. I also have a Delorme USB GPS hooked up. That could get interesting when I'm trying to get this set up.
Configuration EIPA M1000 Win 98SE.

BTW, your free month should be on its way. Activated today.

Doug

gork · 10-28-2003, 06:08 PM

chut:

I really have no idea what the problem might be with yours there.. If the machine freezes solid, it's probably due to a driver issue.. My app is pretty basic in what it does and doesn't do anything low-level with hardware at all, except for reading/writing to a com port. Is the right port shown in the registry? Does the regular XM software work on the same machine?

Sorry also to everyone having file issues.. I did not want to release a full installer at this point, so please bear with me. AFAIK, you need three files to use this: VBRUN600.DLL, MSCOMM32.OCX, MSCOMCTL.OCX

If you are looking for a nice piece of software to be easy to install and use full-time in the car, i'd recommend waiting for the final release, which I'll be getting out there as soon as I can

dhowse · 10-29-2003, 08:26 PM

Finally got it working! I had to go through the process of installing all of the sopporting software for Replace PCR. After I did that and tweaked the registry (needed to use Com4) everything started working! Now all I need is my touchscreen monitor and I'll be cruising.
Please keep us informed of any updates. Thanks for all the hard work.

chut · 10-29-2003, 08:48 PM

Hey!
If I use an unpowered usb hub, what port should I set the device to?

dhowse · 11-01-2003, 05:15 PM

Gork, A big thanks again. I just did the protyping install on my Car Computer and your program saves the day. Replace PCR seems way too finicky for this application (Car Touchscreen). Your big preset buttons work like a charm! Let me know if you make any improvements.

Awesome!....... I'm just going to go sit in my car for awhile.......

Doug

chut · 11-01-2003, 07:12 PM

Hi Gork,
I wanted to let you know. I got the MB back in my dell anb reloaded the OS. Your program went in right after the XM PCR and it is working great. Love the presets and no lockups whatsoever. Let us all know when you come up with some new ideas....Thanks very much for the program

EBJUSTIN · 11-03-2003, 08:19 PM

Gork,
Can you integrate a 'favorites' list in your XMPCR-car software? The buttons on the bottom are great but a favorites list would be great also so I don't have to sort through 170 channels for my favorite channels (other than the 10 push button presets)

Also,
I just ordered the Toslink converter and was curious how the converter board works. Does it take analog audio from the XM into a ADC and out the Toslink or does it take audio from the XM digitally?

chut · 11-03-2003, 08:46 PM

Hi Gork!,

Still loving your software...is there anyway I can increase the size of the scroll slider. It's a little difficult to get to it without a stylus. I want to use my bare mits as much as possible! I run my display at 640 X 480 BTW....

dhowse · 11-03-2003, 09:45 PM

Gork,

Another vote for the favorites request: Looking for a favorite list of channels.

I'd like to be able to see what is on my other preferred channels without having to scroll down.

DH

gork · 11-03-2003, 11:06 PM

EBJUSTION, dhowse:

The final version of the software will have a special screen for the presets that will show you an overview of what is playing on your favorites. You will have the 10 'primary' favorites, then perhaps 2 or three 'alternates' lists of 10 more stations each..

chut:

The scrollbar obeys the standard windows scrollbar width.. I have my scrollbars set pretty big in my windows preferences... In XP this is under display properties -> Appearance -> Advanced -> Scrollbar.. It is easy to scroll with your finger.. Again, this hopefully will not be a problem in the real release of this software..

Everyone:

It will be a while before this is out, due to my busy holidays schedule coming up and my being out of town a whole lot the next couple of months, but the wait will really be worth it (i hope!)

chut · 11-04-2003, 10:40 AM

Awesome!
Thanks very much!

Quote: Originally Posted by gork

EBJUSTION, dhowse:

The final version of the software will have a special screen for the presets that will show you an overview of what is playing on your favorites. You will have the 10 'primary' favorites, then perhaps 2 or three 'alternates' lists of 10 more stations each..

chut:

The scrollbar obeys the standard windows scrollbar width.. I have my scrollbars set pretty big in my windows preferences... In XP this is under display properties -> Appearance -> Advanced -> Scrollbar.. It is easy to scroll with your finger.. Again, this hopefully will not be a problem in the real release of this software..

Everyone:

It will be a while before this is out, due to my busy holidays schedule coming up and my being out of town a whole lot the next couple of months, but the wait will really be worth it (i hope!)

EBJUSTIN · 11-11-2003, 12:43 PM

All,
I just purchased the Blitzsafe XM micro antenna from xmfanstore.com and I must say it works great. I just took a 500 mile each way road trip using the bundled XMPCR antenna (facing south) one way and I installed the Blitzsafe on the way back. The Blitzsafe almost never lost the signal and the stock antenna lost the signal all the time. I'll use the stock antenna in my house where it seems to work fine.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/xmfanstore/blxmmianxm.html

stevewm · 11-11-2003, 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by EBJUSTIN

All,
I just purchased the Blitzsafe XM micro antenna from xmfanstore.com and I must say it works great. I just took a 500 mile each way road trip using the bundled XMPCR antenna (facing south) one way and I installed the Blitzsafe on the way back. The Blitzsafe almost never lost the signal and the stock antenna lost the signal all the time. I'll use the stock antenna in my house where it seems to work fine.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/xmfanstore/blxmmianxm.html

Yep, the antenna that comes with the PCR is the standard Delphi Home/Directional antenna. Is only has a 40° degree field of "view" in front of it. Not the best for mobile situations. Great for stationary use though.

Car antennas such as the Blitzsafe have a nearly 360° field of "view" which makes them much better for car use. Though it may not be as sensitive to the signal as the home antenna is. The larger field of view compensates for this.

gork · 11-11-2003, 09:22 PM

EBJUSTIN:

yes this is the antenna that I use also. I have it roof-mounted and it works great. It did not seem to work any better than the stock antenna sitting on the decklid; however I live fairly far south, so the satellites are pretty high up in the sky for me anyway .. the wider apeture does not affect my reception too much; but the tint on my windows sure does!

chut · 11-12-2003, 09:12 AM

Hi Gork,

how about talking with Coyote and seeing if you'se guys can integrate your software into his? I think that would be most righteous!!!.

Peter