HD Radio Cables READY! - Page 21

mitchjs · 01-08-2008, 09:50 PM

yea... its off topic.. thats a PM thing...
a .NET/com object is avail... basicly its in the .zip file i just posted

i do have a .xml file which is vs intelisense stuff
(VERY handy)
and i can provide source code to HD Radio PCR, which will show you real usage

drop me a note on my forum...

jarepa · 01-09-2008, 08:11 PM

Mitch,

I know this has been asked before here but is there any better way to change from FM to AM other than having to insert the frequency numbers manually? Are there any commands that I can include on the exectbl.ini or my skin that will make this happen?
If not I'm planning to better embed your app into my skin, I even think it works better, but I still have the issue that your app only works with my USB->serial adapter and not straight from built in serial port (however RR works fine with my built in serial after the file you just posted recently). I wonder if you have an updated version of your HDRadio app.
Thanks,

Michael

UM_Fan · 01-09-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mitchjs

Updated DLL V1.1.0.1 built on 12/26/2007

(not really)

but everyone switch to this...

just unzip to hdradio directory in RR directory
and for kicks re run "runme1st.cmd"

* changed Signal Strength Event (only events if signal change)
* changed the rate of the signal strength polling

mitch

Mitch
Man I gotta thank you

With the new DL it worked like a charm...
Having AM and FM now after 2 year...how sweet it is!!!! I love you bro!!!!

At this point I don't know why anyone would fool around with anything else.
Now, we need are the skinner to start adding HDRadio to there files.
I love all the hard work skinner like CdRsKuLL, MGD, liquid_smoke and other have done...
But I'm running Via M10K and running a flash skin almost bring my PC to it's knees.
Guess I have an excuse to upgrade!!!

mitchjs · 01-10-2008, 12:28 AM

jarepa, the latest version of hdradiopcr is on my site
if rr works with native serial port the hdradiopcr should...
they both using same .dll!!

the am/fm is all in the implementation of RR

the tuner tunes to frequencies.. in my app, i just keep track of the last FM or last am freq when u change bands
its all up to the programmer

i bet with the powerfull skin commands a band button can be made
using variables

(remember i dont got carpc, im just here supporting you all!! and i thank you guys for the over welming take to this... i didnt think it would be this popular)

jsoldi · 01-10-2008, 12:54 AM

Can anyone who is using a serial to usb adapter with Mitch's cable let me know which brand/model you are using?

With the one I'm using, it is preventing Roadrunner from writing resume.ini when I shut down. When I use the Mitch's cable into the computer's serial port, everything works fine. But I'd like to use it into my USB hub due to the location of my hardware. And with my adapter if I close RR before shutting down, it writes resume.ini. The adapter I'm using lists ftdi driver in the device manager, but I'm still having the problem. I'm guessing it doesn't support suspend as noted in the first post of this thread by Mitch.

Any suggestion for a reliable adapter would be appreciated.

jsoldi

Sonicxtacy02 · 01-10-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mitchjs

the am/fm is all in the implementation of RR

is there a message or a function that rr can call to your .dll that changes the band? If so this would be pretty easy to implement into the "BAND" command rr already has.

mitchjs · 01-10-2008, 08:30 AM

jsold, the ftdi's ones do!
make sure you're using their newest drivers 2.0.24
also... i assume that when you go into suspend, the comport is closed?
maybe thats a issue

sonicxtacy02, it doesnt work that way... you have to code band yourself
(or have it some function precoded in RR, guino u around?)
basicly

if u on FM, save the LAST_FM_FREQ, then tune to the LAST_AM_FREQ, then to switch back, save LAST_AM_FREQ, and tune to LAST_FM_FREQ

1st time in, LAST_FM_FREQ and LAST_AM_FREQ, should be lowest tuneable freqs on band, ie am 530

mitch

jarepa · 01-10-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jsoldi

Can anyone who is using a serial to usb adapter with Mitch's cable let me know which brand/model you are using?

With the one I'm using, it is preventing Roadrunner from writing resume.ini when I shut down. When I use the Mitch's cable into the computer's serial port, everything works fine. But I'd like to use it into my USB hub due to the location of my hardware. And with my adapter if I close RR before shutting down, it writes resume.ini. The adapter I'm using lists ftdi driver in the device manager, but I'm still having the problem. I'm guessing it doesn't support suspend as noted in the first post of this thread by Mitch.

Any suggestion for a reliable adapter would be appreciated.

jsoldi

I got mine off Ebay a year ago and still works fine. I have used it for my laptop that does not have serial port since I need to connect to many Cisco routers console via RS-232. I have now tested it with HDRadio and works perfect. The ideal USB-->Serial converters are the ones that support the prolific driver. If you like to check on Ebay auction # 310013871776 that's the same I have.
Please note that I am not associated in any way to that Ebay seller, just use it as a reference.

Michael.

MatrixPC · 01-10-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mitchjs

i know i said this before, test everything with my application HD Radio PCR

also, anyone thinking about getting a cable, only got 2 left!!! more will be here, but not for about a week!!

mitch

Can I order a cable without creating an account on your site?
You can pm me for my paypal email to send an invoice/bill to paypal. I hope to get one of the last 2 before I have to wait

.

mitchjs · 01-10-2008, 07:49 PM

matrixPC
if u really dont want an account on my site, why i dont know.. but how about you pming me and giving me your paypal email...

and only 1 left, more in about 10 days...
(not to mention im going away for 7 days)

mitch

blk02si · 01-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Finally got around to installing the new DLL on the carPC. The loss of control issue seems to be solved. My GPS menu no longer kills communication. Long live DLL version 1.1.0.1!

What I still cannot solve is when I switch to my HD menu, RR always defaults to the lowest FM frequency (which is not a channel) Then I have to manually tune a station before I can start using it. If I go to mp3 menu say, it clicks off, then I go back to HD menu and its back at the 87.5 or whatever. Anyone else experience this?? It does not bother me that much because i'm getting such clean sound but was curious if this is similiar to your HD radio behavior?

I may install mitch's app on the carPC just to test it out.

PontiacGA · 01-11-2008, 07:42 AM

Just ordered one.

UM_Fan · 01-11-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by blk02si

Finally got around to installing the new DLL on the carPC. The loss of control issue seems to be solved. My GPS menu no longer kills communication. Long live DLL version 1.1.0.1!

What I still cannot solve is when I switch to my HD menu, RR always defaults to the lowest FM frequency (which is not a channel) Then I have to manually tune a station before I can start using it. If I go to mp3 menu say, it clicks off, then I go back to HD menu and its back at the 87.5 or whatever. Anyone else experience this?? It does not bother me that much because i'm getting such clean sound but was curious if this is similiar to your HD radio behavior?

I may install mitch's app on the carPC just to test it out.

I'm using void 3.2, and I don't have that problem.
What I'm running into, anytime I boot up or return to radio it's always tuned to 790AM.
No matter what station or menu I left it on.
My GPS works fine...but for some reason I did have a comm port conflict at one point.
And a few other skin related issues...but since this is still evolving, I can live with it.
Besides, after not having a radio after sooo many years!

mitchjs · 01-11-2008, 05:12 PM

blk02si, that is good news!

hopefully everyone get the new dll

mitch

MatrixPC · 01-11-2008, 05:58 PM

Hopefully the cable and the receiver come soon