--- Log for 19.03.104 Server: truong.freenode.net Channel: #rockbox --- Nick: logbot_ Version: Dancer V4.16p1 Started: 1 month and 5 days ago 00.00.19 # <[IDC]Dragon> bitswap() committed 00.00.26 # :-) 00.00.31 # <[IDC]Dragon> memxxx() a while ago 00.01.02 # nice patches coming out of you amiconn... I like it! 00.01.57 # <[IDC]Dragon> I may need a memchr() for my taliking stuff 00.02.15 # <[IDC]Dragon> to find the next MPEG audio header 00.02.43 # <[IDC]Dragon> and do a seamless switch to a new clip 00.02.46 Join diddystar5 [0] (~diddystar@lblesd-gw.lblesd.k12.or.us) 00.04.05 # memchr()? Does this look for a specified char in an area? 00.04.29 # <[IDC]Dragon> yes, very simple. 00.04.46 # <[IDC]Dragon> searches for just 1 char. 00.05.17 # <[IDC]Dragon> but don't dig into it yet 00.05.29 # <[IDC]Dragon> have to sleep now 00.05.36 # hi [IDC]Dragon 00.05.37 # <[IDC]Dragon> tired from CeBIT 00.05.52 # i still cant get my box to turn on ): 00.06.10 # <[IDC]Dragon> ? 00.06.14 # This would be a real shortie, but I'm afraid that it wouldn't really be much faster than what the compiler would produce (comparing is costly). 00.06.16 # <[IDC]Dragon> remind me pleade 00.06.50 # <[IDC]Dragon> please 00.07.35 # well it quit wokring on day and well hasnt turned on since i have tried soldering the main power connectors back but it dosent wok 00.08.22 # the only thing i can think of to try is gettings a smaller soldering iron tip, and heat up a lot of points, incase there is a hairline fracture or something 00.13.12 Nick diddystar5 is now known as dstar5 (~diddystar@lblesd-gw.lblesd.k12.or.us) 00.13.26 Quit dstar5 ("Client Exiting") 00.15.42 # <[IDC]Dragon> 'night 00.15.54 Quit [IDC]Dragon () 00.36.37 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 00.48.54 Quit mecraw__ ("Trillian (http://www.ceruleanstudios.com)") 00.49.16 Join wake [0] (~wake@69.158.3.25) 01.18.27 Quit scott666 ("i'll be back...eventually...") 01.24.25 Join scott666 [0] (scott666@c-24-245-58-245.mn.client2.attbi.com) 01.30.10 Quit scott666 ("i'll be back...eventually...") 01.47.23 Join track [0] (~74d57721@ACB937C3.ipt.aol.com) 01.47.29 Quit track (Client Quit) 01.55.57 Join Strath [0] (~firewalle@dgvlwinas01pool0-a248.wi.tds.net) 01.56.54 # and how is everyone doing this fine evening? 01.58.18 # active as always I see :) 02.04.21 Join joshn [0] (~joshn@204.251.225.17) 02.13.31 Join scott666 [0] (scott666@c-24-118-196-95.mn.client2.attbi.com) 02.15.49 # is about half the web down right now? or is it just me? 02.16.52 # google works = the world is safe 02.16.56 # heh 02.17.13 # gcc.gnu.org accessable by you? 02.17.26 # is for me 02.17.33 # yup 02.17.38 # strange... 02.17.48 # isp maybe? 02.17.52 # probably just like your isp's routers or something 02.18.13 # heh.... as soon as i asked, it started working again.... figures 02.18.20 # of course 02.19.16 # ok, lets try two out of two... http://www.mil.ufl.edu 02.21.21 # so far it's not responding 02.21.39 # was worth a shot :) 02.25.33 # looks like the ufl site was just a partial mirror od gcc.gnu.org anyways... 02.26.03 Quit scott666 ("i'll be back...eventually...") 02.29.20 Join scott666 [0] (scott666@c-24-245-58-245.mn.client2.attbi.com) 02.33.32 Join jfab199 [0] (~jirc@ip-wv-24-159-117-231.charterwv.net) 02.33.37 # hello 02.33.43 # jello 02.33.58 # i need help with install of rockbox 02.34.41 # i have copied the files to the player and dumped the rom 02.34.58 # ok 02.35.44 # but when i run firmware_flash it says "/firmware_v2.bin" file not found 02.36.06 # hrm 02.36.20 # is the file there? 02.36.34 # where i cant find it anywhere 02.36.39 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 02.37.14 # any ideas? 02.38.02 # can it not find it, or can you not find it? 02.38.50 # both i guess, i looked under all the dir and i dont see it and firmware_flash cant find it 02.39.01 # checking... 02.40.44 # when i select rockbox_flash it says "flash size : 256 kb no image found" and displays a box with No image in it 02.41.07 # just a sec 02.41.27 # sure, thanx 02.41.29 Join hardeep [0] (1098@208.247.65.237) 02.42.37 # btw... i don't have first hand experiance installing rockbox, i just enjoy being helpful... others may know better 02.43.12 # is there any one here that can help me? please? 02.43.43 # have you read back over the documentation? 02.43.48 # yup 02.45.58 # this isn't what you need it is? http://joerg.hohensohn.bei.t-online.de/archos/flash/flash_v2.zip 02.47.40 # i think it is, I downloaded the version i have off the rockbox site and the zip file doesnt have the file needed 02.48.34 # does this file? (my link is slow so i havn't been able to examine it yet 02.49.17 # there it is 02.49.27 # hope that helps 02.53.39 # yea that did it, thank you very much you have been more than helpful 02.53.52 # :) 02.54.55 # ya know... that was the first time i've examined the rockbox installation proceedure.... :) 02.55.03 # thank you very much and have a good evening 02.55.08 # you too 02.55.21 # well i guess we both learned something:) 02.55.25 # heh 02.55.33 # take care 02.55.49 Quit jfab199 ("Leaving") 02.56.31 Part amiconn 02.56.57 # afk 03.00.09 Join Vandal [0] (~vandal@internal-firewall.tznet.com) 03.00.16 # Anyone around? 03.00.54 # sure 03.10.08 # I have a little question about the rockbox recorder 03.11.06 # From what I've read you should use deep charge if charging while using it, and trickle charge if you're just letting it charge over night. That makes sense to me. But what happens if you put trickle charge on while playing it? Does it just charge it very slowly, not fast enough to actually CHARGE it, or does it go into deep charge since the batteries will never be fully charged..? 03.14.01 # If you have trickle charge on while playing, the batteries will continuously be charged 03.15.25 # (except in the case listed in http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/battery-faq.html#17) 03.21.27 Quit hardeep ("User abortion with 5 coathooks") 03.39.29 Quit Nibbler (Read error: 54 (Connection reset by peer)) 03.48.01 Quit Vandal (Read error: 60 (Operation timed out)) 04.03.59 Join adi|home [0] (~adi|home@as5300-10.216-194-24-20.nyc.ny.metconnect.net) 04.11.52 Quit wake ("leaving") 04.22.14 Quit Strath (Read error: 110 (Connection timed out)) 04.33.33 Quit AciD` ("Hiroshima 45, Tchernobyl 86, Windows 95") 04.36.42 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 05.22.49 Join Nibbler [0] (~nibbler@port-212-202-73-124.reverse.qsc.de) 05.40.28 Quit Nibbler (Read error: 54 (Connection reset by peer)) 06.36.44 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 06.52.56 Join midknight2k3 [0] (ZakkRobert@c-24-18-39-169.client.comcast.net) 06.54.13 Quit joshn (Read error: 60 (Operation timed out)) 07.22.53 Join methangas [0] (methangas@0x50c61cc5.virnxx10.adsl-dhcp.tele.dk) 07.23.01 Join Nibbler [0] (~nibbler@port-212-202-73-124.reverse.qsc.de) 07.30.29 Join Strath [0] (~firewalle@dgvlwinas01pool0-a224.wi.tds.net) 07.48.28 Join LinusN [200] (~linus@labb.contactor.se) 07.49.21 # linux yay 07.49.24 # linus* 07.56.05 # hi 08.06.55 # \o/ 08.07.30 # what nowe 08.07.33 # now* 08.07.34 # :) 08.08.34 # Dunno. 08.08.35 # Do you? 08.09.13 # er 08.09.20 # new iconned menus? 08.12.11 # no :D 08.12.16 # er 08.12.18 # OH 08.12.18 # OH 08.12.24 # becos linus is here? 08.12.51 # erhm 08.13.01 # probably because I'm out of spare time :) 08.13.55 # uh right 08.13.56 # *runs 08.19.08 # i finally managed to reproduce a RLOD on my FM, using a massage pillow :-) 08.19.51 # rlod = ? 08.20.00 # Red LED Of Death 08.20.04 # oh 08.20.07 # i thought it was RLD 08.20.19 # same same 08.20.33 # lol 08.20.41 # why overcomplicate a simple acronym? 08.20.46 # haha 08.21.05 # you know what PCMCIA stands for? 08.21.06 # LinusN: Hi-tech testing equipment :D 08.21.08 # morning guys 08.21.21 # OH 08.21.21 # wait 08.21.22 # wait 08.21.24 # pcmcia 08.21.25 # its like 08.21.40 # personal computer modulator .... something? 08.21.42 # People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms 08.21.55 # Domin: hi 08.21.59 # YESS 08.22.01 # that's it 08.22.01 # hehe LinusN, nice one 08.22.37 # Ericsson has an internal database in the intranet for all acronyms 08.22.58 # nice you work there LinusN 08.23.03 # i used to 08.23.08 # Ahh, ok 08.23.09 # oh 08.23.12 # acnronymfinder.com 08.23.15 # i cant speeel 08.23.17 # but yeah 08.23.19 # that's nice too 08.23.47 # "nice"?! "NICE"?!? 08.24.09 # the ericsson database was for ericsson acronyms only :-) 08.24.37 # like "Ericsson Sucks"? 08.25.07 # hehe 08.25.16 # or 08.25.16 # wait 08.25.17 # I have a ericsson :-P 08.26.04 # i have a Nokia 08.26.29 # go linus 08.26.36 # model? like 5592? 08.27.03 # when i worked at ericsson (10 years ago) they had a pool of cell phones to borrow for business trips 08.27.09 # cool 08.27.10 # Motorola 08.27.10 # get me one 08.27.16 # no let's get 5 for mk 08.27.32 # :-) 08.28.07 # the Ericsson phones were too expensive :-) 08.28.52 # like $50 08.28.56 # or $175 08.28.57 # Mine is an old moddel 08.29.00 # T65 08.29.03 # or $239.45 08.29.04 # OH 08.29.06 # get the uh 08.29.10 # T68 08.30.52 # I wouldt like the t610 08.31.04 # Well, i better be off soon 08.31.23 # ttyn 08.31.37 # ??? 08.31.48 # talk to you something 08.31.50 # its like 08.31.52 # ahh 08.31.53 # ok 08.31.53 # s = soon 08.31.56 # l = later 08.31.58 # ttyl 08.31.58 # get it 08.32.13 # Btw, is there a compiled version where the search function is included ??? 08.32.49 Join matsl [0] (~matsl@dhcp102.contactor.se) 08.32.57 # Domin: no 08.33.02 # oki 08.33.15 # Then i have to look at it when i get home 08.33.28 # Have 20 ung kids that im going away for the weekend with 08.33.40 # And a search function wouldt be nice :-P 08.33.45 # young 08.33.47 # kids 08.33.49 # ;-) 08.33.55 # who knows how to mess with the xchat autoreplace list? 08.34.00 # it's not working for me 08.34.08 # nm 08.34.08 # i'm afraid rockbox can't help you with finding runaway kids :-) 08.34.09 # it works 08.34.17 # hehe LinusN 08.34.36 # Wouldt be nice thoug 08.35.09 # well, im off 08.35.15 # Have fun 08.35.18 # cu around 08.35.22 # ttyl 08.35.40 # ye, i will just idle until sunday ;-) 08.36.45 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 09.11.23 Join track [0] (74d57721@ACB93F08.ipt.aol.com) 09.33.10 Join AciD` [0] (~acid@longchamp44-1-82-67-133-87.fbx.proxad.net) 10.06.11 # LinusN: u there? 10.06.12 Quit track (Read error: 54 (Connection reset by peer)) 10.08.01 # yes 10.12.13 # LinusN: i tried to build the player simulator but i get errors. undefined reference to `talk_id' 10.13.31 # daily build reports OK thought. 10.14.16 # got any idea what might be the problem? 10.14.24 # building... 10.15.21 # hmm... I got a flash back. 10.15.46 # works for me (win32 cygwin) 10.16.17 # linus + win32 = happy 10.16.18 # :D 10.17.09 # i suddenly remembered that the uisimulator folder isn't updated when I do cvs update. That is quite likely the reason. 10.17.24 # absolutely 10.17.39 # why isn't it updated? 10.17.50 # it updates for me 10.17.54 # yes. now it built ok. thanks for making me remember. 10.18.02 # ah, you checked out uisimulator separately? 10.18.33 # yes, probably a mistake ageas ago and I constantly forget about it. I'll fix it now. 10.19.01 # LinusN: while your on the line. 10.19.27 # the VOICE_* translations are supposed to be empty strings "" in all languages? 10.19.47 # i think not 10.20.04 # ok what should I do? Just skip them? 10.20.39 # i think you use them when you want something else sent to the TTS engine than the original string 10.20.57 # leave them empty for now 10.21.12 # empty means ""? 10.21.44 # think so 10.21.55 # not sure 10.22.16 # hmm... 10.24.58 Quit Strath ("Application closed") 10.26.25 # LinusN: I thought a file.lang with no translation was illegal. Implies I need at least to set it to the empty string? 10.29.43 # a file.lang with no translation is not illegal, it will use the english translation instead 10.30.15 # however, if an entry exists, it should probably contain something, yes 10.32.44 # LinusN: OK. I'll plunge in and check in svenska.lang with empty strings. 10.33.00 # for the voice? 10.33.14 # yes 10.33.23 # ok 10.35.49 Join KiNeL [0] (~jirc@host217-43-17-137.range217-43.btcentralplus.com) 10.36.47 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 10.39.31 Quit scott666 ("i'll be back...eventually...") 10.39.55 # Just loaded v2.2 and having created \root playlist getting error message each time "Error accessing playlist control file". It plays OK though. Anyone know what it means and how to fix ? 10.40.21 Quit KiNeL ("Leaving") 10.40.27 # KiNeL: how did you install rockbox? 10.40.48 # why ask a question and then bolt? 10.41.27 # doh 10.41.42 Join KiNeL [0] (~jirc@host217-43-17-137.range217-43.btcentralplus.com) 10.41.52 # KiNeL: how did you install rockbox? 10.43.04 # Copied .ajz file to root and rebooted, is there another way ? 10.43.40 # what instructions told you to do that? 10.45.16 # as far as i know, the instructions on the Download page tells you to unzip the entire archive to the jukebox 10.45.52 # The rockbox site but on re-reading should I have put it in the .rockbox folder instead ? 10.46.16 # where on the rockbox site? 10.48.10 # if there is an instruction on the rockbox site telling you to copy only the ajbrec.ajz to the jukebox, we need to change it 10.48.23 # that is why i am asking where you read that 10.50.59 # On the download page under Installation "Unpack the zip archive in the root (top) directory of your Archos disk" and under Uninstallation "If you ever want to remove the Rockbox firmware, simply delete archos.mod (player) or ajbrec.ajz (recorder) from the root of your Archos disk" I have always put .ajz files in the root not in a sub folder. Rockbox is working OK except for this error message. 10.52.16 # and you interpreted "unpack the zip archive" as "copy the ajbrec.ajz file to the root"? 10.53.26 # do you have a .rockbox directory on your jukebox? 10.54.31 # the "error accessing playlist control file" suggests that you don't 10.56.32 # hello? 10.58.38 # Before unzipping to the Archos I unzipped on my PC to see what was in there. Knowing that I the azj file normally resides in the root I simply copied it over. My mistake for not following instructions. I'm currently undoing and following instructions to the letter. Give me a moment please. 10.59.59 # OK, unzipped as instructed, I do have .rockbox folder in root and still getting error message ! 11.00.41 # could it be because I use @ character in folder names to keep them on the top of the list ? 11.01.03 # that shouldn't be it 11.01.06 # LinusN: when i do a co rockbox i don't get the uisimulator folder. u know why? 11.01.57 # KiNeL: is there a file in .rockbox called .playlist_control? 11.02.28 # matsl: because the "rockbox" module doesn't include the simulator 11.02.41 # matsl: try "rockbox-dev" or "rockbox-all" 11.02.51 # LinusN: aha. RTFM? 11.03.00 # Let me recreate the playlist again and see what happens 11.03.10 # rockbox-dev is it 11.03.32 # KiNeL: remove .rockbox/.playlist_control 11.04.00 # matsl: "rockbox-devel" 11.04.48 # Stand by a mo please. 11.07.48 # Can I say that I only discovered rockbox today and it's the answer to virtually all the shortcomings on the Archos, particularly the 999 track playlist limit. A big thank you to all involved in it's development. 11.08.02 # you're welcome 11.08.15 # btw, rockbox sorts directories first 11.09.28 # Ah ha, recreated playlist and no error message, super. Teach me to be a knowitall and to follow insructions in future. Thanks very much for the help LinusN. 11.09.54 # you're welcome 11.10.04 # good luck with your newly born toy 11.10.50 # Just put the kettle on to settle down and read the 68 page manual ! Cheers 11.11.12 # LinusN: rockbox-devel did the trick. hopefully i'll get less uisimulator related bad builds now. Thanks! 11.11.42 # PS. passed the word on to others I know with Archos boxes. 11.11.54 # :-) 11.19.42 Ctcp Ignored 2 channel CTCP requests in 1 hour and 26 minutes at the last flood 11.19.42 # * LinusN can finally provoke a RLD on his FM 11.23.29 # Thanks to advanced super hi-tech hardware \o/ :) 11.24.17 Quit KiNeL ("Leaving") 11.30.27 # dwihno: but this time i'm banging it against the table :-) 11.31.01 # LinusN: so have you any ideas what causes the rld? 11.31.12 # LinusN: I bet it has something to do with the shakiness ;) 11.31.25 # oh? :-) 11.32.07 # any theories? 11.32.12 # yes, i have a theory i'm testing now 11.32.18 # and so far it is promising 11.34.22 # getting tired in my arms of all the shaking 11.35.13 # looks good so far 11.35.22 # can you provoke rld? 11.37.25 # I guess. 11.37.41 # I'll test rightaway 11.39.35 # Which direction is best to shake? 11.40.47 # lol! 11.41.50 # hm 11.41.53 # can't cause rld 11.42.41 # i'm holding it with the left long side down, slightly banging/vibrating the upper left corner in the table 11.42.49 # rapidly 11.43.26 # Don't you think the disk will get harmed? :) 11.44.19 # i'm out of here 11.44.24 # yes i do :-) 11.44.27 # nite dwihno, linus 11.44.31 # lol good luck 11.44.34 Quit midknight2k3 ("Going... BYE!") 11.44.34 # nite midknight2k3 11.44.34 # hmm 11.44.42 # the disk powers up and starts spinning again 11.45.57 # which probably is a good thing :) 11.50.49 Quit AciD` (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 NSplit truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net 11.50.49 Quit silencer_ (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit webmind (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit Hadaka (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit LinusN (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit Domin (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit MT (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit mbr (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit matsl (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit dwihno (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit maikeul (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit Nibbler (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.49 Quit ze (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.50 Quit Ka_ (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.50 Quit methangas (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.50.50 Quit elinenbe (truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net) 11.51.26 NHeal truong.freenode.net irc.freenode.net 11.51.26 NJoin Ka_ [0] (~tkirk@pcp261336pcs.howard01.md.comcast.net) 11.51.26 NJoin ze [20] (psyco@adsl-63-205-45-180.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net) 11.51.26 NJoin elinenbe [0] (elinenbe_@207-237-224-177.c3-0.nyr-ubr1.nyr.ny.cable.rcn.com) 11.51.26 NJoin methangas [0] (methangas@0x50c61cc5.virnxx10.adsl-dhcp.tele.dk) 11.51.26 NJoin Nibbler [0] (~nibbler@port-212-202-73-124.reverse.qsc.de) 11.51.50 NJoin MT [0] (mt@194.154.163.134) 11.51.50 NJoin mbr [0] (~mb@stz-softwaretechnik.com) 11.51.51 NJoin matsl [0] (~matsl@dhcp102.contactor.se) 11.51.51 NJoin dwihno [0] (~dw@81.8.224.89) 11.51.51 NJoin maikeul [0] (augej@ulysse.iiens.net) 11.51.52 NJoin Domin [0] (Domin@50C57FCC.flatrate.dk) 11.52.05 NJoin AciD` [0] (~acid@longchamp44-1-82-67-133-87.fbx.proxad.net) 11.52.05 NJoin LinusN [200] (~linus@labb.contactor.se) 11.52.05 NJoin silencer_ [0] (~silencer@zen.via.ecp.fr) 11.52.05 NJoin Hadaka [0] (naked@naked.iki.fi) 11.52.05 NJoin webmind [0] (~cme2@217-195-236-172.dsl.esined.net) 11.53.26 *** Server message 477: 'logbot_ #rockbox :[freenode-info] help freenode weed out clonebots, please register your IRC nick and auto-identify: http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#nicksetup' 11.59.50 Join pokerjoker [0] (new_user@24-151-186-101.chartertn.net) 11.59.59 # hi anyone home today 12.02.05 # the rock boxers... 12.02.19 # methangas is sleepying? 12.06.00 # hello pokerjoker 12.09.07 Quit AciD` (Operation timed out) 12.32.44 # hey still here Linus? 12.35.57 # i have two questions about some stuff, and maybe you guys can help 12.36.22 # first is abotu the VBR and CBR that rockbox can record at 12.36.50 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 12.42.43 # pokerjoker: i'm back, are u listening? 12.43.07 # the archos can only record VBR, not CBR 12.51.37 Quit adi|home (Connection timed out) 12.53.12 # ok. also, its only supposed to get up to 160 right? 12.53.19 # i recorded a song and it was about 189 12.53.43 # also, why is it that it doesnt oscillate much, when i play it in winamp? 12.53.48 # see, heres the situation: 12.54.04 # i have been recording Audiobooks from tape directly into my Archos Recorder v1 12.54.17 # the MAS encoder generates 192kbps frames 12.54.32 # 23-192 12.54.35 # 32-192 12.54.43 # and when i do this, it makes a 11MB file (for example) that i cannot seem to edit well when i import it 12.54.53 # whats MAS stand for 12.55.08 # i don't know 12.55.12 # may short for Micronas 12.55.22 # the company that makes the cip 12.55.38 # lets say i record a file at very low VBR, and its 30 minutes long. when i import it to windows and try to edit it, 12.55.50 # with which editor? 12.56.11 # for example with MP3 tag studio i will try to cut the file into parts, 12.56.28 # it will say "bad header!" or "corrupt file" 12.56.53 # that's probably because it doesn't understand the ID3v2.4 header 12.57.24 # well, it was v3.05 which is newish 12.57.55 # i just want to chop these files up but i cant seem to 12.58.11 # you could try to remove the id3 header 12.58.26 # or trick rockbox into removing the header 12.58.34 # and lets say i recorded the file at 60kbits and then i use the DOS program Lame.exe to "down-code" the file to 30kbits, even when i do this it still is difficult to edit 12.58.50 # "difficult"? 12.58.58 # yes, 12.59.07 # sometimes i have to guess where to edit 12.59.24 # because it misrepresents the actual time of the file 12.59.27 # ok, so your editor doesn't handle vbr that well? 13.00.00 # like say the files 30 minutes, ... then winamp or tag studio will say its 27 minutes even when it will play thru all 30 minutes of the song 13.00.13 # a small tip: set the "editable files" recording option 13.00.24 # the editor seems to be fine, but i tried another one, and it says "unrecognizable file " 13.00.47 # tag studio has a few features, 13.01.04 # you can choose to fix the files or edit them as CBR or VBR 13.01.05 # try this: when you record, start recording as usual with Play, then press Play again to start recording for real 13.01.26 # then there will be no id3v2 header (iirc) 13.01.38 # wait when i press play again wont it just start a new appended file to record? 13.01.50 # yes, without id3 header 13.01.54 # oh 13.02.05 # hmm thats weird 13.02.25 # and the "editable files" option disables the bit reservoir, making it easier to cut'n'paste frames 13.02.31 # weird? 13.02.40 # yeah weird. hehe 13.02.50 # i'd call it intentional 13.02.52 # where is the editable files option 13.02.59 # recording settings 13.03.18 # ok i should always keep that turned to "on" ? 13.03.28 # just curious, whats the benefit of having it turned off? 13.03.30 # if you intend to edit the files, yes 13.03.37 # better compression 13.03.56 # oh k. ive been using it as turned on 13.03.57 # and possibly slightly better quality 13.04.21 # you should get an editor that can handle vbr well 13.04.29 # and iid3v2.4 13.04.36 # i dont know of one, do you? 13.04.51 # mp3directcut is supposed to be good, they say 13.05.09 # have you ever monkied with these files 13.05.12 # i tried it and didn't find it very intuitive 13.05.22 # mp3directcut that is 13.05.29 # intuitive as in,...? 13.05.32 # if i have monkied with vbr files? 13.06.01 # as in understanding how to cut and paste sections of audio :-) 13.06.29 # ok so you would recommend it? and have yes, have you ever monkied with vbr files made from an archos 13.06.55 # well i have spent hours and hours analyzing them when i wrote the recording code 13.07.05 # and the vbrfix code 13.07.17 # and the id3 parser code 13.07.31 # and the file split code 13.07.36 # :-) 13.07.58 # hey can i suggest something 13.08.16 # there is a bug in rockbox (or in the MAS) that can produce corrupt files 13.08.24 # but i haven't found it yet 13.08.53 # i suggest different times for the vbr split code 13.08.57 # never happened to me though 13.09.06 # different times? 13.09.14 # 17 minutes and 23 minutes 13.09.39 # sounds odd, why? 13.09.46 # it is odd, but heres why: 13.09.57 # when you are recording from a.. oh wait 13.10.16 # well, i was just thinking, when you record from a 45 minute tape and you want it split into two files, 13.10.32 # its better to use something like say 23 minutes then it would be to use 15 13.10.47 # because if the actual time on the tape is 45:13 seconds, 13.11.02 # then you are going to have three 15 minute files and one 13 second file 13.11.16 # just a thought, if you think its stupid then its ok 13.11.22 # but what i really want to know is this... 13.11.35 # maybe an option for a fully custom time? 13.12.20 # yes, because when you are recording from inputs like tape its better to ... be able to customize. 13.12.40 # hey what does VBR fix do exactly? 13.13.30 # vbrfix (or "update vbr file" as it is called in rockbox) creates a Xing VBR header 13.14.12 # this header contains the number of mp3 frames plus a Table Of Contents 13.14.24 # the TOC is used to index the file in the time domain 13.14.43 # quite low granularoty though 13.14.48 # granularity 13.15.02 # resolution is 1% 13.15.47 Join c0utta [0] (~c0utta@dialup-247.99.220.203.acc02-waym-adl.comindico.com.au) 13.15.49 # does that mean that it ... 13.15.59 # what does that mean? i sort of think i know 13.16.40 # well, you can use the toc to seek in the stream 13.16.55 # in percent of total time 13.17.13 # so it makes seek easier 13.17.24 # yes 13.18.53 # neat 13.19.02 # ok ready for question #2 ? 13.19.27 Nick c0utta is now known as _c0utta (~c0utta@dialup-247.99.220.203.acc02-waym-adl.comindico.com.au) 13.19.44 # sure 13.20.03 # ok i just bought a brand new (probably unformatted) 40 gig laptop hd 13.20.53 # what is the best way to go about installing - should i use a converter thing and try to format it on my PC, or is there a format option or something with the archos? 13.20.53 Nick _c0utta is now known as c0utta (~c0utta@dialup-247.99.220.203.acc02-waym-adl.comindico.com.au) 13.23.09 # im afraid of messing it up, screwing up the drive my mis-connecting it to my PC 13.25.03 # pokerjoker: you can put it in the recorder and use FDISK to format it 13.25.36 # however, if you are using a lame OS, such as Windows 2k or XP, you won't be able to format it in FAT32 13.25.47 # sorry, FDISK is only for partitioning 13.26.43 # im runnign win98 13.26.51 # 98SE 13.27.51 # so... i pop open the archos. put in new drive, then seal it up. start the 98SE up, and then hook my USB to the computer and format K:\ (or whatever the archos is) 13.30.24 # that depends on how/if the disk is partitioned 13.30.51 # you need to use fdisk to make sure that it's correctly partitioned 13.31.34 # linus, did you change menu_items to menu_item in menu.h ? 13.33.38 # c0utta: yes 13.33.54 # naughty boy 13.33.58 # :-) 13.34.05 # ok. so i put it in the archos recorder, and then run win98se and check the HD and FDISK it thru USB port, then format, etc. ? sorry about my lame questions - just want to make sure 13.34.06 # i didn't like the plural 13.34.15 # pokerjoker: yes 13.34.19 # np 13.34.27 # thank linus 13.34.31 # thanks* 13.34.37 # pokerjoker: there should be one primary partition, FAT32 LBA 13.37.20 Join Bagder_ [241] (~dast@labb.contactor.se) 13.37.29 # hola Bagder_ 13.37.32 # hey 13.37.35 Nick Bagder_ is now known as Bagder (~dast@labb.contactor.se) 13.38.14 # ok thank you 13.38.27 # pokerjoker: good luck 13.42.06 # linus... lol 13.42.22 # i have one more question completely unrelated to archos just simple, but maybe you can help me out 13.42.59 # i just ordered a 4x dvd recorder, will it be possible to copy dvds like i watch on my tv 13.43.14 # or is there some protection 13.44.12 # they're bigger than the one you can write at least 13.44.19 # and second, (after this i promise to leave you alone), do you recommend any other programs? because this mp3cutter program is pretty good and i spent forever looking for one 13.44.21 # i have no clue, but i guess you can't copy them right away 13.44.45 # oh ok. thats kinda not good 13.45.00 # look here: http://rockbox.haxx.se/docs/tools.html 13.45.53 # i got lots of cool programs ... even some copyprotected stuff like advanced disk catalog 13.46.00 # Bagder: i can provoke RLD on my FM 13.46.31 # using a massage pillow, or by banging/vibrating it into the table 13.47.06 # hehe 13.47.23 # but i have yet to see RLD with my latest fix 13.48.10 # that sounds promising indeed 13.48.23 # shit! i just got it :-( :-( :-( 13.52.34 # i think we can stop looking for a solution to that 13.53.08 # i just managed to create a RLD with the archos firmware as well 13.53.18 # aha 13.53.28 # what usually is claimed not to happen 13.53.37 # and people have always claimed that the original firmware didn't have that problem... 13.53.58 # perhaps your fix makes it equally hard to make it on both? 13.54.17 # however, my fix seems to make things better 13.54.29 # neato 13.56.57 Join AciD` [0] (~acid@longchamp44-1-82-67-133-87.fbx.proxad.net) 13.59.28 # see you guys later, thanks again guys 13.59.43 # * Bagder waves to pokerjoker 13.59.54 # i will come back to molest you more later today ! 14.00.04 # maybe even teach you some poker, so you can make some easy cash 14.00.07 # * Bagder stops waiving ;-) 14.01.30 Quit pokerjoker () 14.26.46 # linus, based on our discussion yesterday there are no changes to the menu_item structure 14.33.41 # ok 14.34.19 # it's so complicated i can't explain it 14.35.11 Join adi|home [0] (~adi|home@as5300-9.216-194-23-94.nyc.ny.metconnect.net) 14.35.15 # i keep a static array of the last 10 context/keycode combinations 14.36.53 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 14.44.57 # i don't get it 14.45.33 # kind of a cache? 14.45.35 # different menus apply for different contexts 14.45.40 # yes, a cache 14.45.52 # you know english better than me! 14.46.20 # i don't want to load every context/keycode menu at once 14.46.24 # or should i ? 14.46.38 # it depends on the mem footprint 14.50.53 # how will i know ? a simple calc says 10 * ( int + int + 16 * ( int + char[20] + char[64] ) + 1 ) = 13780 14.55.04 # how many context/keycode combos can you think of? 14.56.56 # for f2/f3 there are only 2 contexts each. wps & tree which means 4 combinations = 5512 14.59.06 # doesn't sound too big 14.59.28 # char[20] is the menu description 14.59.38 # char[64] is the setting value 15.00.23 # it's a pain not having malloc 15.01.08 # i'd say that mostly it's a relief 15.01.20 # a blessing and a curse 15.01.22 # no mem leaks to hunt 15.01.31 # no out-of-memory situations to handle 15.01.41 # no sloppy use of memory 15.01.54 # that's ok if there's unlimited memory 15.02.07 # maybe 15.02.55 # i have it working now, so i need to do some thorough testing 15.03.23 # nice 15.05.09 # LinusN: so how is your rld fix testing going? 15.05.28 # committed a fix, and sent an email to the list about it 15.05.57 # Yay 15.06.00 # well, the fix isn't 100%, but it did improve my situation 15.06.01 # I keep my fingers crossed. 15.08.17 Join edx{off} [0] (edx@pD9EAB6BA.dip.t-dialin.net) 15.08.55 # well, time to go home 15.09.09 Nick edx{off} is now known as edx{code} (edx@pD9EAB6BA.dip.t-dialin.net) 15.09.16 # cu around 15.09.31 Part LinusN 15.10.15 Quit matsl (Remote closed the connection) 15.14.28 Part Bagder 15.16.18 Join joshn [0] (~joshn@204.251.225.17) 15.51.49 Join matsl [0] (~matsl@1-1-4-2a.mal.sth.bostream.se) 16.16.44 Join Lethal|Bert [0] (bert@pD9FF608C.dip.t-dialin.net) 16.35.22 Join dwihno_ [0] (~dw@81.8.224.89) 16.36.56 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 16.52.16 Quit dwihno (Read error: 110 (Connection timed out)) 17.07.54 Join joshn_ [0] (~joshn@204.251.225.17) 17.07.54 Quit joshn (Read error: 54 (Connection reset by peer)) 17.17.01 Nick dwihno_ is now known as dwihno (~dw@81.8.224.89) 17.40.12 Quit matsl (Remote closed the connection) 18.03.15 Join Quelsaruk [0] (~Swordmast@193.136.159.162) 18.05.02 Nick edx{code} is now known as edx (edx@pD9EAB6BA.dip.t-dialin.net) 18.06.01 # hi 18.07.25 # hey :) 18.07.54 # i am writing a detailed tutorial on how to convert video files to rvf right now (because i think i finally figured everything out yesterday) 18.07.56 # :) 18.08.01 # Lethal|Bert, did you? 18.08.02 # great 18.08.04 # yes 18.08.10 # i tried avisynth 18.08.27 # and i think is quite powerful 18.09.24 # i have to *study* the functions, but i think you can make a automatized output avi, so the script controls if you need to change framerate, size.. everything :) 18.09.55 # you only need to say the input file, and virtualdub does everything 18.11.00 # that's cool 18.12.15 # as you suspected. does the framerate has anything to do with video/audio desyncronization? 18.13.19 # yes 18.13.31 # i tried a lot of different files and everything 18.13.45 # and i got best results with a framerate of 20,00 without any decimal places 18.13.57 # i think this should also work for rates like 25,00 18.14.17 # i think so 18.14.25 # i just made one with 25 18.14.44 # and worked 18.15.34 # and, it's strange, i can't make virtualdub files work on avitoyuv later on, but, if virtualdub opens a avisynth file (a script) then it works perfectly 18.16.20 # maybe a script is the easiest way of reducing the file, for a newbie. well.. if they can read some instructions and just add the file name :) 18.16.53 # yeah 18.19.01 # anyway 18.19.21 # your experience is needed, to add support to the rvf howto :) 18.19.23 Quit edx () 18.21.19 # :) 18.21.29 # i am uploading this at the moment and correcting some english mistakes 18.23.21 # uploading? 18.23.22 # where? 18.24.09 # on my own webspace first. i want to correct it and have an overview of it 18.24.17 # ok 18.24.20 # sounds good 18.36.58 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 18.41.46 Quit Nibbler (Read error: 104 (Connection reset by peer)) 18.46.18 # Quelsaruk: it's finished so far.. http://home.t-online.de/home/realtetra/rvftutorial/ 18.46.34 # maybe i could add some more stuff to the troubleshooting section 18.46.48 # but i can't think of anything more right now 18.47.46 # umm 18.47.52 # which resize do you use? 18.48.06 # i recomend bilinear resize or even bicubic 18.48.14 # but not nearest neighbor 18.48.15 # oooh yeah 18.48.22 # i forgot to add that 18.48.29 # ill do that really quick 18.52.10 # :) 18.52.47 # damn... have to redo the screenshot as well.. lol 18.53.23 # hehe 18.53.29 # better to do that 18.53.30 # :) 18.54.06 # i really think about avisynth scripts :) 18.54.31 # but that should wait until next week 18.55.42 # okay i have to go for a few. dinner time.. 18.56.49 # i redid the screenshot and added a line for the filter mode 18.57.13 # if you or anyone should have any use of this tutorial feel free to use it 18.57.16 # i'll be back later 18.57.29 Nick Lethal|Bert is now known as Bert^afk (bert@pD9FF608C.dip.t-dialin.net) 19.07.02 Join cjnr11 [0] (dfd@bobillot-5-82-224-193-23.fbx.proxad.net) 19.07.04 Part cjnr11 19.20.00 Join Guest [0] (~jirc@12.109.187.2) 19.20.42 Quit Guest (Client Quit) 19.25.27 # c0utta, how's your work :) 19.37.19 Quit Bert^afk ("lat0rz") 20.12.49 Join cjnr11 [0] (dfd@bobillot-5-82-224-193-23.fbx.proxad.net) 20.13.05 Part cjnr11 20.14.22 # time to go 20.14.26 # have a nice weekend! 20.14.31 # cu 20.14.32 Quit Quelsaruk ("Leaving") 20.22.16 Join zakk_ [0] (~zakk@c-24-18-39-169.client.comcast.net) 20.22.47 Join zakk__ [0] (~zakk@c-24-18-39-169.client.comcast.net) 20.26.08 Join Nibbler [0] (~nibbler@port-212-202-73-124.reverse.qsc.de) 20.26.29 Nick zakk_ is now known as midk (~zakk@c-24-18-39-169.client.comcast.net) 20.28.26 Quit zakk__ ("Leaving") 20.29.32 Quit midk (Remote closed the connection) 20.31.00 Join midknight2k3 [0] (ZakkRobert@c-24-18-39-169.client.comcast.net) 20.37.01 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 20.52.36 Join amiconn [0] (~jens@pD9E7E356.dip.t-dialin.net) 20.52.58 # yay 20.56.12 Join cjnr11 [0] (dfd@bobillot-5-82-224-193-23.fbx.proxad.net) 20.56.16 Part cjnr11 21.02.17 Join Neurosupherot [0] (~f@AStrasbourg-106-1-16-16.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr) 21.02.33 # someone here? 21.04.51 # i am 21.08.18 Quit Nibbler (Read error: 54 (Connection reset by peer)) 21.11.38 Join Nibbler [0] (~nibbler@port-212-202-73-124.reverse.qsc.de) 21.22.45 Join Bluechip [0] (~bluechip@cpc3-colc1-3-0-cust61.colc.cable.ntl.com) 21.23.09 # BC 21.23.10 # YAY 21.23.22 # evnin all 21.23.53 # hye mk, did you ever have a copy of my audio plugin? 21.26.07 # a while ago, but it was for fm and now only haverecorder 21.26.37 # the plugin should have worked on both - I was only wondering if it still worked 21.27.14 # looking for the quick solution ...I shall find time to compile it up again 21.27.46 # biggest issue is that it does not save it's settings inline with the rest of the firmware 21.28.44 # ok -cheers dude 21.31.14 # going? 21.32.48 # too quiet in here 21.34.04 # aww 21.36.16 Join amiconn_ [0] (~jens@217.93.19.26) 21.43.19 # * c0utta shouts 21.45.09 # * midknight2k3 whispers 21.46.27 Quit Neurosupherot () 21.46.41 Join diddystar5 [0] (~jirc@lblesd-gw.lblesd.k12.or.us) 21.48.09 # Bluechip said it was quiet 21.48.40 Quit diddystar5 (Client Quit) 21.50.51 Nick c0utta is now known as c0utta{afk} (~c0utta@dialup-247.99.220.203.acc02-waym-adl.comindico.com.au) 21.54.06 Quit amiconn (Read error: 110 (Connection timed out)) 21.54.06 Nick amiconn_ is now known as amiconn (~jens@217.93.19.26) 21.58.17 Join cjnr112 [0] (dfd@bobillot-5-82-224-193-23.fbx.proxad.net) 21.58.19 Part cjnr112 22.37.03 *** Saving seen data "./dancer.seen" 22.56.29 Quit maikeul ("Lost terminal") 23.04.18 Join track [0] (74d57721@ACB99191.ipt.aol.com) 23.04.48 Quit adi|home (Client Quit) 23.05.20 # hi 23.06.20 # ho 23.10.03 Join Zagor [0] (~bjst@1-1-3-36a.sk.sth.bostream.se) 23.10.43 Join hardeep [0] (1098@208.247.65.237) 23.12.06 # hi Zagor 23.12.08 # hi Hardeep 23.12.46 # hi 23.13.07 # howdy 23.13.53 # oohh, the big boys are in ...evenin' gentlemen 23.14.05 # :-) 23.14.08 # ;-) 23.14.50 # may i venture to ask if either of you know how to generate a new font using windows freebie software? 23.15.10 # come to that, as it's a one off, I'd be prepared to keygen something 23.15.45 # the only font editor I know of is pfaedit 23.15.50 # i just like an italic version of Atadore Bluechip 23.16.06 # the cygwin (win32) version is apparently problematic 23.16.23 # yes, I had heard that, although to be honest I have not tried it myself 23.16.30 # "Atadore" huh? 23.16.52 # it's a mix between the old atari and commodore fonts 23.16.57 # iirc 23.17.11 Join cjnr11 [0] (dfd@bobillot-5-82-224-193-23.fbx.proxad.net) 23.17.15 Part cjnr11 23.17.16 # oh! atadore is a font, not an editor? 23.17.22 # yes 23.18.02 # it's ashame, it's pretty much all that's between me and getting the new audio stuff finished - 3000 lines of code waiting for a font - lol 23.18.45 # what's the new audio stuff? 23.19.17 # I did a full blown plugin with % *AND* db scales, LINE OUT mode, full stereo seperation, etc etc 23.19.51 # each option can be switched to ADVANCED mode for full access to the MAS registers 23.19.56 # ...and it requires a custom font? 23.20.25 # I did it to fit on one screen, which required a new font, Linus suggested that it could not be included unless it had full font support 23.20.42 # yo bc 23.20.45 # hey zagor 23.20.46 # which means turning my hard-coded font into a "normal" font 23.20.52 # hey mk 23.21.22 # Zagor, it's really nice :) 23.21.25 # Bluechip: that still means it won't work until the user loads your special font, doesn't it? 23.21.43 # no, it would not fit on "one screen" without my new font 23.22.15 # even skeleton Scroll code is in place 23.23.24 # it's good it's good 23.23.26 # ok shuts up 23.23.26 # lol 23.23.31 # cheers mk ;) 23.23.36 # :D 23.23.46 # saay btw could you help me code this one thing 23.23.48 # jk :D 23.23.53 # :P 23.24.00 # *butters up bc 23.24.13 # i bet it's good, but it sounds like it doesn't really fit into the rockbox plugin concept :-) 23.24.45 # HO 23.24.47 # oh* 23.24.48 # wait 23.24.53 # let's link "sound settings" to it 23.25.01 # and if the plugin is absent we can just use a crappy menu 23.25.02 # da! 23.25.31 # oh i'm gonna try to make a calculator plugin woohoo 23.25.33 # no not really, I think the destination was to use it as the new Sound Settings screen eventually, the code has a bunch of #ifdefs so it will compile as either 23.25.33 # it will rock 23.26.01 # just have to think of an interface 23.26.16 # i don't see us adding a specific "sound settings font" though... 23.26.32 # anyway, i'll stop ranting until i see it :-) 23.26.53 # no, that was just because *I* wanted it to fit all on one screen - other like scrolling 23.27.01 # ah, ok 23.27.37 # I'll send the code over if u like? 23.28.11 # sure 23.32.08 Join scott666 [0] (scott666@c-24-245-58-245.mn.client2.attbi.com) 23.38.28 # Bluechip: i guess i need your modified plugin.[ch] too? 23.38.36 # HA! 23.38.38 # i mean 23.38.42 # i bet so 23.39.56 # ahhhhh, it'll be of little use to you as it stands because I haven't compiled it since the major changes that happened over the new year 23.40.29 # I'll pull out the few lines you need... 23.41.53 # think these are them... 23.41.53 # int (*mas_codec_writereg)(int reg, unsigned int val); 23.41.53 # int (*mas_readmem)(int bank, int addr, unsigned long* dest, int len); 23.41.53 DBUG Enqueued KICK Bluechip 23.41.53 # int (*mas_writemem)(int bank, int addr, unsigned long* src, int len); 23.42.25 # readreg is already defined 23.44.34 # btw, here is a pretty good list of font editors/creators: http://www-cgrl.cs.mcgill.ca/~luc/editors.html 23.45.10 # whoa. BIG! 23.45.17 # cool - thanks 23.45.18 # lol 23.45.32 # the thanks was aimed at Hardeep :D 23.45.37 # ;) 23.45.40 # LMAO 23.45.55 # (gotta love asynch comms) 23.46.18 # can you use any generic font editor to make Rockbox fonts? 23.49.42 # who died? 23.49.49 # hi midk 23.49.53 # hi track 23.50.31 # rather cryptic icons :) 23.51.02 # Mid can you use any generic font editor to make rockbox fonts? 23.51.34 # Simple enough to change to your favourite icons ...I must confess, I am now artist - LOL 23.51.40 # s/now/no/g 23.53.00 # but... why the new font? this is no smaller than the system font!? 23.53.28 # !? You sure - I can't believe I missed that! :O 23.53.39 # it is smaller 23.54.15 # system font is 8 pixels high = 8 lines of text on screen. same as yours. 23.54.28 # what new font? 23.54.40 # try "debug->view hw info" for example 23.54.53 # is that where the new font is zag? 23.55.27 # my font is 6 high 23.55.30 Quit methangas (" The IRC Client of the Gods! -> http://www.hydrairc.com <- HydraIRC") 23.55.41 # +1 between lines 23.55.56 # well you still only use 8 lines of text 23.56.13 # +1 for the status bar 23.56.22 # actually, ignore that 23.58.25 # well if it will fit with an existing font then we have a solution!