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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: Remote control with displayRe: Remote control with display
From: George Styles \(RipnetUK\) <"George>
Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 14:29:59 +0100 I still think before we get bogged down in the detail, we need to prove that a un-modded Archos can commnicate two way via. the headphone socket. I also still think that connecting to a PC to get this working is the way forward, as its a lot quicker to change software on the PC than it is to make custom hardware to test it just my 2c g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andreas Stemmer" <Andreas.Stemmer_at_web.de> To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 8:54 AM Subject: RE: Remote control with display > > I honestly think this way is simpler. Especially as I would > > like to see it integrated with the WPS. If the LCD remote is > > in, the the remote LCD WPS info is sent down the serial line. > > If not, it is not. No extra modules (OK, maybe a new serial > > handling module, but we need that anyway ....). > > I'd prefer it independent from WPS. Of course, one could design > a special WPS for the remote and one different for the archos > display, but I'd like to have the possibilty to let the remote > decide, which data has to be displayed. > > > Now I'm not a coder, I may be wrong, but I don't see a remote > > polled situation being any simpler > > Perhaps that's our problem, I'm a not a coder either ;-) > Perhaps some rockbox guys can give a statement which solution > is better (in terms of rockbox-realisation) > > > (and unless you have a 'go' button on the remote, a polled > > situation is going to require insertion notification anyway, > > or it will draw MUCH more power). > > That's true, the only difference is that in my case, only the > remote needs to know wheter it is connected or not, the jukebox > won't care. > > > Good point. Maybe have to use the Archos poll scheme .... > > The other option would be to monitor for changes on the music > > lines, which would indicate insertion. Maybe the lines to > > the headphones change status on power-up? I'll check. > > Very good idea! > > > But I agree we should remain unconvinced until we can test this. > > However, the HW should be designed to accomodate all schemes, > > so the testing _can_ be done .... and I'm just a HW guy at heart > > (and mind). This is why all this discussion is a good idea. > > My thoughts... > > > Andreas Stemmer > > Received on 2002-10-05 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |