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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: Blind modeRe: Blind mode
From: George Styles <george_at_ripnet.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:45:53 -0000 This would be really useful for me (the bit about 1 button, not playlists), and would also have the advantage that we may be able to build a very simple passive remote control module, with only 1 button (using a capacitor to build up a charge when the port is set to output and 1, then switching to input, and seeing if it is 0 or 1) I still have to get my rockbox out of my pocket to change directory - a skp to next directory function which can be activated 'blind' would be very useful. I find volume, and track skip etc ok tho just my E0.2 g ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joaquim Carvalho" <jdc_at_x64.com> To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 12:53 PM Subject: Re: Blind mode > On Fri, 2003-02-07 at 12:14, Chris Holt wrote: > > What exactly do you want this single button to do? > > > > Just some quick thoughts: > > All buttons do the same, can't tell them apart when the jukebox is in > your pocket and you're wearing gloves. > > 1 press = pause on/off > 2 presses = next song > 3 presses = previous song > 4 presses = next disk/directory > 5 presses = previous disk/directory > > continuous press = decrease volume > 1 press + continuous press = increase volume > 2 presses + continuous press = lowdness down > 3 presses + continuous press = lowdness up > > > > You could, for instance, create a playlist, name it 1.m3u so it ends up at > > the top of the root, and then all you need to do is turn on and hit play. I > > know, technically that's two buttons but... :) > > Playing the entire disk should be possible without a playlist > > > > > I had visions of a "Fisher-Price MP3 Jukebox" when I read your post. Big, > > all yellow plastic housing with a big red button on top. :) > > That's exactly what I meant > > > > > Then I found it and it has EIGHT buttons and a power switch! (image > > attached) :o) > > > > Chris > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Joaquim Carvalho" <jdc_at_x64.com> > > To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> > > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 6:39 AM > > Subject: Blind mode > > > > > > > There should be a simple robust single_button+no_display user interface > > > mode for use when wearing thick gloves and riding a > > > bike/motorcycle/snowboard/windsurf_board/kite_surf_board etc. > > > Joaquim > > > > > > > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 1/27/03 > > Received on 2003-02-07 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |