Request for beta testers for MLAudiotron, an MLServer plugin

[bobbym]

I get this only when I have the (Show Display) checked in the plugin setup screen, how ever still can't get any info to the plugin, I am using the correct ip addrest, user name and password, not sure on toc, is this were my music files are. also it is not clear if this info is setup in ini file or the setup screen in the plugin or both

[midi-guy]

Actually, it's the same info.
The setup dialog saves the settings into MLServer.ini

Please post the contents of the MLAudiotron section of MLServer.ini
Or, post a screenshot of the setup dialog,;That way, I can see what your setup is.

BTW, do you have authorization turned on?
i.e, using the AT's web interface, click on 'Web Server' under the
'Settings' menu. If you're prompted for an ID and Password, then you need to enter the same values in the setup dialog.

[bobbym]

Was not prompted for id and password but had password enabled

----MLServer.ini-----
[MLAudiotron]
IP=192.168.1.102
User=atron
Password=atronpass
CoverArtPath=\\192.168.1.100\Music\CoverArtArt
Poll= 3500
CoverArtPlaceHolderPath=\\192.168.1.100\Music\CoverArt\MLAudioTron.jpg
UseCoverJPG= False
ShowDebug=True
BrowseCount= 10
Disable=False
HTTP_TimeOut= 10000
TOCPath=\\192.168.1.101\audio
-----MLServer.ini-----

[midi-guy]

OK. First, remove these two lines from MLServer.ini
----MLServer.ini-----
----MLServer.ini-----

Then, using the AT's web interface, under Settings->Web Server enter atronpass into the WEB SERVER PASSWORD: and CONFIRM PASSWORD: fields. Also, uncheck (not enable) the PASSWORD PROTECT MUSIC SELECTION PAGES: checkbox.

Lastly, unless you have a 'Music' share on the pc that has the address 192.168.1.100 , you should point the CoverArtPath and CoverArtPlaceHolderPath to the correct share (i.e. \\192.168.1.101\Audio\CoverArt\) or set UseCoverJPG= True so that the plug-in will use the file named cover.jpg in the location of the mp3 or wma file that's currently playing.

[pkoslow]

I've installed the Audiotron plug-in and have been modifying some .mls pages that were previously setup to use info from the HomeSeer Audiotron plugin.

Looks like your MLServer plugin will provide lots more functionality as far as browsing info and adding to the play queue, etc. So far everything seems solid with the exception of the Random and Repeat. I think the Mute may be suffering from the same issue, but I don't use it much.

I always have the Audiotron set for Repeat & Random mode and since installing the plugin have seen very erratic behavior for these functions. I noticed in the release notes there was an issue in the earlier beta... any advice? This is a show-stopper for me until I can get it resolved as I can't even keep the Atron in random mode from the front panel of the device.

Thanks,
Paul

[midi-guy]

Paul,
As you may have noticed, there are a lot of functions in the plug-in.

In fact, a lot of the functions were tested maybe once or twice, as I tended to test mostly the functions that I use a lot.

In getting feedback from the beta testers, I quickly realized that people use the AT a lot different than I do.

IIRC, the problem with the status buttons is their 2 way nature.
I had to tweak the timing of the polling of the status data to get it to work correctly. It's possible that the timing is off.

Try changing the polling interval to a smaller value.

I'll take another look at the code.

To me, this release is more like a public beta, so keep the feedback coming.

I'd like some details, though...
PC cpu type/speed?
Network type - wired/wireless/10BT/100Bt?
AT authentication on or Off?

Regards,
Andrew.

[pkoslow]

Andrew,

I appreciate your quick response.

Yes! Lot's of functionality in the plug-in... I'm looking forward to implementing more if I can get past the random/repeat problem.

Understand the issue with timing on these because of the 2-way. I've already tried changing the polling from as short as 1sec to as long as 10secs with no change.

ML/MLServer is running on a Dell Poweredge 2300 server that also hosts HomeSeer software (Dual 600Mhz PIII, 1GB RAM, 160GB SCSI RAID5 Disks). Processor is slower than most others may be running, but performance seems good for my applications. Accessing ML using a 10" Airpanel connecting to the server which is running Windows 2003 Standard Server.

Wired 100MB Ethernet between the AT and server on switched Cisco gear (802.11b of course to the Airpanel - Cisco WAP).

Not certain what your asking about AT authentication? I do have Username & Password setup on the MP3 share. This information has been added to the plug-in .ini file.

I don't have a need to toggle either the random or repeat functions on the AT as I always have them on. Any chance of a setup option to disable this feature in the plugin as a work around?

I'll play around some more on my end and let you know my progress. I've just started with ML about a month ago and still have some learning to do on creating .mls file. Have used lots of examples from the message board to get me started!

Thanks again,
Paul

[midi-guy]

Paul,

Actually, I left out the most important item - the firmware version of the AT.
However, I think I may have fixed the issue.

[midi-guy]

Paul,

Please re-download the plug-in from the first page of the thread.

The issue has been fixed.

Please keep the feedback coming.

Regards.

[pkoslow]

Andrew,

Currently running 3.2.25 on the AT which I think is a beta? I was previously running the latest release, and upgraded around the same time as installing the plugin.

I'll download your updated plugin tomorrow and report back... thanks again for the checking into this so quickly.

I'll provide some additional feedback as I progress with the plugin as requested.

Cheers,
Paul

[itanic]

I've owned the Autiotron for a couple of years now and thought it was about time to add control of the unit into my MainLobby scenes. I got the plugin installed and connected to the audiotron without any problems. However, I can't seem to turn off pooling of the unit when not in use using MLServeCmds. The only way I have found is by using MLServer and the settings command to issue a stop.

Issuing a stop command from MainLobby using MLServeCmd.MLAudiotron|STOP does not stop the polling of the audiotron. Variables for atronstopped = OFF; atronplaying = OFF and atronstatus = Inactive, but the polling continues unless I issue the stop command from within MLServer. Is this a bug or am I missing something.

Thanks.

[alexzogh]

I've owned the Autiotron for a couple of years now and thought it was about time to add control of the unit into my MainLobby scenes. I got the plugin installed and connected to the audiotron without any problems. However, I can't seem to turn off pooling of the unit when not in use using MLServeCmds. The only way I have found is by using MLServer and the settings command to issue a stop.

Issuing a stop command from MainLobby using MLServeCmd.MLAudiotron|STOP does not stop the polling of the audiotron. Variables for atronstopped = OFF; atronplaying = OFF and atronstatus = Inactive, but the polling continues unless I issue the stop command from within MLServer. Is this a bug or am I missing something.

Thanks.

I think it's a bug.

The polling was killing the computer I was using it on, so I removed the plugin.... Currently use weblobby and one of the custom web interfaces

[itanic]

alexzogh

Which web interface for the audiotron do you like the best?

[deanb2]

Is there any support for the AudioTron plugin?

There are a few bugs in it, and it doesn't handle the really really slow response of the AT when it is playing music very well.

Is 1.0.5 the last version, or just the last version that anyone could find after the forums moved?

I'd even be willing to support it if that was an option.

Dean

[DavidL]

No mention of an Audiotron in the longest time. I haven't plugged mine in ina couple of years. Used to like it a lot, and then when Muisclobby 3 was available, no more need for Audiotron.

The plugin was developed by a third party and Cinemar never supported it. I have used the Homeseer plugin too, and was not real happy with the perfomance of either, so the hardware is suspect.