[SC.LUG] Linux USB Project

[geoff]

Does amarok run without a GUI?
The nice thing about mplayer is that it will run with the need for a gui. Though I like the idea of a bluetooth interface. Now where did I put that old phone......



On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:08:38 +0100, George <george at goatadsl.co.uk> wrote:
> geoff wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I have been looking at doing some simple electronics to create a usb
> device that would allow me to display and control mplayer or similar so I
> can play music on my server via a connected stereo without having to power
> on the monitor. Does anyone have any good sites that would aid in doing
> this kind of project?
> 
> Two options:
> 
> Get a media player with a web front-end. Amarok has a plug-in to do this
> and there are some more specialised ones available too. Then get a small
>   tablet device to control it. I've got a Nokia 770 (approx £70 from
> Expansys who sadly are out of stock now) and it's a lovely device with a
> very nice screen. Looking at prices on eBay were I to be buying a new
> one I'd go for an 800 instead for a few quid more, the processor on the
> 770 is fine but I wouldn't say no to a bit more "oomph".
> 
> Get a media player that can be controlled via bluetooth. Again Amarok
> has a plug-in to allow this ( see http://www.sebruiz.net/267 ). You can
> then use your phone or just buy a second hand one off eBay to use as a
> remote.
> 
> 
> If you're after something to build yourself http://www.phidgets.com have
> a number of gizmos for sale that might be of use - or you could try what
> I've done in the past when wanting to make a simple input device; take
> apart a mouse and just use the circuit board as-is with different
> switches wired in where the mouse buttons used to be.
> 
> George
> 
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