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Post by romotiva on Dec 2, 2014 4:29:23 GMT -5
looks like ÈlTwo has setup 'Balanced in', and assigned an analog input on 'Input 2'
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Post by wizardofoz on Dec 2, 2014 4:36:43 GMT -5
I am sadly not having much joy...I think the LAN port on my XMC-1 is dead as a dodo ... no lights on several different cables nor routers....maybe there is a broken pin the the connector ... but to get to it ill have to remove the XMC from its installed position...at least its not affecting normal operations but I will have to get it operational one way or another.
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Dec 2, 2014 9:16:33 GMT -5
Great feedback thank you. This was one area i was a little concerned about how it would work in the wild. On my system - which has a very limited amount of changes from the default, it works fine. I was using multiple items to try and work out what input you have actually selected, one of them being the Video input (HDMI number). Can i ask, have you modified them from defaults? For example, for your input 2 do you have a video source of something other than HDMI 2 chosen? (My guess you may have this set as HDMI 1 which is why the app is behaving the way it is). If you can let me know this i may be able to understand whats going on. I found the protocol a bit erratic regarding the detection of the tuner as the source. Given parameter and value as inputs I found the following works: Select Case parameter
Case "source"
If value = "Tuner" Then
fraTuner.Visible = True
lblSource.Text = "Source: Tuner"
Else
lblSource.Text = "Source: " & value
fraTuner.Visible = False
End If
Case "source_tuner"
If value = "Tuner" Then
fraTuner.Visible = True
lblSource.Text = "Source: Tuner"
End If
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Post by ÈlTwo on Dec 2, 2014 10:24:01 GMT -5
Can i ask, have you modified them from defaults? For example, for your input 2 do you have a video source of something other than HDMI 2 chosen? (My guess you may have this set as HDMI 1 which is why the app is behaving the way it is). If you can let me know this i may be able to understand whats going on. Yes I did modify. Here are the pictures from my previous post enlarged and you can see what I have as the inputs. Input 1 is the USB stream:  My picture for Input 2 is wrong, it is from my Cable box. Input 3 is correct:  |
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Post by wizardofoz on Dec 2, 2014 11:22:17 GMT -5
Hmmm I just mailed lonnie and ℅ re the dead lan port and then it also dawned upon me that dirac won't work either with no lan port so things gotta be working no matter what.
I'm also considering having 2 xmc-1's potentially on the same network so this Java dohickey and any other apps are going to have support multiple xmc's so may as well code that in there too. Fixed ip addresses or mac addresses definable please.
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Post by ÈlTwo on Dec 2, 2014 12:40:20 GMT -5
Hmmm I just mailed lonnie and ℅ re the dead lan port and then it also dawned upon me that dirac won't work either with no lan port so things gotta be working no matter what. I'm also considering having 2 xmc-1's potentially on the same network so this Java dohickey and any other apps are going to have support multiple xmc's so may as well code that in there too. Fixed ip addresses or mac addresses definable please. With respect to your lan port, is the box checked or unchecked for DHCP? In some units the check box works backwards; see this post: linky dinky doo |
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Post by wizardofoz on Dec 2, 2014 12:58:56 GMT -5
Ive tried both...when set to DHCP I get all 0's ... Im a network specialist so I know my stuff...but this is indicative of a dead port...since I have changed all the external components several times. No do I get any indication less on the socket.
Im on the latest V1.3 firmware and USB firmware too.
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Post by vcautokid on Dec 2, 2014 13:37:46 GMT -5
Hi guys, I have been working on a small Java program to control the XMC from your desktop. This is written in java so it should be operating system independent, although saying that i have written and only tested on Windows. This is still in Alpha stage but i would like a couple of testers that obviously have an XMC to test against and are reasonably tech savvy so know how to get a java applet up and running on their machine. I have not implemented everything that Chuck has in his application as yet, in time i will possibly although i would probably rather try my hand at an app for mobile based platforms as for me that would be more use than controlling it from a PC. However, this app should let you do all the common things, power on and off (Zone 1 and 2), change the volume (Zone 1 and 2), change your inputs, audio mode, full tuner controls etc. DISCLAIMER: I am not a programmer, i just like playing with cool stuff in my spare time. use this at your own risk, i am not responsible for any damages that occur to any equipment. This app is not endorsed by Emotiva in any way. I will do my best to implement good ideas or fix any issues to the best of my very limited ability. I will have more instructions for any individuals that are interested in testing.  Thanks. Wow that is cool. I like! |
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Post by 4sfed on Dec 2, 2014 15:33:06 GMT -5
I'm also considering having 2 xmc-1's potentially on the same network so this Java dohickey and any other apps are going to have support multiple xmc's so may as well code that in there too. Fixed ip addresses or mac addresses definable please. This may be possible although its going to be a bit tricky for me to test, unless of course there is a fund to by me a second one which i would be open to  As it uses UDP, its a broadcast protocol so everybody on the network gets the information on specific ports. We can get the source IP of the broadcast very easily, so i would need to test if we can then send the UDP XML controls to a specific IP rather then a broadcast. Multiple XMCs is certainly a use case i haven't considered so far. |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Dec 2, 2014 16:19:39 GMT -5
I'm also considering having 2 xmc-1's potentially on the same network so this Java dohickey and any other apps are going to have support multiple xmc's so may as well code that in there too. Fixed ip addresses or mac addresses definable please. This may be possible although its going to be a bit tricky for me to test, unless of course there is a fund to by me a second one which i would be open to As it uses UDP, its a broadcast protocol so everybody on the network gets the information on specific ports. We can get the source IP of the broadcast very easily, so i would need to test if we can then send the UDP XML controls to a specific IP rather then a broadcast. Multiple XMCs is certainly a use case i haven't considered so far. I too have plans to implement this in my app as this protocol looks like a general remote control protocol that not only could be used with multiple XMC-1s, but a mix of products. You still need to broadcast a ping. Each device will send back its own Transponder packet. Each XMC-1 should have its own "Friendly Name" for identification . The actual responding IP comes from UDP upon receipt. You can then build a list and select which XMC-1 you are talking to. <?xml version="1.0"?>
<emotivaTransponder>
<model>XMC-1</model>
<name>XMC #1</name>
...
</emotivaTransponder>
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<emotivaTransponder>
<model>XMC-1</model>
<name>XMC #2</name>
...
</emotivaTransponder>
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Post by jjkessler on Dec 2, 2014 16:21:40 GMT -5
I am running an all Mac environment if you need additional beta testers
My XMC-1 is connected via LAN to a Gig-e switch which also connects to my NAS, Oppo 105d, Airport for Internet, IP phone and my MacBook Pro
XMC-1
XPA-2
XPA-1L
XPA-5
Oppo 105d
Net gear 24 port GB switch with POE
Xsp-1
Project Debut with Orfton Black and speed controller
Io safe fire and water proof RAID NAS
Apple TV
Apple AirPlay
BenQ W1070
Panamax 5300 power management
Axiom M80 mains
Axiom VP180 center
Axiom Qs-8 surrounds
Dual BIc subs (will upgrade soon)
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Post by 4sfed on Dec 2, 2014 18:55:01 GMT -5
Thanks for all the feedback guys. I will find some time to make some changes and reassess the input selection and display mechanism. I wanted to replicate the front panel of the XMC as must as possible with the "pseudo screen" and the input selectors but it may need a rethink based on what we can get from the protocol responses that the XMC sends.
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Post by ÈlTwo on Dec 2, 2014 20:14:52 GMT -5
I was at work when I realized my earlier error, this is the pic of when I've selected Input 2:  Attachments:
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Post by 4sfed on Dec 2, 2014 20:18:39 GMT -5
Understood - thanks again. I realize the issue and i will do my best to address it.
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Post by ÈlTwo on Dec 2, 2014 20:30:29 GMT -5
Ive tried both...when set to DHCP I get all 0's ... Im a network specialist so I know my stuff...but this is indicative of a dead port...since I have changed all the external components several times. No do I get any indication less on the socket. Im on the latest V1.3 firmware and USB firmware too. Sorry, you certainly should know better than I do. I just hope the fix is something simple, like an improperly attached or unattached cable. |
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Post by wizardofoz on Dec 3, 2014 4:36:54 GMT -5
Well I got an email back from Lonnie so I am sure something will be sent out in due course to address the dead port. I just realised that Dirac won't play very well without the lan port too.
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Post by rogersch on Dec 3, 2014 4:58:30 GMT -5
Well I got an email back from Lonnie so I am sure something will be sent out in due course to address the dead port. I just realised that Dirac won't play very well without the lan port too. So you are not a beta tester for DIRAC.... |
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Post by ÈlTwo on Dec 3, 2014 8:19:29 GMT -5
Well I got an email back from Lonnie so I am sure something will be sent out in due course to address the dead port. I just realised that Dirac won't play very well without the lan port too. Nah, you realized it earlier, you're just not getting enough sleep:  Hmmm I just mailed lonnie; re the dead lan port and then it also dawned upon me that dirac won't work either with no lan port so things gotta be working no matter what. I'd be curious to see what Lonnie has you do, gotta get that lan port lit and working before Dirac hits. |
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Post by patchski on Dec 5, 2014 10:43:46 GMT -5
Chuck,
Looks like a nice project. Can I give it a shot?
Thanks,
Joe
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Post by darien87 on Dec 5, 2014 11:04:41 GMT -5
So this will work on an Android phone or tablet? If so, I'll give it a whack.
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