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Post by markc on Jun 8, 2020 16:18:27 GMT -5
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 8, 2020 16:39:55 GMT -5
Thanks, Fixed! Let me know if you see anything else, or have any other pertinent links.
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Post by megash0n on Aug 9, 2020 11:51:33 GMT -5
I wish the network API would present all settings in a good way so we could automate some of this. I keep debating on whether or not to build a web app to control and implement all settings as people have asked for. The issue is ... How to run this in a supported way. This brings me to the conclusion that I wished the EDNIB was running Docker with all the Dirac code contained in a Docker file. This would allow any code updates to the EDNIB to be more easily done. Then, one could have the ability to place other containers on the Pi to do other things like... Running web code to control and manipulate G3P settings. You could save little macro type widgets that would push down all the different settings needed for as many different presets as you like. Anyways, there's a lot more that could be said about this, but without a good method to implement... It's kinda pointless.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 9, 2020 15:32:41 GMT -5
I wish the network API would present all settings in a good way so we could automate some of this. I keep debating on whether or not to build a web app to control and implement all settings as people have asked for. The issue is ... How to run this in a supported way. This brings me to the conclusion that I wished the EDNIB was running Docker with all the Dirac code contained in a Docker file. This would allow any code updates to the EDNIB to be more easily done. Then, one could have the ability to place other containers on the Pi to do other things like... Running web code to control and manipulate G3P settings. You could save little macro type widgets that would push down all the different settings needed for as many different presets as you like. Anyways, there's a lot more that could be said about this, but without a good method to implement... It's kinda pointless. While I want to encourage any type of network interface that people can think up, until the new API is published I donโt think thereโs much more you can do (maybe some prototypes and skeleton code). However, trying to get in the middle of Dirac, with the EDNIB/Processor lock seems like a task with little hope for success. Keith did mention an offline setup tool once, but it hasnโt surfaced to my knowledge.
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Post by klinemj on Dec 14, 2020 21:12:42 GMT -5
I have a test or two to complete tomorrow, but I think I will have to call Emotiva tomorrow about the XMC-2's internet connection capability and the switch they provided. I can't get a reliable internet connection (no lights on the XMC-2 port, no IP address) and it appears the switch they sent is defective. I can't get anything to pass through it - not even my PC that normally goes to a wall jack directly to the router. If I connect the switch to the same wall jack and plug the PC internet cable into the Emotiva switch - nothing. If I plug the PC into my own switch and plug my switch into the same wall jack I normally use for the PC - all is good...the PC can connect. But the Emotiva switch? Nothing. (And, yes...the switch is plugged into power). Tomorrow, I will fully reset my whole system (but I have to wait for my kids to be away from home to avoid complaints) and try again. If that doesn't work to reliably connect the XMC-2...I need to talk to Emotiva. And, no matter what - I likely need a new Emotiva switch as this one seems dead. Mark (EDIT: I have been able to get the XMC-2 to show an IP address once in a while. But, it's not reliable. I have switched cables, I have tried different ports, different switches, burning sage, etc...nothing seems to make it work right. Everything else on my network continues to work fine. The basic advice from Keith is not working either.) UPDATE: I disabled DHCP on the XMC-2, and it switched to a different IP address and it locked on. I will check it a few more times and see how it works. And, after unplugging all cables to the Emotiva switch and EDNIB, the switch appears to work fine. I did try to enable DIRAC, and instead of showing "not activated", it let me get to the point of enabling DIRAC - but at that very moment - my ISP had a local outage and we lost all service to the whole house. So - I guess that's the sign to give up for tonight and try tomorrow with a clear head. Mark
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Post by klinemj on Dec 15, 2020 21:42:08 GMT -5
klinemj when I used the Emo switch I found that there were some quirks that came along for the ride. When using the Emo Switch. If there was ever a problem with the XMC-2 not being able to get an IP address it was usually because the EDNIB was "blocking" something, never discovered exactly what, but if this was the case then the XMC-2 needed to be rebooted - switched off for a minute. Then I had to unplug the EDNIB until the XMC-2 got the IP address. Then all was well. I never had this issue when using my wifi router. I use DHCP. I need to disable VPN to use Dirac. I wire the XMC-2 to the wifi router, same with the EDNIB. I'm able to leave the EDNIB connected and powered all the time. I "could" unplug the EDNIB after each use, but because I'm using it or checking something frequently I leave it on. Well, n=1 attempt...I have the switch on with the PC and the XMC-2 both connected and the switch power on. I had the EDNIB ethernet and power disconnected. I turned the XMC on and reverted back to DHCP enabled, turned it off for over a minute, and powered it back up and waited a bit. The XMC had an IP address (same one it had before when DHCP was enabled). After that, I connected Ed (Mr. Ed Nib) to the switch, powered it up, and waited a bit until Ed's port lights lit up. Then, I went into the XMC setup/preset 1/Dirac...and...I was able to enable Dirac again! I went to the PC, it quickly found the XMC-2, saw my UMIK, and allowed me to tag the UMIK calibration file. Of course...now it's too late for me to run Dirac...I have a very early phone call with India tomorrow. So, I plan to shut the system down, get a good night's sleep, have my call, and go for "n=2". I sure hope it repeats and allows me to run Dirac. If it does work, I REALLY hope Emotiva updates its documentation to reflect preferred orders of operation. What you suggested is quite simple, and it worked the first time. It sure as heck beat me trying this, that, and the other thing, and for each attempt - multiple remote clicks, multiple times bending over looking at the back of my AV stand for network indicator lights, and multiple times powering down and up the XMC, the EDNIB, and switch. Crossing my fingers for tomorrow - and THANKS (Esp. if it works...) Mark
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Post by klinemj on Dec 16, 2020 6:56:02 GMT -5
ttocsI could not resist an n=2 attempt - and it worked (As a partial test at least). I disconnected Ed, and sure enough...setup/preset 1/Dirac shows "not available". I had not powered down my XMC since I had previously been able to enable Dirac. The XMC still showed an IP address (same one as always when DHCP is enabled). So, I connect the ethernet through the switch to Ed, powered Ed up, and I waited for Ed's network port lights to come on. I went back to setup/preset 1/Dirac...and...once again, I can enable it. I'll shortly be shutting down the system for the night, and after my call with India - I will power it all back up. If the process you suggested works, I think Emotiva needs to modify its video for how to connect the Dirac kit. The video currently shows Damon connecting the ethernet cable to the switch and Ed, powering up the switch and then Ed, and "that's all folks" That does not work for me, for sure. I don't know if it ever works for others, but...certainly does not for me. I'll update tomorrow on how it goes, but...this is the first time that 2 times in a row I have had something work. I have had MULTIPLE times in a row that some logical attempt to make it work did not work. So, "I got that goin' for me..." Mark This has now worked 5 times in a row. So, it looks like the "magic bullet" for me is to: 1) Have the XMC-2 and my PC plugged into the switch with the switch on and XMC-2 powered off. 2) power up the XMC-2 and wait until I see it's connected to the internet (check for light on switch, then check for presence of an IP address in XMC's "information" menu) 3) connect and power up Mr. EdNib and wait a minute or so until the lights on Ed's ports come on. At that point, I am able to go into setup/preset 1 and enable Dirac. Nothing else has worked for me. All other approaches have resulted in me either not getting an IP address or having one but Dirac still showing "not available" in the speaker preset menu (and Dirac not being able to find the XMC-2). Thank you ttocs for the suggestion. Now, with any luck, after my business is done today, I'll get to run Dirac! Mark
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Post by marcl on Dec 16, 2020 8:09:48 GMT -5
ttocs I could not resist an n=2 attempt - and it worked (As a partial test at least). I disconnected Ed, and sure enough...setup/preset 1/Dirac shows "not available". I had not powered down my XMC since I had previously been able to enable Dirac. The XMC still showed an IP address (same one as always when DHCP is enabled). So, I connect the ethernet through the switch to Ed, powered Ed up, and I waited for Ed's network port lights to come on. I went back to setup/preset 1/Dirac...and...once again, I can enable it. I'll shortly be shutting down the system for the night, and after my call with India - I will power it all back up. If the process you suggested works, I think Emotiva needs to modify its video for how to connect the Dirac kit. The video currently shows Damon connecting the ethernet cable to the switch and Ed, powering up the switch and then Ed, and "that's all folks" That does not work for me, for sure. I don't know if it ever works for others, but...certainly does not for me. I'll update tomorrow on how it goes, but...this is the first time that 2 times in a row I have had something work. I have had MULTIPLE times in a row that some logical attempt to make it work did not work. So, "I got that goin' for me..." Mark This has now worked 5 times in a row. So, it looks like the "magic bullet" for me is to: 1) Have the XMC-2 and my PC plugged into the switch with the switch on and XMC-2 powered off. 2) power up the XMC-2 and wait until I see it's connected to the internet (check for light on switch, then check for presence of an IP address in XMC's "information" menu) 3) connect and power up Mr. EdNib and wait a minute or so until the lights on Ed's ports come on. At that point, I am able to go into setup/preset 1 and enable Dirac. Nothing else has worked for me. All other approaches have resulted in me either not getting an IP address or having one but Dirac still showing "not available" in the speaker preset menu (and Dirac not being able to find the XMC-2). Thank you ttocs for the suggestion. Now, with any luck, after my business is done today, I'll get to run Dirac! Mark Good luck Mark! Those calls with India are great once we get off DST, aren't they I miss the calls with my Indian colleagues and miss the trips even more. But when I changed jobs and was WFH all the time (even before Covid) I found I could do Dirac calibrations during Webex meetings very effectively as long as I muted during the actual sweeps. Made the days so much more interesting
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Post by marcl on Jan 16, 2021 10:21:54 GMT -5
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Post by klinemj on Jan 18, 2021 15:47:46 GMT -5
bborzellAlso - FYI, on the 1st page of this thread, there are some very good links you should read. Some are out of date thanks to updates from Dirac's side, and if you have issues getting Dirac to see your new processor, you should follow the advice TTOCS gave me. If you look at the 2nd post of -->THIS THREAD...CLICK HERE<--- - you will see things I found out of date as well as comments on how to get Dirac to see your processor. Basically, it boils down to a very specific order of connections and startup for the switch, the EDNIB, and the processor. Mark
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