Standalone Network player with FTP update - Revision history

StefanG: /* Standalone player */

2013-04-16T08:28:10Z

Standalone player

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	=Standalone player =		=Standalone player =

	~~This~~ application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.		The FTP-MP3 Player application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.
	However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.		However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.

	Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph[http://www.barix.com/index.php?id=174] free PC software.		Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph [http://www.barix.com/index.php?id=174] free PC software.

	This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.		This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.

	== The ABCL Application==		== The ABCL Application==
	The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and ~~is one of the several application developed in Barix BCL language and included within an ABCL SW package.~~ http://www.barix.com/index.php?id=156		The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and can be downloaded from here :
			[http://www.barix.com/index.php?id=156]

	Find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference on our homepage[http://www.barix.com/downloads/]. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.		Find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference on our homepage[http://www.barix.com/downloads/]. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.

StefanG: /* Standalone player */

2013-04-10T13:10:12Z

Standalone player

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	However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.		However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.

	Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph[http://www.barix.com/~~downloads/file/ICgraph_User_Guide_V140_PDF/6951/221~~] free PC software.		Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph[http://www.barix.com/index.php?id=174] free PC software.

	This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.		This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.

	== The ABCL Application==		== The ABCL Application==
	The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and is one of the several application developed in Barix BCL language and included within an ABCL SW package. http://www.barix.com/~~downloads/ABCL_Applications/1911/~~		The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and is one of the several application developed in Barix BCL language and included within an ABCL SW package. http://www.barix.com/index.php?id=156

	~~Take a look at this:~~[http://www.barix.com/downloads/~~file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21~~] ~~to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference~~. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.		Find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference on our homepage[http://www.barix.com/downloads/]. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.

	==File length check==		==File length check==
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	- process the playlists replacing the listed music filenames into the new 8.3. filenames		- process the playlists replacing the listed music filenames into the new 8.3. filenames

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Domenico: /* File length check */

2009-10-29T11:27:23Z

File length check

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	The length checking must be activated in the player.cfg configuration file on the player, using the variable CHECK_LENGTH=1		The length checking must be activated in the player.cfg configuration file on the player, using the variable CHECK_LENGTH=1

	* Filename 8.3 limitation		==Filename 8.3 limitation ==
	The FTP_MP3_Player application is supporting only 8.3 Filename lenght due to cache memory limitation. In order to cope with this Barix provide a "File Server" application that perform the following:		The FTP_MP3_Player application is supporting only 8.3 Filename lenght due to cache memory limitation. In order to cope with this Barix provide a "File Server" application that perform the following:

Domenico: /* Standalone player */

2009-10-29T11:26:54Z

Standalone player

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	== Standalone player ==		=Standalone player =

	This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.		This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.
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	This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.		This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.

	* The ABCL Application		== The ABCL Application==
	The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and is one of the several application developed in Barix BCL language and included within an ABCL SW package. http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Applications/1911/		The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and is one of the several application developed in Barix BCL language and included within an ABCL SW package. http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Applications/1911/

	Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.		Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.

	* File length check		==File length check==
	''I have an unreliable network connection, can I still use the FTPMP3 application?''<br>		''I have an unreliable network connection, can I still use the FTPMP3 application?''<br>
	Yes!		Yes!

	Poor network connections can result in partial file downloads, which are not easily detectable and result in unpredictable playback. To address this the application can be set up to detect incomplete files using 'length checking'~~: <br>~~		Poor network connections can result in partial file downloads, which are not easily detectable and result in unpredictable playback. To address this the application can be set up to detect incomplete files using 'length checking'.

	There are two parts to the length checking system: a server component which creates a 'length file' for each file to download and the checking functionality at the player, which must be enabled.~~<br>~~		There are two parts to the length checking system: a server component which creates a 'length file' for each file to download and the checking functionality at the player, which must be enabled.
	~~The system works like this:<br>~~

	As well as downloading the music file, the second file containing the length of the music (or configuration/playlist) file is downloaded. A simple check reveals if the whole music file has been received.~~<br>~~		As well as downloading the music file, the second file containing the length of the music (or configuration/playlist) file is downloaded. A simple check reveals if the whole music file has been received.

	More about those extra files:		More about those extra files:
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	WriteFileSize1 is a command-line tool. When run without arguments, it displays its documentation.		WriteFileSize1 is a command-line tool. When run without arguments, it displays its documentation.
	Typical use is to give WriteFileSize just one argument:~~<br>~~		Typical use is to give WriteFileSize just one argument:
	~~<br>~~
	~~WriteFileSize MyDir<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~which results in adding length files for all of the files in the subdirectory MyDir.<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~How do I set the player to check the files are OK?<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~The length checking must be activated in the player.cfg configuration file on the player, using the variable CHECK_LENGTH:~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~CHECK_LENGTH=1<br>~~

			WriteFileSize MyDir

			which results in adding length files for all of the files in the subdirectory MyDir.

			The length checking must be activated in the player.cfg configuration file on the player, using the variable CHECK_LENGTH=1

	* Filename 8.3 limitation		* Filename 8.3 limitation

Domenico: /* Standalone player */

2009-10-29T11:24:13Z

Standalone player

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	== Standalone player ==		== Standalone player ==
	* ''What can I do with this?''
	This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.		This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.
	However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.		However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.


	Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ICgraph_User_Guide_V140_PDF/6951/221] free PC software.		Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ICgraph_User_Guide_V140_PDF/6951/221] free PC software.

			This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.

	~~This~~ application is ~~ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic~~.		* The ABCL Application
			The application is called FTP_MP3_Player (or FTPMP3) and is one of the several application developed in Barix BCL language and included within an ABCL SW package. http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Applications/1911/

			Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer as reference. Customization can be done by customer or by Barix on request.

	* ''~~Where~~ can I ~~find it~~?''		* File length check
	~~The application is called FTPMP3 and is one of the free programs included with our ABCL firmware. http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Applications/1911/~~		''I have an unreliable network connection, can I still use the FTPMP3 application?''<br>
			Yes!

	~~Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer, free of charge.<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	* ''I have an unreliable network connection, can I still use the FTPMP3 application?''<br>
	~~Yes!<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	Poor network connections can result in partial file downloads, which are not easily detectable and result in unpredictable playback. To address this the application can be set up to detect incomplete files using 'length checking': <br>		Poor network connections can result in partial file downloads, which are not easily detectable and result in unpredictable playback. To address this the application can be set up to detect incomplete files using 'length checking': <br>
	~~<br>~~
	There are two parts to the length checking system: a server component which creates a 'length file' for each file to download and the checking functionality at the player, which must be enabled.<br>		There are two parts to the length checking system: a server component which creates a 'length file' for each file to download and the checking functionality at the player, which must be enabled.<br>
	The system works like this:<br>		The system works like this:<br>
	~~<br>~~
	As well as downloading the music file, the second file containing the length of the music (or configuration/playlist) file is downloaded. A simple check reveals if the whole music file has been received.<br>		As well as downloading the music file, the second file containing the length of the music (or configuration/playlist) file is downloaded. A simple check reveals if the whole music file has been received.<br>
	~~<br>~~
	More about those extra files:~~<br>~~		More about those extra files:
	In order for length checking to be employed, files with length information have to be created on the server. For every file (including the configuration file) another file with (second) file extension “.len” must be created on the server(s). This “.len” file should contain just 12 digits - size of file in bytes padded with zeroes from the left.		In order for length checking to be employed, files with length information have to be created on the server. For every file (including the configuration file) another file with (second) file extension “.len” must be created on the server(s). This “.len” file should contain just 12 digits - size of file in bytes padded with zeroes from the left.
	~~<br>~~
	It is easy to create the length files using the WriteFileSize tool, which is included in the firmware update archives. ~~<br>~~		It is easy to create the length files using the WriteFileSize tool, which is included in the firmware update archives.
	~~<br>~~
	WriteFileSize1 is a command-line tool. When run without arguments, it displays its documentation.		WriteFileSize1 is a command-line tool. When run without arguments, it displays its documentation.
	Typical use is to give WriteFileSize just one argument:<br>		Typical use is to give WriteFileSize just one argument:<br>
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	How do I set the player to check the files are OK?<br>		How do I set the player to check the files are OK?<br>
	<br>		<br>
	The length checking must be activated in the player.cfg configuration file on the player, using the variable CHECK_LENGTH: ~~<br>~~		The length checking must be activated in the player.cfg configuration file on the player, using the variable CHECK_LENGTH:
	<br>		<br>
	CHECK_LENGTH=1<br>		CHECK_LENGTH=1<br>
	~~<br>~~

Domenico at 11:13, 29 October 2009

2009-10-29T11:13:13Z

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	* ''Where can I find it?''		* ''Where can I find it?''
	The application is called FTPMP3 and is one of the free programs included with our ABCL firmware.[http://www.barix.com/downloads/~~ABCL_Kit_Firmware~~/21/].		The application is called FTPMP3 and is one of the free programs included with our ABCL firmware. http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Applications/1911/

	Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer, free of charge.<br>		Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer, free of charge.<br>
	<br>		<br>
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	CHECK_LENGTH=1<br>		CHECK_LENGTH=1<br>
	<br>		<br>
	~~That's it!~~

			* Filename 8.3 limitation
			The FTP_MP3_Player application is supporting only 8.3 Filename lenght due to cache memory limitation. In order to cope with this Barix provide a "File Server" application that perform the following:

			- process the music files converting filename in 8.3 format

			- process the playlists replacing the listed music filenames into the new 8.3. filenames

David: /* Standalone player */

2009-10-29T08:27:19Z

Standalone player

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 * ''Where can I find it?''
 The application is called FTPMP3 and is one of the free programs included with our ABCL firmware.[http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Kit_Firmware/21/].
-Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer, free of charge.
+Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer, free of charge.<br>

David: New page: == Standalone player == * ''What can I do with this?'' This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB ...

2009-01-23T08:18:38Z

New page: == Standalone player == * ''What can I do with this?'' This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB ...

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== Standalone player ==
* ''What can I do with this?''
This application allows you to set up a low cost Exstreamer to play music as and when you want, from files stored on an attached USB stick. No network load.
However, if you want you can also dynamically update the content of the USB using the FTP protocol.

Create playlists, assign playing times and priorities, listen in for real time announcements made on a priority port from an Annuncicom, Instreamer, or our ICGraph[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ICgraph_User_Guide_V140_PDF/6951/221] free PC software.

This application is ideal for Retailers who want to play background music, but don't want to overload their network with audio traffic.

* ''Where can I find it?''
The application is called FTPMP3 and is one of the free programs included with our ABCL firmware.[http://www.barix.com/downloads/ABCL_Kit_Firmware/21/].
Take a look at this:[http://www.barix.com/downloads/file/ABCL_Applications_Overview_PDF/221/21] to find out more about other ABCL applications we offer, free of charge.