Pocket PC Remote Plugin

[RoyN]

Hi guys... is this dead?

I'm very interested!

Is there any API to talk to GBPVR? I wanted to develop a control system using the Charmed Quark Controller (http://www.charmedquark.com)... This would allow the CQC remote control server to control one or more GBPVR machines...

Basically I wanted just control for the user of one station, like a remote control, only CQC allows this to be done on touchscreens, and such, and is network based (so unlike IR remotes, you get feedback and stuff)...

It would be nice if GBPVR had some sort of IP-based API that could communicate, send and recieve information from another application. is there some sort of layer like this?

Thanks!

[sub]

Is there any API to talk to GBPVR?

Yes, as evidenced by the tons of plugins we have available.

It would be nice if GBPVR had some sort of IP-based API that could communicate, send and recieve information from another application. is there some sort of layer like this?

There is no IP based API (unless you cound the web admin GUI), but there is nothing to stop you developing one.

[madcat]

Tommi

I have developed a simple TCP controller for GBPVR (plugin, acting as TCP server, plus a basic WinAMP-like GUI).

First, it was perliminary, wasn't too stable yet. but worked. Would display the Chennel being played, or song, etc. but no video/audio.

It was several versions ago, doesn't work now, but I guess I just need to fix it. Since then, I uninstalled the IDE... so not really working on it.

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At least for several of the actions, I had to actually send the "keystrokes" as I couldnt find another way in the API.

Server/Client were in C#.

This was not for a PocketPC - it was designed for a PC (I don't have a PocketPC...)

[HTPCGB]

Tommi
It was several versions ago, doesn't work now, but I guess I just need to fix it. Since then, I uninstalled the IDE... so not really working on it.

If that's the case, could you make the source available?

[madcat]

I recompiled it, and seems to work. Like I said, it's not perfect, but if it can help someone...

[RoyN]

cool, will you continue development? are you going to release the source?

[madcat]

cool, will you continue development? are you going to release the source?

Well, this IS the source. What did you mean "release"?

Not sure about going on.
1) I think it's missing something. It's cool to pause or jump FW or RW, but there's no menu navigation (I mean, you can, with the arrows, but that's not it - you can't tell where you are...).
2) Is there realy an interest in the public? :o

[RoyN]

Hmm... I'd definitely be interested!

Maybe in some way this can be added to the web project... I mean adding an interface that can create a web remote, this would enable any platform to be used as a remote (from cell phones to PDAs, to wireless tablets, to mounted touchscreens and even a full fledged PC)... Maybe few people will comment on this thread, but I'm sure that the solution would be picked up by many... it would be awesome to have a PPC remote in lieu of the standard MCE remote, just like XBMC has...PPCs are real cheap right now, you can get an older model with wifi and have a very nice touchscreen remote that is bi-directional... (obviously the above doesnt take into account any modifications that would need to be done to gbpvr itself so the plugin can access music/video lists, etc...)

Anyways, the way it is, as a server on a tcp port it is already quite portable to do the above...

I didnt download it so I didnt see the source... I'll download it and look at it as soon as I can... this is in VB, right?

[madcat]

Hmm... I'd definitely be interested!

Maybe in some way this can be added to the web project... I mean adding an interface that can create a web remote, this would enable any platform to be used as a remote (from cell phones to PDAs, to wireless tablets, to mounted touchscreens and even a full fledged PC)... Maybe few people will comment on this thread, but I'm sure that the solution would be picked up by many... it would be awesome to have a PPC remote in lieu of the standard MCE remote, just like XBMC has...PPCs are real cheap right now, you can get an older model with wifi and have a very nice touchscreen remote that is bi-directional... (obviously the above doesnt take into account any modifications that would need to be done to gbpvr itself so the plugin can access music/video lists, etc...)

Yeah, web interface sounds cool too. For me it would be the same (and yes, like u say, it will be even more portable). It's like having an RF remote, but a 2-directional, so you can see what u'r doing.

Anyways, the way it is, as a server on a tcp port it is already quite portable to do the above...

I didnt download it so I didnt see the source... I'll download it and look at it as soon as I can... this is in VB, right?

It's in C# (client and server).

[folkboat]

Yes. indeed a hook into GBPVR for PPC would be outstanding.

The IPAQ RX3115 has a program "Nevo" which can control via IR all components ie: TV, Receiver, DVD.............. also via wifi it can launch a server side application WMP10 and play MP3's without the need for the TV screen. VERY COOL. You can see cover art on the PPC as well as control volume and songs played!!

Tried it with EWA and GBPVR directly - no joy........OTOH I have logged into GBPVR via "logmein.com and was able to scale the screen to fit!! Little tiny GBPVR screen on the PPC.

Regards