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Living Room / Re: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone: Choosing between tiny DIY computer kits

« Last post by 4wd on October 05, 2016, 12:39 AM »

The Onion Omega will run on two AA batteries, it's operating voltage is 3V3.  I have an Omega with the LiPo battery dock, haven't done anything with it, but I could charge it up and see how long it runs for.

From here:

Expect a 1500mAh battery to last about 10 hours, in some cases, up to 12 hours.

Can always use a bigger capacity LiPo or parallel a few cells, grab a 4000mAh phone battery should give you enough power for a day.

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on October 04, 2016, 08:54 PM »

You could use ffmpeg to capture either of the mobile streams, (m3u8 streams), that tool I pointed to just uses Livestreamer.  ffmpeg will give you the option of transcoding, eg. the audio stream to MP3, and then muxing into a MP4 container.

If you read a little more of the thread it also appears that adding the ngrp: and substituting _mobile is not guaranteed to get you the higher-res feed though.

This is only my interpretation of reading through the Stream Recorder forum but you could use rtmpserv or ffmpeg to capture the RTMP stream (the normal non-mobile stream) but you need to perform all the non-standard RTMP negotiation to get the URL to begin with.

MFC go out of their way to make capturing the RTMP stream hard - I think they also block the feed if more than one is detected going to the same IP with no valid login.

Just to clarify a bit more (possibly):
The URLs ending .m3u8 are the mobile streams, you can capture these using Livestreamer, ffmpeg, etc because it's just a HTTP streaming playlist.  You can play them with VLC, MPC-HC, etc.
(It should be noted that there is no mobile (m3u8) stream for Private.)

The non-mobile stream uses Flash and the URL is something like RTMPS://....flv - that requires a Flash video player at the client end.  rtmp(dump|suck|serv) and ffmpeg can capture RTMP(S) streams but there is handshaking to be done before the final URL is known.  As far as I understand, MFC messed around with handshaking a little so that it's not standard, so making it a little harder to retrieve the final RTMP(S) URL.

As I said, this is my interpretation of what I've read.

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on October 04, 2016, 07:44 AM »

Does anyone know what the URL's for the higher res streams would look like or where the in the 'non mobile' version of the site I can look at to get them?

-emm.arr (October 04, 2016, 06:54 AM)

See here, the links came from this Stream Recorder post.

At this post there is a small tool that will call Livestreamer to record the stream so you can test that there is a stream and the recorded resolution.  Of course, you could just use that tool to record a stream as it loops until a stream is found so you can run multiple instances, each with a different model.

To record the non mobile feed would require you to use RTMP protocol, (thereby using rtmpserv, rtmpsuck, or rtmpdump), and from what I've read the initial handshaking to get that stream isn't the standard.

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on October 04, 2016, 12:38 AM »

oddly enough, the best and safest-looking offer on ebay.de is from a UK supplier, presumably they also sell on UK ebay
http://www.ebay.de/i...6:g:88IAAOSw8KNW~O2O

-tomos (September 28, 2016, 01:16 PM)

Just one more thing, that's not the same model - check the 4G bands, it only has 1/3 of the ones covered by the International (Kate) version - ergo, it will be limited 4G connection-wise if you travel overseas.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Number of monitors (or virtual monitors) and productivity

« Last post by 4wd on October 04, 2016, 12:03 AM »

Windows 10 has Virtual Desktops you can switch between.

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Code Highlighting Tags Broken

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 09:45 PM »

I can't do any code highlighting at all in the forum unless I type in the tag and style. Used to be able to select text and then select the Code Highlighting and it would do it.

ah you're right.. well that's been broken for a year then.. i will fix.

-mouser (October 02, 2016, 09:35 PM)

Not so, it was working on September 5th in my post here

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Code Highlighting Tags Broken

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 09:28 PM »

Is it only in PMs?  Or does the same thing happen inline in posts?

-wraith808 (October 01, 2016, 11:38 AM)

I can't do any code highlighting at all in the forum unless I type in the tag and style.  Used to be able to select text and then select the Code Highlighting and it would do it.

Tried Edge, Firefox, and Chromodo, same thing in all of them.

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 09:13 PM »

However, to get the stream with the higher resolution requires a different URL, eg.

-4wd (October 02, 2016, 06:46 PM)

Right, and so theres nothing that can be done on MFCrecorder as of yet?

-Thankyou (October 02, 2016, 07:39 PM)

Asudem has not released any code for his updated version of MFCRecorder, however the source is still available for the original release if you want to play with that.

Send him a PM, he was having trouble with thread notifications at one point.  Otherwise, he hasn't been active here or a couple of other sites I know of for the last 3-4 months, it could be that real life has reared it's ugly head 

Here's the section of the original source that builds the URL:

Code: C# [Select]

1. private string GetVideoUrl(Model model)
2.         {
3.             try
4.             {
5.                 if (_videoServers.ContainsKey(model.Camserv.ToString()))
6.                 {
7.                     long modelid = model.Id;
8.                     if (modelid < 100000000) { modelid += 100000000; }
9.  
10.                     return string.Format("http://{0}.myfreecams.com:1935/NxServer/mfc_{1}.f4v_aac/playlist.m3u8", _videoServers[model.Camserv.ToString()], modelid);
11.                 }
12.             }
13.             catch (Exception ex)
14.             {
15.                 Log.Error("GetVideoUrl Exception: " + ex);
16.             }
17.  
18.             return "-1";
19.         }

I assume that the section could be duplicated with the new parameters for the high-res stream with a fallback to the low-res if it encounters an error, eg. 404, etc.

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 07:40 PM »

is it the best option? I don't have time now to research in depth so I need your expertise!
also, after it arrives, what's next? do I flash it with another/better firmware or something?
advise please!
thanks! 

-kalos (October 02, 2016, 06:25 PM)

You want me to tell you whether this is the best phone for your usage patterns and needs and whether or not you will love or hate MIUI?

That's it from me, I don't recommend or not recommend this phone - it's your choice, do the research.

-4wd (September 27, 2016, 11:07 PM)

Sorry but I'm ignoring this thread from now on.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows 10 Announced

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 07:26 PM »

However, if you upgrade now you will have 31 days from now to determine if you want to stay with Windows 10, if you don't then you can revert to the previous OS.  But again, once the 31 days expires that option is removed.

-4wd (September 26, 2016, 09:04 PM)

A bit more info:

You'll be able to go back to an earlier version by going to Settings > Update & security > Recovery . The time you have to go back depends on what version of Windows 10 your PC is running after the upgrade. For example, if your PC is running Windows 10 Version 1511, you have a month to go back to your previous operating system. If your PC is running Windows 10 Version 1607, you have 10 days to go back. (To see what version of Windows 10 your PC is running after you upgrade, select the Start button, then select Settings > System  > About .

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows 10 Announced

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 07:22 PM »

... and it wouldn't let me give it a window of more than 12 hours, ...

-wraith808 (October 02, 2016, 06:34 PM)

Yeah, annoyed me too but it did say that it will check to see if the computer is being used if outside that 12 hour window.

Then, when it started, it had removed/blocked my displayfusion.  And put up some BS FUD about it might damage my computer.

I didn't get that, DF continued to work without a problem, ClassicShell upgraded itself to cope with the new updates.

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General Software Discussion / Re: No video after resuming from sleep - Windows 10 Anniversary Edition

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 07:17 PM »

I've let mine install the Anniversary Update, this is the driver I'm using:



And it resumes from Sleep fine, I'm using HD6850 with HDMI to an AOC I2470Sw and DisplayPort->DVI to a Dell 1701P.

Don't think it'll make a difference but FWIW I'm running an AMD chipset.

EDIT: Spoke too soon, I just had it happen for the first time even though the Anniversary Update was done a week ago.

You'll probably see that the Event Log is full of this:


It appears it can happen even with a reasonably recent card: Event 4101 Display driver amdkmdap stopped responding and has successfully recovered.

More

From here:

Warning Event ID 4101


    Hi TenForumers.
    Few days ago I found some strange warnings concerning the display driver (event ID 4101):
    "Display driver amdkmdap stopped responding and has successfully recovered".
    After trying this and that with no avail, I noticed these warning were raised when I was using my Internet browser (Firefox):
    sometimes my browsing experience suffered of occasional "blocks" of 1-2 secs (with a Warning 4101 coming out in my event viewer).
    I turned off hardware acceleration on my browser's settings page and I eventually got rid of those warnings.

    I'm writing this post hoping it could be useful to someone with the same problem.

I did have Firefox running at the time the machine went into Sleep so I'll disable HW Acceleration and see what happens.

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on October 02, 2016, 06:46 PM »

MFC now allows stream sizes larger than 320x240, and currently mfcrecorder does not.
now, if Im doing something wrong on my end id like to apologize. Perhaps mfcrecorder does and I managed to break it.

-Thankyou (October 01, 2016, 04:28 AM)

Indeed. I managed to make the program works thanks to an user who took the time to upload his folder for me, and it works really well. Only problem is the bitrate.

-PacoPaco (October 02, 2016, 05:16 AM)

You mean resolution not bitrate - ffmpeg will capture at whatever the bitrate is that is being received.

However, to get the stream with the higher resolution requires a different URL, eg.

[Select]

http://video482.myfreecams.com:1935/NxServer/mfc_121134131.f4v_aac/playlist.m3u8
http://video482.myfreecams.com:1935/NxServer/ngrp:mfc_121134131.f4v_mobile/playlist.m3u8

The first is the normal 320x240 resolution, the second is higher resolution - note the differences.

MFCRecorder doesn't search for or generate the URL for the higher resolution stream for ffmpeg/ffplay to work with.

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on October 01, 2016, 02:46 AM »

... if you don't mind, send me a copy of your own folder without the recordings.

-PacoPaco (September 30, 2016, 02:20 AM)

PM sent

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on September 29, 2016, 08:53 PM »

Just tried it on my machine Win10Pro x64 and it worked fine, here's what your folder contents should look like:


The marked files need to have internet access.

NOTE: Those are the 32bit versions of FFmpeg and FFplay, (and probably not the latest: ffmpeg version N-74593-g6638e4a).

And what should be allowed through the firewall:



Settings.xml should look something like this, (model was chosen randomly):

Code: Text [Select]

1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
2. <MFCRecorder xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
3.   <ModelsInclude>
4.     <long>21562245</long>
5.   </ModelsInclude>
6.   <ModelsExclude />
7.   <RecordAboveCamScore>false</RecordAboveCamScore>
8.   <MinCamScore>0</MinCamScore>
9.   <HideExcluded>false</HideExcluded>
10.   <StartInTray>false</StartInTray>
11.   <UpdateTime>2016-09-30T11:46:14.4521518+10:00</UpdateTime>
12.   <OnlineModels>1407</OnlineModels>
13. </MFCRecorder>

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on September 29, 2016, 08:24 PM »

If you want to find out when a deal comes up on this particular phone, check OzBargain - Australians want phones that have B28 because it doubles the data bandwidth on 4G.


Android tip:
For those with a 32GB microSD limit, try formatting a 64GB or 128GB on a Windows PC using GUIFormat and then see if your phone will read it.

My 32GB limited Redmi Note 2 is currently happy with 128GB and a 64GB also worked ... chance to double/quadruple your storage for nothing but the cost of a card, (which will always come in handy somewhere else if it doesn't work).

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on September 29, 2016, 06:30 AM »

Now the check mark works for a moment, then it stops. No files added to the recordings folder yet. The view function doesn't work aswell. All the FFmpeg files are inside the MFCrecorder.

-PacoPaco (September 29, 2016, 04:26 AM)

And you have allowed FFmpeg and FFplay through your firewall?

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on September 28, 2016, 03:50 PM »

RN3SE (International) (Kate) isn't available on eBay atm, they have enough orders to fill via the Chinese retail sites.  Currently it's also a Chinese national holiday which slows things down.  Any that are on eBay are likely to be a Chinese supplier anyway and it's probably cheaper to go direct since there's no eBay overhead and you can still use PayPal or AliPay.

Geekbuying shipped from Spain warehouse:
2GB Gold
2GB Gray
3GB Gold <- In stock @ 20161005
3GB Gray

Not recommending Geekbuying one way or the other, (I have bought from them), just pointing out there is a place in the EU you can get them, (when they're in stock - a very popular phone at the moment).

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: MFCRecorder - Continued

« Last post by 4wd on September 28, 2016, 06:17 AM »

Just found this site and registered just to say that the program looks really really interesting. My sincere congrats, but for some reason i can't manage to start recording anything and i can't find the reason. I click "Record", the program creates the folder in the recordings directory, but it's always empty and the "recording" check is never marked.

Any ideas what could be the problem?

-PacoPaco (September 28, 2016, 04:06 AM)

Yes, you didn't read the thread

https://www.donation....msg397351#msg397351

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on September 27, 2016, 11:07 PM »

RN3 (older version) (hennesy): Specifications
RN3 (newer version) (kenzo): Specifications
RN3 International version (kate): Specifications
Sellers: Mentioned here + a lot of info.

A real review of the Redmi Note 3, albeit not this particular version it is, however, more indepth than anything you'll find on "TrustedReviews", read it and comprehend.  Then go find out what the differences are and how they'll affect what you want to do.

XDA Forums

That's it from me, I don't recommend or not recommend this phone - it's your choice, do the research.

NOTE: Any link I've put to a seller is not indicative of my endorsement of that seller, it just happens to be a link with the necessary information.  Find your own seller.

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Living Room / Re: In-Car Emergency Kit - Your Recommendations

« Last post by 4wd on September 27, 2016, 08:28 PM »

I know you said multi-tool, but to be more explicit about a few tools that many don't think about until its too late - window breaker, seatbelt cutter, and pry bar.

-wraith808 (September 27, 2016, 02:32 PM)

Don't forget the acetylene torch in case you have to burn your way out! 

-MilesAhead (September 27, 2016, 06:21 PM)

And don't forget to put them in the boot since they're not the kind of things you want flying around in the cabin during an accident.   

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on September 27, 2016, 04:42 PM »

also, I read the screen is bad, any opinions?

-kalos (September 27, 2016, 01:07 PM)

Link?
there's lots of video reviews, especially out of India, on youtube -- I havent heard anything particularly negative about the screen, but maybe it depends on what you're comparing it with?

-tomos (September 27, 2016, 01:35 PM)

http://www.trustedre...-redmi-note-3-review

-kalos (September 27, 2016, 01:40 PM)

Different version, unless it's exactly the same then it's almost pointless - the RN2 has 3 different screen manufacturers for the one version.

It's his opinion, doesn't hold for anyone else, could just as easily be his eyesight.

I don't trust alibaba to buy from there,

Aliexpress is arguably better than eBay because of the AliPay system, all transactions are escrow - the seller doesn't get paid until you're satisfied. Dispute resolution is fast, I know, I've used it twice in the last two months.

I used in the past a similar chinese bullsht called ioffer

iOffer is nothing like Aliexpress or any of the other Chinese wholesale sites.  iOffer is also an American based company, (like eBay), so now we've cleared up that little misunderstanding it looks like you have nothing against Chinese retail/wholesale sites at all ... but based on past experience with iOffer, you should be wary of eBay.

by the way, what are the differences of the SE? is it really worth the hassle?

Since you're not going to help yourself, I suggest you walk into a store and buy a phone.

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by 4wd on September 27, 2016, 08:40 AM »

I know you must have done that a while back, but out of curiosity, what did you replace it with?

-tomos (September 27, 2016, 05:25 AM)

Tried a few but settled on Less is More 6.4.
Marshmallow build done by a 3rd party is on the way, if I didn't want a working compass then I'd give the Alpha a try.

XIAOMI have said Android 6 was coming to the RN2 but who knows when that will be, the MIUI developers are slowly working through the models.  If they didn't spend so much time trying to irreversibly intertwine their apps into the OS it would have been here sooner ... then again MTK aren't known for speedy releases of kernal source code which is why a phone with a Qualcomm CPU is better.
Still, an official release of Android 6 based MIUI would allow an alternative to be created that much easier since they can just grab the hardware drivers to incorporate rather than source from other similar specced phones where manufacturers have been a little more pro-active.

If you want to see what it takes to remove the "XIAOMI Ecosphere" from an RN2 and tweak battery life, etc, see here.  I did it but didn't like the result, (a couple of annoyingly obvious bugs), so I switched ROM.

Think I'll save my pennies for the RN3 SE (kate), since I travel overseas it'd be pretty close to the perfect phone at a good price point, (if only it had NFC also).

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows Update MiniTool - Alternative To Windows Update In Windows 10

« Last post by 4wd on September 26, 2016, 09:09 PM »

@IainB: You need to point to the MajorGeeks WUMT page, the link you have for the download is session only and will result in 404.

http://www.majorgeek...update_minitool.html

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows 10 Announced

« Last post by 4wd on September 26, 2016, 09:04 PM »

I didn't realize that you could no longer easily go back to a previous version of Windows during the first 31 days (From Point 4 of the article). This will make me think twice before upgrading to Windows 10. Fortunately I keep my OS and Data on separate partitions, so the "Nuclear Option" of returning to Windows 7 is easier.

-exjoburger (September 26, 2016, 12:54 PM)

Just to clarify, I believe that's refering to the fact that you are now, (as of this date), more than 31 days past the end of the free upgrade period.  Therefore, if you took them up on the free upgrade at this point you can no longer revert to a previous version because that option no longer exists.

However, if you upgrade now you will have 31 days from now to determine if you want to stay with Windows 10, if you don't then you can revert to the previous OS.  But again, once the 31 days expires that option is removed.

I could be wrong, the info in that point is a bit ambiguous.

Just do a drive image backup before embarking upon the upgrade, then you can always replace Windows 10 with your current OS no matter if the 31 days has expired or not.