2008-04-24, 22:11
Hi!
This is by no means final but at least functional http://web.telia.com/~u60613787/.
In the zipfile you will find a Python script that drives the iMon VFD used in Antec and other HTPC chassis. I have included the .py file for reference if you want to enhance the script. For people without Python on their PC there is an EXE file included.
The script that runs in Windows talks with the XBMC WEB Server and updates the VFD with information accordingly. For this reason you have to activate the server under Setting/Network/Servers and use port 80, no password. Also note that iMon front view must be set to Never.
The following information is shown.
*Active screen and selection (unless something is playing)
*Above plus clock if you don't move the cursor for a while
*Weather info, if you go to weather and mark the city selector
*Playing file, title, artist, album, duration, depending on media
*Showed picture and resolution
I think the script might run within XBMC but the required library ctypes is missing. I will test that further. Meanwhile I'm hoping that some of the real coders will give it a try. The attached .py file and the SG_VFD.DLL should give a good hint.
Enjoy,
MrZ
This is by no means final but at least functional http://web.telia.com/~u60613787/.
In the zipfile you will find a Python script that drives the iMon VFD used in Antec and other HTPC chassis. I have included the .py file for reference if you want to enhance the script. For people without Python on their PC there is an EXE file included.
The script that runs in Windows talks with the XBMC WEB Server and updates the VFD with information accordingly. For this reason you have to activate the server under Setting/Network/Servers and use port 80, no password. Also note that iMon front view must be set to Never.
The following information is shown.
*Active screen and selection (unless something is playing)
*Above plus clock if you don't move the cursor for a while
*Weather info, if you go to weather and mark the city selector
*Playing file, title, artist, album, duration, depending on media
*Showed picture and resolution
I think the script might run within XBMC but the required library ctypes is missing. I will test that further. Meanwhile I'm hoping that some of the real coders will give it a try. The attached .py file and the SG_VFD.DLL should give a good hint.
Enjoy,
MrZ