iMon 16x2 VFD display driver for XBMC for Windows

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Hmhmm....

I am using a 16x2 Display.

I tried all Versions of iMon from the oldest Silverstone branded version to the newest TEST build with no success... using a newer sg_vfd.dll doesnt help... then your script starts without any errors even with no imon installed. And I am always getting an error with your original sg_vfd.dll

Soundgraph API Demo also NEVER works.

Frontview etc. was always working.

I found a thread about a dvbviewer vfd plugin that seems to be based on the api to. People got problems or working setups with different settings ?!

My Firmware Version is 0x3601

What is missing here ? If we cant get further I will contact Soundgraph.


Otherwise what about a setup with winlirc and girder? Or is there Lirc LCD-Support available in the Win32 Version ?

For those of you with iMon VFD here http://web.telia.com/~u60613896/ is a VB server that can drive it.
Unzip all files to any preferred directory and start the EXE file.
In Vista I believe you have to run the application in admin mode.
The application uses sockets so windows firewall might ask for priviledge to run.
Functions are as before but now you don't need that uggly CMD window running. Moreover you can also monitor what is sent to the VFD.
New functions.
*Ctrl-Shift-TAB takes you to menu mode (or use the tickbox). In this mode you can scroll among some information using arrow left/right.
*Handles suspend/resume
*Kills XBMC if you start more than one by accident (happens to me every now and then and it evenually stopps Vista)

Enjoy,

Mrz

Hi , I have one of those Silverstone cases , it has an Imon LCD display in the front of it rather than a VFD.

I tried your program anyway, but it didn't work for me

Would you be able to make a copy of your application that uses the SG_LCD.dll file, or possibly tell me how to do it?

Link for the LCD I have is below.

http://www.soundgraph.com/Eng_/Products/...eftMenu=43

Thanks
Neil.

Hi Neil!

I have uploaded the source code for reference, use the link above. Unfortunately the LCD uses a different call set. In this thread http://www.soundgraph.com/Eng_/Forum/For...ingLevel=8 there are some references that might be useful.
Good luck and let me know if you have any progress I'd prefer the LCD but I understood it had crappy support.

MrZ

Hi there! I downloaded the tool. But I get error message: connection forcefully rejected. As far as i know firewall isn't blocking the program...
Any ideas or help? Thanks!

ChefChoco!

It talks to XBMC WEB server on http://localhost:80. Please check that XBMC and its WEB server is active and using port 80.
Does it display anything on the VFD?

MrZ

OK. that helped

next problem...

connection failed (-256) under status VFD

For your info, I have an Chieftec HT01 case, it comes with a build-in imon vfd display. Hope you can help!

Hi ChefChoco!
I recently made a clean system install using the 7.20.0502 iMon release at http://www.soundgraph.com/Eng_/Supports/...leftMenu=1 and it works like a charm on my VFD. Webgonzo had problems with his and found out that there are different VFD versions and that the supplied SG_VFD.DLL does NOT support all variants.
You can download the whole API on page 2 including a demo application. If that one talks with your VFD my program should as well.
Also remember to deactivate iMon manager before you try.

BTW, lovely case you got.

Hi!
Just installed XBMC and found this tool while searching for imon remote help in the forum, works great with 7.40.0806 too
thx alot mrz for making this nice application