[RELEASE] Pandora Radio (Script) Music Addon (Updated 2011-11-13 : V1.2.8)

spbogie · 2010-03-21 23:12

This addon is currently undergoing a major rewrite. The version in this first post is no longer functional, however VTWoods has provided a working version which can be found on at https://gitorious.org/~vtwoods/xbmc-pand...ees/master (click "Download master as tar.gz" on the right). If you have any input on design or improvements for the new version, please post your concepts in this thread and/or send me a PM.

Credits:

Code:

- TWC Supplemental by Nuka1195

    Used extensively as a reference for building the GUI.

    Borrowed a few images for initial testing release.

 - pianobar

    Copyright (c) 2008-2010 Lars-Dominik Braun <PromyLOPh@lavabit.com>

    http://github.com/PromyLOPh/pianobar | http://6xq.net/html/00/17.html

        Uses as early reference for parts of the pandora protocol.

 - jurmb84

    Modified existing script to work with new xbmc addon framework.

 - smorloc

    Modified script to include like/dislike/tired functionality; additional

    addon settings;layout changes

 - htpc_guy

    Android-like skin

Download:
Gitorious project page
~~V1.2.10 (MediaFire)~~

Now go enjoy some music and give me feedback Big Grin

Please use a pastebin service when posting logs to reduce clutter in the thread. Thank you. (Plenty to choose from, take your pick)

P.S. Please remember that Pandora needs to pay royalties for the music they play, and it's the ads which they show on their site that allow them to do so. If you intend to use this script extensively please consider upgrading to a Pandora One account to support them and keep the music flowing. You may also wish to use a separate account for this script just in case they decide to start disabling accounts or something, don't want to loose all your stations and such.

spbogie · 2010-03-22 01:48

I've taken the download down temporarily. Found some issues upon further testing.

I'm also starting to question whether I should actually release this considering the way it accesses Pandora using non-public api calls... I don't want to get sued...

UnisonRuss · 2010-03-22 02:58

I really hope to see this... it looks great, and I would love to use it in XBMC Smile

arosequi · 2010-03-22 04:59

spbogie Wrote:I've taken the download down temporarily. Found some issues upon further testing.

I'm also starting to question whether I should actually release this considering the way it accesses Pandora using non-public api calls... I don't want to get sued...

You're using pianobar, right? Its creator publishes the source (and binaries) of pianobar, and I don't think he's had any legal issues.

Plus, I don't think using non-public API calls is illegal, is it? Look at the whole Hulu/Boxee debacle a few months ago -- I don't think Hulu ever considered legal action, only technical barriers. I'm sure if they had a legal case, they would've pursued it.

spbogie · 2010-03-24 05:28

New download up Smile

. I believe I've fixed the issues that were causing it to stop playing randomly (stupid mistake on my part :rolleyes Smile

Installation has become slightly more involved, but it affords me a bit of piece of mind. Instructions in the first post (should be fairly self-explanatory.)

stacked · 2010-03-24 07:36

wow, thanks. Great work. Big Grin

rsdza · 2010-03-24 08:54

Thanks, will have to wait until I get home from work to try it out, but will report back asap Smile

Really excited about this...

keller999 · 2010-03-24 17:58

Hello,

Thank you for working on this! Having some issues with the latest SVN:

Code:

10:54:21 T:2958064496 M:1606062080    INFO: -->Python script returned the following error<--

10:54:21 T:2958064496 M:1606062080   ERROR: Error Type: <type 'exceptions.TypeError'>

10:54:21 T:2958064496 M:1606062080   ERROR: Error Contents: Required argument 'uuid' (pos 1) not found

10:54:21 T:2958064496 M:1606062080   ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last):

                                              File "/home/theater/.xbmc/scripts/Pandora/default.py", line 115, in <module>

                                                panda = Panda()

                                              File "/home/theater/.xbmc/scripts/Pandora/default.py", line 22, in __init__

                                                self.settings = xbmc.Settings( path=scriptPath )

                                            TypeError: Required argument 'uuid' (pos 1) not found

10:54:21 T:2958064496 M:1606062080    INFO: -->End of Python script error report<--

Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-keller999

spbogie · 2010-03-24 19:05

keller999,
As the addon branch is merged into SVN, there are going to be a number of changes potentially breaking existing scripts. This script was written for the pre-merge xbmc python bindings. Once everything is settled with the merge and new python docs released, I will adjust it accordingly.

keller999 · 2010-03-24 21:07

spbogie Wrote:keller999,
As the addon branch is merged into SVN, there are going to be a number of changes potentially breaking existing scripts. This script was written for the pre-merge xbmc python bindings. Once everything is settled with the merge and new python docs released, I will adjust it accordingly.

Thanks for the info! When it's ready for SVN, I'll be happy to test there. =)

-keller999

spbogie Skilled Python Coder Posts: 124 Joined: Oct 2009 Reputation: 5	2010-03-22 01:48 Post: #2 I've taken the download down temporarily. Found some issues upon further testing. I'm also starting to question whether I should actually release this considering the way it accesses Pandora using non-public api calls... I don't want to get sued...
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UnisonRuss Senior Member Posts: 247 Joined: Jan 2009 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	2010-03-22 02:58 Post: #3 I really hope to see this... it looks great, and I would love to use it in XBMC I love my Mac Mini :;):
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spbogie Skilled Python Coder Posts: 124 Joined: Oct 2009 Reputation: 5	2010-03-24 05:28 Post: #5 New download up . I believe I've fixed the issues that were causing it to stop playing randomly (stupid mistake on my part :rolleyes Installation has become slightly more involved, but it affords me a bit of piece of mind. Instructions in the first post (should be fairly self-explanatory.)
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stacked Skilled Python Coder Posts: 787 Joined: Jun 2007 Reputation: 16	2010-03-24 07:36 Post: #6 wow, thanks. Great work. Repository Addons: PBS \| Revision3 \| TMZ \| ESPN \| NBA \| Trailer Addict \| G4TV
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rsdza Junior Member Posts: 3 Joined: Mar 2010 Reputation: 0	2010-03-24 08:54 Post: #7 Thanks, will have to wait until I get home from work to try it out, but will report back asap Really excited about this...
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spbogie Skilled Python Coder Posts: 124 Joined: Oct 2009 Reputation: 5	2010-03-24 19:05 Post: #9 keller999, As the addon branch is merged into SVN, there are going to be a number of changes potentially breaking existing scripts. This script was written for the pre-merge xbmc python bindings. Once everything is settled with the merge and new python docs released, I will adjust it accordingly.
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