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At matrix this weekend for 200 . So I am there to get the logitech kb320 for 400 when I see this. A quick Google says pi supports it. If you want a cheap wireless keyboard mouse combo I can confirm it works beautifully
 
GreGorGy said:
At matrix this weekend for 200 . So I am there to get the logitech kb320 for 400 when I see this. A quick Google says pi supports it. If you want a cheap wireless keyboard mouse combo I can confirm it works beautifully
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Scratch that - mouse jitters in X sometimes. Can be annoying. I'll try find a fix otherwise revert to the Logitech... :(
 
Oh wow - fix found. Well sort of. While searching high and low for a fix, I was getting annoyed with the fkn mouse. And the only way to regain control would be to replug the usb dongle. And that was getting annoying reaching around the back of my screen. So I put a USB extension on it to make it easier to reach.

Duh! With distance from the Pi, via the extension, it seems to be behaving...
 
Today was my first real chance to mess around with my pi and I thought I'd share a few hints, for those who have not discovered or don't want to search like I did. This is on the wheezy distro, mostly in terminal. Sources are magpi and RPi Forums.

(1) update repos.
Code: 
	sudo apt-get update

(2) If you do not have sound:
Code: 
	sudo modprobe snd_bcm2835
	# For HDMI sound:
	sudo amixer cset numid=3 2
	# For 3.5mm jack sound:
	sudo amixer cset numid=3 1
(3) Now, lets get mpg123 to play MP3s and vlc for movies
Code: 
	sudo apt-get install mpg123
	sudo apt-get vlc

(4) VLC can have a sound problem, so we will fix this by creating a /etc/asound.conf file
Code: 
	sudo nano /etc/asound.conf

	# Contents of this file will be:

pcm.!default {
       type hw
       card 0
}

ctl.!default {
       type hw
       card 0
}
Then, Ctrl-O (write) and enter for filename. Then, Ctrl-X (exit).

(5) If you need to change to static IP:
Code: 
	sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces

	 #change file, commenting out original setting, as:

#iface eth0 inet dhcp
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.3
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.1.1

Then, Ctrl-O (write) and enter for filename. Then, Ctrl-X (exit).

to change to static NOW:
Code: 
	sudo /etc/init.d network stop
	sudo /etc/init.d network start

(6) Let's install vnc
Code: 
	sudo apt-get install tightvncserver
	sudo nano /etc/profile
# at the end of this file:

vncserver
sudo chown root /tmp/.X11-unix
sudo chgrp root /tmp/.X11-unix

(7) If, like me, you are on a mac, you may want to keep your external HDs as HFS+ but pi doesn't like that so, for read access:
Code: 
	sudo apt-get hfsplus
	sudo apt-get hfsutils
	sudo apt-get hfsprogs
To mount an HFS volume:
Code: 
	cd /media/
	mkdir hfsvol
	mount -t hfsplus /dev/sda2 hfsvol

where sda2 is the logical volume address. Could be sdb, sdc etc and could be 3,4,5 etc.

Restarts are required at times if things don't work out as expected.
 
Anyone running xbmc on their Pi?

I hear some people have issues with it streaming any file around the 8gb mark and higher

My xstreamer is close to its end and wanna maybe get the Pi as a cheap replacement and also it's size because then i can stick it to the back of my tv.
 
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i am running openelec which is actually xbmc.

normal avi and mp4 plays perfectly.
hd big mkv files stutter a bit.
but i have heard that gets alot better when you overclock a bit.
 
acidrain said:
Anyone running xbmc on their Pi?

I hear some people have issues with it streaming any file around the 8gb mark and higher

My xstreamer is close to its end and wanna maybe get the Pi as a cheap replacement and also it's size because then i can stick it to the back of my tv.
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I'm also running openelec. I've experienced issues with some mkv files stuttering or just constantly pausing every 5 seconds but it doesn't seem to be related to file size. I've managed to play some files bigger than 8gb no problem.

When I get some time I'll dig deeper into file types, encoding and such and see what's the common factor.

On a plus note I've found that certain mkvs that wouldn't play directly off my LG TV are working fine via the rpi.
 
jay-co said:
i am running openelec which is actually xbmc.

normal avi and mp4 plays perfectly.
hd big mkv files stutter a bit.
but i have heard that gets alot better when you overclock a bit.
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try RaspBMC release 4...
it's migrated from software float point to hardware float point calculations - this may be the boost you need for your MKV files
 
Just got my "Smart TV" project to work. Running Rasbmc RC3 (will update today) and streaming through WIFI (Asus N-10 USB dongle).

Now just to wait for the case to arrive.
 
Got mame limping in. Now to get sound working properly (that'll probably be an HDMI issue). Joystick not so good yet either...
 
My raspbmc wont boot anymore. This isn't the first time. This stuff is definitely beta, no matter what they say lol. I'm likely to have to reformat the card and reinstall with RC4.
 
MyDogHasNoNose said:
My raspbmc wont boot anymore. This isn't the first time. This stuff is definitely beta, no matter what they say lol. I'm likely to have to reformat the card and reinstall with RC4.
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Yep. Mine did that as well. Didn't boot at all. Video out signal started acting up, then it just switched off and wouldn't boot anymore.

Had to reformat and reinstall.
 
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