User:PlatypusPedersen - Revision history

PlatypusPedersen at 19:38, 11 January 2013

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-= About me =
+= LinuxMCE setup - currently on hiatus =
 For now, all the gear is in one room. so the Location info below will be location in that room.
 == Core / Hybrid - dcerouter ==

PlatypusPedersen: /* To do */

2012-12-22T00:13:33Z

To do

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	* Get more MDs up and running.		* Get more MDs up and running.
	* Get Orbiters up and running.		* Get Orbiters up and running.
	* Get a faster Core / Hybrid. ~~-> Have ordered parts, one part "unconfirmed in stock 10th October"~~. ~~[[User:PlatypusPedersen\|PlatypusPedersen]] 05:06, 29 September 2012 (CEST)~~		* Get a faster Core / Hybrid.
			** New hardware didn't work as hoped... need to get fast but older hardware.
	* Test the WebCam and try to create Security Scenarios.		* Test the WebCam and try to create Security Scenarios.
	* Figure out how to allow e.g. port 22 while LMCE firewall is enabled.		* Figure out how to allow e.g. port 22 while LMCE firewall is enabled.

PlatypusPedersen: /* Core / Hybrid - dcerouter */

2012-10-20T16:50:50Z

Core / Hybrid - dcerouter

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	** Extra NIC: Don't remember the details, think it might be the one I got from [http://lmcecompatible.com lmcecompatible.com], but I'll have to check.		** Extra NIC: Don't remember the details, think it might be the one I got from [http://lmcecompatible.com lmcecompatible.com], but I'll have to check.
	** Notes;		** Notes;
	*** Audio through HDMI worked flawlessly when I tried to test a ~~snapshow~~ while using my TV instead of a old VGA-connected monitor.		*** Audio through HDMI worked flawlessly when I tried to test a snapshot while using my TV instead of a old VGA-connected monitor.
	*** Considering the age, small formfactor and low wattage, even re-generating orbiters ain't that bad if you remember rule #1 for LMCE, but I think I might change my mind when I get better hardware for the Core/Hybrid, and see the difference.		*** Considering the age, small formfactor and low wattage, even re-generating orbiters ain't that bad if you remember rule #1 for LMCE, but I think I might change my mind when I get better hardware for the Core/Hybrid, and see the difference.
			*** My new hardware, Ivy Bridge, did not work as a Hybrid... so this ION will have to do for now.

	== Desktop MD 1 - ZBOX ID41 ==		== Desktop MD 1 - ZBOX ID41 ==

PlatypusPedersen: /* About me */

2012-09-29T03:43:56Z

About me

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	* Occupation: Factory worker.		* Occupation: Factory worker.
	* Other info: Love technology, but still GNU/Linux-illiterate and don't know how to program, hoping to resolve that but my boring job takes up all my energy.		* Other info: Love technology, but still GNU/Linux-illiterate and don't know how to program, hoping to resolve that but my boring job takes up all my energy.
	* Contact: PlatypusPedersen on the forum.

	= LinuxMCE setup =		= LinuxMCE setup =

PlatypusPedersen at 03:06, 29 September 2012

2012-09-29T03:06:59Z

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	* Occupation: Factory worker.		* Occupation: Factory worker.
	* Other info: Love technology, but still GNU/Linux-illiterate and don't know how to program, hoping to resolve that but my boring job takes up all my energy.		* Other info: Love technology, but still GNU/Linux-illiterate and don't know how to program, hoping to resolve that but my boring job takes up all my energy.
	~~Since I can't code, the least I can do is test the code that the good folks working on this project provides. I'm currently L3mce's bitch.~~		* Contact: PlatypusPedersen on the forum.
	* Contact: ~~Platypus or Platypus-Man on IRC,~~ PlatypusPedersen on the forum.

	= LinuxMCE setup =		= LinuxMCE setup =
	~~I am testing snapshots, will get better hw for Core/Hybrid when I can afford it.~~
	For now, all the gear is in one room. so the Location info below will be location in that room.		For now, all the gear is in one room. so the Location info below will be location in that room.

	== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==		== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==
	* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-20120914161926484.iso		* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-20120914161926484.iso - that I update every now and then.
	If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.		If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.
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	Files and locations that can come in handy.		Files and locations that can come in handy.

			/home/public/data/
			/etc/X11/xorg.conf
	/usr/pluto/diskless/		/usr/pluto/diskless/
	~~/etc/X11/xorg.conf~~
	~~/home/public/data/~~
	/usr/pluto/bin/RebootWithAVWizard.sh		/usr/pluto/bin/RebootWithAVWizard.sh

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	* Get more MDs up and running.		* Get more MDs up and running.
	* Get Orbiters up and running.		* Get Orbiters up and running.
	* Get a faster Core / Hybrid.		* Get a faster Core / Hybrid. -> Have ordered parts, one part "unconfirmed in stock 10th October". [[User:PlatypusPedersen\|PlatypusPedersen]] 05:06, 29 September 2012 (CEST)
	* Test the WebCam and try to create Security Scenarios.		* Test the WebCam and try to create Security Scenarios.
	* Figure out how to allow e.g. port 22 while LMCE firewall is enabled.		* Figure out how to allow e.g. port 22 while LMCE firewall is enabled.
	* Get Z-Wave stuff up and running. Need an electrician to do the wall-switches.		* Get Z-Wave stuff up and running. Need an electrician to do the wall-switches.
	* Properly tag my media.		* Properly tag my media.
			* Learn to script and code.

	== Done / Fixed ==		== Done / Fixed ==
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	** Silly me only tried changing the acceleration setting, not at all noticing the Graphics Card drop-down, which should have been on the GeForce option, alongside with the vpdau acceleration, 1080p mkv works flawlessly on my Hybrid. Hybrid and ID41 seem to peak at 5% CPU for 1080p.		** Silly me only tried changing the acceleration setting, not at all noticing the Graphics Card drop-down, which should have been on the GeForce option, alongside with the vpdau acceleration, 1080p mkv works flawlessly on my Hybrid. Hybrid and ID41 seem to peak at 5% CPU for 1080p.
	*** Hmm, my current Hybrid jitters with the media... need to investigate more.		*** Hmm, my current Hybrid jitters with the media... need to investigate more.
			**** New mesa packages updates fixed some tearing, still slight tearing issues.

PlatypusPedersen: /* To do */

2012-09-16T17:09:48Z

To do

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	== To do ==		== To do ==
	This list will basically never be completely checked-out.		This list will basically never be completely checked-out.
			* Figure out ir remotes using the USB-UIRT, and learn how to create Device Templates for them
	* Create a Network topology map and add to the Wiki.		* Create a Network topology map and add to the Wiki.
	* Create Floorplan screens.		* Create Floorplan screens.

PlatypusPedersen at 16:30, 16 September 2012

2012-09-16T16:30:54Z

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	== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==		== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==
	* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-~~20120809105626326~~.iso		* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-20120914161926484.iso
	If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.		If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.
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	* System: [[ASUS AT3N7A-I]]		* System: [[ASUS AT3N7A-I]]
	** GPU: On-board nVidia ION, GeForce 9300		** GPU: On-board nVidia ION, GeForce 9300
	** CPU: ~~old~~ Intel Atom		** CPU: Intel Atom 330 @ 1.6 GHz
	** RAM: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 240-pin (2x 1 GB)		** RAM: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 240-pin (2x 1 GB)
	** Ports: The usual; HDMI, VGA, audio, USB2, gigabit network etc.		** Ports: The usual; HDMI, VGA, audio, USB2, gigabit network etc.
	** PXE: ~~Not tested yet.~~		** PXE: Works

	== Laptop MD 1 - Acer ==		== Laptop MD 1 - Acer ==
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	== Orbiters ==		== Orbiters ==
	~~None currently setup (except DiNovo Mini with limited success).~~		* 2x [[WebDT 366]] - probably won't be used.
	* 2x [[WebDT 366]]
	* 1x [[Logitech Dinovo Mini\|Logitech DiNovo Mini]]
	* 1x Logitech DiNovo Edge
	* Plenty of old IR remotes

	== Automation ==		== Automation ==
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	* 2x HomePro 2-Wire Wall Dimmer, ZDW232 - 25-500 W.		* 2x HomePro 2-Wire Wall Dimmer, ZDW232 - 25-500 W.
	* 1x HomePro Appliance Module, ZRP200		* 1x HomePro Appliance Module, ZRP200
			* 3x Aeon Labs Smart Energy Switch

	== Other hardware ==		== Other hardware ==
	* 2x USB-UIRT		* 2x [[USB UIRT\|USB-UIRT]]
	* Misc USB IR, BT and WiFi, not tested yet.		* Misc USB dongles for IR, BT and WiFi, not tested yet.
	* Wireless routers to be used within the network when I roll it out.		* Wireless routers to be used as APs within the network when I roll it out.
	* 1x 8-port gigabit dumb Linksys switch.		* 1x 8-port gigabit dumb Linksys switch.
			* 1x 8-port gigabit dumb Netgear switch
	* Logitech QuckCam Pro, will test with LMCE though I probably should get a proper IP camera.		* Logitech QuckCam Pro, will test with LMCE though I probably should get a proper IP camera.
	* 1x Nokia N9.... lots of bugs with this phone, but I hope that will be resolved and I can eventually use it as an Orbiter.		* 1x Nokia N9.... lots of bugs with this phone, but I hope that will be resolved and I can eventually use it as an Orbiter.
			* 1x [[Logitech Dinovo Mini\|Logitech DiNovo Mini]]
			* 1x Logitech DiNovo Edge
			* Plenty of old IR remotes
	* Plenty of 22" monitors to test machines on.		* Plenty of 22" monitors to test machines on.
	* PlayStation 3, won't be on the internal network but DLNA seemed okay for photos, except the annoying thing that thumbs also showed up. Have not tried other media, as I presume my current Hybrid isn't juicy enough to transcode on-the-fly.		* PlayStation 3, won't be on the internal network but DLNA seemed okay for photos, except the annoying thing that thumbs also showed up. Have not tried other media, as I presume my current Hybrid isn't juicy enough to transcode on-the-fly.

PlatypusPedersen: new snap

2012-08-11T07:29:22Z

new snap

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	== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==		== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==
	* Currently installed snapshot: ~~I don't remember because my head is full of pony~~.		* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-20120809105626326.iso
	If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.		If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.
	For example:		For example:
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	** Notes:		** Notes:
	*** On-board network was disabled in the BIOS by default for my device for some reason beyond my comprehension. After enabling it, reboot and go into the BIOS again to see it as an alternative for the boot priority.		*** On-board network was disabled in the BIOS by default for my device for some reason beyond my comprehension. After enabling it, reboot and go into the BIOS again to see it as an alternative for the boot priority.
	*** The great and powerful L3mce is trying to work out the kinks with HDMI audio on it.
	*** He got audio to pipe through HDMI on the LMCE-1004-20120524173925987.iso snapshot, but there were some funkyness with overwriting the config.

	== Desktop MD 2 - old ION ==		== Desktop MD 2 - old ION ==
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	On all (or at least most) MDs:		On all (or at least most) MDs:

	sudo apt-get install screen nano libdvdcss2 w32codecs		sudo apt-get install pastebinit screen nano libdvdcss2 w32codecs

	Only the Core/Hybrid:		Only the Core/Hybrid:

PlatypusPedersen at 00:58, 7 August 2012

2012-08-07T00:58:14Z

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	== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==		== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==
	* Currently installed snapshot: ~~LMCE-1004-20120630133526148~~.~~iso~~		* Currently installed snapshot: I don't remember because my head is full of pony.
	If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.		If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.
	For example:		For example:
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	On all (or at least most) MDs:		On all (or at least most) MDs:

	sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2 w32codecs ~~nano~~		sudo apt-get install screen nano libdvdcss2 w32codecs

	Only the Core/Hybrid:		Only the Core/Hybrid:
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	=== zsync dowonload for Snapshots ===		=== zsync dowonload for Snapshots ===
	Incremental download for snapshots can save some precious time and ~~bandwith~~ if you already have an .iso.		Incremental download for snapshots can save some precious time and bandwidth if you already have an .iso.
	This is done by first renaming your old .iso so that the name matches the new one, and then use the zsync command to download the new .iso.zsync file.		This is done by first renaming your old .iso so that the name matches the new one, and then use the zsync command to download the new .iso.zsync file.
	For example, if the old iso ends with 987.iso:		For example, if the old iso ends with 987.iso:

PlatypusPedersen: /* Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing */ newer snap

2012-07-01T02:17:24Z

Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing: newer snap

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	== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==		== Misc tidbits for the current/next snapshot testing ==
	* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-~~20120623013626110~~.iso		* Currently installed snapshot: LMCE-1004-20120630133526148.iso
	If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.		If there's some specific stuff I should test, feel free to write that down here.
	For example:		For example:
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	* Core: Hybrid		* Core: Hybrid


	== Core / Hybrid - dcerouter ==		== Core / Hybrid - dcerouter ==