Schadenfreude » music http://www.ralree.com Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:10:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Pocket Theramin: Project Complete! http://www.ralree.com/2011/02/03/pocket-theramin/ http://www.ralree.com/2011/02/03/pocket-theramin/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:20:41 +0000 Erik http://www.ralree.com/?p=23018 I finally finished my second real electronic project: The Pocket Theramin. I made a few changes/improvements to the design found here, and I really like my result. The basic circuit is exactly the same, but I added an LED and a toggle switch so I can keep it together as one unit all the time.

Also, I discovered that MAKE: Electronics is an awesome book. I highly recommend purchasing yourself a copy.

Pocket TheraminPocket Theramin: SwitchPocket Theramin: The finished productPocket Theramin

]]> http://www.ralree.com/2011/02/03/pocket-theramin/feed/ 0 Putting Music from Amarok 2 on the iPod Touch http://www.ralree.com/2010/02/10/putting-music-from-amarok-2-on-the-ipod-touch/ http://www.ralree.com/2010/02/10/putting-music-from-amarok-2-on-the-ipod-touch/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:56:34 +0000 Erik http://www.ralree.com/?p=22773 In case I ever forget this again, I’m posting these instructions here.  It’s actually really easy.

  • Install OpenSSH from Cydia
  • Mount the iPod’s filesystem: mkdir -p ~/touch && sshfs -o allow_other root@192.168.1.7:/ ~/touch/
  • Then, in Amarok 2, go to the collection browser, and find all the songs that match your criteria (I use ratings):

  • Highlight them and right-click drag them into the Dolphin/Nautilus window showing the directory ~/touch/private/var/mobile/Media/Music/
  • You may have to create the above directory.
  • When you drop them, choose Copy. Then, wait, and they’ll all copy over the wireless to the device. It’s awesome.
  • Get PwnPlayer from Cydia and enjoy!
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I downloaded version 2.80 of the firmware from here.  I’ve also posted it here just in case.  I found some instructions here to upgrade the firmware, and I’ve reposted them here for posterity:

How to Download the Upgraded Firmware

Make sure the power supply is fully secured during the whole process of Firmware Upgrade. We recommend to use as fully charged batteries and AC Power Supply together for un-interrupted power supply during the Firmware Upgrade.

  1. Download and save the firmware to your hard-drive. Unzip it to find the .HEX file.
  2. Make an Upgrade CD by burning iMP-350.hex onto a blank disc.
  3. Connect iMP-350 to AC adapter.
  4. Insert Upgrade CD into iMP-350.
  5. Press Play Button to permit Power Supply to iMP-350. LCD display will show the iRiver Logo and Loading during the course of firmware upgrading. Blinking display is normal during upgrading. *DO NOT TURN THE MACHINE OFF DURING UPGRADE* *IF NEEDED CHARGE BATTERIES FULLY BEFORE UPGRADE SO THE MACHINE WILL NOT TURN OFF DURING UPGRADE*
  6. After completion, power will shut down automatically.
  7. Remove Upgrade CD from iMP-350.
  8. Insert a music CD and turn it back on.

Conclusion

Overall, it’s a really great player.  I think I’m going to enjoy using it thoroughly!

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franz

Poor Franz Ferdinand.  I’ll bet he’s rolling in his grave.  He should Black (back)Hand that band.

]]> http://www.ralree.com/2009/10/03/poor-franz/feed/ 0 Importing MySQL 1.4 Amarok data into Amarok 2.2 Nightly http://www.ralree.com/2009/09/28/importing-mysql-1-4-amarok-data-into-amarok-2-2-nightly/ http://www.ralree.com/2009/09/28/importing-mysql-1-4-amarok-data-into-amarok-2-2-nightly/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:15:49 +0000 Erik http://www.ralree.com/?p=22704 I was having a bunch of trouble today importing my old MySQL amarok database into the new nightly version of amarok I installed.  The Amarok Wiki had a great section on how to convert a MySQL Amarok collection into an SQLlite one.  This was the key to importing my old 1.4 collection into the new 2.2 nightly version of Amarok.

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A really cool music video follows (Warning: Lyrics are profane, and probably not safe for work without headphones):

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Actually, truth be told, I bought Pork and Beans, and Walt was cool enough to notice and send me Never Gonna Give You Up for free! Please spend money on him!

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I love the SixtyOne. It uses a point-based system to allow me to vote up my favorite music, which accrues me more points when more people vote it up. It’s basically like digg for music. Not all the songs are free, but you can listen to the full versions of the songs on demand without buying them.

Try it!

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Slash n Bill

I love this picture. Source

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