raspberry pi 2 as media player

[terrible]

I've not tried the last option, but I'll be giving it a try as I'm working on some power tweaks for the Pi, and isolating it from other power sources via ethernet and network switches.

Please do let us know, it'll be more than helpful.

Since I am not much on Linux, on installing minim, on Moode, whats the command to do this: Download the file MinimServer-0.8.4-linux-armhf.tar.gz from the Downloads page to the /home/pi directory on your Raspberry Pi. By the way I am using putty on my MacBook pro to enter moode. I am not on the raspbian jessie desktop as the install guide here suggests: Installing MinimServer on the Raspberry Pi

 

[regeHA]

Please do let us know, it'll be more than helpful.

Since I am not much on Linux, on installing minim, on Moode, whats the command to do this: Download the file MinimServer-0.8.4-linux-armhf.tar.gz from the Downloads page to the /home/pi directory on your Raspberry Pi. By the way I am using putty on my MacBook pro to enter moode. I am not on the raspbian jessie desktop as the install guide here suggests: Installing MinimServer on the Raspberry Pi

You are. Even on Moode access Raspbian with login = pi and pwd = raspberry via Putty the same way. Then install MinimServer the same way as in Raspbian.

 

[terrible]

You are. Even on Moode access Raspbian with login = pi and pwd = raspberry via Putty the same way. Then install MinimServer the same way as in Raspbian.

I know how to access Moode/Raspbian through putty as well through an HDMI connection on TV. But what's the command to download the specific minimserver install file, onto Moode? Once installed, I can then follow whats given in the install instruction. Possibly Raspbian Jessie has a desktop buton Moode there are only commands to enter.

 

[regeHA]

I know how to access Moode/Raspbian through putty as well through an HDMI connection on TV. But what's the command to download the specific minimserver install file, onto Moode? Once installed, I can then follow whats given in the install instruction. Possibly Raspbian Jessie has a desktop buton Moode there are only commands to enter.

How are you installing MinimServer on Raspbian? I'd think that would work here too.

I'll d/l the file and use WinSCP to copy the file to the SD card and the correct directory. Then follow along with the instructions on the MinimServer site using Putty.

But do note that when you update Moode, MinimServer will need to be installed and configured again.

 

[terrible]

How are you installing MinimServer on Raspbian? I'd think that would work here too.

I'll d/l the file and use WinSCP to copy the file to the SD card and the correct directory. Then follow along with the instructions on the MinimServer site using Putty.

But do note that when you update Moode, MinimServer will need to be installed and configured again.

Hey thanks. With WinSCP I have managed to enter the SD card/Pi. Now, its showing the root directory but am unable to find home/pi. I'm enclsing a pic to show where I am.

Edit: Even on root, unable to transfer due to insufficient permissions. Wonder where that can be corrected.

 

[regeHA]

Hey thanks. With WinSCP I have managed to enter the SD card/Pi. Now, its showing the root directory but am unable to find home/pi. I'm enclsing a pic to show where I am.

Edit: Even on root, unable to transfer due to insufficient permissions. Wonder where that can be corrected.

Check permissions when you added login details to WinSCP. It gives complete access including writing permission to create and delete.

From root (as you login) enter the directory "home" and in that "pi" directory. Once there drag the file (from left panel) to the pi directory. Works the same as FTP or Windows Explorer. After that return to Putty and follow directions on MinimServer website.

Also, install MinimWatch on your laptop or PC Installing MinimServer and MinimWatch.

It's will give option to access MinimServer settings from that PC. Much easier than playing with command line for changing settings.

Example - From WinSCP go to the directory media > pi > and you will see list of your HDDs. Enter any one and right click and copy path. You can then enter this path (of your songs/library) to MinimWatch and it will configure MinimServer.

You can also use WinSCP to copy files between HDDs, Pi, PC, laptop, etc. on the same network. Very fast (limited to 65 mbps for Pi) and saves the trouble of unplugging devices to transfer and move files.

 

[jsanand]

Folks using a powered USB hub do note that back powering is a possibility with the Pi. The USB hub can send power to the Pi too. This works both ways, if the Pi power supply is weak the back power can help, but it can also cause the Pi to blow.

Not sure if that is possible if we use a dual power USB Y cable. This cable will have two USB A end points, 1 each for data and power and another end with Micro USB to get into the harddrive. So the connector that gets into Pi will not have the cable connections for power.

 

[terrible]

Check permissions when you added login details to WinSCP. It gives complete access including writing permission to create and delete.

From root (as you login) enter the directory "home" and in that "pi" directory. Once there drag the file (from left panel) to the pi directory. Works the same as FTP or Windows Explorer. After that return to Putty and follow directions on MinimServer website.

Also, install MinimWatch on your laptop or PC Installing MinimServer and MinimWatch.

It's will give option to access MinimServer settings from that PC. Much easier than playing with command line for changing settings.

Example - From WinSCP go to the directory media > pi > and you will see list of your HDDs. Enter any one and right click and copy path. You can then enter this path (of your songs/library) to MinimWatch and it will configure MinimServer.

You can also use WinSCP to copy files between HDDs, Pi, PC, laptop, etc. on the same network. Very fast (limited to 65 mbps for Pi) and saves the trouble of unplugging devices to transfer and move files.

I managed to install minimserver and watch through the Raspbian desktop and putty. But minim is not recognising HFS+ or Ex-FAT. In fact, the Ex-FAT HDD is coming up with a connection error when I connect it to the Pi. Is their some mandate of the kinds of formats Raspbian accepts?

 

[regeHA]

I managed to install minimserver and watch through the Raspbian desktop and putty. But minim is not recognising HFS+ or Ex-FAT. In fact, the Ex-FAT HDD is coming up with a connection error when I connect it to the Pi. Is their some mandate of the kinds of formats Raspbian accepts?

Not to my knowledge, and I've used both FAT and NTFS without issues. Check on the MinimServer forum.

Did you install MinimWatch? It will have a log file, that's very helpful too.

 

[terrible]

Did you install MinimWatch? It will have a log file, that's very helpful too.

Yes I did.

I am now trying to follow the commands here Properly Mount USB Storage on Raspberry Pi •

 

[regeHA]

Yes I did.

I am now trying to follow the commands here Properly Mount USB Storage on Raspberry Pi •

Right click MinimWatch, Server Tab (1st one), contentDir input the copied path from WinSCP (typically /media/pi/3TB/Music). For me 3TB is this particular HDD and Music is the folder with my ripped content. Hit apply and MinimServer will typically take 15-20 for the first run depending on the size of your library. Then when its ready it will turn green.

And you don't have to mount your HDDs. I never did it.

 

[terrible]

Right click MinimWatch, Server Tab (1st one), contentDir input the copied path from WinSCP (typically /media/pi/3TB/Music). For me 3TB is this particular HDD and Music is the folder with my ripped content. Hit apply and MinimServer will typically take 15-20 for the first run depending on the size of your library. Then when its ready it will turn green.

And you don't have to mount your HDDs. I never did it.

I finally managed. I updated Raspbian with some exfat utils as the guide suggested. And yes copied the path. Its up and running. Thank you.

 

[ItsMe]

Friends, I am thinking to buy a raspberry pi 3 to act as a network file server as well as to enable wireless printing in my printer. Can any raspberry pi expert let me know whether I will be able to achieve both these through a single raspberry pi?

 

[regeHA]

Friends, I am thinking to buy a raspberry pi 3 to act as a network file server as well as to enable wireless printing in my printer. Can any raspberry pi expert let me know whether I will be able to achieve both these through a single raspberry pi?

Network file server as in simple media like pics and audio? That will be fine.

If its large video files then no, the Pi 2 is limited to 65 Mbps, and the Pi 3 to 100 Mbps (not sure how much actual speeds you'll get). That is enough b/w even for video streaming, but backing and moving data via the Pi will take a long time, so not worth it.

If you don't plan to backup or move data and only want to plugin an external HDD to the Pi and access that content around the home then yes the Pi will work.

Wireless printing, sorry don't know. Have only tried it with Android and that works.

 

[saikatbiswas82]

A new HAT board is around the corner:

http://www.stuff.tv/news/get-your-r...) (9)::article_5_headline&utm_source=20160516

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[MaSh]

Friends, I am thinking to buy a raspberry pi 3 to act as a network file server as well as to enable wireless printing in my printer. Can any raspberry pi expert let me know whether I will be able to achieve both these through a single raspberry pi?

I just learnt to stream movies and music from my 1TB hard disk connected to Raspberry Pi3 to mobiles in my home. I am using Kodi on the Raspberry Pi. If that is what you want, it turned out to be quite simple actually. Creating Libraries in Kodi and sharing them along with turning on sharing in the settings. I had no issues streaming 11gb sized bluray rips.

Print Server seems doable too. That is my next goal in my parents home.

:thumbsup:
MaSh

 

[regeHA]

MamboBerry, a HAT board DAC and linear power supply for the Raspberry Pi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SHYoXKzKEI

 

[amitk777]

Hi,

Is anybody running max2play with hifiberry ?

Thanks,
Amit

 

[rikhav]

Hi,

Is anybody running max2play with hifiberry ?

Thanks,
Amit

Used it for a brief while and then switched back to moode for its simplicity

 

[Appys]

Okay so now its been a year for my pi2 based htpc, running xbian for kodi and transmission. Anyway I can run kodi plus volumio/moode on same sd card?
Is the sq of these players much better than the stock audio player in kodi since people prefer these so much?I use airplay streaming for spotify on my phone to kodi and rest times play music off my hdd mounted on the pi. Its ok nothing earthshaking though.
Also is a dac like hifi berry or i2s really going to create wonders if i add it between the pi and the avr? Right now its pi hdmi to avr and no dac.