G15 Display Teufelhunden
Displays current song info on the G15 LCD.
Displays the current song info on the Logitech G15 keyboard LCD.
Only works under windows with java 1.6.0_12 and later. Linux version here (Not written by me).
Also, because of the code i'm using to access the LCD, this extension will not work with v3 of the LCD manager software. I'm working on a fix.
Please leave comments, this is my first add-on :)
Credit to Mitja Slenc for making the java wrapper for the G15.
- Added Songbird 1.2 support
Sweet !!!!!
I was working on this feature for LiveTweeter but you done a better work !
Some tips : minVersion should be 1.0.0 and homepageURL : http://getsongbird.com
Also I see you put other applications in install.rdf. Do you plan to make the extension available for firefox, thunderbird... ?
Also you can use this icon for the extension (iconURL in install.rdf) :
IM running windows vista 64bit and i have the blue verson of the g15 and the plugin is not working foir me anything i can do to help you fix i will do
I get this error when i click on tools then G15 Display Error: uncaught exception: Error calling method on NPObject! [plugin exception: java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.lang.RuntimePermission createClassLoader)].
Is not working :/
I have a Java icon on my Traybar, but on my G15-Display is nothing!
Songbird: Songbird 1.0.0, Build 860 (20081124135419)
Windows: Windows XP SP2 (version 5.1) (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
G15: (Orange) Driver: 3.01.180 11/06/2008
(Sorry for my bad english, i m german!)
Ahhh, i was so happy when i saw this. But it is not working for me. I use Windows Vista and Songbird 1.1B3. I hope you can fix it because i was looking for this feature
For everybody this add-on isn't working for:
Can you please tell me what the last line in the error console says? And your version of java? That might give me some more insight as to what the problem is.
Error: uncaught exception: Error calling method on NPObject! [plugin exception: java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.io.FilePermission C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Nanobyte\Anwendungsdaten\Songbird2\Profiles\fjqu5kbv.default\extensions\g15display@songbirdnest.com\chrome\chromeFiles\content\SongbirdDisplay.jar read)].
Java: Version 6 Aktualisierung 10 (Build 1.6.0_10-rc-b28)
Nanobye: Easy answer is to update your JRE to 1.6.0_12 (latest version) that should fix your problem.
dgmurdockiii / Schaapie: If I could get the same information from you guys that Nanobyte has given me I might be able to help out/fix bugs.
dgmurdockiii: Actually, after a short bit of testing I was able to replicate your error using java 1.6.0_11. So, assuming that is the version of java you are running, you just need to update your JRE.
Okey updating did the job it is looking great. I saw you updated the description too so that should be okey for most users now.
Now a little feature reqeust. Can you make an option that the add-on starts on startup of songbird. So we can choois between auto start or like how it is now.
PS: I got bad English too :P.
Awesome, this will make Songbird complete for me. I just need to figure out how to get it working. I have java build 1.6.0_12-b04, Songbird 1.1.1, Build 1018, and Logitech Profiler 1.02.218 running on the original blue version G15. It shows as a running service under my profiler listing, but it does not actually show up when I scroll through to select it for viewing. No errors or anything, it just isn't there. Any ideas, or any more info I can provide that would help?
Silly Question probably, but, why would this not work for the Di Novo or the mx5500? I use both... Mainly the mx5500.
I installed just in case, but no luck.
Killer_Squirrel: I'll look into it.
deOmega: They use different drivers, so I would have to make a different application for each of those (if the resources are even available).
Killer_Squirrel: The only thing I can think of is to update your logitech drivers... Try that :)
This is absolutely killer, however i am working on a MX5000. Is there any possibility of the same coming out for my keyboard?
Hi, first of all, nice work!
I have songbird v1.1.1 and have installed the jre as stated above and am having the same problem as killer_squirrel.
Thanks
Adamantbob: I doubt it.
mjr_havoc: What version are your logitech drivers? Did you try updating them as I suggested to Killer_Squirrel?
I have the same problem as Killer_Squirrel.
Java loads, but then nothing. No errors or anything.
Songbird version: Songbird 1.1.1, Build 1018
Java version: 1.6.0_12
Logitech GamePanel Software version: 3.01.180
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1
Nice! It's working for me on Vista 32 with latest jre. I must ask though, why is it necessary to start the service manually in the menu? It should always be on unless the plugin is disabled, in my opinion.
I will also add that the java dependency is regrettable. My songbird memory footprint is current around 128MB and java adds another 20MB. For a keyboard display that is quite a bit, since I have no other reason to be running java normally.
beerfan: I agree, when I was developing the plugin songbird was having issues auto-loading it. I'll fix it soon :) and while the java dependency is not desirable, it is necessary.
As to everyone else having problems... i'll see what I can do. :-/
just tried the new version. It goes indeed auto load. but i still have the problem with it not being on my display. It says its running in the LCD Manager, but there's no sign of it on my G15 :(
I Got the latest version of Songbird and JRE, but keep getting an error pop up message, its says:
java.io.FileNotFoundExeption: C:\Documents and Setting\user
(The named file was not found)
And another one that says:
com.xs0.libs.j15.j15Unavailable: Native library could not be loaded
Hope you can help me :)
Okey my whole Songbird got screwed up after in installed this version. I had to unistall this add-on to get songbird working again. Problem was that tab tilels were screwed up and my libary did not show.
I use Vista and Song bird 1.1.1
Oh my! So many problems... and so many different kinds of issues I wouldn't know where to start. I'm probably going to have to re-write a good portion of this extension, so give me some time guys.
I got this error:
G15 display init failed: InternalError: Unable to convert JavaScript value file:/C:/Users/supervisor/AppData/Roaming/Songbird2/Profiles/kshyqmdh.default/extensions/g15display@songbirdnest.com/chrome/chromeFiles/content/SongbirdDisplay.jar to Java value of type java.net.URL[]
Any idea?
Version: Songbird 1.1.1, Build 1018 (20090309144748)
Vista 64bit and new JRE
Ah, very helpful xyz. Can you please try this version and tell me if that works for you? g15_display
Oh that is fast :) Teufelhunden - Thanks
Sorry but still the same problem after install and restart Songbird
G15 display init failed: InternalError: Unable to convert JavaScript value file:/C:/Users/supervisor/AppData/Roaming/Songbird2/Profiles/kshyqmdh.default/extensions/g15display@songbirdnest.com/chrome/chromeFiles/content/SongbirdDisplay.jar to Java value of type java.net.URL[]
With this latest version every time i start songbird it starts on an empty page with the tab called:
chrome://songbird/content/mediapages/filtersPage.xul?libraryGUID=4c3f94e7-8ee0-410c-ba41-332226e4f415&listGUID=6275e70-71f0-4dfe-bfa3-606d11d891e2&bypassXULCache=0.859346699997543
tis' a bit weird.
Would love for this to work, but silly question. Does this add-on require a 32-bit VM to be installed and is the 64-bit VM not able to run 32-bit Java applications?
Windows Vista x64 Business Edition
Logitech G15 V1 (Blue)
Logitech Display Drivers 3.01
Java 64-bit 1.6.0_12
G15 display init failed: ReferenceError: java is not defined
G15 display failed: TypeError: gMM.sequencer.currentItem is null
Switched to 32-bit VM and nothing appears, no error, nothing on the LCD screen except the Logitech clock....
Hmm... is there a java icon in the taskbar?
No, "java -version" works, as does a hello world app.
*Sigh* I've figured out alot of peoples problems... the java wrapper for the G15 that I was using doesn't work with v.3 of the gamepanel software... I'm not sure what I can do yet, if your desperate to use this extension you can use a earlier version of the gamepanel software ( I was using v.2 ), or wait for me to try and find some other way to make this work XD
I was afraid you were going to say that, owell v3 of the gamepanel software is terrible.
On a side note, why can't you use the Logitech SDK in C++?
Haha I would love to, and then I wouldn't have all these issues making javascript play nice with java, but I don't know C++... XD
I'm sure someone else could make a much better version of this app then me (java overhead is meh...) but I am limited by the languages I know :)
I know C++ and Java, could I snag a copy of the source? I'm not familiar with Songbird's Add-on API nor Logitech's
You should already have the source :) the .xpi file you download is just a .zip, and in chrome/chromeFiles/content should be all the files you need. Most of the files in the .jar file are part of the java wrapper, the only thing I wrote ( save some modifications on the wrapper ) is the MusicDisplay.java file. I am sorry in advance for the horribly messy code and lack of comments XD, especially in the javascript (g15.js) portion.
Check out Developer Intro for all the API info.
No source is included except for the non-compiled languages. So I need your *.java file(s). :)
nevermind, totally ignored the jar file, sorry lol
Doesn't work for me...
Java loads, but then nothing. No errors or anything.
Songbird version: Songbird 1.1.1, Build 1018
Java version: 1.6.0_12
Logitech GamePanel Software version: 3.01.180
Operating System: Windows XP SP3
Logitech G15 Orange version
I get nothing on the v2.00 drivers which I just downgraded to.
And the J15 wrapper you're using hasn't been updated in 3 years.
@GeekShadow it won't work with that version of the gamepanel software... its horrible, I know, but its the only way I can make it work XD
@Nuckinfuts I know, it isn't support and obviously has its issues, but I can't find anything else to use :(
@Teufelhunden
Ok, I got your add-on to work with Logitech GamePanel Software version 2 but you should work to add support for all version !!!
@GeekShadow
How'd you get it? I'm on version 2 and i get nothing.
@Nuckinfuts
Maybe because you are using a 64 version of Vista...
For anyone who is using v 3.01 of the LCD manager software and really wants to use this addon, you can download the older LCD manager software here.
Do note however that 64-bit windows operating systems are not supported, I am working on a C++ variant that will mimic functionality of this add-on
woo it works =D
What functionality was lost going from game panel 2.0 -> 3.0? I'm assuming this is Logitechs fault for removing java interfacing in 3.0? Also, what coding schemes are the other music applications using to pull this off... Winamp, WMP, Itunes, even some no names like Sonique are all pulling it off. Maybe we can rally to have the functionality included from Logitechs side.
@ three6mafia1665
there is no java interface in any version of the logitech LCD manager driver. The wrapper Teufel is using is only for the 2.x API.
the reason Winamp, WMP, iTunes, and Sonique work with Logitech's media display is because the media display is hard coded for these players. It would be a very long road to make Songbird act like iTunes in order for this functionality.
Rallying Logitech has yet to be proven effective since there is an outcry on their forums of hatred for the 3.x driver, yet no resolution on their end I have seen.
Signed up just to say thanks for this, works great!
Hi, First off thanks for creating this addon.. I wish every media player would ship with this functionality build in :)
Sadly I am unable to use it in it's current form.. I just downloaded the latest Java version (jre-6u13-windows-x64-p) and I am getting this error when launching Sunbird:
G15 display init failed: InternalError: Unable to convert JavaScript value file:/C:/Users/Nathan/AppData/Roaming/Songbird2/Profiles/h1fqb13m.default/extensions/g15display@songbirdnest.com/chrome/chromeFiles/content/SongbirdDisplay.jar to Java value of type java.net.URL[]
I am on Windows Vista 64bit using the latest version of any type of software available.
@Naatan I can try looking into it... but i'm pretty sure there isn't a good way I can get around that one. Hopefully Nuckinfuts will release that C++ version soon so people can stop having problems with this one :)
@ Teufelhunden
I have a C++ executable written, the hurdle that made me have to put it down for a little while is XPCOM. I'll be picking it back up here shortly.
Do you mind if I steal your JScript, I'm not all that well versed in the language to write from scratch
@Nuckinfuts Feel free to take whatever you like, its not exactly elegant code though, I don't know the language very well myself.
This features of this addon are perfect, and I love it. However, after about 45 minutes or so of use, the display on the G15 LCD will no longer update. Songbird will continue playing music just fine, and respond just fine; however the G15 display is frozen mid-song somewhere. The clock continues to update, but the artist/track/progress bar/timer are all frozen at some point through the last song before the freeze.
Is there anything I can do to fix this, or help with a fix somehow? I'd kill to have this resolved!
@synteur Well, your best bet is probably to wait for Nuckinfuts to finish up his version of this add-on, as I don't really know what could be causing your problem.
If he doesn't release his version soon, I might go looking into re-writing mine (maybe).
Love the extension. It would be perfect if you could have it display the son's current rating as well. A good spot might be between the track position and track length. I want to see ratings so i can use it in tandem with my own extension. Keep up the great work.
Great extention. A version for Songbird 1.2 would be great! thumps up!
@RogueStar do you really want it? hehe i'm a lazy person. If you really want it i'll do it special for you ;) i've been abusing this add-on anyhow, just letting it sit here not doing anything
such a good idea....i wish i owned one!
Does anyone know if there is an extension like this that can only output info to a text file ?
I'm trying to display track info on conky under ubuntu. Actually, I only managed to use LiveTweeter with the "Save text file" option.
@ lanp
Well, the funny thing is that the original version of this program output the info to a txt file and then the java portion of it read the text file and put it out on the G15... heh, such a bad design XD
Anyways, it wouldn't be hard for me to do it if you needed that. Just let me know :)
Teufelhunden / Nuckinfuts,
I just installed this add-on and am getting the following error:
G15 display init failed: InternalError: Unable to convert JavaScript value file:/C:/Users/michael/AppData/Roaming/Songbird2/Profiles/9b6l86i0.default/extensions/g15display@songbirdnest.com/chrome/chromeFiles/content/SongbirdDisplay.jar to Java value of type java.net.URL[]
Songbird 1.2.0, Build 1146 (20090616030043)
Logitech G-Series Keyboard Profiler (1.02.218)
Windows Vista SP2
Java Version 6 Update 14 (build 1.6.0_14-b08)
Any suggestions?
OK, mostly good change.
NO more errors - YAY!
unfortunately, it's not displaying on the screen.
It seems to be running properly, because it shows up on the LCD control panel, but other than that, I'd never know its running.
Any suggestions?
Does it work for v3 of the display panel software yet? Also please could you make one for songbird 1.2...I completely understand how it is to be lazy, I'm the same way sometimes. Usually I say I should or will do this someday, but I take a few weeks or so before I randomly decide ha I'm going to do this now!
It should be working fine w/ Songbird 1.2.0. Works for me anyhow :D
And getting it to work w/ v3 of the display panel software is beyond my control. Until I teach myself some other languages that is.
Previous download link for older logitech display driver is broken. Here's the one I found: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/KEYBOARD-and-MOUSE/LOGITECH/Logitech-G15-Gaming-Keyboard-Vista-Driver-202101.shtml
Well if you ever do please notify me. =) I don't really care at the moment I guess it would be nice, but I don't listen to music while in game since I can't hear where people are though with the right game music plus gaming is great. By the way psycho penguin that link wouldn't help me since I'm XP but thanks for trying and hope it helps others out.
I tried with my g19 but it's not working at all... I supposed it was not gonna work, but I tried :D
Is any new version gonna support it ? :(
heh, yeah, i'd still love to see ratings make it into this extension. i'd try hacking it in myself, but i'm too busy to improve my own extension. one of these days i'll make some time
hi ! good addon :)
I have a logitech z10 2.0 speakers with LCD display.
software is the same as g15 keyboard. buttons are working (next, prev, pause/play) but nothing is displayed.
songbird addon in logitech LCD manager is displayed, and there's no errors.
plugin send nothing to LCD.
win 7 x64
java 1.6.0.16 b01
songbird 1.2.0 1146
Hi !
I can't see anything on the control panel. Plugin charged into the LCD Manager (v 3.03.133), java started (1.6.0_17), Win 7 x64.Songbird 1.2. But buttons are working ^ ^.
Same as the precedent comment finally.
Love the idea of this addon but it simply doesnt work. No java exceptions from what I can see, but the addon is registered with the LCD Manager but never launched.
Windows 7 RC x64
Java 1.6.0_17-b04
Songbird 1.2.0 Build 1146
Logitech LCD Manager 3.03.133
Any updates on the fix for LCD Manager v3.03 yet?
Sorry I kind of forgot about this project for 6 months guys. I'll get working on it soon, with a complete rewrite from the ground up in order to fix all the issues the original version I wrote gave me.
Ik would realy like a good one (i like songbird but miss my G15 song information :D)
Oh a re-write? I assume that means it will end up being compatible with version 1.4, yes? I eagerly await the update.
:-/ can't even click the download link not updated?
Here people, here ! http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1852
Good stuff, working ! (c)
when one update? the other version (http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1852) is excesive easy... :\
Hopefully you're going to update this for 1.7.x?
based on 15 ratings
stevel
nice!!