RuneAudio 0.5-beta for most Raspberry Pi models

[AndyF]

Is it possible to pin this thread on top?
Are there any comments to this version from runeaudio-"official level"?

Anyway - great work. The newer kernel/driver seems to have a slightly better sound on my HifiberryDAC+
Could also be only in my imagination

Andy

[janui]

Hi everyone,

I have just posted some modified code with new build version on git hub (janui-20180903-4). I normally don’t bother with posting information for fixes and enhancements, but this time there are a couple of changes which could cause problems.

CIFS Network mounts
I have done a major rework of the code for CIFS network mounts. This takes advantage of the CIFS automatic client/server negotiation which has been available for quite a while now. If this is not supported by the server it will then work through (all?) probable mount variations which should ensure backward compatibility. The order in which the mount variations are tried should give the best possible performance. OSX (Apple) CIFS mounts should also work. After the first reboot after upgrading you may get some extra messages and some modified mount flags. If you had a rw mount this may need to be reset, ro is default. Often the mount will work as before without changes. If you want to force the new functionality then remove and remount the network drive/NAS. Please report any problems.

systemd-timesyncd vs chronyd
I have reworked the NTP code and made systemd-timesyncd default for setting the system date/time. This results in a faster boot time, around 30 seconds for a Pi2, but not much improvement for a Pi1 at about 60 seconds. If you would prefer to continue using chronyd, there is a new option in the /dev UI which you can use to switch between the two NTP services.

Rern’s addons
Rern’s addons menu now installs and de-installs correctly from the /dev UI. Some addons-menu options have been omitted because they do not work or are no longer required. Thanks Rern.

Build version
I have included the current build version number in the first post in this thread, I intend to keep this up to date. You can compare this to the build version displayed in the Debug UI so that you know when bug-fixes and enhancements have been published.

janui

[Beelzebassie]

Excellent, much appreciated!

[Toube]

Hi Janui,

just installed the 0.5 beta and I have it up and running.
Everything seems to be working except for a few things:

1. Volume control, Hardware not working. I can only get software to work. Disabling it and I can't control the volume at all.
2. Addons working, installed RuneUI Enhancement, Youtube plugin is missing from the list.
3. Using the Asus USB U7 MK2 USB DAC, no lfe output. I will probably need to change some settings for that one.

Here's the debug output:
https://pastebin.com/pYmf46p7

Anything I can try.

[Toube]

An update, I got the subwoofer and hardware volume control working using the same config as with the 0.4 settings described here:
config-for-5-1-surround-sound-with-alsa-wireless-problems-t6564.html#p25928

So now that's fixed, no there's the youtube addon missing.
Another thing, once you edit the mpd.conf file manually, where can you set the crossfade value?

-Toube

[Toube]

One other I also tested was the bluetooth. I can connect my Android Phone to the Rpi but it will only stay connected for few seconds and then it will disconnect the connection with my phone:

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[Tobba_android[agent] Confirm passkey 820895 (yes/no): yes
[CHG] Device 40:4E:36:3E:D3:E3 Connected: no
[CHG] Device 40:4E:36:3E:D3:E3 Connected: yes
Request confirmation
[Tobba_android[agent] Confirm passkey 719197 (yes/no): yes
[CHG] Device 40:4E:36:3E:D3:E3 Connected: no
[CHG] Controller B8:27:EB:29:ED:9E Discoverable: no
[bluetooth]#

[janui]

Hi Toube,

Another thing, once you edit the mpd.conf file manually, where can you set the crossfade value?

You can change this in the MPD UI, no values are stored in mpd.conf. Via SSH the following command will display the crossfade value in seconds:

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mpc crossfade

You can change it with:

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mpc crossfade x

where x is the required crossfade value in seconds.
janui

[Toube]

Hi Toube,

Another thing, once you edit the mpd.conf file manually, where can you set the crossfade value?

You can change this in the MPD UI, no values are stored in mpd.conf. Via SSH the following command will display the crossfade value in seconds:

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mpc crossfade

You can change it with:

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mpc crossfade x

where x is the required crossfade value in seconds.
janui

Hi Janui,
Great thanks.

-Toube

[Toube]

Hi janui,

any chance of adding .m3u8 playlist support on the webradio?
For example: https://digitacdn.akamaized.net/hls/liv ... 28000.m3u8

-Toube

[janui]

Hi Toube,

adding .m3u8 playlist support

We rely om MPD do all playlist support. The playlist type .m3m8 is not listed as a supported type. But you could try adding 'm3m' and 'm3m extended' playlist types, it may work. The best way to do this is to add the following lines to /etc/mpd.conf:

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#############################
##   your-extra-mpd.conf   ##
## Playlist Plugin Example ##
#############################
#
# This is an example for adding a Playlist Plugin to MPD
# You could use this file for setting many other MPD options
# This file needs to be placed in the directory /home to activate it
# Set the correct file protections with the command: chmod 644 /home/your-extra-mpd.conf
#
playlist_plugin {
    name "m3u"
    enabled "true"
}

playlist_plugin {
    name "extm3u"
    enabled "true"
}
#
############################
## end your-exta-mpd.conf ##
############################

I know you use a manually edited mpd.conf file which is not managed by the UI.
For users who use the UI for MPD configuration management, create a separate file /home/your-extra-mpd.conf with the above contents. It will then be automatically included.
janui