iMon VFD file browser
v0.91 now released. This release adds save to / load from file functionality for the root folder and playlist, improved playlist handling and lots of bug fixes. if it's seems a bit complicated, don't worry it isn't. Here's some quick instructions:
Install the app using the readme file instructions
Use the imon manager (included with your VFD) to set the VFD to 'plug in'
Run the application.
the application launches in 'browser' mode. So first set your root folder using the '...' button on screen. You should see the VFD update to show you your current folder in the top, and currently selected item in the bottom.
turn off your monitor
use the remote to browse to files you want to play. You can either play them one at a time (in browser mode) or add them to the playlist. press the toggle button to switch to playlist mode. Once you have a playlist playing, you can go back into browser mode and carry on adding files to the playlist. They get tagged on the end and play in order.
v0.9b
edit: v0.9b is now ready. This version adds a playlist mode, you can add files to the playlist in the browser mode then switch to playlist mode and set them playing...all using just those 2 display lines and the remote
original release
I've just finished writing a little utility that should be a godsend to anyone using an imon VFD / remote solution. It allows you to browse through your media library using only VFD as a display and play MP3s and other media files as you go. Very useful if you're fed up of turning your monitor / projector etc on whenever you want to play some music.
2 pictures attached are the app running on my desktop, and the VFD display while using the app.
Install the app using the readme file instructions
Use the imon manager (included with your VFD) to set the VFD to 'plug in'
Run the application.
the application launches in 'browser' mode. So first set your root folder using the '...' button on screen. You should see the VFD update to show you your current folder in the top, and currently selected item in the bottom.
turn off your monitor
use the remote to browse to files you want to play. You can either play them one at a time (in browser mode) or add them to the playlist. press the toggle button to switch to playlist mode. Once you have a playlist playing, you can go back into browser mode and carry on adding files to the playlist. They get tagged on the end and play in order.
v0.9b
edit: v0.9b is now ready. This version adds a playlist mode, you can add files to the playlist in the browser mode then switch to playlist mode and set them playing...all using just those 2 display lines and the remote
original release
I've just finished writing a little utility that should be a godsend to anyone using an imon VFD / remote solution. It allows you to browse through your media library using only VFD as a display and play MP3s and other media files as you go. Very useful if you're fed up of turning your monitor / projector etc on whenever you want to play some music.
2 pictures attached are the app running on my desktop, and the VFD display while using the app.
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v0.9b is now ready. This version adds a playlist mode, you can add files to the playlist in the browser mode then switch to playlist mode and set them playing...all using just those 2 display lines and the remote
good job!
p.s. anybody got any good links for a 3.5" vfd for under $100?
it boots to the set up but does not proceed further i am guessing the hard drive or the memory is ruined!!
thanks in advance
I was very glad after I found zour file browser. But somehow I cannot get it to work. I have a Silverstone HTPC case with this VFD and I want to browse my collection without a Monitor.
Can you explain me it a little bit more?
Will it work with latest Imon soft?
Now it only shows the folder . I cannot see individual files and play them.
Thanking you very much for your help.
Sharabi