[Patrick]

I created an exe that takes two arguments. The IP address and the command (example: 192.168.1.22 “power on”) The exe (according to visual studio) can be run in Windows, MacOS or Linux.

Here is the github link (first time I placed anything there)
https://github.com/plduganaman/GameFrame

Maybe someone can get some use out of it. I’ve got it set up in my Windows Task Scheduler and so far working great.

Thanks for helping me with this.
Patrick

[Patrick]

Yep, that corrected the strange start up behavior. I think I will make the exe as plain as possible which will take parameters for the IP and the commands desired. The Windows Task Scheduler will then call the exe based on some schedule to start, stop, change modes, etc. Almost everything I was doing through IFTTT.

[Patrick]

Yes, when I send “power on” I get part of an animation (it kinda slides from left to right in chunks then starts up.) Other commands work as expected. I’m debating using the built in Windows Task Scheduler to send commands at specific dates and times or build the schedule logic in the app itself. I also get the same behavior when I use the Android Game Frame app.

I can certainly live with that minor issue though. Maybe my SD card is a bit corrupt?

[Patrick]

That got me somewhere! I’ve got two buttons in a windows form (Visual Studio C#) to turn the Game Frame on and off. Both buttons are working, although the “on” button has an odd behavior. When I send “power on” the Game Frame plays a little bit of an animation, then shows the IP address and starts up. The little fragmented animation at the beginning is a little strange but doesn’t hurt anything it still works.

Currently this is a simple windows app but I will likely convert it to a windows service after testing all the various commands. That will allow me to create a schedule to automate things.

Thanks for the advice! I’ll be glad to share the source code if anyone wants it.

[Patrick]

I think so. Here are the details:

Local IP
192.168.1.46
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway IP
192.168.1.1
Device info
Device ID
[redacted]
System version
1.4.4
Free memory
32696
Firmware
Current
Version:
20200521

[Patrick]

I’ve found UPD examples but nothing seems to work so far.
Basically I’ve tried setting up a UDP client passing the IP and Port (In my case a local IP address which is static 192.168.1.46 and port 80) I also tried port 11000 from examples I’ve seen.

While I don’t get an error when sending the command nothing happens. I’ll keep digging.

[Patrick]

Thank you!

[Patrick]

I flashed the new firmware
Firmware
Current Version:
20200521

but I don’t see an option for the pong clock.
Should it be under Settings/Clock Face?

[Patrick]

Did you forget to attach the file? I don’t see anything

[Patrick]

This is an old thread but mine just started showing the “SD” error. I tried several different SD cards, formatted FAT32 and copied the files over. It will display the first animation then shows the “SD” error. I even tried re-flashing the firmware but that made no difference. This beast has been running for a few years 24/7. I even made spare SD cards with the files in case the current SD card failed but all are showing the error. It also flashes (quickly) the “WIFI” screen right before the “SD” I can even get into the WIFI menu from my browser and force the next animation. If I force the mode to Effects it shows the “WIFI” error every so often (no “SD” error) and the animation does not change.

[Patrick]

My version was the older one apparently. I did the firmware flash for the 2018 02 16 and now it is working. Thanks!

[Patrick]

Firmware loaded and working. I noticed that the HELP page doesn’t have the “Chart” in the Menu options. I also don’t see it appearing in the graphical Game Frame menu. (Lightbulb, Arrows, etc.) Does it trigger on “Chart” so can call it via IFTTT?

[Patrick]

I use IFTTT and get mine to switch between gallery and FX mode every 15 minutes

00 after the hour: display gallery
15 after the hour: display effects
30 after the hour: display gallery
45 after the hour: display effects

[Patrick]

Just got it. I’ve entered the IP address (which works on my PC) but I see a message “operation failed.” I tried the “find” option but got operation failed too. If I try the brightness or power I also get “operation failed” Is there any log file or something that might let me know what the issue is?

(Jeez – nevermind. My wifi on the phone wasn’t on.) Sorry. Once that was on everything is working correctly.

[Patrick]

Tested this morning and it worked perfectly. The animation (alert) played and it went back to effects directly after. Thanks!

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