ANNOUNCE: AirPlay Bridge = integrate AirPlay devices with LMS (squeeze2raop)

[epoch1970]

Yay!
(my player audio delay setting is at a low 270ms for this device. SQ seems fine as well.)

[woodster]

I finally got around testing the plugin with multiple airplay speakers in sync, and must say, it seems VERY good.

How does it look, are the any extra features planned before a new stable release will appear ; )
Martin

[philippe_44]

I finally got around testing the plugin with multiple airplay speakers in sync, and must say, it seems VERY good.

How does it look, are the any extra features planned before a new stable release will appear ; )
Martin

No key features planned currently - The main remaining thing could be the support of the remote control from the player, but I see that as pretty optional and I does not seem that there is a lot of traction for this plugin, so I'll see how it goes before doing more development

[woodster]

Hi Philippe_44,

OK - I haven't been testing the 0.1.0.3-dev-1 version - is it to be preferred over 0.1.0.2?

I have changed the settings regarding excluding/searching for players, but other than that I'm using the default settings, and it really works well - in sync and all.
Strange that it isn't used by more people - it is a perfect match between LMS, Squeezebox eco system and off the shelf airplay speakers.

Previously I have had some duets in front of my active airplay speakers, but now they integrate seamlessly without any extra hardware.... perfect ; )

I have been off the grid for some time, but if you need further testing/assistance let me know.
Martin

No key features planned currently - The main remaining thing could be the support of the remote control from the player, but I see that as pretty optional and I does not seem that there is a lot of traction for this plugin, so I'll see how it goes before doing more development

[epoch1970]

No key features planned currently - The main remaining thing could be the support of the remote control from the player, but I see that as pretty optional and I does not seem that there is a lot of traction for this plugin, so I'll see how it goes before doing more development

I guess the requirement for airplay (and possibly SB) hardware to benefit from the plugin represents a barrier... Or perhaps few actually care for sync these days?

For my part I'd like to see bidirectional control in the future. Web or mobile controllers are fine but nothing beats the IR or control panel buttons for quick adjustments.

[philippe_44]

Yes sometimes it happens you think you have something that people would like as it is a full and clean replacement of a LMS device with sync and all effects (I was planning to add full remote) ... but no interest. Well at least I learnt many things at this occasion and I have my AV amp synchronized as well a portable speaker

Anyway ... (deep breath)

[castalla]

Yes sometimes it happens you think you have something that people would like as it is a full and clean replacement of a LMS device with sync and all effects (I was planning to add full remote) ... but no interest. Well at least I learnt many things at this occasion and I have my AV amp synchronized as well a portable speaker

Anyway ... (deep breath)

I think the overall stumbling block to wider take-up of all 3 bridge plugins is the LMS software itself, which while excellent in itself, can initially prove complicated and complex to set up for beginners.

I have promoted the upnp bridge to a group of Reciva users - few of whom have taken up the challenge to install LMS (even in a basic Windows setup) and then take on the challenge of crafting a suitable config file! In this respect, both the airplay and cast bridges are easier to set up.

Nevertheless, given the fact that SB devices are all 'museum' pieces, these plugins are a massive contribution to the existing LMS universe.

Thanks, Philippe!

[woodster]

Hi,

today I had an issue where the sound from the bridge stopped - after a while it started again.
The log shows:

[07:58:19.948128] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50679 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.099377] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50697 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.127616] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50700 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.141718] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50702 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.159388] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50703 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.166575] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50704 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.406879] raopcl_send_sample:338 check n:1080787058 p:1080790001 tsa:836571878 sn:52268
[07:58:20.588391] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50753 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.588673] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50754 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.601954] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50755 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.622915] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50756 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.771778] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50778 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.791957] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50779 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.792325] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50780 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:20.792470] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50782 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.015384] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50806 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.028759] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50807 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.029272] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50809 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.029400] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50810 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.191272] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50830 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.226002] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50834 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.259710] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50830 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.444187] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50858 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.451264] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50859 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:21.465635] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:50860 nb:1 (mis:1) (err:0)
[07:58:30.440438] raopcl_send_sample:338 check n:1080797092 p:1080800002 tsa:837012934 sn:53521
[07:58:38.040709] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:54475 nb:1 (mis:0) (err:0)
[07:58:40.377678] raopcl_send_sample:338 check n:1080807029 p:1080810003 tsa:837453990 sn:54774
[07:58:43.949181] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:55220 nb:1 (mis:0) (err:0)
[07:58:50.389425] raopcl_send_sample:338 check n:1080817041 p:1080820004 tsa:837895046 sn:56027
[07:58:53.480837] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:56406 nb:1 (mis:0) (err:0)
[07:58:55.440433] rtp_control_thread:1000 [0x1ae8ad0]: retransmit packet sn:56660 nb:1 (mis:0) (err:0)
[07:59:00.416215] raopcl_send_sample:338 check n:1080827068 p:1080830006 tsa:838336102 sn:57280
[07:59:10.433065] raopcl_send_sample:338 check n:1080837084 p:1080840007 tsa:838777158 sn:58533


Any idea what could be causing it?
Martin

[philippe_44]

Yes, I should be releasing an improvement this weekend. It a sort of flooding of the player by udp packets


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[woodster]

Yes, I should be releasing an improvement this weekend. It a sort of flooding of the player by udp packets


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Excellent, thanks for the quick reply.

Have a nice day.
Martin