[unincognito]

Another interesting technical aspect to notice about the PI
Back feeding to the Pi unit from the powered USB hub: http://elinux.org/RPi_Powered_USB_Hubs


Chris, is this of interest also for the BDP1/2?


Thanks,
Marius

I can't recall either the BDP-1 or 2 experiencing that issue, but the BDP-1 can be powered from one of its USB ports.

[unincognito]

Sure i will too. But would the amperage be alright. 2,5 instead of 4 ?

It would be cutting it close

[Marius]

It would be cutting it close

thats what i feared. suppose its not worth the risk then, as the extra power was just what was needed in my situation.


Thanks Chris

[unincognito]

thats what i feared. suppose its not worth the risk then, as the extra power was just what was needed in my situation.


Thanks Chris

https://www.amazon.ca/RioRand-Dual-USB-Charging-Digital-Voltmeter/dp/B00JCIMRW0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463074214&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+current+meter

we use a usb meter for checking current draw, not this exact model.  If you get one you can see what each device draws, you'll want to see what the max current draw is at any given time and the average.  The sum of max draw across all devices should be the same or less then the supplies rated current and the average should be no more 90% of the supplies rating, in this case 2.25Amps.  Chances are the maximum power draw will occur when the device is initially plugged in.

[Marius]

cool!
i love those little tools.
Thanks,.
Marius

https://www.amazon.ca/RioRand-Dual-USB-Charging-Digital-Voltmeter/dp/B00JCIMRW0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463074214&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+current+meter

we use a usb meter for checking current draw, not this exact model.  If you get one you can see what each device draws, you'll want to see what the max current draw is at any given time and the average.  The sum of max draw across all devices should be the same or less then the supplies rated current and the average should be no more 90% of the supplies rating, in this case 2.25Amps.  Chances are the maximum power draw will occur when the device is initially plugged in.

[25x]

Any new pictures or informations for the BDP Pi?

[unincognito]

these are photos of first run units, minor changes will be made to units that ship to customers

this is a video demonstrating button operation

https://www.dropbox.com/s/eo1ezrrsiy2yv4t/2016-04-29%2011.27.07.mov?dl=0

[Krutsch]

Very cool!

[Marius]

this is a video demonstrating button operation

https://www.dropbox.com/s/eo1ezrrsiy2yv4t/2016-04-29%2011.27.07.mov?dl=0

Lol. BDP-3.14

[unincognito]

[25x]

Thanks for pictures!
Really nice and tempting. 

What makes me wonder since the first picture of the mainboard, there are three rows of solder pads below the Hifiberry/Bryston logos. Is this connectors for optional stuff or something?

[25x]

Dropbox videos are not workig for me. What is needed for watching them?

[Anonamemouse]

IwantoneIwantoneIwantoneIwan---

Oh! Uhm...

What is the 16Gb micro SD card for? Does that hold the software?
Also, can RAM be added to make it quicker? Or to make the library larger?
Can the display be turned off? Or dimmed? Or auto turned off after a few seconds?
Can I suggest a small change; make the volume meters outlines. The bouncing blocks seem really bright. Outlines look cooler too...
What is the hole underneath the B for?

[Anonamemouse]

Dropbox videos are not workig for me. What is needed for watching them?

You neet Apple Quicktime to be able to watch them.
https://support.apple.com/downloads/quicktime
Be careful with installing, make sure you read every option and turn everything you don't want off before you click next.

[schmidtmike76]

What unit actually makes the sound we here that comes from the speakers, is it the Pi or Dac unit?  Does the Pi make a signature sound then the dac converts that information or does the Dac make its own signature sound from the digital 1-0's it receives from the Pi.

[unincognito]

Thanks for pictures!
Really nice and tempting. 

What makes me wonder since the first picture of the mainboard, there are three rows of solder pads below the Hifiberry/Bryston logos. Is this connectors for optional stuff or something?

IO to try and keep the board flexible

[unincognito]

IwantoneIwantoneIwantoneIwan---

Oh! Uhm...

What is the 16Gb micro SD card for? Does that hold the software?
Also, can RAM be added to make it quicker? Or to make the library larger?
Can the display be turned off? Or dimmed? Or auto turned off after a few seconds?
Can I suggest a small change; make the volume meters outlines. The bouncing blocks seem really bright. Outlines look cooler too...
What is the hole underneath the B for?

Firmware and user settings, production units will ship with industrial Apacer 8GB module.
No memory upgrades are available, if your collection is much larger then 60,000 or is likely to outgrow this I would recommend buying a BDP-2.
The display can be setup to only turn on while navigating menu's and startup.
We will likely make multiple vu meter options available, I hadn't thought of the outlined boxes.
IR receiver, currently works with the br2 and apple remote; additional remote profiles can be added with firmware updates.

[unincognito]

What unit actually makes the sound we here that comes from the speakers, is it the Pi or Dac unit?  Does the Pi make a signature sound then the dac converts that information or does the Dac make its own signature sound from the digital 1-0's it receives from the Pi.

I'd say the Dac has the most influence, but the player still influences what you hear.

[25x]

No updates since 4 weeks. Any news?

[unincognito]

The new phono's bumped production of the BDP-Pi back, everything's ready we are just waiting for production to start building them.

Cheers
Chris