2008-02-15, 22:52
I've written a webpage that can be dropped into XBMC's web server folder that when accessed will dynamically generate an RSS feed containing the currently playing track and the next 4 tracks with a link to the cover art for the first track in an enclosure tag.
My reason for creating this is that I have a Chumby (touchscreen, wifi device) and am writing a chumby widget that will read the RSS feed and display the next 5 tracks in the XBMC playlist (with cover art for the currently playing track). The widget will also make use of XBMC's http api to provide basic controls like play, pause, skip. The Chumby will then become a basic remote display for XBMC.
If anyone wants to use the RSS feed generator, you can get it by saving this file. Just drop it into your xbmc web folder (you may need to change the line that contains the IP address of your xbox).
I'd welcome your feedback as I'm sure there's a more efficient/elegant way to do this!
My reason for creating this is that I have a Chumby (touchscreen, wifi device) and am writing a chumby widget that will read the RSS feed and display the next 5 tracks in the XBMC playlist (with cover art for the currently playing track). The widget will also make use of XBMC's http api to provide basic controls like play, pause, skip. The Chumby will then become a basic remote display for XBMC.
If anyone wants to use the RSS feed generator, you can get it by saving this file. Just drop it into your xbmc web folder (you may need to change the line that contains the IP address of your xbox).
I'd welcome your feedback as I'm sure there's a more efficient/elegant way to do this!
