[Kode]

i think you should

it only cost me £35 from ebuyer, though, i don't think you are from the UK are you? So i'm not sure what availability is like for you.

[Kode]

25 Euros Z3r0 Thats insane, lol.

[bobo1on1]

I can't find them anymore in the netherlands, strange.

[Z3rO]

I can't find them anymore in the netherlands, strange.

I think they aren't produced anymore. Bought mine at toys'r'us, don't know if you have this shop in NL.

[Kode]

they have toyrs'r'us in germany? They might ship to the netherlands?

[Z3rO]

they have toyrs'r'us in germany? They might ship to the netherlands?

I don't think that they do shipping, I went to frankfurt to buy one. The clerks there didn't even know that they had them in stock ;-)

[Kode]

I've created a howto on my site http://www.lockstockmods.net/2010/05/22/...with-ambx/ that includes the newer information, its mostly for my own benefit for when i accidentally hose my setup and have to reinstall it, but if anyone has any suggestions to make it better, please let me know, i have also given full credit to this thread and the respective authors.

[abfmdf]

For any linux novices like me, heres a simple script that allows you to start boblight in xbmc-live without having to go into terminal and type the commands each time.

1. Make directory and shell script

Code:

mkdir lights
cd lights
sudo nano lights.sh

2. Enter the commands you would usually type in terminal to start boblight (add any alterations to saturation/timer interval as you wish as well) replace yourxbmcpassword with your password

Code:

#!/bin/sh
echo yourxbmcpassword | sudo -S boblightd
export DISPLAY=:0.0
boblight-X11

3. Exit and save

Code:

Ctrl X (exit)
Y  (to save)

4. Make the script executable

Code:

sudo chmod +x lights.sh

5.test it works (lights should come on)

Code:

sudo ./lights.sh

Once you have done that, just install the launcher (detailed instructions here)

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=35739

Open up launcher in the GUI and simply select the script file. Now you can simply add it to your favourites or assign it to a button.

[jaaps]

What I use myself is a udev rule. If I press the power button on the ambx device it starts the needed things itself. I'm using the set with the speakers integrated (premium kit i think) so maybe the ATTRS{idProduct} is different for the Starter kit. Also I'm not sure if there is a power button on the starter kit. The premium kit power button is at the side of the right speaker


My udev rule: (/etc/udev/rules.d/99-ambx.rules)

Code:

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0471", ATTRS{idProduct}=="083f", ACTION=="add", RUN+="/usr/bin/startambx"

/usr/bin/startambx

Code:

#!/bin/sh
boblightd
su - xbmc -c "DISPLAY=:0.0 boblight-X11 -v 7 -s 7"

replace "xbmc" if you are using a different username.

[Kode]

Theres a power button on the main unit on the starter kit, but there doesn't seem to be any indication its on, i thought mine was broken until i lifted it up and noticed a small amount of light coming from inside when it was on

[Z3rO]

I'm using the set with the speakers integrated (premium kit i think) so maybe the ATTRS{idProduct} is different for the Starter kit.

It SHOULD work, since lsusb says the following to my starter kit:

Code:

Bus 003 Device 003: ID 0471:083f Philips

I will try out later, since I'm reinstalling my mac mini where xbmc is running.

[Kode]

I don't think it would work for me as i don't turn the kit off as such, i have my tv, htpc, ambx, AV receiver all connected to the same plug socket, so after i turn off the htpc i turn the plug off at the wall, which turns everything else off as well, then when i turn it back on again it turns the amp, tv, receiver and ambx on, then i press the power switch for the htpc, so the ambx would be on before the htpc

[piotr]

I can't find them anymore in the netherlands, strange.

There're a few on "marktplaats.nl". Got mine for 15 euro's. Nobody wants them anymore...untill now

[Z3rO]

The udev script works like a charm, I only had to modify it slightly since it asked for a password when executed. I circumvented it using sudo before su.

My script looks like this:

Code:

#!/bin/sh
boblightd
sudo su - xbmc -c "DISPLAY=:0.0 boblight-X11 -s 5.0 -t 0.1 -a 20 -v 5"

Btw the -v value makes the lights shine brighter. This is especially good when in not so dark conditions. I still have to find the optimal settings for my room.

[abfmdf]

The udev route is a far better solution, I will give that a try