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|description=MPD client.
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|license=Not specified (open source)
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|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/wiimpcwii.7z
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'''WiiMPC''' is a simple [http://www.musicpd.org/ MPD] client for the Wii.


It utilizes the WiiMote to control your music server with buttons for play/pause/stop, change song, and change volume.  The screen shows the current song, song position, and volume.
WiiMPC is a user-friendly client for the [http://www.musicpd.org/ MPD music server] that allows you to control your music with your WiiMote.  


Install WiiMPC like any other HomeBrew channel app; then create a file in the wiimpc directory called wiimpc.conf, with a single line in it:
It features controls for play/pause/stop, changing songs, and adjusting volume. The screen displays the current song, song position, and volume.
<pre>
MPD_HOST = mpdserver
</pre>
where "mpdserver" is the hostname or IP address of the machine running MPD.


The source is available, and of course patches are welcome.
==Installation==
To install, simply add it to your Homebrew channel and create a file called "wiimpc.conf" within the wiimpc directory, with the line "MPD_HOST = mpdserver", replacing "mpdserver" with the hostname or IP address of the machine running MPD.


== Controls ==
== Controls ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
A - Play/Pause
|-
! Wiimote !! Action
|-
| Wiimote A Button || Play / Pause
|-
| Wiimote 2 Button || Stop
|-
| Wiimote DPad Left || Previous Song
|-
| Wiimote DPad Right || Next Song
|-
| Wiimote Plus Button || Volume Up
|-
| Wiimote Minus Button || Volume Down
|-
| Wiimote Home Button || Return to HBC
|}


== Change Log ==
2 - Stop
 
D-Pad Left/Right - Previous/Next song
 
Plus/Minus - Volume up/down
 
Home - Return to HBC
 
== Known issues==
Erratic network behavior on occasion.
 
== Changelog ==
'''0.1b'''
'''0.1b'''
* Bug fix: Using an IP address for the MPD_HOST would not work sometimes.
* Bug fix: Using an IP address for the MPD_HOST would not work sometimes.
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'''0.1'''
'''0.1'''
* Initial Release
* Initial Release
== Known Bugs ==
* Erratic network behavior on occasion...
== Todo ==
* Fancier graphics
* Ability to enter mpd server name (e.g., via OSK)
* Ability to clear/change/shuffle playlist (e.g., via a home-button menu)
* Show upcoming songs
* Get reasonable about the version numbering (major.minor.revision)
* Add Icecast/SHOUTcast streaming from the MPD server


==External links==
==External links==
* Homepage - https://web.archive.org/web/20050405000618/http://www.sshock.com/
* Official website - [https://web.archive.org/web/20050405000618/http://www.sshock.com/ http://www.sshock.com/] (archived)
* Wiibrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiMPC
* Wiibrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiMPC

Latest revision as of 07:53, 25 February 2023

WiiMPC
Wiimpcwii.jpg
General
AuthorSshock
TypeMedia Players
Version0.1b
LicenseNot specified (open source)
Last Updated2009/01/19
Links
Download
Website
Source


WiiMPC is a user-friendly client for the MPD music server that allows you to control your music with your WiiMote.

It features controls for play/pause/stop, changing songs, and adjusting volume. The screen displays the current song, song position, and volume.

Installation

To install, simply add it to your Homebrew channel and create a file called "wiimpc.conf" within the wiimpc directory, with the line "MPD_HOST = mpdserver", replacing "mpdserver" with the hostname or IP address of the machine running MPD.

Controls

A - Play/Pause

2 - Stop

D-Pad Left/Right - Previous/Next song

Plus/Minus - Volume up/down

Home - Return to HBC

Known issues

Erratic network behavior on occasion.

Changelog

0.1b

  • Bug fix: Using an IP address for the MPD_HOST would not work sometimes.
  • Darken instead of blank screen while exiting.

0.1a

  • Scrolls title if too long
  • Control with any wiimote
  • Prettify filename (when used as song title)

0.1

  • Initial Release

External links

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