View Full Version : Small screen (like 7 inches for car displays) skin recommendations
colincliff
2007-01-02, 21:30
I am using xbmc primarily as an audio player and dvd player. The xbox is connected to a crt tv which is perfect for normal media centre use, however i also have a small screen (a 6" psone screen modified into a picture frame) which i want to use with the tv off when i am playing audio files etc.
I have two profiles set up - one for normal tv use and one for the small 6" screen - the problem is that most skins are unreadable oin such a small screen.
Does anyone know of a skin that will clearly and simply display the files and album artwork, navigation etc that would be suitable for a small screen?
thanks in advance, :grin:
Chandler
2007-01-02, 23:29
Just Do It
:rofl:
Good idea for a car too, but maybe with a bigger screen so the current skins available feets without changes.
If you don't want to buy a more than 6" screen, sorry but maybe someone will give you a better reponse than me, cause i don't know such skin to help you.
But..
Look at this picture (I can't remember where is the original topic of the modder) :
http://members.dodo.com.au/~bindysimba/xbmc.jpg
Maybe it will give you ideas..
Maybe not :laugh:
Chandler
2007-01-02, 23:44
So sad i can't edit my post : other source with a modified skin by Tranman (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showuser=147260), maybe he or someone can help you more for your request.
http://www.jtranman.com/clublexus/lexbmc.jpg
gergtreble
2007-01-02, 23:45
drool....
Id love that in my car.
Colin, do us a favor and keep us posted about this. I to am looking for a set up like this. Id love to be able to have a setup where I can use XBMC as a jukebox. Turning the TV on each time I want to use it isn't the best solution.
Hi, entschuldigt ich kann kein englisch (vielleicht übersetzt das jemand oder google :nerd:
Also ich habe genau das gleiche problem und deswegen arbeite ich an einem skin der genau dieses problem etwas beheben soll... bin aber erst am anfang.
hie noch ei paar screens: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/338490150_9a79c571ec_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/344116646_56c9c3c55e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/344116650_b21edac267_o.jpg
in der Visualisierung:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/344116652_5697876b66_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/344116648_44ad334f6d_o.jpg
bräuchte noch einen namen für den SKIN Vorschläge !!!
bis auf späteres ....
gruß djtoll
gergtreble
2007-01-03, 17:40
Man I wish I spoke german...
That looks pretty good. Is there anywhere to download it?
unfortunately only still are at the beginning, unfortunately still none Download :grin:
gruß djtoll
gergtreble
2007-01-03, 19:00
danka djtoll
Keep us posted.
colincliff
2007-01-04, 11:57
That skin looks perfect. At the moment i am using an av cable from my xbox which has the tv running of scart and the small screen running off the phono connections (i only use the video on as the sound goes to my hifi amp).
I started playing around with existing skins but only got as far as breaking them! Gute arbeit djtoll, you could be my hero!!
gergtreble
2007-01-04, 21:20
colin.
Have you tried simply adding a new font to the the skins you are breaking? I started using PDM last night and whilst it still has the small type you can change through about 5 different fonts. It might be worth seeing if you can find a font that displays well on your screen, then see if that will work in the skin.
Also. Do you have any info on the mod you performed on the screen? Im shopping around for a mini TFT as we speak, and thinking of doing the same thing. Any help would be greatfully received.
colincliff
2007-01-05, 00:00
colin.
Also. Do you have any info on the mod you performed on the screen? Im shopping around for a mini TFT as we speak, and thinking of doing the same thing. Any help would be greatfully received.
There was no mod to do with the psone screen i'm using. It connects with a 3.5mm camcorder lead to the xbox av lead phono outputs. All I am doing is taking it out of its sony casing and mounting it in a chunky photo frame so it doesnt look out of place in the living room. I got the screen for about £20 on ebay,
gergtreble
2007-01-05, 03:14
There was no mod to do with the psone screen i'm using. It connects with a 3.5mm camcorder lead to the xbox av lead phono outputs. All I am doing is taking it out of its sony casing and mounting it in a chunky photo frame so it doesnt look out of place in the living room. I got the screen for about £20 on ebay,
Thats exactly what I wanted to hear! Ive been looking at the ones on ebay too.
There is an actual screen meant for the xbox that i may purchase although im not sure if it comes with aux inputs or weather it needs to be attached directly to the xbox. Might just pay the £20 and see....
Anyway, let us know how you get on with your search for a skin.
diagdave@msn.com
2007-01-08, 13:11
i am in the middle of making a small screen skin for my car, im sticking with the color scheme of my car so orange and red: here is a screen:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/diagdave/ss.jpg
Completion 80% !:grin:
Name: "7TFT" Skin
by djtoll
gergtreble
2007-01-21, 20:30
Im waiting for the release of this!
hope it comes soon djtoll
colincliff
2007-01-21, 21:17
me also! keep up the good work!
gergtreble
2007-01-22, 00:05
Colin you found a skin yet?
Or are you looking for Djtoll's too?
manturafs
2007-01-28, 12:22
djtoll's is prolly going to come first and i'm only working on this bit by bit, but a wii skin would probably work well for small screens. no idea when it will be done, but here's some stuff so far.
http://franklinshen.110mb.com/images/xii-homepage.bmp
http://franklinshen.110mb.com/images/xii-system.bmp
http://franklinshen.110mb.com/images/xii-settings.bmp
With the big buttons, and hopefully bigger text, it'll have much of a wii-like interface making it easier for small screens...i think.
@manturafs, it loks great - much success with your project ! :grin:
Completion 97% ! :cool:
but its time for publish the first beta, a lttle soon
by djtoll
the Home screen
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/371851193_e42a40e1b2_o.jpg
Download Link:
http://service.gmx.net/mc/WfReWnWFRK11SCO0d2NJ0xwiR5Kn4g
Please posts the problems here !
and set the skin font to "XBOX 360" and have fun :grin:
tested on the xbmc 2.1 pre vers. 16.01.2007
by djtoll
Nuka1195
2007-01-28, 23:35
This is a very nice skin. I like the animations and the layout.
I don't have a small screen, but it looks good on my laptop.
Rockstarr
2007-01-28, 23:49
great one!
Fits perfect to the 7" screen on my desk!
PS: Hau rein! Ich will mehr sehn. ;)
:grin: :grin: :grin: Thanks :grin: :grin: :grin:
Chandler
2007-01-29, 00:49
Beautiful skin, good work djtoll :cool:
gergtreble
2007-01-29, 19:39
Yeah looks good.
Not tries it on my little screen yet. Hopefully this will be the skin im looking for.
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :laugh:
Thanks !!!
small instruction to easier navigation.
http://freenet-homepage.de/akfdvd/screenshot028.jpg
Hi,
it´s time for an update:
FIXED: 1080i & 720p fonts something adapted - perhaps not yet 100 %
"SET CONTENT" in Videos functioned now
Bookmarks buttons in all ranges finished - with numbers 1,2,3 & 4)
ADDED: Lyrics Button´s in MusicOSD and Hom.xml
Lyrics Script integrated in the skin, and new Skin for the Lyrics script.
Playlist Button in MyVideo.xml
NEW: Icons for MusicOSD.xml and VideoOSD.xml
DELETED: Musicoverlay in Weather
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and otherwise still some on small stuff :rolleyes:
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DOWNLOAD 7TFT_beta_3
http://service.gmx.net/mc/AyzPuiEIxVjjcGhTsNdYFrbDyIVBDe (7TFT_beta_3)
still a few pictures
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/394320112_0fb0279b7a_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/394320106_65a8dbb890_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/394320103_f672379f0e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/394320114_017666cf80_o.jpg
much fun with this skin :grin:
PS:
over more feedback, I would be pleased
Hi,
it´s time for an update:
FIXED: 1080i & 720p fonts something adapted - perhaps not yet 100 %
"SET CONTENT" in Videos functioned now
Bookmarks buttons in all ranges finished - with numbers 1,2,3 & 4)
ADDED: Lyrics Button´s in MusicOSD and Hom.xml
Lyrics Script integrated in the skin, and new Skin for the Lyrics script.
Playlist Button in MyVideo.xml
NEW: Icons for MusicOSD.xml and VideoOSD.xml
DELETED: Musicoverlay in Weather
----------------------------------------------------------
and otherwise still some on small stuff :rolleyes:
----------------------------------------------------------
DOWNLOAD 7TFT_beta_3
7 TFT_beta_3 (http://service.gmx.net/mc/AyzPuiEIxVjjcGhTsNdYFrbDyIVBDe)
still a few pictures
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/394320112_0fb0279b7a_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/394320106_65a8dbb890_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/394320103_f672379f0e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/394320114_017666cf80_o.jpg
much fun with this skin :grin:
PS:
over more feedback, I would be pleased
http://service.gmx.net/mc/AyzPuiEIxVjjcGhTsNdYFrbDyIVBDe
Nuka1195
2007-02-19, 01:46
i really like this skin, nice job.
colincliff
2007-02-19, 14:08
wow, i hadnt visited this thread for ages! i didnt realise your skins was ready to use ... excellent work djtoll!
I'll be trying this on my psone screen tonight! i'll leave feedback once i've given a try.
Maturaf - your skin preview also looks excellent, looking forward to seeing its progress :grin:
Nuka1195
2007-02-21, 16:42
If you want to skin for scripts. I can add them to the scripting svn.
Just make your link in the skin to the q:\scripts\scriptname folder instead.
There have been some additions to XBMC Lyrics, an additional scraper is one thing, but the skinning has more options.
Here's a list of scripts that support skinning that are in SVN:
AccuWeather
Apple Movie Trailers
Ambient Light Control Pad
XBMC Changelog
XBMC Lyrics
Youtube (not final yet)
And I believe the new scripts Installer will, by Blittan. (n/a yet)
Also Retro-X by Chunk_1970
Thank´s Nuka1195 and Colincliff,
no I do not intend for skript skinning,there are people those that better can, sorry, but thanks 4 the infos.
greets from germany .:djtoll:.
7TFT_Beta_4 is outside :grin:
added:
- partymodus and recording Buttons on the Homescreen.
- WrapLists with infos - in Video, Music, Picture, Programms, Scripts labels
- WrapLists2 without infos - in Video, Music, Picture, Programms, Scripts labels
- Wide Icons- in Video
- ResumeX Button at Home. ResumeX must be downloadet to the script folder, or used from the extra folder
- Saved Playlists Button at Home, but working correctly, perhaps someone can help me with the path :rolleyes:
- still a few pictures for multiimages
changed:
- multiimages folders is not no more in the texture.xpr, can even which be inserted
- Navigation in the Settings menu
- smal cosmetic changes
- download Link
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/85/424584440_41df2bf1c8_o.jpg
any more screenshots 7TFT (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40944731@N00/tags/7tftskin/)
The DOWNLOAD LINK (http://www.rogepost.com/n/5214739597)
.: djtoll :.
How must the path look, when i will used a butten from home screen link to the saved Playlists ?
so or completely differently ?
<onclick>XBMC.ActivateWindow(MyMusic,Q:/userdata/playlists/....... ?
I have tested many Skins, but never i find this function ! :sad:
beautiful skin... would be great if this could be ported to the web server... then you could use it in multiple rooms at the same time
Thanks Affini, multiple rooms whats that ? which web server ?
the old download link not working !
Here the New DOWNLOAD LINK (http://www.rogepost.com/n/2227705681)
Thanks Affini, multiple rooms whats that ? which web server ?
the old download link not working !
Here the New DOWNLOAD LINK (http://www.rogepost.com/n/2227705681)
multiple rooms... as in, inside your home - control XBMC from any room in your home via the web server in XBMC
Ah understand :nod:
But to skin a Web-Interface is not so easy for me.
alternatively can use Ajax https://xbmcajax.bountysource.com/screenshots
Ah understand :nod:
But to skin a Web-Interface is not so easy for me.
alternatively can use Ajax https://xbmcajax.bountysource.com/screenshots
ah BUT that has not been in dev for about a year now.
LiquidIce has a variant he's testing (and so am I) but it is just for music.
stanley87
2007-04-02, 03:45
hey djtoll, good work making my script part of your skin :-D
Originally Posted by stanley87
hey djtoll, good work making my script part of your skin :-D
wich script ?
stanley87
2007-04-04, 03:25
i wrote ResumeX
everyone an idea ?
How must the path look, when i will used a butten from home screen link to the saved Playlists ?
so or completely differently ?
<onclick>XBMC.ActivateWindow(MyMusic,Q:/userdata/playlists/....... ?
I have tested many Skins, but never i find this function ! :sad:
i wrote ResumeXso...you wrotee Resume X:/
I never knew wat it does, but it got really annoying! Because when i am in a script, once the script crashes. I log off my user, when I log back in, th crashed script still runs:/
Can you explain what this Resume X does exact:/
stanley87
2007-04-09, 13:45
ResumeX resumes last video/song that was playing and also can resume the last window that was being viewed. It saved all the information every 2 seconds. It shouldnt run any scripts apart from itself. It was mainly written for in car use, so if the xbox is shutdown suddenly, it will still resume where it last was.
jmarshall
2007-04-09, 14:24
djtoll: Use:
ActivateWindow(MyMusic,special://musicplaylists)
Not sure if you need a source for this already or not - if you do, you can always go straight to the library instead (use MyMusicLibrary in the above).
Cheers,
Jonathan
Thanks,
also not working from the home :no:
but when im in the music its perfect with this instruction - (i add a button)
<onclick>ActivateWindow(MyMusic,$INFO[Skin.String(Playlists)])</onclick>
I use so long in the home:
<onclick>XBMC.ActivateWindow(MyMusic,F:/playlists/)</onclick>
thus one comes into the root and sees then that "PLAYLISTS" Folder
Hi,
I´m complete beta 5 from 7TFT skin.
test it
Download 7TFT beta 5 (http://www.rogepost.com/n/8091165247)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/458962272_0f183ae3b5_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/440504618_838f2e4df9_o.jpg
Hi,
UPDATE on beta_6
- PlaylistButton in the Home for stored Playlists (music + videos) provides. (now still faster accessed to the Playlists).
- XBMC TV streams updated & in the Skin integrates. Callable in the Submenü (Home).
- TV Links Script in the Skin integratet. In the Submenü (Home).
- TV series Button in the Submenü provides.
- Day Theme.xpr in the Skin integratet.
- many functions in the shutdownmenu. (Favourites, Eject, Dashboard ...)
The picture Geige.jpg in the MediaFolder can be replaced naturally, exactly the same as the other pictures in the respective category files. (There is only example of pictures). How always problems announce please here, in the board!!!
Download in my signature.
http://www.xbmc.de/xbmc/e107_files/public/1183707732_8166_FT9824_screenshot187.png
http://www.xbmc.de/xbmc/e107_files/public/1183707732_8166_FT9824_screenshot188.png
Hi,
UPDATE on beta_6.02
- minimal fixes in the Viz
THE FOLLOWING IS A PHOTO OF MY VEHICLE IN WHICH XBMC ROAMS FREELY, TALKING TO OEM CAR PARTS ABOUT THEIR ORIGINS. FEEL FREE TO SKIP THROUGH THIS POST. DOING SO AUTOMATICALLY ENABLES YOU TO POST AFTERWARD, HIGHLIGHTING THE USELESSNESS OF THIS POST IN ITSELF. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. PLEASE ENJOY MY OBNOXIOUSLY LARGE RESOLUTION. I HAVE DOWNSCALED SO ITS NOT AS ANNOYING.
on a more serious note, im downloading your skin tonight dude, ill try it in the car and repost.http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4585/smallishgk3.jpg
Gamester17
2008-02-23, 20:45
@djtoll, any change you a interested in a making a new '7-inch skin' based on this challenge?:
http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31410
???
Hi,
I have interest, but no time for a new projekt ... sorry, sorry, sorry. :sad:
Have Much work still so, with the 7TFT. Since I lack the time.
UPDATE auf beta_6.19 - In my Signature !
- add - virtual Equlizer, will be visible when music is playing.
- change - Optical enhancements to the "wrap" views. For the 3D view, I have such a solution. (The icons now overlap the edges not more)
- add - Zoom Effekts On some buttons.
- change - Progress bars optimized, each menu now has its "progress" Color.
- add/new - rotate OSD Video Menue.
- change - Optical improvements.
Video a (http://www.ixmediabox.de/mov1.mov)
Video b (http://www.ixmediabox.de/mov2.mov)
http://www.xbmc.de/xbmc/e107_files/public/1201949850_8166_FT9824_rotatescreen.png
Greez DjToll :grin:
UPDATE to beta_6.22 - in my Signature !
- change - Favourites-Menü
- change - Sub-Menü
Greez DjToll :grin:
Fixed : Lists and other things had the "Xbox Media Center SVN" text in them due to XBMC code changes. Clearity SKIN - SVN Report !
Jezz_x - How can I fix it?
UPDATE to beta_6.30 - in my Signature !
- add - FanArt (only TV Shows in the Video DB)
- add - Custom Backgrund
- change - File Browser Dialog
- change - Title MusicInfo Dialog (now with Big Cover)
- change - SmarPlaylist Dialog/Settings, now uptoDate
- add - Flatten and Partymodus Buttons to the Video DB
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3877/screenshot116pg2.th.png (http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot116pg2.png)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3865/screenshot115df7.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot115df7.jpg)
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6943/screenshot113eu0.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot113eu0.jpg)
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1294/screenshot117tj9.th.png (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot117tj9.png)
- EDIT - mini Fix with the FanArt and Custom Background about the next update (beta_6.40)
Greez DjToll :grin:
Hi,
It is also possible the artist Thumbs visible in the DialogAlbumInfo.xml
sample in the picture
At the Wiki I only <info>ListItem.Thumb</info> command found.
<ListItem.ThumbArtist> would be possible ?
or is there a other way du release this ?
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9784/artistmx6.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=artistmx6.jpg)
Hi,
It is also possible the artist Thumbs visible in the DialogAlbumInfo.xml
sample in the picture
At the Wiki I only <info>ListItem.Thumb</info> command found.
<ListItem.ThumbArtist> would be possible ?
or is there a other way du release this ?
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9784/artistmx6.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=artistmx6.jpg)
A short answer would be OK.
Yes...?
No... ?
jmarshall
2008-04-26, 00:18
Currently not possible AFAIK.
It could be feasible to add it. It'd be something like listitem.property(artistthumb) or similar I suspect. I'll look into it in a bit.
EDIT: Added in revision 12832. It's available in both the song and album info dialogs, as listitem.property(artistthumb).
Note: Posting requests in a separate topic in the skin dev section is more likely to get my attention.
Cheers,
Jonathan
Great :grin:
Thanks Jmarshall !
Note: Posting requests in a separate topic in the skin dev section is more likely to get my attention.
Ok. In the Future I will do this.
Hi,
it works great, Thanks again Jmarshall. :nod: :grin:
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1424/screenshot147ym5.th.png (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot147ym5.png)
A Update is comming soon. :cool:
greetz djtoll