Tumshie Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, MJG said: My daughter was the same, had apple for years, swore she would never ever change and then she was seduced by Mr Huawei. At the moment I don't want to move away from Apple but Huawei are really good and I wouldn't knock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Exactly, and what i meant to type! No you didnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Tumshie said: At the moment I don't want to move away from Apple but Huawei are really good and I wouldn't knock them. I have a Huawei mifi. Well made and has lasted a good few years.Was also second hand when I got it. 1 minute ago, Dr Bob said: No you didnt. Oh,ok. What about that other question then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Dr Bob said: No you didnt. Yes, but he would have meant to if he wasn't having an iTunes induced meltdown at the time. ? 1 minute ago, rusty69 said: I have a Huawei mifi. Well made and has lasted a good few years.Was also second hand when I got it. I have a Huawei mifi thingy too, I've had mine for years and it gets better signal than some of my old phones. I would recommend them every time - It was faster than my last broad band provider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Now, while you are here Dr Bob, have you managed to setup your router as a file sever using Samba (wotever that is).What address do I put in the chrome app,plus another 50 questions.......... A file server? I could do with a dinner server......or a beer server. I connect to the router by wifi from the mac and varioius ipads etc, and plug the tv, bt youview box and Rasp Pie direct into the router and the router then sends its signals in/out. Not a clue at all about what else the router can do. I have a hard disk connected to the Rasp Pie so I can play mp4's etc on the tv so there is a network of sorts but never thought that the router could do any more. Thinking about also connecting it to another rasp pie or a victron color wotsits to monitor power when I finally get the boat back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, Dr Bob said: A file server? I could do with a dinner server......or a beer server. Ooof - I can feel Mrs Bob's cold hard Paddington stare from here. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Dr Bob said: A file server? I could do with a dinner server......or a beer server. I connect to the router by wifi from the mac and varioius ipads etc, and plug the tv, bt youview box and Rasp Pie direct into the router and the router then sends its signals in/out. Not a clue at all about what else the router can do. I have a hard disk connected to the Rasp Pie so I can play mp4's etc on the tv so there is a network of sorts but never thought that the router could do any more. Thinking about also connecting it to another rasp pie or a victron color wotsits to monitor power when I finally get the boat back. You need to RTFM too then! It's got digital & analogue inputs and outputs for process control & monitoring, does all sorts of fancy stuff via SMS, has a file server, gps, etc etc. Hit the web interface on it and see what options you get. You might not need another Pi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: You need to RTFM too then! It's got digital & analogue inputs and outputs for process control & monitoring, does all sorts of fancy stuff via SMS, has a file server, gps, etc etc. Hit the web interface on it and see what options you get. You might not need another Pi. What's a manual? ....Rusty. I need help! Edited November 29, 2018 by Dr Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: A file server? I could do with a dinner server......or a beer server. I connect to the router by wifi from the mac and varioius ipads etc, and plug the tv, bt youview box and Rasp Pie direct into the router and the router then sends its signals in/out. Not a clue at all about what else the router can do. I have a hard disk connected to the Rasp Pie so I can play mp4's etc on the tv so there is a network of sorts but never thought that the router could do any more. Thinking about also connecting it to another rasp pie or a victron color wotsits to monitor power when I finally get the boat back. Clever. Yes, you can stick a usb thumb drive and / or sd card directly into the router (well, you can on the rut955).It recognises the drive in the browser (192.168.1.1),but then i m stuck. I gather I can then connect an app to that (x-plore) and browse the files. Thats the bit i'm stuck on. Dunno what address to use. Have you got an address I can use? 2 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: You need to RTFM too then! It's got digital & analogue inputs and outputs for process control & monitoring, does all sorts of fancy stuff via SMS, has a file server, gps, etc etc. Hit the web interface on it and see what options you get. You might not need another Pi. He's got the rut 950 iirc .Perhaps you can do your search magic for Dr Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, rusty69 said: Clever. Yes, you can stick a usb thumb drive and / or sd card directly into the router (well, you can on the rut955).It recognises the drive in the browser (192.168.1.1),but then i m stuck. I gather I can then connect an app to that (x-plore) and browse the files. Thats the bit i'm stuck on. Dunno what address to use. Have you got an address I can use? How about 41 Alpin Drive Dunblane Fk47 8EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tumshie said: Ooof - I can feel Mrs Bob's cold hard Paddington stare from here. ? Hope she hasn't got a Dyson 3 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: What's a manual? ....Rusty. I need help! I can recommend a good quack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, rusty69 said: Hope she hasn't got a Dyson I think she'd like a butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: I need help! We know Doc, we know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: How about 41 Alpin Drive Dunblane Fk47 8EJ Nah.An indian takeaway is no good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: You need to RTFM too then! It's got digital & analogue inputs and outputs for process control & monitoring, does all sorts of fancy stuff via SMS, has a file server, gps, etc etc. Hit the web interface on it and see what options you get. You might not need another Pi. Mmmmmmn. First thing. Check we are talking about the same thing. Guess we are cause it is the one Rusty also got and 955 sounds like what I remember. Second. RTFM Third. Move forward to the bleeding edge. Thankyou chocolate cookie for the info and prod. Edited November 29, 2018 by Dr Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, TheBiscuits said: We know Doc, we know. To be fair, I think we might all need help - but we might be the best we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Dr Bob said: Mmmmmmn. First thing. Check we are talking about the same thing. Guess we are cause it is the one Rusty also got and 955 sounds like what I remember. Second. RTFM Third. Move forward to the bleeding edge. Thankyou chocolate cookie for the info an prod. I've got a feeling you have the budget version rut 950! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Ah ha.......I have found the right combination of keys to hit.It has given me access to the USB drive on my rut955. Thanks @Robbo and @TheBiscuits bisquits. Edited November 29, 2018 by rusty69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 29/11/2018 at 15:46, Robbo said: I was looking at the Kindle fire stuff recently. I have a iPad/iPhone already and I’ve used a mini vs fire and prefer the iPad. Although I’m waiting for the update as the current mini is a little old. These look ok for the money (53 quid) https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7068650?utm_campaign=11553376&cmpid=COJUN&cjsurferid=851504708742158699%3AeaRQOSTSB9aQ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=Pepper+Deals+LTD&utm_source=CJ&cjevent=864e4b57f97611e8839402110a18050d&catalogId=10001&storeId=10151&_%24ja=tsid%3A11674|prd%3A1546795&utm_term=1453124&referredURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fproduct%2F7068650&referrer=COJUN&krypto=fuY1nf2RgxzBrAuQgKRakh2huLZWh4YyD5t%2F5Uih9jsFzIzARz0pezz07JsLtHGEjKFZoabK802u zIOdrDq9TqSSk%2FS41r4qwX65iiEoEes%3D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 hour ago, rusty69 said: These look ok for the money (53 quid) The price looks good but I wonder what it’s like to use. I was ‘given’ a tablet when I took out a new phone contract a year or two back and it’s total pants. I tried it once and then stuck it in a drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just now, WotEver said: The price looks good but I wonder what it’s like to use. I was ‘given’ a tablet when I took out a new phone contract a year or two back and it’s total pants. I tried it once and then stuck it in a drawer. What make was it? Tablets are really only good for sofa surfing imho,so as long as you can access software,internet and the screen is acceptable with a decent battery life, that is all I would require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 57 minutes ago, rusty69 said: What make was it? Tablets are really only good for sofa surfing imho,so as long as you can access software,internet and the screen is acceptable with a decent battery life, that is all I would require. I use a Kindle fire purely to handle canal maps- or wotever they are called. Screen seems good and battery lasts a while I think that was only 60 squid ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Dr Bob said: I use a Kindle fire purely to handle canal maps- or wotever they are called. Screen seems good and battery lasts a while I think that was only 60 squid ish. Any good in direct sunlight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Any good in direct sunlight? Can't tell at the moment. Up in Scotland at the mo. No sunlight up here at this time of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just now, Dr Bob said: Can't tell at the moment. Up in Scotland at the mo. No sunlight up here at this time of the year. Or any other iirc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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