Suggestions/Requests

[kwelch007]

Hi all,

So, I used FS Remote Pro on my Android tablet yesterday at a big benefit event (think I did 5 bands on our stage for around 4000 people.) Generally speaking, I loved it. But, I had a few issues.

First (and I know Mattotone has already started addressing this by creating a "hybrid" page) I found it really difficult to switch between the cue-list page and the override page quickly, which I commonly need to do. It would be ideal if I could have a screen of buttons that could be assigned to either cuelists or overrides (aka not separating them.) Or, even a set of buttons across the top that would allow me in one click to switch between cuelists and overrides.

Also, it would be nice if the buttons on the screen were not directly matched to the way they are laid out in FS on my laptop. In other words, it would be nice if, say, on my laptop I have cue-list 1 set as a red cuelist, and cuelist 2 set as a blue cuelist. In FS Remote Pro, I can only assign the first button to cuelist 1, and button 2 to cuelist 2. Now, I can fix this issue (basically, a couple times I accidentally hit my blackout-fade cuelist because it was right next to the tap-sync button) by re-adjusting the order of my cuelists, but it seems to make sense to me that I should be able to assign button 3 to cuelist 1 on page 2 for example.

Also, I find the buttons on Android to be kinda small...I have big fingers, and tended to hit an adjacent button by accident. Also, and I really only noticed this on the overrides...not so much on cuelist buttons, it seemed like I had to push it once to "activate it," and only then would it actually perform that override action when I pressed it again (for instance, triggering a blinder, I basically had to double-click...i know FS Remote Pro was activating the button the first time because I could see it turn blue.) Again, more time to activate an override, and often I only have a second's warning to activate one (like when my singer randomly yells, "Somebody Scream!")

Also, there are no tap-tempo/manual-trigger/master-intensity controls on the override screen.

Finally, and I'm not sure if this was FS Remote or FS itself, but by using FS Remote, it somehow messed up my midi controller physically attached to my laptop that I was hoping to use as an emergency backup...it would shift the keys by a step or so at a time. When I got in trouble, I couldn't just go to it and trigger a basic scene because everything was changed. Again, I'm not sure of where the source of this issue is.

I reiterate, I'm a very experienced programmer, and am perfectly willing to contribute to this project. I just need to know how.

Thanks!
Kendell

[kwelch007]

Also, I don't seem to be able to label my cuelist or override pages. That would be nice, but I consider it a secondary issue.

[Mattotone]

To label cue lists its long press. Overrides press the edit button bottom right and click the Ovr you wish to name.

Regarding overides can you test your issues with the lite version as this is running on new code the pro version will use.

[kwelch007]

Thanks for the reply!

I am aware of the "long press" naming feature. But, when I install the lite version on my android devices (both phone and tablet,) while the layout looks exactly like what I'm hoping for, no buttons show up except across the top.

Ideas?

Thanks!
Kendell

[Mattotone]

In the description on the android store there is an updated version of FS to install.

[kwelch007]

OK...got FS Remote Lite working with 3.5.6. Thanks for pointing that out...it was buried under a drop-down on the page and I didn't see it. Sorry

It seems to work quite well (it has crashed on me once, but started right back up.) Overall, I like it a lot and think it is a giant leap forward, but there are a few things I would suggest:

The Overrrides are perfect, with the exception that it requires a complete reboot of both FS systems to sync any changes made on the host. Might be nice to have a "re-sync" option somewhere. Simply closing the tablet app and restarting doesn't seem to get it done.

The "Cues" section has the right concept that I'm looking for, but I don't want to run individual cues (seems like that's what GoMonkey is for.) I wish to run cue-lists (multiple simultaneous cues) and as of right now, there's no apparent way to do that.

Also, for both overrides and potentially cuelists, there is currently no way to switch pages.

Finally, it would be super nice to have a master intensity slider somewhere on the page.

Overall, I think this is a huge advance, and will eventually perfectly suit what I'd like to do. But, it's not quite there yet. Once again, I offer my services

Thanks again!
Kendell

[Mattotone]

OK...got FS Remote Lite working with 3.5.6. Thanks for pointing that out...it was buried under a drop-down on the page and I didn't see it. Sorry

It seems to work quite well (it has crashed on me once, but started right back up.) Overall, I like it a lot and think it is a giant leap forward, but there are a few things I would suggest:

The Overrrides are perfect, with the exception that it requires a complete reboot of both FS systems to sync any changes made on the host. Might be nice to have a "re-sync" option somewhere. Simply closing the tablet app and restarting doesn't seem to get it done.

The "Cues" section has the right concept that I'm looking for, but I don't want to run individual cues (seems like that's what GoMonkey is for.) I wish to run cue-lists (multiple simultaneous cues) and as of right now, there's no apparent way to do that.

Also, for both overrides and potentially cuelists, there is currently no way to switch pages.

Finally, it would be super nice to have a master intensity slider somewhere on the page.

Overall, I think this is a huge advance, and will eventually perfectly suit what I'd like to do. But, it's not quite there yet. Once again, I offer my services

Thanks again!
Kendell

Hi those annoyances are by design to persuade people to upgrade to the paid app (once available)
Cuelists/master fader/page switching/resync all available.
I just need to sit down some time and do it.
Regarding the crash, there is only one entry in the logfile (Galaxy S Advance)is this you?
It was caused by the in app purchases (IAB helper is not set up. Can't perform operation: )

[kwelch007]

Wasn't me. I have a Sophix Adroid 4.1 tablet 8" tablet. Dual Core Cortex A9. It only happened the one time, so I have no way of knowing if it was a problem with the app or if the tablet just freaked out. It came right back up when I restarted.

[kwelch007]

Once again, I offer my assistance. I'll sign a non-disclosure or whatever, I just want it.

[Mattotone]

Il consider creating a svn of the source to enable contributions to code, Under a closed source / distribution modal.

[kwelch007]

That would be awesome. It could be done under branches.

[kwelch007]

I'm in. Use SVN all the time. It could be done with "branches."

[Stefan84]

Requests

Send all Fader Postioions eg. Intens., Beam, Focus, Gobos, Colors

Color Number ? eg Color 1, Color 2

Set Strobe also as % not only as low, med, high because its not so fine as %

Pan/Tilt -- > Shape Control