**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jul 23 02:59:58 2012 Jul 23 03:26:34 ~flashing Jul 23 03:26:35 somebody said maemo-flashing was http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_tablet_firmware Jul 23 03:29:02 wow, more of this stuff is documented than I thought Jul 23 03:29:26 icd2-osso-ic-dev and osso-wlan-dev are very helpful :) Jul 23 07:38:42 pali: ping Jul 23 07:38:50 jonwil, pong Jul 23 07:39:18 no response from any of the various Nokia/Ex-Nokia addresses you emailed I take it? Jul 23 07:49:59 jonwil, bme dev wrote me that when he will be in work he ask about adcin0 temperature Jul 23 07:50:14 and from opensource request no answer.... Jul 23 07:52:14 ok Jul 23 07:54:10 you asked opensource guy about the prolog stuff right? Jul 23 07:57:42 jonwil, yes Jul 23 07:58:00 but I wrote that I think I'm on black/spam list Jul 23 07:58:01 ok Jul 23 07:58:12 it will be really usefull if somebody other send mail too... Jul 23 07:58:24 (mail from different FROM) Jul 23 08:17:56 I take it you had no luck getting the browser guys to share the browser UI code? Jul 23 08:30:02 jonwil, problem is that he cannot publish browser ui code without nokia... Jul 23 08:30:40 hmmm yeah :( Jul 23 08:34:02 but browser-ui code does not have IPR stuff... Jul 23 08:34:22 IPR? Jul 23 08:34:24 ~ipr Jul 23 08:34:54 infobot, ping Jul 23 08:34:54 ~pong Jul 23 08:35:02 infobot, ipr Jul 23 08:35:19 infobot, IPR is Intellectual Property Rights Jul 23 08:35:19 Pali: okay Jul 23 08:35:53 you mean that browser-ui is unencumbered by 3rd party IP nokia doesn't own the rights to Jul 23 08:35:54 ? Jul 23 08:36:33 no, browser ui is IP free code Jul 23 08:40:49 freemangordon: good, but strange news. qt4-x11 builds fine now with the more agressive flags I used to build fennec!?! Interestingly, QML seems to be even faster. Jul 23 08:43:01 with linaro-4.7 I mean Jul 23 08:55:44 zeq: hmm, maybe we can think of some benchmarking Jul 23 09:01:04 freemangordon: I don't know if you installed any of the packages I made yesterday, but I've rebuilt them after I realised the debhelper utilities I was using were the debian-etch devkit versions, and it wasn't apparently correctly creating/storing the libarary dependencies in the .deb. Jul 23 09:01:36 * zeq curses Jul 23 09:01:54 that hasn't solved it :S Jul 23 09:02:48 I didn't use any .deb Jul 23 09:03:31 freemangordon: can you help? What I said above was true, but... I noticed about the devkit deb tools after I tried to build a package and it said dh_clean couldn't handle above version 5. Jul 23 09:04:03 So I removed the devkit from the list and tried again with the version installed in scratchbox. Jul 23 09:04:15 That solved that problem, but introduced another. Jul 23 09:06:41 Now I can't build qt4-x11 against libstdc++ because I get an error from dpkg-shlibdeps about no dependency information: Jul 23 09:08:23 * zeq is rebuilding qt4-x11 to get the exact error message Jul 23 09:10:42 zeq: the goal is to update the build system? Jul 23 09:12:18 StyXman_: As I said ^^ my scratchbox was using debian-etch devkit, but that didn't handle a package I tried to build (debhelper too old) Jul 23 09:13:21 StyXman_: as I have the SDK versions installed, I tried removing the devkit, and using the installed debian versions of the build tools. Jul 23 09:13:37 s/debian/maemo/ Jul 23 09:13:38 zeq meant: StyXman_: as I have the SDK versions installed, I tried removing the devkit, and using the installed maemo versions of the build tools. Jul 23 09:14:13 ah, ok Jul 23 09:14:44 they're both old, anyways Jul 23 09:14:51 (AFAIK) Jul 23 09:15:29 well, that solved the immediate problem, but introduced a new one Jul 23 09:19:55 if it doesn't hurry up and finish I might run out of time (my sister is getting married this afternoon!) Jul 23 09:23:33 zeq: congrats Jul 23 09:23:52 (or whatever you say in your place :) ) Jul 23 09:24:46 freemangordon: thanks! :D Jul 23 09:30:54 dpkg-shlibdeps: failure: no dependency information found for /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6 (used by debian/libqt4-core/usr/lib/libQtCore.so.4.7.4). Jul 23 09:30:56 dh_shlibdeps: command returned error code 512 Jul 23 09:30:59 make: *** [binary-predeb-IMPL/libqt4-core] Error 1 Jul 23 09:41:36 zeq: did you install -devel package? Jul 23 09:42:34 zeq: actually both libstdc++.deb and libstdc++-devel.deb? Jul 23 09:43:48 freemangordon: I thinbk it wouldn't compile otherwise Jul 23 09:51:45 freemangordon: I'm pretty sure I did :S Jul 23 09:52:03 this worked with the devkit Jul 23 09:57:06 yes it is installed Jul 23 10:12:51 okay, still just about here. What provides shlib dependencies? is it something that should be set in the debain/rules for gcc? Jul 23 10:13:27 if only the cellular services daemon was as well documented as the internet connectivity daemon Jul 23 10:17:50 I guess I need to add a call to dpkg-shlibdeps into the sb-toolchain system Jul 23 10:20:18 right, I'm off now, see you tommorow guys! Jul 23 10:53:46 got a little more time, gf taking a while with her hair :P Jul 23 10:57:10 ./cc/gcc-4.7-linaro/work/gcc-4.7/debian/libstdc++6/DEBIAN/shlibs Jul 23 10:57:31 ^ so it should have shlibs...? Jul 23 10:57:44 (dependencies) Jul 23 11:00:56 the rules file includes: dh_makeshlibs -plibstdc++6 -V 'libstdc++6 (>= $(SB_VER))' Jul 23 11:24:33 ping freemangordon Jul 23 11:46:11 I think I've worked it out. dpkg-makeshlibs is failing when it finds the gdb.py file but that's apparently not fatal. Jul 23 11:46:33 it should only be in the dbg deb anyway. Jul 23 12:00:55 Pali: pong Jul 23 12:01:28 freemangordon, kp51 is in -devel but has bug which cause rmmod bq2415x_charger to reboot device Jul 23 12:01:40 I will try to fix it and push new version Jul 23 12:02:16 ok :). after all a victory over autobuilder worths several reboots :D Jul 23 12:02:39 driver is by default blacklisted Jul 23 12:02:59 so I found it after disabled new usb host mode Jul 23 12:03:13 also what about creating new project on gitorious "bme-rx51-replacement" and push here all code about bme & hostmode? Jul 23 12:07:09 Pali: feel free to create it, add me as an developer here. I will push libbmeipc and hald-addon-bme later on Jul 23 12:07:19 ok Jul 23 12:07:23 s/here/there/ Jul 23 12:07:24 freemangordon meant: Pali: feel free to create it, add me as an developer there. I will push libbmeipc and hald-addon-bme later on Jul 23 12:08:06 Pali: or you can push it too, all the code is in my repo Jul 23 12:09:50 whew, i'm on the good side of the split Jul 23 14:49:01 Afternoon, all Jul 23 14:49:17 Welcome back, Jaffa. Jul 23 14:51:51 sup GeneralAntilles & Jaffa Jul 23 15:07:55 GeneralAntilles: Weirdness with my machine running etherpad seem to have been resolved. Jul 23 15:08:46 So I see. Jul 23 15:10:58 GeneralAntilles: But I'm swamped at work :-( Jul 23 15:12:02 Jaffa, I got it. Jul 23 15:12:15 GeneralAntilles: Ta Jul 23 15:23:08 Jaffa: you end up having issues as well? Jul 23 15:26:45 teotwaki: The process was running amok, but lots of other processes on the machine were too (other Java processes, Ruby, ...) Jul 23 15:27:02 teotwaki: Upgrading some things, playing with some config files and a reboot seem to have helped Jul 23 15:28:44 Jaffa: how much are you paying for your server? Jul 23 15:28:47 and how big is it? Jul 23 15:31:59 teotwaki: It's 72gbp per month (split 9 ways). AMD Athlon II X2 240e (2 cores at 2.8GHz), 2GiB RAM, 2 x 500GB 7.2kRPM SATA discs Jul 23 15:32:18 78, sorry Jul 23 15:32:32 cool :) Jul 23 15:32:38 I got myself a little one from kimsufi Jul 23 15:33:29 dual core atom CPU (so not very gutsy or anything), 2GB RAM, 1TB HDD (no idea of disk speed), unlimited 100Mbit/s up/down link. Jul 23 15:33:34 18euro/month Jul 23 15:33:42 Jaffa, when is it going to attempt to publish next? Jul 23 15:45:54 GeneralAntilles: On the hour Jul 23 15:46:18 Jaffa, if I have one LeadIn with ... I'm OK, though, right? Jul 23 15:46:45 GeneralAntilles: Correct. Or an incorrect section Jul 23 15:46:52 GeneralAntilles: Or an invalid username Jul 23 15:47:08 GeneralAntilles: So I tend to do Section=frontx to temporarily disable publishing Jul 23 15:47:21 OK, I'm going to go with section=jaffa4tsg Jul 23 15:47:35 :) Jul 23 15:49:56 teotwaki: wait, what Jul 23 15:49:59 :Q_______ Jul 23 15:51:02 teotwaki: so it's basically like a really good seedbox Jul 23 15:55:12 kerio: well, I use it for that as well Jul 23 15:55:18 i want one Jul 23 15:55:21 :c Jul 23 15:55:44 but the UK scares me Jul 23 15:55:49 It's in France. Jul 23 15:55:50 http://www.kimsufi.com/fr/ Jul 23 15:55:57 hadopi Jul 23 15:56:00 :C Jul 23 15:56:01 not a problem Jul 23 15:56:14 Hadopi states that the 3 strikes law only applies to internet connections Jul 23 15:56:26 and a server does not qualify. Jul 23 15:56:28 oh, neat Jul 23 15:56:30 :D Jul 23 15:56:34 I'm in France. Jul 23 15:56:42 And I've downloaded some 40Gigs in a week or so. Jul 23 15:56:45 Seeded nearly 1TB. Jul 23 15:57:34 Only Linux distributions, obviously... All the Debian CDs and DVDs... Jul 23 15:58:43 RX bytes:49302457076 (47.2 GiB) TX bytes:89992191135 (85.1 GiB) Jul 23 15:58:46 Sorry, 100GB. Jul 23 16:08:59 Has anyone compiled cryptopp on Maemo? Jul 23 16:12:01 Cryptoloop? Jul 23 16:12:24 crypto++ Jul 23 16:12:30 http://www.cryptopp.com/ Jul 23 16:12:32 ^ Jul 23 16:13:06 ShadowX: I remember doing so a very long time ago Jul 23 16:13:32 ShadowX: please note that even on an i5, if you use an old gcc version, the linking process can take in excess of 40 minutes. Jul 23 16:13:33 Got the package anywhere ? Jul 23 16:13:49 nope, just compiled from source, probably flashed the phone on which I did it also Jul 23 16:13:50 ye ye ...i was compiling it on my n900 :D think how much time it took :D Jul 23 16:13:55 and in the end it failed :P Jul 23 16:13:58 it did? Jul 23 16:14:00 why? Jul 23 16:14:12 mm sec, i'll pastebin it Jul 23 16:14:50 (I have to compile cryptopp nearly twice a day on debian sarge...) Jul 23 16:15:21 http://pastebin.ca/2174081 Jul 23 16:15:46 haha Jul 23 16:15:53 yeah, you're stuffed. Jul 23 16:16:43 :D Jul 23 16:17:03 Try this patch to the GNUMakefile Jul 23 16:17:03 https://trac.macports.org/changeset/70964 Jul 23 16:25:02 nope :S Jul 23 16:25:12 compile fails again :/ Jul 23 16:27:15 kernel-power v51 (r1) is now in extras-devel, see: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=85665 Jul 23 16:27:25 good Jul 23 16:28:42 cool :))) Jul 23 16:28:54 good indeed! Jul 23 16:30:22 btw is there anyway to make it possible to multitask on incomming calls ? Jul 23 16:30:39 on outgoing calls you can switch between apps , on incomming - not :( Jul 23 16:30:54 shortcutd? ctrl-backspace? Jul 23 16:30:56 you mean while it's ringing? Jul 23 16:31:03 kerio, yes. Jul 23 16:31:03 Jaffa, I think it's ready to go if you want to manually push it. Jul 23 16:31:14 ShadowX: just hang up Jul 23 16:31:22 people suck, anyway Jul 23 16:31:23 without hanging up :D Jul 23 16:31:27 +1 :D Jul 23 16:31:37 lol Jul 23 16:32:51 freemangordon, crtl+backspace don't work while the incomming call is on 'Ringing' phase. Jul 23 16:33:49 hmm, and what about shortcutd? could be something in hildon-desktop though, done by design Jul 23 16:34:21 I think the difference is that incomming call window is notification-like ,not separate window .... Jul 23 16:35:32 defullscreen it Jul 23 16:35:33 :) Jul 23 16:35:47 wmctrl -b toggle,fullscreen Jul 23 16:37:00 mmm....i gatta try this :) Jul 23 16:37:15 wmctrl -b toggle,fullscreen ? or ? Jul 23 16:38:05 wmctrl -r :ACTIVE: -b toggle,fullscreen Jul 23 16:38:16 :ACTIVE: is a special window name that wmctrl uses to refer to the current window Jul 23 16:38:32 oh :D cool.... this will go into my dbus-scripts Jul 23 16:38:44 GeneralAntilles: Ta Jul 23 16:38:46 10q :) Jul 23 16:39:00 ShadowX: i have that executed by shortcutd on long press Jul 23 16:39:03 it's neat Jul 23 16:39:09 GeneralAntilles: "Unknown user: [x-fade]" ;-) Jul 23 16:39:11 GeneralAntilles: No dash. Jul 23 16:39:19 ^^ even better idea, so I can use it everywhere :) Jul 23 16:39:23 Boo Jul 23 16:39:25 I always forget. Jul 23 16:39:50 ShadowX: some applications get confused though Jul 23 16:40:02 so you end up with menu bar and no toolbar and/or viceversa Jul 23 16:40:07 which is useful, for microB Jul 23 16:40:28 i see. Okay. Thanks a lot, this is quite useful ! Jul 23 16:40:39 Witch brings me back to my cryptopp problem :/ Jul 23 16:49:39 my display get broken, have anyone an idea where i can get a working one (in central europe)? Jul 23 16:52:10 strohalm, ebay, your local wanna-be-ebay site, or some repair center? Jul 23 16:52:41 * jonwil is in the process of pulling together all known information about the various dbus things the N900 sends with the plan to create a wiki page collating all the information Jul 23 16:52:54 DocScrutinizer, or anyone knowledgeable enough about N900 hardware parts - could You, please, tell me what do you know abot screen's flat cable socket (this one in *motherboard* side, not plug)? Jul 23 16:53:28 I suspect, that my device might "die" totally, due to such socket being broken, but from looking, it doesn't look damaged at all Jul 23 16:53:44 okay when no special source exist i give ebay another try. the last time there where only stuff to be delivered with hongkong post Jul 23 16:53:47 I remember DocScrutinizer writing about some lame things in flat cable *plug* - i.e. flat cable squeezed there with solder joints... Jul 23 16:54:03 but, is there any thing that could get "invisibly" desoldered in flat cable socket on motherboard? Jul 23 16:54:36 problem definitely started after I've soldered broken connection (external one) on IR diode. Both sides of this diode are plates, connected to motherboard equivalents Jul 23 16:54:44 one of them was broken, thus no IR working. Jul 23 16:55:15 I've soldered this plate to whole again, and IR worked, as rest of device, but it started to show strange behavior immediately after fix Jul 23 16:55:50 I'm almsot sure I haven't destroyed anything, I was extra careful, but I was repairing it with 100W soldering iron without thermal regulation (trying to be blazing fast with touching). Nothing looked lie heated too much, but... Jul 23 16:56:53 device acted strangely, and next day just refused to show any sign of life. Only one situation, when I know N900 (without obviously being damaged by truck) acts like that, is when no flat cable is connected. I've filtered out possibility of broken flat cable or anything in screen slide module Jul 23 17:11:47 freemangordon, I'm trying to fix, at least in "ugly" way, this prblem with lxde and keyboard. Could You, please, tell me, why such dramatic changes to directories holding keyboard profiles, are needed for xkbd? Jul 23 17:11:57 I mean, that xkbd does backup, and then, replaces them Jul 23 17:12:55 if I try to use exact same files inside debian chroot (copied to /.debian/normal_poath_including_rx-51), N900's hardware keyboard doesn't workj properly (only lowercase letters), but external keyboard start to work, reportedly Jul 23 17:13:16 of course I could prepare scripts that backup and replace files on demand, but I'm searching for more conveinent way Jul 23 17:13:53 Estel_: because that is how I do a backup Jul 23 17:14:05 freemangordon, what exactly xkbd sets up in Hildon in order to use proper keyboard layout from definition files? Couldn't similar thing be done in xephyr? Jul 23 17:14:14 hm Jul 23 17:14:23 Estel_: nothing, all is setup through HAL Jul 23 17:15:20 I tried to investigate sources line by line, and I can't get how qole's bt hd scripts achieve that via setxkbmap without breaking other things, and how to replicate it in extkbd Jul 23 17:16:09 it's irrational, that those packages are exclusive, I mean that I can't find any reason why merging them into one program shouldn't work - yet, I can't find a way to preserve (better) extkbd with only adding part of bt hd scripts, that control lxde behavior Jul 23 17:16:37 any pointers? You seemed to have idea, just lack of time and will Jul 23 17:19:21 Estel_: forget about setxkbmap Jul 23 17:19:51 use HAL .fdi script, lemme try to find an example Jul 23 17:21:19 Estel_: BTW could you explain the problem once again, so I am in line Jul 23 17:21:28 Estel_, can you ask qgil about osso-backup and powertop? Jul 23 17:22:11 hm, what are levels 5 to 8 in the xkb map for languages like russian? Jul 23 17:23:08 Pali, I can't, as I'm not Councilor anymore. Ask current council, ok? sorry. Jul 23 17:23:49 freemangordon, problem is that, with extkbd, external keyboard works well in Maemo, but when inside Easy Debian's LXDE (or any desktop enviromnent, using xephyr), only lowercase letters work on external keyboard Jul 23 17:24:00 no numbers, no special characters, no uppercase letters Jul 23 17:24:13 Estel_, but qgil wrote that he inform you... Jul 23 17:24:46 Pali, I haven't had any message from qgil about that. Maybe he mean that he informs Council via council@maemo.org mail, but I don't have access to it anymore Jul 23 17:24:57 ok Jul 23 17:25:27 freemangordon, OTOH, qole's bt-hd scripts package makes external keyboard working on any case in easy debian's LXDE, but it sucks in any other case, compared to extkbd and extmou :) Jul 23 17:25:45 Pali, could You quote what qgil exactly wrote and where, about informing me? Jul 23 17:25:51 and when, it's most important question Jul 23 17:26:07 I'll gladly help to settle this missunderstanding Jul 23 17:26:09 Estel_: aah, ok. lemme check my ED with extkbd Jul 23 17:26:14 (just re-checked my mailbox and Pm box) Jul 23 17:26:21 freemangordon, sure Jul 23 17:26:37 thanks a lot for looking into this Jul 23 17:27:14 ok, I will write email to qgil Jul 23 17:27:38 Pali, if You remember when and what he exactly said, I can try to help too :) Jul 23 17:28:04 was it after Council's circus, or before? Jul 23 17:30:52 dafuq? My new 32 microSd SanDisk class 4 reports full disk immediately (before starting to copy files, actually), when I try to copy 27Gb into it (it reports 29,7 free), but smaller files go there without problem? WTFi, could someone sell me fake card with lower capacity? Jul 23 17:31:16 happens all the time Jul 23 17:31:17 space reserved for the superuser? \_o_/ Jul 23 17:31:33 beford: the system wouldn't *know* about it Jul 23 17:31:53 vfat formatted cards have limit of 128 files in the root directory of the card, and 2 gig limit per file Jul 23 17:31:55 yea, thats right, it would just corrupt the data or something Jul 23 17:32:01 it was ENOSPACE, not EIO Jul 23 17:32:20 I think its <4gb, but i could be wrong Jul 23 17:32:30 2g Jul 23 17:32:32 it's 2GiB Jul 23 17:32:45 signed arithmetic, ho! Jul 23 17:32:47 4g is for fat32 iirc Jul 23 17:32:59 i win Jul 23 17:33:02 ShadowJK, thanks, of course it's 4Gb file limit, I'm an idiot (someone told me that already, eh?) ;) Jul 23 17:33:04 :P Jul 23 17:33:09 (it's fat32 currently) Jul 23 17:33:56 BTw, ShadowJK, I wanted to send You log from charging You've requested, but I haven't managed to do it before my N900 died Jul 23 17:34:07 (it seems that it died due to things unrelated to charging with 1250) Jul 23 17:35:24 hm, apparently it's UINT32_MAX bytes Jul 23 17:35:34 so 4GiB - 1B Jul 23 17:36:44 freemangordon, tried to disassemble N950 already? Jul 23 17:40:08 no :D Jul 23 17:40:19 Estel_: setxkbmap bg -print | xkbcomp - :1 does the job somehow Jul 23 17:40:39 bg is for Bulgarion, replace it accordingly Jul 23 17:40:50 freemangordon, I try to figure this screw's type, it isn't torx apparently. Eh, time to download datasheets Jul 23 17:40:53 woooot? Jul 23 17:41:04 wait wait, setxkbmap from Maemo or inside chroot? Jul 23 17:41:09 Maemo Jul 23 17:41:38 0_o I knew what I do trying to pester You yesterday, instead of spending day trying to achieve this on my own :P Jul 23 17:42:02 :1 is xephir or whatever X server is called Jul 23 17:42:09 xephyr Jul 23 17:42:10 * Estel_ just hanged over his N900 to test it, just to notice, again, that device is dead... #$%$#R^ Jul 23 17:42:26 dead..battery? Jul 23 17:42:54 so just calling this one command from extkbd every time new keyboard is connected would fix it? (as long as ED is running) Or just after starting LXDE? Jul 23 17:42:59 any side effects noticed? Jul 23 17:43:06 RiD, dead as per cold dead device Jul 23 17:43:13 no signs of life whatsoever Jul 23 17:43:25 ouch Jul 23 17:43:25 no led, no framebuffer, no sign of life when connected to USB, no anything :( Jul 23 17:43:30 and no idea why so Jul 23 17:43:30 what did you dok Jul 23 17:43:36 repaired IR diode :D Jul 23 17:43:36 do? Jul 23 17:43:49 so ir works Jul 23 17:43:51 no seriously, it worked after that, but acted strangely. Jul 23 17:43:53 but device doesnt Jul 23 17:44:02 no, when it stopped to work next day, Ir doesn't work to0 :P Jul 23 17:44:06 haha Jul 23 17:44:07 Estel_: you should call that OUTSIDE extkbd, it is not extkbd's job to deal with other oses keyboard mappings. Jul 23 17:44:23 i just hope i dont screw my usb ;) Jul 23 17:44:35 On the other hand I can probide some hooks Jul 23 17:44:36 freemangordon, yea, something like putting it as part of thing starting LXDE sounds sane, I think Jul 23 17:44:39 it's so loose it makes me sh_t everytime i plug it into something Jul 23 17:44:45 freemangordon, hm? Jul 23 17:44:53 Rid, reinforce it at once ;) Jul 23 17:45:01 Estel_: it is not so simple, how you're going to deal with language switching? Jul 23 17:45:08 no, if i do that i end up having your device Jul 23 17:45:17 fixed usb and screwed everything else Jul 23 17:45:21 o_o Jul 23 17:45:26 freemangordon, setxkbmap from inside LXDE won't handle it? Jul 23 17:45:33 NFC Jul 23 17:45:59 RiD, I reinforced many USb ports without problems. It suspect something re flat cable socket on motherboard got screwed Jul 23 17:46:00 Estel_: so your problem was that you were trying to setxkbmap on :0? Jul 23 17:46:12 freemangordon, no, of course not\ Jul 23 17:46:50 then I still fail to see what was wrong. Not using xkbcomp ? Jul 23 17:46:52 the problem is in the owner, hehe Jul 23 17:46:56 generally, I've maemo's rx-51 file copied to ED's one, so hardware keyboard mapping from Maemo works flawlessly inside LXDE Jul 23 17:47:22 I have my language mapping via setxkbmap pl in LXDe autostart script Jul 23 17:47:22 aah, I see Jul 23 17:47:24 (inside chroot) Jul 23 17:47:44 using my methot you don't need to copy files Jul 23 17:47:44 it works for internal keyboard, but when I connect external one (BT, usb, doesn't matter) Jul 23 17:47:52 yea, it seems so Jul 23 17:48:02 Estel_: i will pay you 10€ if you reinforce mine, but you'll have to deal with the shipping costs Jul 23 17:48:11 (somewhere around 30 :D) Jul 23 17:48:13 ...external keyboard works fine inside Maemo OR for ED programs started from maemo without LXDE as middleman, but wasn't working inside LXDE Jul 23 17:48:25 at all? Jul 23 17:48:31 RiD, reinforcing is 50 USd + shipping :D Jul 23 17:48:40 freemangordon, no, just letter worked, lower-case Jul 23 17:48:42 no ty i'll do it my own Jul 23 17:48:43 letters* Jul 23 17:48:50 * RiD breaks his n900 in 2 pieces Jul 23 17:49:07 inside LXDE only, of course Jul 23 17:49:14 sigh have to go Jul 23 17:49:17 in Maemo, everything was fine Jul 23 17:49:34 OTOH, mouse via extmou was working equally fine on Maemo and inside LXDE Jul 23 17:50:00 hmm, i see one problem (from my stupid user POV), you need to switch LXDE's keyboard layout from within Maemo Jul 23 17:51:48 and blue symbols does not work Jul 23 17:51:53 on internal KBD Jul 23 17:52:12 anyway, I'm back to kernel-cssu Jul 23 17:53:32 freemangordon, thanks. Normally, when using external keyboard, I don't use internal (at the same time) Jul 23 17:53:37 but but, how to revert it? Jul 23 17:53:39 properly? Jul 23 17:54:04 lets say I disconnect it in urge and put my n900 into pocket - without restarting LXDE Jul 23 17:55:15 Estel_: revert? setxkbmap nokia-rx51 or something :P Jul 23 17:55:53 thanks, will try when I'll have working device Jul 23 19:28:55 why does the n900 gps accracy suck? Jul 23 19:29:35 vi__: wut? Jul 23 19:29:37 because of solar flares, the lunar shift, magnetic radiation ... Jul 23 19:29:51 vi_, it doesn't suck, just supl.nokia.com sucks Jul 23 19:30:07 try with a tinfoil hat for better reception! Jul 23 19:30:25 or better put it in the basement Jul 23 19:33:12 freemangordon, re tinfoil hat, do you also experience N950 loses sewere ammount of signal, when held "incorrectly"? Jul 23 19:33:22 especially, as compared to N900 angle tolerance? Jul 23 19:33:35 for WiFi - deffinitely Jul 23 19:33:38 turning it upside down happens to increase signal by 70%, sometimes, for me Jul 23 19:33:40 yea Jul 23 19:33:53 I wonder if they screwed alu body design Jul 23 19:34:00 and it's acting like wrong reflector Jul 23 19:34:04 black aluminium body :P Jul 23 19:34:13 ha, ha ha. I'm going to do it better :P Jul 23 19:34:30 hoped for stealing some of their idea, but it seems, that it's not an option Jul 23 19:34:36 well, will see :D Jul 23 19:34:38 I hoped that they did it best :p Jul 23 19:34:55 maybe that's the best Jul 23 19:35:16 best would be to put antennas in surface "after" alu body, not cut two holes on sides Jul 23 19:35:26 in 1st examnple, signal would be always reflected to antennas Jul 23 19:35:39 now, you need to "aim" correct side @ signal source Jul 23 19:35:52 or alu body in the middle reflects it before it reaches antenna Jul 23 19:36:07 well, could be, I am not much into radiowawes Jul 23 19:36:15 i.e. you need either to aim by exposing N950's back to signal, or, best, correct side Jul 23 19:36:47 I'm quite much into it. Well, maybe i'lkl fix it for N950 custom body, someday :P Jul 23 19:36:55 and put 10a battery there :P Jul 23 19:36:58 10Ah* Jul 23 19:37:16 judging by decreased thickness, one could put muuuch there, keeping no more thickness than N900 and mugen cover Jul 23 19:37:50 freemangordon, and what's about Your view for N950 as main device? fmtx (lack of) is still blocker, or other things too? Jul 23 19:38:33 I told you, it is nice, but hildon is muuch better for me Jul 23 19:38:41 sorry, missed it Jul 23 19:38:43 same here Jul 23 19:39:00 yeah, really, very nice device Jul 23 19:39:11 browser is not that bad at all Jul 23 19:39:15 and this sad feeling of wasted potential in many places... :P Jul 23 19:39:23 yeah :( Jul 23 19:39:23 like good book :P Jul 23 19:39:56 browser isn't bad? It was first thing that haven't allowed me to pay for house Jul 23 19:40:12 even symbian handled it correctly (bank website) Jul 23 19:40:34 and N900 btowser open new pages much faster, despite lack of RAM :( Jul 23 19:41:06 Estel_: I told you to upgrade the firmware, ain't? Jul 23 19:41:15 ouh, got me on that Jul 23 19:41:37 browser in P.R1.2 has nothing to do with the one in pre-beta Jul 23 19:42:09 just flash the damn firmware at once :P Jul 23 19:42:32 but be careful to flash PR 1.2 Jul 23 19:42:33 aye, sir! Jul 23 19:42:44 the page is very misleading Jul 23 19:42:53 hm Jul 23 19:43:38 which page?:D Jul 23 19:43:53 damn, I cry for proper wiki Jul 23 19:44:43 time to move my ass and run through countless thread and do 325435043 marked tabs, as now I feel little lost Jul 23 19:45:46 Estel_: the one on nokis site with firmwares Jul 23 19:45:55 freemangordon, any point where You started to gather knowledge for tweaking N950? Jul 23 19:45:58 aye, noticed that Jul 23 19:46:08 sorry, cant help Jul 23 19:46:16 for N900, it is wiki, where you also have many pointers to TMO thread, and so goes on Jul 23 19:46:18 no problem Jul 23 19:46:32 you'd better ask on #harmattan Jul 23 19:46:39 tried that, no one knows (sic!) Jul 23 19:46:49 I was surprised to see you're not there Jul 23 19:49:56 [2012-07-23 18:55:50] I'm almsot sure I haven't destroyed anything, I was extra careful, but I was repairing it with 100W soldering iron without thermal regulation (trying to be blazing fast with touching). Nothing looked lie heated too much, but... Jul 23 19:50:13 like8 instead of *lie*, sorry Jul 23 19:50:14 WUT? Jul 23 19:50:20 ...but the capacitive coupled mains 220V killed several chips Jul 23 19:50:32 freemangordon, part of my question about psosible thing with flkat cable socket on n900 motherboard Jul 23 19:50:32 100W?!? Jul 23 19:50:38 yeah, I know Jul 23 19:50:46 freemangordon, I was on trip, nothing better there :op Jul 23 19:51:09 you should have unplugged it from mains before soldering Jul 23 19:51:14 DocScrutinizer, it was resistive soldering iron, not transformer one :p Jul 23 19:51:23 ah, I see Jul 23 19:51:31 well, killed chips shouldn't work from start? Jul 23 19:51:38 nope Jul 23 19:51:40 it's possible, i don't say you're talking bullshit... Jul 23 19:51:47 but I'm wondering why it worked 1 day Jul 23 19:51:57 even worse, usually the heater is not well insulated Jul 23 19:52:02 a small damage grows Jul 23 19:52:05 also, few killed chips should allow to at least "try" starting device (white led, etc) Jul 23 19:52:22 I know i shouldn't do anything without my gas powered iron :( Jul 23 19:52:56 anyway inficator LED should still flash a tiny bit on plugging in charger Jul 23 19:53:04 probably, you're right. What makes me wonder is that it should at least show smallest signs of life. I've seen such no life only, when one day I forget to connect screen module via flat cable Jul 23 19:53:15 DocScrutinizer, 0 sign of life, that's the thing Jul 23 19:53:29 not even tiny bit of flash Jul 23 19:53:33 then it could actually be the FPC B2B socket Jul 23 19:53:41 DocScrutinizer05: wait, what. A soldering iron is capacitivly coupled to the work piece? Jul 23 19:53:42 i.e. flat cable socket? Jul 23 19:54:14 but most of the energy is converted to heat! Jul 23 19:54:15 vi__: sure thing, the heating capsule is in a tube of metal and that forms a capacitor Jul 23 19:54:16 vi__: could be coupled to mains, depending on the tyoe Jul 23 19:54:16 for some twisted reasons, they've designed it in a way, that - when no flat cable with screen is connected - it doesn't show signs of lie Jul 23 19:54:24 I don't see any visible marks of damage on socket... Jul 23 19:54:53 freemangordon, i'm not such idiot to solder it with soldering iron coupled to main by design Jul 23 19:55:06 not saying thar Jul 23 19:55:08 *that Jul 23 19:55:09 I know Jul 23 19:55:25 vi__: connect a standard soldering iron to a outlet without PE and touch it with a phase tester Jul 23 19:55:39 :nod: Jul 23 19:55:46 a finger will do the job too :P Jul 23 19:55:48 you'll see sth like 110V ~ there Jul 23 19:55:49 ~pe Jul 23 19:55:49 !!!!!!!!!!!lleH .... llA ..... sA ..... gnitatirrI .....s'tI !!!!!!!!!!!noitautcnuP !!!!!hcuM !!!!!oS !!!!gnisU !!!potS Jul 23 19:55:55 DocScrutinizer, what do You know about this socket in motherboard? is it designed in some stupid way, or if I see solder points not damaged, it's ok? Jul 23 19:56:13 eh? Jul 23 19:56:27 I don't think the socket is particularly nasty or sneaky Jul 23 19:56:36 just made for 10 rounds Jul 23 19:56:43 well, I looked at it with magnifying glass, and it looked ok... Jul 23 19:56:46 :P Jul 23 19:56:48 haha Jul 23 19:57:04 I agree it's bitchy thing for connecting it... Jul 23 19:57:23 I like it. Jul 23 19:57:48 ~factinfo pe Jul 23 19:57:48 pe -- created by dondelelcaro <~don@archimedes.urmc.rochester.edu> at Thu Jan 2 00:57:24 2003 (3490 days); it has been requested 3 times, last by vi__, 1m 59s ago. Jul 23 19:57:57 o.O Jul 23 19:58:05 ~literal pe Jul 23 19:58:05 "pe" is " !!!!!!!!!!!lleH .... llA ..... sA ..... gnitatirrI .....s'tI !!!!!!!!!!!noitautcnuP !!!!!hcuM !!!!!oS !!!!gnisU !!!potS" Jul 23 19:58:14 I wish I knew as much about harmattan as I did fremantle. Having to start over sucks. Jul 23 19:58:21 stop using so much puncuation? ;) Jul 23 19:58:22 well Jul 23 19:58:27 protective earth Jul 23 19:58:38 the usually green-yellow wire Jul 23 19:58:40 vi_, welcome in my world, but don't worry, it doesn't suck Jul 23 19:58:57 I'm also searching for knowledge base Jul 23 19:59:02 Estel_: the UI sucks. Jul 23 19:59:03 DocScrutinizer, this soldering iron had pe Jul 23 19:59:12 doesn't really help Jul 23 19:59:19 vi_, it's sucks as hell (although, as freemangordon said, be sure to update) Jul 23 19:59:43 well, it suck if you come from fremantle Jul 23 19:59:55 if you come from android, who knows ;) Jul 23 19:59:57 well, it's possible that I'm idiot and destroyed my device this way, I got used to comfort of soldering with gas powered thing for years Jul 23 20:00:04 freemangordon, true Jul 23 20:00:14 well, maybe qwazix and co will suceed in running full hildon on harm :) Jul 23 20:00:34 Estel_: I have already updated to 1.2. Got the bootloop. flashed to 1.2. Installed open mode kernel. Got fucked in the ass by aegis. Jul 23 20:00:36 still, I cry for microSd slot and camera lens cover... Well, the latter I can fix myself Jul 23 20:00:38 *sigh* Jul 23 20:00:45 vi_, haha Jul 23 20:00:46 Estel_: btw there is a tweak in store to rotate to landskape Jul 23 20:00:53 *landscape Jul 23 20:00:57 I'm going to love it ;) Jul 23 20:01:10 vi_, shouldn't open kernel protect Your ass from aegis? Jul 23 20:01:17 yeah, without it keyboard is useless most of the time Jul 23 20:01:44 it REALLY needs a backup menu. Jul 23 20:02:11 no backupmenu equivalent? Jul 23 20:02:14 0_o Jul 23 20:02:19 not yet. Jul 23 20:02:41 I have not really played with mine yet. Jul 23 20:02:49 time is just so short. Jul 23 20:03:22 vi_, my N900 died totally day before N950 arrived, when I was out of tools to safely upgrade n950 Jul 23 20:03:26 (i.e reflash) Jul 23 20:03:34 so I had to use it as main mobile computer and phone for a weekend Jul 23 20:03:43 feel my sado-macho relationship with it Jul 23 20:03:50 when you say died, you mean killed? Jul 23 20:03:51 being kicked inside from fully enchanced N900 Jul 23 20:04:04 vi_, well, it lived after I finished my operation, died next day Jul 23 20:04:09 it's not my fault (tm) :P Jul 23 20:04:18 lol, wtf did you do? Jul 23 20:04:23 repaired IR diode Jul 23 20:04:34 it got 2 metal plates on side, connected to pad on motherboard Jul 23 20:04:34 ... Jul 23 20:04:41 it was broken in one side Jul 23 20:04:50 I repaired it with what I had there (100W soldering iron) Jul 23 20:05:04 I'm pretty sure it went clear without overheating anything, or dropping solder anywhere... Jul 23 20:05:15 but, when ionserted battery, it turned out itself - bad signal Jul 23 20:05:20 but it worked fine Jul 23 20:05:38 next day, it stopped chargin by itself. I re-connected charger, and moniutored it for 15 minutes - everything was all right, charging with correct current etc Jul 23 20:05:59 when I came back after hour, it was turned off, without signs of life. No power button reaction, no charger reaction, no usbv reaction Jul 23 20:06:01 0 life Jul 23 20:06:18 strange as hell, have seen something like that only when flex cable for screen wasn't connected to motherboard Jul 23 20:06:19 cold flash? Jul 23 20:06:24 tested my flex cable with other N900 Jul 23 20:06:36 no sign of life whatsoever, can't do cold flash Jul 23 20:06:47 brick as in brick Jul 23 20:06:59 wow Jul 23 20:07:17 without any sign of damage anywhere (removed EMI shield to visualy inspect it) Jul 23 20:07:37 I'll try to heat flex cable socket on motherboard, got nothing to loose anyhway... Jul 23 20:07:46 (I'm back in home with my gas fuel for soldering iron) Jul 23 20:08:02 or try desoldering this ir diode again.,.. :p I know, sounds silly Jul 23 20:08:11 Estel_: perhaps a more logical approac? Jul 23 20:08:20 sure, be my guest and suggest it Jul 23 20:08:37 unless You mean going into ebay and selling as "unknown state" :P Jul 23 20:08:41 1. check battery is actually go power in it. Jul 23 20:08:45 yea Jul 23 20:08:46 it is Jul 23 20:08:54 tested both battery voltage, and other batteries Jul 23 20:08:54 2. check power to chips. Jul 23 20:09:00 present Jul 23 20:09:09 (as in power from battery to nearest elements) Jul 23 20:09:20 no idea how to check it on specific chips later Jul 23 20:09:33 no, power to chips. gnd>vdd Jul 23 20:09:36 also tested if something important isn't shorted to ground Jul 23 20:10:12 wait, could You elaborate more? i'm lost, what groundf and 5V? Jul 23 20:10:42 3. sell it on ebay, unknown condition. Jul 23 20:11:03 vi_, sure, but I can sell it with unknown condition even after burning whole motherboard :P Jul 23 20:11:07 so it's worth to try anyway Jul 23 20:11:26 well, i would definityely scavenbge camera module and finally tri removing IR filter Jul 23 20:11:45 look up schematics, trace the power back to various components as best you can. Jul 23 20:11:49 to do Ir shots on day and night vision during night (lighted up by bunch od high-power IR dioded, connected to battery before protecxtion circuit) Jul 23 20:11:56 fuckit, it is toast. Jul 23 20:12:02 vi_, tried that, not to mention that no idea wqhy something could broke Jul 23 20:12:27 well, i've ordered another n900 anyway, should arrive tomorrow... Still, I would like to repair this one, and reclaim my backups Jul 23 20:12:40 I suggest you look at schematics and component placement for 60 min, with a nice glass of wine. And ponder what might have happened to the IR, the components connected to IR, and the components palced next to IR Jul 23 20:12:41 or only reclaim files, if not repairable fully Jul 23 20:12:57 and for sure desoldering IR is a pretty good idea Jul 23 20:12:58 DocScrutinizer, exactly my plan for this evening Jul 23 20:13:38 I suxx a little at reading N900's schematics, I must confess, but will try my best Jul 23 20:14:05 Estel_: I gather you checked syslog of PC for ROMBL message from USB? Jul 23 20:14:33 One mod I would like to see attempted is changing the value of the sense resistor for the proximity sensor. Jul 23 20:14:36 ops, I'll be honest, nope. Shame on me Jul 23 20:14:46 will do that Jul 23 20:14:46 make it less sensitive and all. Jul 23 20:15:13 stop the screen blanking in direct sunlight. Jul 23 20:15:26 DocScrutinizer, I'm kinda noon at this, what should I look at @ syslog and usb? You think about some small signs of life in mainteintance frequency? Jul 23 20:15:28 err WUT? Jul 23 20:15:54 screen doesn't blank in bright sunlight, it simply shuts down backlight as it's useless anyway Jul 23 20:15:56 (homeworld pun intended, with that signs of life on mainteintance frequency) Jul 23 20:16:03 yea, transreflective Jul 23 20:16:34 DocScrutinizer05: no, however the proximity sensor becomes super sensitive. Jul 23 20:16:40 but notification LED indeed disconnects :P Jul 23 20:16:43 in sunlight Jul 23 20:16:55 it dims Jul 23 20:16:57 vi_, havent experienced that, hm? Jul 23 20:17:08 DocScrutinizer, it dims to the point of not lighting up at all? Jul 23 20:17:10 a know bug, the most idiotic one in whole fremantle Jul 23 20:17:34 ...due to diode being connected to same led driver that keyboard is, and keyboard have to dim in high ambient light Jul 23 20:17:43 the indicator LED goes extremely dim but still visible Jul 23 20:17:49 but honestly, I have some candidates for more idiotic bugs :P Jul 23 20:18:11 in my case it isn't visible at all? Jul 23 20:18:24 in direct sunlight? Jul 23 20:18:24 WUT? I was thinking it was dead (indicator LED). dammit Jul 23 20:18:30 Estel_: depends on your breathing light pattern Jul 23 20:18:40 mine is rather bright by default Jul 23 20:18:48 DocScrutinizer, sure, my patterns are never more than 50 value (power) Jul 23 20:18:52 so it's probably this Jul 23 20:18:55 50 at peak Jul 23 20:18:59 I think blue+shift+k sending two keycodes is pretty good bug. Jul 23 20:19:06 not only k Jul 23 20:19:13 another pair of button does it too Jul 23 20:19:15 yeah, that's a nice one too, vi__ Jul 23 20:19:22 btw anyone know why it's that? Jul 23 20:19:32 not really a bug but rather a design flaw Jul 23 20:19:34 freemangordon, dead in sunlight, or dead in my damaged n900? Jul 23 20:19:40 estel it is explained nicely on the wiki. Jul 23 20:19:43 in my damaged N900 it's dead, of course, all the time Jul 23 20:19:50 vi_, sure, but I still don't know why:p Jul 23 20:20:01 Estel_: I elaborated on it in wiki/hardware/components or somesuch page Jul 23 20:20:09 ah Jul 23 20:20:26 i though about explanation in hardware keyboard remapping, which is not informative at all Jul 23 20:20:36 let me guess, hardware design flaw? Jul 23 20:20:45 yep Jul 23 20:20:50 read the wiki Jul 23 20:20:54 i.e. shorting traces for both keys, when shift blue arrow and k is pressed? Jul 23 20:20:56 ok Jul 23 20:21:20 so called shadow keys Jul 23 20:21:27 aka n-key-rollover Jul 23 20:21:50 hm, domehsheet turned out to be trivial to remove and attach again, maybe some cutting with knife and alternative traces making could fix it?:P Jul 23 20:22:01 (not 100% sure if the 2nd term applies exactly) Jul 23 20:22:13 no Jul 23 20:22:25 unless you rewrite the driver Jul 23 20:24:01 or remap the keys :) Jul 23 20:24:39 kerio: facepalm. Jul 23 20:25:00 kerio: the amount of changes needed in hw to fix this flaw forbids a simple remapping to straighten things Jul 23 20:25:39 shame :( Jul 23 20:28:17 I have got some 'daves gourmet insanity sauce'. Jul 23 20:28:33 I am going to put it in this tarka dahl I am making. Jul 23 20:28:45 This shit is going to be off the chain. Jul 23 20:30:57 freemangordon, if I'm ever going to do custom body for N950, i'm putting 1W FM transmitter there :P Jul 23 20:31:12 deal Jul 23 20:31:17 :D Jul 23 20:31:24 connected to audio jack with hardware switch to disable it Jul 23 20:31:37 should allow to broadcast music in ~1 kilometer Jul 23 20:31:41 :P Jul 23 20:32:05 I concluded, that it's much, MUCH easier to do than trying to fix this chip not connected to antenna internally Jul 23 20:32:34 Estel_: is the fmtx antenna accessible, in the n900? Jul 23 20:33:42 kerio: yes Jul 23 20:33:51 it even has a test jack Jul 23 20:34:11 so in theory you could hook in an external aerial Jul 23 20:34:16 hmm, a second anthenna there? Jul 23 20:34:37 Estel_: could you calculate a dipole for that? Jul 23 20:34:54 vi__: how accessible is it? could an external aerial be hidden sideways in the mugen xl cover? Jul 23 20:34:54 hmm, wait, won;t work Jul 23 20:35:05 it is directional iirc Jul 23 20:35:24 i have no idea how big is it, never seen one (and pictures don't really help) Jul 23 20:35:44 kerio: yes, however it probably whould not be any bettter than what is there already. Jul 23 20:36:01 aww :( Jul 23 20:36:07 vi__: why? Jul 23 20:37:05 well an ideal broadcast fm aerial is around 70cm long. Jul 23 20:38:22 then we have either 17.5 or 8.75 cm, ain't? Jul 23 20:39:12 by adding another 8.75 we should gain some more transmitting power, agree? Jul 23 20:39:17 vi__: ^^^ Jul 23 20:39:43 no. You will just not loose as much power. Jul 23 20:39:49 freemangordon, it's simple one-wire put there, IIRC Jul 23 20:39:59 basically, any dipole would increase range Jul 23 20:40:04 but FMTX is just 50 nW Jul 23 20:40:12 but it is directional Jul 23 20:40:16 dipole that is Jul 23 20:40:21 iirc Jul 23 20:40:22 I'm actually surprised it performs so well Jul 23 20:40:25 yea Jul 23 20:40:40 won't do the job then Jul 23 20:40:42 but but, it's directionality is very low Jul 23 20:40:53 why not, it should, i'm using dipol for receiving FM too Jul 23 20:40:58 hmm, ok, if you say so Jul 23 20:41:05 "modern PCs are horrible" Jul 23 20:41:08 Dipol is 2 sides directional Jul 23 20:41:17 Who do you think also said that? Jul 23 20:41:18 it is generally accepted that a 1/4 wave monopole will give you 0db gain. Jul 23 20:41:30 1/3 less power in 2 sides, 2/3 more power in remaining 2 sides Jul 23 20:41:47 "modern PCs are horrible" -- Linus Torvalds Jul 23 20:42:05 vi__: what about 1/8? as it seems that is the case with n900 Jul 23 20:42:14 freemangordon, practically, no antenna give You any gain at all Jul 23 20:42:26 sure Jul 23 20:42:29 it just tunnels range Jul 23 20:42:35 * Estel_ nod Jul 23 20:42:38 yeah, LC Jul 23 20:42:55 so no gain without introducing any directional resonance Jul 23 20:43:12 at 1/8 you are losing power Jul 23 20:43:24 practically, yes Jul 23 20:43:30 theoretically* Jul 23 20:43:34 practically, no :P Jul 23 20:43:47 buth there are some chip parameters for anthenna capacity, could we use that to prolong the wire, while keeping the range Jul 23 20:43:56 lets put it this way - on 0 antenna, you are in some power Jul 23 20:44:04 any icnrease from that gain You something Jul 23 20:44:16 sure Jul 23 20:44:30 range as frequency range Jul 23 20:44:45 that should give some boost Jul 23 20:44:56 absolutely, and using fractal antenna would gain us that without using xxx long wire Jul 23 20:45:17 but what type of fractal woluld be best for FM wavelengths, hm Jul 23 20:45:35 Estel_: task for the weeken - engineer it :P Jul 23 20:45:40 *weekend Jul 23 20:45:45 (in this case, we would use fractal capacitance copuling as feature, not multi-band characteristic) Jul 23 20:45:49 :P Jul 23 20:46:35 well, using simple triangle fractal, without any calculations, one guy boosted wrt54gl range to 1 KM, with reliable link between two :P Jul 23 20:47:21 wut? Jul 23 20:47:52 any increase of legth HAS to be on one of the harmonics of the frequency you are dealing wit. Jul 23 20:47:56 http://www.andrewhazelden.com/blog/2011/02/homemade-sierpinski-gasket-fractal-wifi-antenna/ Jul 23 20:48:05 vi_, not in case of fractals Jul 23 20:48:05 ^with. Jul 23 20:48:10 self-similarity made them damn multiband Jul 23 20:48:41 self-similarity made them resonant to very wide range of frequencies, depending on tuner sucking data Jul 23 20:48:43 Estel_: so SWR does not exist in the domain of the fractal antenna? Jul 23 20:48:52 when properly designed, they can be almost fully wide-band Jul 23 20:49:25 when properly designed, SWR from one size multiplier is fought by resonance of another few pas of size in or de-crease Jul 23 20:49:29 remember, self similarity Jul 23 20:49:40 it's the same for shorter or longer size Jul 23 20:49:44 same shape Jul 23 20:49:50 in one antenna, at the same time Jul 23 20:50:07 it's like having few different antennas at once, at least tuned for few different wavelenghts Jul 23 20:50:11 I dunno, you are arguing against pretty much the fundimental principle of radio theory. Jul 23 20:50:24 well, SWR definitelly still exist :) Jul 23 20:50:33 and fractal antennas are not "absolutely lossless solution" Jul 23 20:50:43 it's rather about fact, that when poroperly designed, it's hard to get SW there Jul 23 20:50:49 standing wave* Jul 23 20:50:55 at least, on frequencies you're interested in Jul 23 20:51:07 BTw, fractal antennas shattered fundamentals of radio theory, anyway Jul 23 20:51:38 to this day many people belive they're as effective as random wire only - despite fact, that practice proved they're much better, and that they're widely used in mobile equipment etc Jul 23 20:51:59 and by "some people" I also mean radio engineers on big academies Jul 23 20:52:07 some of them only, of course Jul 23 20:52:10 hmm, according to the pictures of WiFi anthenna, FM one should be something 30x30cm Jul 23 20:52:22 it's about the fact that why they work is still theory, but in practice, it works :p Jul 23 20:52:34 freemangordon, sure, but it's in 2D Jul 23 20:52:40 you can design 3D one much, much smaller Jul 23 20:52:45 or use different fractal Jul 23 20:52:49 this one is highly directional Jul 23 20:52:55 me? no, I can't :D Jul 23 20:53:00 (one in picture) Jul 23 20:53:06 :P Jul 23 20:53:42 simpliest 3D one is just 2 or 3 2D ones, assembled in 3D shape Jul 23 20:53:52 like 3D puzzles Jul 23 20:54:13 Estel_: I would never use a thing I could not understand in a design. Jul 23 20:54:23 so why using GPS? ;) Jul 23 20:55:08 it's precision fix is based on relativity theory, which stated that for objects moving with speed to each other, time passes differently Jul 23 20:55:16 it's only theory, no hard proof Jul 23 20:55:26 yet, without putting it into account, GPS would be always muich less precise Jul 23 20:55:28 apart from, you know, the fact that gps works Jul 23 20:55:59 they *must* put into account speed of satellite and difference in time passing (that is, satellites are "youunger" than they should, a little bit) Jul 23 20:56:04 to maintain precision Jul 23 20:56:17 BTW, 3/4 of modern physic is theory Jul 23 20:56:24 and half of medicine Jul 23 20:56:44 nd most of all statistics. Jul 23 20:56:48 we don't have a fucking clue about world surrounding us, we're just guessing, but we're trying to guess as precisely as we can Jul 23 20:56:59 thats the science :P Jul 23 20:57:15 as compared to religion, which doesn't try to guess at all, but pretend that it knows better :P Jul 23 20:57:20 * Estel_ hides Jul 23 20:58:01 * freemangordon is off for dinner Jul 23 20:58:16 Estel_: YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM THE SPANISH INQUISITION Jul 23 20:58:46 hahaha Jul 23 20:59:08 * Estel_ loves monty python Jul 23 21:00:09 vi_, BTw, do you know, that when those bastards did first nuclear test, they were not sure that it won't introduce chain reaction going undefinitely, igniting whole earth's atmosphere? Jul 23 21:00:20 they were like 90% sure that it will stop at some point Jul 23 21:01:12 when order to conclude first live nuclear test was commenced, 10% chance (as per their actual understanding of process) of destroying earth was good for "them" ;) Jul 23 21:01:39 not to mention that USa seriously considered nuking moon, but it's different story Jul 23 21:06:33 * vi__ reaches for his tinfoil hat. Jul 23 21:07:32 nice try estel, everyone knows the moon landing hoax. Jul 23 21:07:35 don't forget to actually ground it, or it will be simple reflector :P Jul 23 21:07:45 I am not even convinced there is a moon. Jul 23 21:08:05 vi, haha, laugh at me, but I actually belive they haven't landed there, as per proofs presented by them. Or maybe they have landed there latter ;) Jul 23 21:08:34 but seriously, they planned (officialy confirmed) to send nuke to "terminator" (place where light and dark side of moon touches), so nuke blowwould be visible from earth Jul 23 21:08:42 to prove, that they can :D Jul 23 21:08:42 Estel_: wait, you think the moon landings were faked? Jul 23 21:08:49 Kennedy cancelled this project Jul 23 21:09:02 vi_, of course, but not due to flag and wind :P Jul 23 21:09:24 Estel_: tell me the truth about 9/11. Jul 23 21:09:33 I thing due to many things, and mind You, initially I was very sceptical to those conspiracy theories Jul 23 21:10:04 well, 1. videos with jumping astronauts show dirt landing "later" than them, and generally, acting like in atmosphere Jul 23 21:10:16 in 0 atmosphere, it should land as soon as astronauts Jul 23 21:10:43 2. Video from starting from moon back to earth is so pathetic, that I won't even comment on it - see for Yourself, it is somewhere in wikipedia Jul 23 21:11:05 3. even today, they were not able to go "back" there, due to lacking technology Jul 23 21:11:15 and finally, postponed project for another 10 years Jul 23 21:11:30 nazis. Jul 23 21:11:36 I know thaty theory about how we should land on moon is well known and probably right, but I don't belive they did it actually Jul 23 21:11:40 nazis on the darkside of the moon. Jul 23 21:11:43 :P Jul 23 21:11:59 soviet,s rather. Plan to nuke moon was to show soviets, that they can put rocket so far Jul 23 21:12:06 seriously, no joke Jul 23 21:12:22 keneddy cancelled it, because he reralised it's rather superhero villian scenario Jul 23 21:12:26 Estel_: You will not find a smoking gun on the internet. Jul 23 21:12:31 vi, sure Jul 23 21:12:44 that's why I've said "I think" they haven't landed there, not "i'm sure" Jul 23 21:12:59 but, NASa commented on every idiotic thing like flag and lack of stars on photos Jul 23 21:13:10 but never responded to "why dirt on videos act like in atmosphere" Jul 23 21:13:22 and why they can't finalize mission of returning to moon Jul 23 21:13:50 I mean, they answered to idiotic claims that are easy to bash, but ignored proper questions Jul 23 21:14:01 ...wait, moon *has* an atmosphere Jul 23 21:14:06 it's not a perfect vacuum Jul 23 21:14:14 actually, it is, rather perfect Jul 23 21:14:21 maybe because USA has just about bankrupted itself trying to secure the last of the easily obtaind fossil fuel resources. Jul 23 21:14:36 there is no value in going back to the moon. Jul 23 21:14:40 vi_, sure, but "fake" achievments were nothing rare in cold war Jul 23 21:14:50 russians faked many space projects too Jul 23 21:15:03 everry side wanted to bleed another one economically Jul 23 21:15:30 gtg Jul 23 21:15:32 now, faking moon landiong to make russians actually try it with computers less powerfull than today's microwave controllers, would be something Jul 23 21:15:32 bb Jul 23 21:15:34 see ya Jul 23 21:15:44 quit Jul 23 21:15:50 whoa Jul 23 21:15:55 -quit Jul 23 21:16:03 Vquit Jul 23 21:16:09 hahaha what Jul 23 21:16:11 ^quit Jul 23 21:16:26 13quit! Jul 23 21:16:30 how to make highlighted text? Jul 23 21:16:41 wtf dude, you are freaking me out. Jul 23 21:16:43 even better question: why isn't this channel +c? Jul 23 21:17:01 hell, why isn't *freenode* +c? Jul 23 21:17:14 why is an onion? Jul 23 21:19:05 huh Jul 23 21:19:32 for some reason I've messed up my keybindings on xchat.. Jul 23 21:19:39 have to fix that sometime Jul 23 23:34:12 wow, google logo's are sometimes, actually, useful Jul 23 23:34:53 I don't remember when last time I've red such interesting article on wikipedia, as this about Amelia Earhart - it was like good short book, i'm recommending it! Jul 23 23:59:00 well, after using hammer and torx6 screwdriover, I've refinned those hell's screws as proper T6 compatible ;) Jul 23 23:59:31 * Estel_ is proceeding N950's disassembly, noticing very strange spring-spiral like shape of antennas Jul 24 00:03:10 holy fuck, hellix antennas! I don't remember, when I've seen them in mobile equipment last time **** ENDING LOGGING AT Tue Jul 24 02:59:58 2012