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(G)15 (G)ame(A)mp (M)onitor
Current version: 1.02.
It is now finished, my very first Logitech G15 LCD applet! :-)
Allow me explain to those who haven't heard of the G15 yet...
The Logitech® G15 Gaming Keyboard is a keyboard with a small LCD display mounted on it and thanks to Logitech providing the community with all the required information to instruct this display programmers like me have the freedom to do virtually anything with it. :-)
This particular LCD applet will allow the user to constantly keep track of and even read all the latest forum topics on any GameAmp site of the user's choosing.
"Soooo, what's so cool about that? My Firefox can do that too and it probably can stuff more content on one page than your LCD applet."
Hmm, bah, you got me there. :-P
Well, actually, contrarily to all the browsers the people around here use; with this LCD applet you can read all those forum topics without having to leave or even minimize your full-screen game!
Yeah, that's more like it, huh? ;-)
And I can already hear some people out there thinking they're not up for fiddling around with a bunch of crazy files they have to get to work together in some frustrating and / or complex way.
I can ensure you that is not the case here, I have packaged everything in a neat little installer.
Just click 'Next', 'Next', 'Next', 'Finish' and you're ready to roll! :-)
The installer can be downloaded here:
GGAM Setup (\"ggamsetup_latest.exe\" - 3,95MB)
And following below is the readme file including some details.
| QUOTE | README version: 1.02.
Contents...
- What is GGAM
- Disclaimer
- Requirements
- How to install
- Known issues
- Bug reports / feature suggestions
- Credits
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-- What is GGAM
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(G)15 (G)ame(A)mp (M)onitor is a Logitech G15 LCD applet that brings you the latest GameAmp forum content in-game.
This applet allows owners of a Logitech G15 LCD Gaming Keyboard to constantly keep track of the latest forum posts.
It can be configured to monitor the most recent 5 topics of any GameAmp site of the user's choosing.
Features include the following:
> Monitoring the most recent 5 forum topics of any GameAmp site.
> Configuring an auto-refresh interval in minutes anywhere in the range of 3 to 15 minutes.
> A handy "Flash on refresh" feature that makes the entire keyboard backlight flash on every refresh so that you can't miss it.
> Reading the actual topic content of any of the most recent 5 topics.
> Multiple page support for the topic reading feature.
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-- Disclaimer
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The author of this product cannot be held responsible for any damage, inconsistencies, discomfort or anything else of similar nature, be it to hardware, software or the actual end-user, directly or indirectly caused by or in any way resulting from the use, abuse, or even keeping of this software.
By installing the software product you agree to all the before-mentioned and will refrain from stating otherwise at any time, regardless of any circumstances.
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-- Requirements
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Needless to say, to get the most out of this applet you will need a Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard.
Although Logitech does provide an emulator allowing people to develop new applets or preview existing ones without having the keyboard the fact that this basically moves the display to your standard monitor eliminates the entire use of this applet simply because you won't be able to do anything with it while you're in a full-screen application such as most games.
If, however, for any reason you'd like to try it out using the emulator anyway, here's how:
1) Download and install the Logitech G-series Keyboard Software v1.02.218 or later.
2) Unpack the 'LCDSDK_1.02.218.zip' file in the directory 'C:Program FilesLogitechG-series SoftwareSDK'.
3) Run the 'VLCDCtrl.exe' file in the resulting 'Tools' subdirectory.
4) Click 'Plug in Virtual LCD'.
5) Install and run the applet and that's it.
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-- How to install
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The installation process is limited to just running the setup and following the on-screen instructions.
That's really all there is to it. :-)
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-- Known issues
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> The indicator for the number of pages in a topic will display an incorrect number for topics with more than 99 pages.
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-- Bug reports / feature suggestions
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Feature suggestions are always more than welcome and can be posted in the forum topic mentioned below.
As for bug reports: first and foremost, please do not issue any bug reports if you have manually edited / tampered with any of the GGAM program files unless you had followed specific instructions by me - Julia Heartilly - posted in the forum topic mentioned below or described in a PM.
If you do encounter a bug while making normal use of the applet then please report this with an as detailed as possible description of what appeared to be the problem to you.
In case of bugs in the processing or displaying of content from GameAmp web pages a link to the topic in which the problem occured or in case of an index page problem the source code of that page at the time can prove to be a great help.
(G)15 (G)ame(A)mp (M)onitor
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-- Version history
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> 1.02: Fixed a known issue that caused the applet to crash on connection timeouts.
> 1.02: Fixed a known issue that caused the "Flash on refresh" sequence to always end with the keyboard backlight turned ON.
> 1.02: Fixed a bug that caused the applet to crashed when loading topic titles or content in which a certain character was used.
> 1.01: Fixed a bug that caused the refresh interval to be anywhere from 15 to 60 seconds longer than configured, depending on your hardware and use of system resources.
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-- Credits
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This applet was written by Lars (aka Julia Heartilly) from the GameAmp network.
Special thanks goes to nibor for his Logitech SDK Python wrapper which was made extensive use of in the development of this LCD applet.
Python wrapper for Logitech SDK |
If you have any questions left, please ask! :-)
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Aeknold Setha
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jw are you a computer programmer , cos you do alot of nice programs = ) (the dupe client)
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AnvilChorus
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I think that "totally awesome" is an understatement.
Hi.
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Julia Heartilly
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Added the download link and README to the post.
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Julia Heartilly
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| QUOTE | | jw are you a computer programmer , cos you do alot of nice programs = ) (the dupe client) |
Not really, I follow an education in Network Management mainly, programming I just do for fun. :-)
Edit: But thanks for the compliment. :-)
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Ancients Divine One
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Woow this looks great... too bad I don't actually have the Keyboard so I can't use it... oh well.
Perhaps you should spend more time leveling up that level 2 monk Linda, it'll be her birthday soon, and less time making these...
Ancients One (R/E lvl 20)--(Defened North Kryta Provence)
Ancients Divine One (Mo/ME lvl 20)--(Eternal Grove)
Ancients Great One (W/N lvl 20)--(Last Day Dawns)
Ancients Swift One (A/W lvl 20)--(Finished Factions)
Ancients Pvp One (Pvp char)
I think you can guess the theme! =p
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| 06/23/06 17:49 |
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dragoniusx
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or or even keeping of this software.
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Thought i'd point it out ^^
Anyway nice job on GA Monitor and the box looks great!
I'll be giving it a try as soon as my G15 arrives.
~Drag
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| 06/23/06 17:55 |
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Julia Heartilly
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or or even keeping of this software.
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Thought i'd point it out ^^ |
Bollocks, my perfect disclaimer, written by my own bare hands...
Ok, gotta recompile the setup then.
Thanks for pointing that out Drag. :-)
Edit: Fixed, new setup is up.
Aaand it's a couple o' bytes smaller now. ;-)
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dragoniusx
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Bollocks, my perfect disclaimer, written by my own bare hands...
Ok, gotta recompile the setup then.
Thanks for pointing that out Drag. :-) |
Lmao, nps mate.
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oli_haydon
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Gj, but is it only for that certain keyboard?
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| 06/23/06 18:09 |
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dragoniusx
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| QUOTE | | Gj, but is it only for that certain keyboard? |
Yup
Ehm, think ill quote this from Linda's post
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-- Requirements
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Needless to say, to get the most out of this applet you will need a Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard.
Although Logitech does provide an emulator allowing people to develop new applets or preview existing ones without having the keyboard the fact that this basically moves the display to your standard monitor eliminates the entire use of this applet simply because you won't be able to do anything with it while you're in a full-screen application such as most games.
If, however, for any reason you'd like to try it out using the emulator anyway, here's how:
1) Download and install the Logitech G-series Keyboard Software v1.02.218 or later.
2) Unpack the 'LCDSDK_1.02.218.zip' file in the directory 'C:Program FilesLogitechG-series SoftwareSDK'.
3) Run the 'VLCDCtrl.exe' file in the resulting 'Tools' subdirectory.
4) Click 'Plug in Virtual LCD'.
5) Install and run the applet and that's it. |
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| 06/23/06 18:12 |
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Julia Heartilly
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| QUOTE | | Gj, but is it only for that certain keyboard? |
Well, it controls the LCD through an SDK which is part of the G-series software, not G15 software, soooooo.... I don't know. xD
Let's put it this way, the G15 is the only keyboard I know it works on.
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| 06/23/06 18:13 |
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dragoniusx
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Whilst googling i did come across another LCD Keyboard, not sure it supports applets though.
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals...oard-117528.php
Looks like it has less functionality conserning the LCD compared to G15.
Edit:
Logitech® G11 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech® G15 Gaming Keyboard
Prolly just the G series yeah..
Edit˛: | QUOTE | | The Logitech® G15 keyboard offers gamers an unprecedented level of in-game information, programmability and control. |
I guess just the G15 :S
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| 06/23/06 18:19 |
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Julia Heartilly
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Yeah the MX5000 is definitely limited to just a few functions Logitech built in (read: essentially useless).
The G11 I'm not sure about but I'm guessing the G15 is unique in this indeed.
Edit: Doh, the G11 is a G15 without LCD...
So yeah, just this keyboard. :-P
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Great Job Indeed! ^^ I'm gonna try to get a g15 thursday, I hope to try out your new app. ^^
X-Fire = kannasesshou
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Julia Heartilly
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| QUOTE | | Great Job Indeed! ^^ I'm gonna try to get a g15 thursday, I hope to try out your new app. ^^ |
Oh my, I gotta watch my step, make sure people don't start seeing me as some peon in Logitech's grand marketing masterplan. o_O
You already planned on getting that keyboard I suppose, not just for this applet? :-P
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Julia Heartilly
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It seems I found a bug myself.
The refresh interval is off a bit, while playing Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (100% CPU load) every interval was approximately 40 seconds longer than it should be and after I shut that down and timed it with a CPU load pretty much at 0-2% all the time it still appeared to be about 20-25 seconds late every time.
So, I'll work on fixing that now, expect a version 1.01 very soon.
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hehe.. im also trying to get G15 keyboard, but have waited 5 months to get the danish layout. but it havent been released yet. and i will now get the english one..
are it legal to program the makros to troll farming buttons, so you can be afk while farming.
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| QUOTE | | are it legal to program the makros to troll farming buttons, so you can be afk while farming. |
Nope.
End User License Agreement (EULA) - Section 7:
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Guild Wars is designed for official play only as offered through the Service by NCsoft at the Web Site. You agree to play Guild Wars only as offered by NCsoft at the Web Site and not through any other means. You further agree not to access, create or provide any other means through which Guild Wars may be played by others, as through server emulators. You agree not to use any hardware or software, including but not limited to third party tools, or any other method of support which may in any way influence or advantage your use of the Service which is not authorised by NCsoft, including but not limited to the use of ‘bots’ and/or any other method by which the Service may be played automatically without human input. You acknowledge that you do not have the right to create, publish, distribute, create derivative works from or use any software programs, utilities, applications, emulators or tools derived from or created for Guild Wars, except that you may use the Software to the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement. You may not take any action which imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure. You may not sell or auction any Guild Wars Accounts, characters, items, coin or copyrighted material, nor may you assist others in doing so. |
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thanks +cred
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| 06/24/06 09:05 |
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New version: 1.01.
Added version history to the readme file and fixed a bug:
| QUOTE | | > 1.01: Fixed a bug that caused the refresh interval to be anywhere from 15 to 60 seconds longer than configured, depending on your hardware and use of system resources. |
Edit: And replaced the setup ofcourse...
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Great thx :)
Missed this thread and only found it when I was looking up the profile of a certain mr oli_haydon :p
Once again, thx, I need something other than the time to show on my lcd :)
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also guys, you will find getting your grubby little mits on one of these boards EXTREMELY hard.
I did manage to get one (quick too), but they are in limited stock (basically, no1 has them, not even logitech, they practically barely exist).
NOTE: don't spill tea (or coffee) on a g15, you will make it extinct! :p
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heh the computer store near me has these things on the shelf lol, but i want a g11 if it is backlit, it seems really hard to find a backlit keyboard, but i could care less about the lcd feature :S
Holy crud, is that all one long run on statement or what? lol
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| 06/25/06 01:25 |
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Julia Heartilly
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| QUOTE | | but i could care less about the lcd feature :S |
You have no idea what you're missing. :-P
The benefits are great and the possibilities endless. :-)
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I would like to publically thank Heartily for this program even though I already personally thanked him a couple times already =). If anyone could account for this program, I could. Being a PROUD owner of a G15 keyboard I have to say that this program immediately sparked my interest, and after trying it, expectation was meant with awe as I saw the simplicity and ease of this program all right on my keyboard. If you have a G15 keyboard and don't have this program you must be crazy!
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| QUOTE | | I would like to publically thank Heartily for this program even though I already personally thanked him a couple times already =). If anyone could account for this program, I could. Being a PROUD owner of a G15 keyboard I have to say that this program immediately sparked my interest, and after trying it, expectation was meant with awe as I saw the simplicity and ease of this program all right on my keyboard. If you have a G15 keyboard and don't have this program you must be crazy! |
Heheh, thanks Jade, I'm glad you like it. :-)
Besides testing though I hadn't used it much myself yet before I released it and I have come to the conclusion that despite the fact it's already really nice to have and great to be able to check the forums without minizing my game there are still some features I'd like to see myself, so I'll work on it some more. :-)
Tonight probably I'll bring out v1.02 fixing one more bug and two known issues, after that I doubt there's gonna be an update again soon since pretty much all bugs should be out, at least to my knowledge.
If any are left, they're probably of the type that only show under circumstances which are never the case. ;-)
After that version, it will be a while as I implement some big plans, but there probably will be more to come.
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| 06/27/06 07:27 |
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Julia Heartilly
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New version, 1.02, is up for download.
| QUOTE | > 1.02: Fixed a known issue that caused the applet to crash on connection timeouts.
> 1.02: Fixed a known issue that caused the "Flash on refresh" sequence to always end with the keyboard backlight turned ON.
> 1.02: Fixed a bug that caused the applet to crashed when loading topic titles or content in which a certain character was used. |
This'll be the last update for a while unless some kind of critical bug is found which I highly doubt.
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That keyboard looks cool and all. Its got a nice price tag on it though. I'll trade you my Saitek Eclipse keyboard for this one if you want. Haha.
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Man I sooo wish this keyboard was avail in ergo... I can't do the straight... Great job btw!!! You rock! I want it.
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