Neurosetta is an updated firmware for the Neuros Audio Computer which enables the Neuros to play Ogg Vorbis files.
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Heres information on the firmware beta, courtesy of Xiph.Org.
Current Status
The firmware is currently in a beta state. Right now it plays back only Ogg Vorbis files (MP3 support does not work, as it has not yet been integrated into this build). Other than that, it should be fully functional. The code is not fully optimized yet, and will skip audibly on files that are over about 200kbps. This will be fixed in the final version. Optimization and integration are the only gating items.
Instructions
Please note that you can both upgrade and downgrade firmware on the Neuros. It should be pain-free to try out this firmware and then switch back if you find
it necessary.
Prepare: Turn off automatic sync in the Neuros Sync Manager before beginning.
Turn off the Neuros. Unplug the power cord and USB cable. Press the down button and the power button at the same time. Follow on-screen instructions to connect USB cable.
Windows
Open up the Neuros Removable drive in Windows Explorer.
Linux
Mount your Neuros.
Copy the woid.hex file into the firmware directory on the Neuros. If that directory doesnt exist, create it. If there is already a woid.hex file there, overwrite it. If youre using Linux, unmount the Neuros.
Wait for the USB IDLE message to appear on the Neuros.
Unplug the USB cable from the Neuros and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
To upload Ogg Vorbis files to the Neuros, you will need to follow the instructions for enabling Vorbis support in positron.
Firmware Download
Bugs, Contact, Etc
Please report bugs at bugs.xiph.org against the Neurosetta product.
There will be discussion of Neurosetta on the NeurosAudio.com forums.
Comments
noiz
this is awesome, only problem is that i dont see a link to download the schematics yet... also, i hope slashdot will put this on the front page once someone submits it.
Gobd
Where are the schematics? Im curious what a schematic for a real commercial devide looks like. I hope a link will be posted so anyone can see it and it isnt an email us to see kind of thing.
gobo
I just wanna say that Its great seeing a company what really listen to their clients. That makes the diference. They listen to us. Just great jobs which neuros, I still keep saving money to buy one. Ive seen it and Its just great.
nickdw
Thanks for showing your source! ( releasing the schematics ) Im learning more about electrical engineering and one day will be able to read and understand entirely what youve put out.
Its very inspirational to see a company lay it all out on the table like this. This move will set a precedent for others and in the long term create serious competition for iPod and Delphi MyFi.
Nick
linuxx
Hi , THANKS , and when is going to be this great mp3 player avalaible in Europe ? . If you like i can distribute it .... ;-) how how how .
Cuddly
Thanks for releasing the schematics!! I see one problem though - theyre still not that useful, unless you also release the VHDL or Verilog description of what goes inside your Xilinx CPLD. Are you planning to do that?
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