Re: Using a boblight for non-media tasks? (Things like programming or just browsing)

[Bob van Loosen]

I've used it for a while, if you set the speed really really low you
don't notice the changes, but looks nice as a background light.

Bob.

On 21-08-13 20:32, thed...@thegreendonkey.com wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> I'm just wondering if anybody's ever set up a boblight and just casually used it while surfing or programming in a darkened room.
>
> It seems like a good idea to me to reduce eye strain, but I'm wondering if it might be distracting or anything, so some first-hand experiences would be awesome.
>
> Thanks!
>

[richa...@gmail.com]

Op zaterdag 14 september 2013 02:07:29 UTC+2 schreef Bob van Loosen:

Boblight is only reacting to vidoe i thought ?

or am i wrong ?

[guddimon]

Hi,

no, boblight itself does not react to video. There is a client that analyzes the video output and converts it into messages boblight understands.

You can find a simple library here:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/boblight/JfCb8T8gwbk
https://github.com/guddimon-/boblib

I use the wide spread client for watching video. With my library I'm able to control the lights by an old IR remote control. I even wrote some code in Java (not yet published) where I can control each light just by clicking.

It all depends on your phantasy ;-)

Bye,
guddimon