Music - Revision history

Cdkauder: Added config and details for bluetooth fix

2026-01-24T02:07:25Z

Added config and details for bluetooth fix

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 powernap uses PipeWire and can talk to PulseAudio client. To set volume, mute some audio stream, or change output setting, use an office terminal and do:
 If you're using a Linux laptop then this should work too.
-==MPD Controls==
+== MPD Controls ==
 To view the keybindings of ncmpcpp, press F1 while it's running.
 The number keys switch between tabs in it.
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 *To control the mixer on other terminals, use <code>PULSE_SERVER=nullsleep pavucontrol</code>
 *The official last.fm account credentials are stored in the exec password spot :)
 ==Troubleshooting Playback==

Y266shen: add `discoverable off` as standard procedure

2025-03-05T16:46:16Z

add `discoverable off` as standard procedure

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	# Type <code>trust [device_mac]</code> to automatically allow audio from your device next time		# Type <code>trust [device_mac]</code> to automatically allow audio from your device next time
	# You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now		# You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now
			# After you are done pairing, type <code>discoverable off</code> to prevent distortions. See troubleshooting section for detail

	==How to control audio server==		==How to control audio server==

Ysbirdi: /* Troubleshooting Playback */

2025-03-02T19:05:20Z

Troubleshooting Playback

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	==Troubleshooting Playback==		==Troubleshooting Playback==
	*Sometimes after connecting to powernap there is immense distortion and audio playback is not bearable.		*Sometimes after connecting to powernap there is immense distortion and audio playback is not bearable.
	*To fix type <code>discoverable off<code> in the bluetoothctl environment (after a successful connection of course).		*To fix type <code>discoverable off</code> in the bluetoothctl environment (after a successful connection of course).
	*Current consensus is that this happens because there are so many bluetooth devices in MC that the compute on powernap gets overwhelmed.		*Current consensus is that this happens because there are so many bluetooth devices in MC that the compute on powernap gets overwhelmed.

Ysbirdi: Added a Troubleshooting section for the Distortion problem

2025-03-02T19:05:00Z

Added a Troubleshooting section for the Distortion problem

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	*To control the mixer on other terminals, use <code>PULSE_SERVER=nullsleep pavucontrol</code>		*To control the mixer on other terminals, use <code>PULSE_SERVER=nullsleep pavucontrol</code>
	*The official last.fm account credentials are stored in the exec password spot :)		*The official last.fm account credentials are stored in the exec password spot :)

			==Troubleshooting Playback==
			*Sometimes after connecting to powernap there is immense distortion and audio playback is not bearable.
			*To fix type <code>discoverable off<code> in the bluetoothctl environment (after a successful connection of course).
			*Current consensus is that this happens because there are so many bluetooth devices in MC that the compute on powernap gets overwhelmed.

Y266shen at 02:23, 11 June 2024

2024-06-11T02:23:09Z

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	# Type <code>trust [device_mac]</code> to automatically allow audio from your device next time		# Type <code>trust [device_mac]</code> to automatically allow audio from your device next time
	# You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now		# You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now

			==How to control audio server==
			powernap uses PipeWire and can talk to PulseAudio client. To set volume, mute some audio stream, or change output setting, use an office terminal and do:

			<pre>
			PULSE_SERVER=powernap.csclub.uwaterloo.ca pavucontrol
			</pre>

			If you're using a Linux laptop then this should work too.

	==MPD Controls==		==MPD Controls==

F5tao: Changed markdown code snippet to XML

2024-02-18T03:40:57Z

Changed markdown code snippet to XML

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:40, 17 February 2024
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	Music is run off `powernap`, since that's the computer with the speakers attached.		Music is run off <code>powernap</code>, since that's the computer with the speakers attached.

	Office staff/termcom/syscom permissions are required to play music in the office.		Office staff/termcom/syscom permissions are required to play music in the office.

Y266shen at 03:34, 18 February 2024

2024-02-18T03:34:11Z

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	Office staff/termcom/syscom permissions are required to play music in the office.		Office staff/termcom/syscom permissions are required to play music in the office.

	We also have MPD available, however this method is ~~deprecated~~ ~~and~~ is no ~~longer~~ ~~the~~ ~~recommended method to play music.~~		We also have MPD available, however this method is rarely used after 2022. ''kids these days''

	==How to play music==		==How to play music==

	# Run <code>ssh [watid]@powernap.csclub.uwaterloo.ca</code>		# Run <code>ssh [watid]@powernap.csclub.uwaterloo.ca</code>
	#Run `bluetoothctl`		# Run <code>bluetoothctl</code>
	#Type `pairable on` and `discoverable on` into the console to enable pairing and discovery		# Type <code>pairable on</code> and <code>discoverable on</code> into the console to enable pairing and discovery
	#Connect to `powernap` from your device		# Connect to <code>powernap</code> from your device
	# Respond yes to all the prompts on the terminal from `powernap`		# Respond yes to all the prompts on the terminal from <code>powernap</code>
			# Type <code>trust [device_mac]</code> to automatically allow audio from your device next time
	#You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now		# You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now

	==MPD Controls ~~(Deprecated)~~==		==MPD Controls==
	To view the keybindings of ncmpcpp, press F1 while it's running.		To view the keybindings of ncmpcpp, press F1 while it's running.
	The number keys switch between tabs in it.		The number keys switch between tabs in it.
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	*4 is browsing the media library		*4 is browsing the media library
	*5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.		*5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.

			You can add your own ''absolutely legitimately obtained'' music by copying them to <code>/music</code> on powernap. Then type <code>u</code> in ncmpcpp to refresh the database.

	==Termcom Info==		==Termcom Info==

F5tao: Updated to reflect new audio system with powernap and bluetoothctl

2024-02-12T02:01:16Z

Updated to reflect new audio system with powernap and bluetoothctl

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	Music is run off ~~<code>nullsleep</code>~~, since that's the computer with the speakers attached.		Music is run off `powernap`, since that's the computer with the speakers attached.

			Office staff/termcom/syscom permissions are required to play music in the office.
	All music files are in <code>/music</code>. You may or may not be required to be a member of the audio group to actually play tracks

			We also have MPD available, however this method is deprecated and is no longer the recommended method to play music.
	View recently listened tracks: http://www.last.fm/user/csclub

	== How to play music ==		==How to play music==

	# Run <code>ssh ~~nullsleep~~</code> ~~from an office terminal.~~		# Run <code>ssh [watid]@powernap.csclub.uwaterloo.ca</code>
			#Run `bluetoothctl`
	# Run <code>ncmpcpp</code>
			#Type `pairable on` and `discoverable on` into the console to enable pairing and discovery
	# That's it!
			#Connect to `powernap` from your device
			# Respond yes to all the prompts on the terminal from `powernap`
			#You should be able to play audio like a normal audio device now

	== Controls ==		==MPD Controls (Deprecated)==
	To view the keybindings of ncmpcpp, press F1 while it's running.		To view the keybindings of ncmpcpp, press F1 while it's running.
	The number keys switch between tabs in it.		The number keys switch between tabs in it.

	* 1 is current playlist		*1 is current playlist
	* 2 is browsing files		*2 is browsing files
	* 3 is search		*3 is search
	* 4 is browsing the media library		*4 is browsing the media library
	* 5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.		*5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.

	== Termcom Info ==		==Termcom Info==

	* We require https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas to get scrobbling working as it "official" last.fm integration was removed from mpd in 2013.		*We require https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas to get scrobbling working as it "official" last.fm integration was removed from mpd in 2013.
	** n.b. https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas/issues/58		**n.b. https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas/issues/58
	* To control the mixer on other terminals, use <code>PULSE_SERVER=nullsleep pavucontrol</code>		*To control the mixer on other terminals, use <code>PULSE_SERVER=nullsleep pavucontrol</code>
	* The official last.fm account credentials are stored in the exec password spot :)		*The official last.fm account credentials are stored in the exec password spot :)

R389li: Rename syscom info to termcom info

2022-10-25T22:37:18Z

Rename syscom info to termcom info

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	* 5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.		* 5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.

	== ~~Syscom~~ Info ==		== Termcom Info ==

	* We require https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas to get scrobbling working as it "official" last.fm integration was removed from mpd in 2013.		* We require https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas to get scrobbling working as it "official" last.fm integration was removed from mpd in 2013.

Joss: Added syscom info :)

2022-10-25T22:36:18Z

Added syscom info :)

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:36, 25 October 2022
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	Music is run off nullsleep, since that's the computer with the speakers attached.		Music is run off <code>nullsleep</code>, since that's the computer with the speakers attached.

	All music files are in <code>/music</code>. You may or may not be required to be a member of the audio group to actually play tracks		All music files are in <code>/music</code>. You may or may not be required to be a member of the audio group to actually play tracks

	~~<s>~~View recently listened tracks: http://www.last.fm/user/csclub~~</s>~~ ~~(2022-10-19): this hasn't been set back up since nullsleep went on hiatus, should eventually re-add.~~		View recently listened tracks: http://www.last.fm/user/csclub

	== How to play music ==		== How to play music ==
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	* 4 is browsing the media library		* 4 is browsing the media library
	* 5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.		* 5 is browsing saved playlists, etc.

			== Syscom Info ==

			* We require https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas to get scrobbling working as it "official" last.fm integration was removed from mpd in 2013.
			** n.b. https://github.com/hrkfdn/mpdas/issues/58
			* To control the mixer on other terminals, use <code>PULSE_SERVER=nullsleep pavucontrol</code>
			* The official last.fm account credentials are stored in the exec password spot :)