SqueezePlug

Hi Folks,

I’m happy to present you my newest video, showing you the complete process of building a SqueezePlug Server Version 6 out of your Rapspberry Pi. Watch this video and you will be able to make your Raspberry Pi a powerful platform for various Media-Servers with DLNA compatibility. The video will also show you how to install SqueezeLite, a very nice Player for SqueezeBox.

Here the links to Youtube:

English Version:

German Version:

Thomas

Hi folks,
I’ve updated the downloadable images on my website to version 6.02.

If you are new to SqueezePlug and you did not burn an image of SqueezePlug before, there is no update to version 6.02 necessary, all patches are included. If you are an “old” SqueezePlug user, you should make an update to version 6.02 directly from SqueezePlug as mentioned before. There is no need to “burn” a new image!

Have fun,
Thomas

Hi Folks,
today I am pleased to announce an exciting new facility.

SqueezePlug can now be used as a complete and very comprehensive Backup Solution for the Windows PCs in your network.

SqueezePlug can now act as a backup target in your home LAN.  As an ultra low power device designed to be “always on” and available, it’s just what you want from a backup system.  On your Windows machines simply install Genie9 and choose SqueezePlug as the target for your backups. Genie9 runs in the background on your Windows PC and monitors any changes to the system. When changes occur, they will be saved at regular intervals, the timing of which you can configure.

When I began with SqueezePlug 3 years ago I had already thought about such a solution, inspired by Time Machine – you probably know about that.  But Time Machine is not available for Windows.  Genie9 is something like a Time Machine clone and fits my needs exactly.  But Genie9 is only the component running on the Windows Client. Where shall I store my backups? On the Client itself? I think that’s not a clever choice! So I needed an other backup target. What are the requirements?

• Enough disk space to store the backups
• Always available, so the Windows PC can backup when necessary
• Ultra low power consumption
• Reliable and robust service

So thinking about what the perfect device could be, I choose SqueezePlug.

I contacted the distributor of the Genie9 software and we both liked this setup, tested it and we are very happy about the results.  It’s something like a win-win situation or even better a win-win-win situation. Why 3 times win?

• For you — you will get a special price if you use Genie9 with SqueezePlug.  A discount voucher will be created during the installation of Genie9 in SqueezePlug
• For Genie9 — maybe they will sell more of their products
• For the SqueezePlug Project — Genie9 will compensate us, assisting  and enabling further development.

So now I’ve implemented Genie9 in SqueezePlug and you can use it if you like! All versions are free for 30 days testing and there is a free version with reduced features available.  I recommend the “Genie Timeline Professional” version because of its additional features over and above the free version.

Where to start:

• On SqueezePlug type “setup”
• Choose <Misc_Services> <Genie9> <Install>
• On your Windows PC search the network for the device “SQUEEZEPLUG” and for a share named “genie9″
• Click on the installation package and install Genie9

After the installation you will see SqueezePlug as a backup target choose that and you will be ready to go!

Sounds easy? It is easy!!!

If you’d like to order Genie9 please click this link! Genie9 will see that you are coming from SqueezePlug and will support the project if you place an order.

Hi folks,
an other week of hard work is done and I’m happy to present the second and mayor update for SqueezePlug version 6. SqueezePlug V.6.02 fixes some mayor bugs and offers a very exiting new feature.

The main fixed issues are:
- Remaining Wifi issues should be fixed now
- Access Point feature should work now
- Remaining Problems with SqueezeSlave and SqueezeLite are fixed
- Different other small bugs are fixed

New features are:
- Added Genie9 support, a Time machine Clone now comes with a 10 € discount voucher for SqueezePlug users
- New SqueezeLite version

Please take a look in the patch history for more details (Attachment):

You will get this patch directly with SqueezePlug. Run “setup” choose <Basic Configuration> <Update_SP>.

The next days I’ll inform you about more details!

Have fun,
Thomas

Feel free to donate my SqueezePlug project:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c … M49ARYWK6C
thanks a lot!

Hi Folks,
I’d like to inform you that the upcoming patch 6.02 is a little delayed. The reason is that I will completely change the network setup, and that’s a lot of work. The good thing about this is that I hopefully will fix all issues with WiFi and the accesspoint functionality.

So please stay tuned!

Have fun,
Thomas

Hi folks,
one week of hard work is done and I’m happy to present the first and mayor update for SqueezePlug version 6. SqueezePlug V.6.01 fixes some mayor bugs and offers some very exiting new features.

The main fixed issues are:

• Wifi works now for all Raspbian / Wheezy HF and SF supported devices
• Problem with SqueezeSlave and SqueezeLite are fixed
• Issues with formatting and creating a media library are fixed
• You can now name your Shairport Players as you like
• Different other small bugs are fixed

New features are:

• Added Genie9 support, a Time machine Clone (very cool, I’ll inform you about details later)
• Possibility to disable the LAN-Connection is using WLAN
• New SqueezeLite version

Please take a look in the patch history for more details (Attachment):

You will get this patch directly with SqueezePlug. Run “setup” choose <Basic Configuration> <Update_SP>.

The next days I’ll inform you about more details!

Have fun,
Thomas

Feel free to donate my SqueezePlug project:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c … M49ARYWK6C
thanks a lot!

Hi Folks,

I’ve made a script for you to simply “migrate” an official Raspbian HF or Wheezy SF Image to SqueezePlug V6. I would be very pleased if you check this out and report your comments. The steps are very easy and it goes like that:

Script to migrate a foundation image to SqueezePlug
Manually Steps to do:

• Start with Raspbian HF or Wheezy SF from the official Images (the latest versions)
• login with “pi” “raspberry”

sudo passwd root
nosoup4u (or one of your choice)
logout

• login with “root” “nosoup4u” and the correct password for root

cd /tmp
wget http://www.squeezeplug.de/downloads/foundation_2_sp.tar.gz
tar xzvf foundation_2_sp.tar.gz
chmod 777 foundation_2_sp.sh
./foundation_2_sp.sh

Have a Squeezey 2013,

Thomas

Hi folks, Happy New Year 2013 !!!

GREAT NEWS!

I’m very happy to tell you that SqueezePlug for Raspberry Pi version 6 is now ready for download. I’ve changed a lot of details in the scripts, addressing both, usability and functions.

SqueezePlug Media-Server version 6 is based on the official foundation images and is available in two versions:

• Raspbian “wheezy” (2012-12-16-wheezy-raspbian.zip)
• Soft-float Debian “wheezy” (2012-08-08-wheezy-armel.zip)

Why different versions?
There are two versions of SqueezePlug 6: One Hard-Float (the standard version) and one Soft-Float. Hard-Float will give you an extra kick of performance, Soft-Float the compatibility to things not supported for Hard-Float, like Spotify and others. You can’t switch between these versions, you have to decide in the beginning. If you don’t like to use graphical x-stuff, which is unnecessary for SqueezePlug the performance of the Soft-Float version is absolutely o.k. So choose the Soft-Float version only if you like to use Spotify or some other Hard-Float incompatible software. It will be also possible to “upgrade” from the foundation images to Squeezeplug in near future.

What is SqueezePlug?
SqueezePlug is a platform for different Media-Servers:

•  Logitech Media Server (f.k.a. Slimserver, SqueezeBox Server)
•  MiniDLNA
•  MPD
•  Mediatomb
•  Twonky
•  Forked DAAPD

And SqueezePlug is a platform for different Media-clients or players:

• SqueezeSlave
• SqueezeLite
• SqueezePlay (experimental)
• Shairport
• Omxplayer

And SqueezePlug offers some other services:

• Crashplan
• Owncloud
• Webmin
• Access-Point functionality

All these servers and players are ready to install by just a click.

Included features are:

• Scripts for all SqueezePlug configurations
• Expand RootFS automatically
• Create a Swap File
• Change Timezone, Hostname, Password, SSH-Keys,
• Configure Network Settings incl. Access-Point
• Support for wireless USB-Sticks
• Change Overclocking and Memory Spilt
• Handling of external drives
• Cloning SD-Cards
• Samba Server already included
• HD-Idle included
• Update functions included
• Test and Change audio settings

All official Raspbian / Wheezy features like X-Server are available, nothing is purged by default. X-Server stuff can be deleted automatically if you like.

How to install SqueezePlug?
The Image comes as 3 GB! So it fits on 4 GB SD-Cards, not on 2 GB. 3 GB is chosen for compatibility with different sizes of 4 GB SD-Cards. You should expand the SD-Card to it’s full size during the initial setup.

1. Download, unzip and burn the sd-card
2. Start the Pi and find out the IP-Address (e.g. from an attached monitor, from your router or a tools like Advanced IP Scanner v2).
3. login with user: root and pw: nosoup4u
4. Follow the initial steps
a. Update SqueezePlug
b. Expand the Root-Filesystem to the maximum SD-Card size
5. type “setup” and choose the options you need and the scripts will do the rest for you.

You will find the images in the download section
Look for:

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SqueezePlug_HF_600.img Download the Hard-Float version or

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SqueezePlug_SF_600.img Download
Downloaded 2438 times the Soft-Float version.

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I’ll update my Wiki and videos later to regarding Raspberry Pi version 6.

There will be no more new images for SheevaPlug, DockStar and GoFlex Net!

Have fun,
Greetings,
Thomas

Feel free to donate my SqueezePlug project:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3R2M49ARYWK6C
thanks a lot!

Hi folks,

GREAT NEWS!

I’m very happy to tell you that SqueezePlug for Raspberry Pi version 5 is now ready for download.

SqueezePlug Media-Server version 5.00 for Raspberry Pi is based on Rasbian Hard Float now and has some massive improvement in performance and in functionality!

SqueezePlug is a platform for different Media-Servers:
- Logitech Media Server (f.k.a. Slimserver, SqueezeBox Server)
- MiniDLNA
- MPD
- Mediatomb
- Twonky
- Forked DAAPD

And SqueezePlug is a platform for different Media-clients or players:
- SqueezeSlave
- SqueezePlay (experimental)
- Shairport
- Omxplayer

And SqueezePlug offers some other services
- Crashplan
- Owncloud

All these servers and players are ready to install by just a click.

Included features are:
- Scripts for all SqueezePlug configurations
- Expand RootFS automatically
- Create a Swap File
- Change Timezone, Hostname, Password, SSH-Keys,
- Configure Network Settings
- Support for wireless USB-Sticks
- Change Overclocking and Memory Spilt
- Handling of external drives
- Cloning SD-Cards
- Samba Server already included
- HD-Idle included
- Update functions included

The installation is based on the Raspbian Installer as a minimal installation from scratch. The kernel and all packages are up to date. There is no X-Server or other graphic things installed. The intention of SqueezePlug is to run a headless Media-Server and Player. So SSH is installed and activated. All you have to do is this:

1. Download, unzip and burn the sd-card
2. Start the Pi and find out the IP-Address (e.g. from an attached monitor or from your router).
3. login with user: root and pw: nosoup4u
4. Choose Raspberry Pi from the initial screen.
5. Reboot the RPi
6. Connect again and type: setup
7. Choose the options you need and the scripts will do the rest for you.

Please visit my blog to download the new image: http:/squeezeplug.de
Look for sp_rpi_500.zip

I’ll update my Wiki and videos later to regarding Raspberry Pi version 5.

There will be images for SheevaPlug, DockStar and GoFlex Net later this year.

Have fun,
Greetings,
Thomas

Hi Folks,

I’m happy to present you my newest video, showing you the complete process of building a SqueezePlug Server out of your Rapspberry Pi. Watch this video and you will be able to make your Raspberry Pi a powerful platform for various Media-Servers with DLNA compatibility. The video will also show you how to install SqueezeSlave, a very nice Player for SqueezeBox.

Get the latest Flash Player to see this player.

If you don’t have a flashplayer installed, you can watch it as mp4 file from here:

http://www.squeezeplug.de/downloads/video/SP_RPI/SqueezePlug_RPI.mp4

Have fun!

Thomas