Licks Media Player (LMP) - DISCONTINUED!!

Lick · Post by **Lick** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:32 pm

This project is discontinued! There is no need to ask whether bugs can be fixed or features can be added, until I continue the project - IF I ever will, that is.

I know about the consequences, but you can still remind me, if you need to.

I've been building an iPod-look-a-like music player for the DS. I have implemented the ClickWheel(TM) completely, and now I'll be working on the menu, and then I'll add playback of the MP3 and OGG formats.

I know that Apple won't like this. I'm thinking of making the player -skinnable- and use a different default skin. Also, I could release it with a message like: "If you like this software, buy an iPod! We LOVE APPLE!"

Download Page (wip-build, showcases the ClickWheel implementation)
It still runs on emulators right now, but will not later.
- Use touchscreen to control the ClickWheel.
- Press X to reset to bootmenu.

Enjoy, you almost have an iPod ;)
- Lick

darkgilson · Post by **darkgilson** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:37 pm

I tried it...

Menu looks very nice... I can't wait for Mp3 support ! =D

Dan2552 · Post by **Dan2552** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:11 pm

I was even thinking of asking for a thing with the wheel thing, good work. OGG too? :) fantastic

user6336 · Post by **user6336** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:17 pm

I like the idea... :) There needs to be a better music program for the ds... I like the idea of the ipod wheel... it'd be cool if you could (eventually down the road) add support for streaming music off the net. DSOrganize does a pretty good job, but you can only do it if the bitrate is like 64 or lower...

You do some amazing work! :D

felix123 · Post by **felix123** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:00 am

Cool app! The scroll wheel works fine but the buttons are really hard to press. I need to press a few times to get it to register. Just be careful, we don't want you getting sued or something.

There were apps like this, but competition/cooperation can be good: iMenu, DS POD.

SyntaxGS · Post by **SyntaxGS** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:27 am

You guys honestly thing Apple would come after Lick for doing this? Dun think so.

tepples · Post by **tepples** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:36 am

SyntaxGS wrote:You guys honestly thing Apple would come after Lick for doing this? Dun think so.

Developers of freeware tetromino games didn't think Mr. Rogers and his Tetris Company would come after them either. Nor did Avery Lee, maintainer of VirtualDub video capture and conversion software, expect a letter from Microsoft demanding removal of support for ASF.

biohazard_star · Post by **biohazard_star** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 10:18 am

Well, as long as you do not advertise this on large sites, then I don't think you'll get the unwanted attention. Oh, and just a suggestion. I think it would be nice if you made the interface like Brain Age's: you hold the DS like a book.

Lick · Post by **Lick** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:52 pm

biohazard_star wrote:Well, as long as you do not advertise this on large sites, then I don't think you'll get the unwanted attention.

Hmm.. I can't -control- that. But I think by making the musicplayer skinnable and putting some default skin screenshots up, hopefully they won't notice that the interface is actually iPoddish.

Oh, and just a suggestion. I think it would be nice if you made the interface like Brain Age's: you hold the DS like a book.

What would be the advantages of using it vertically?

- Lick

muggsy · Post by **muggsy** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:25 pm

Just tested out the interface on my DS-X, and I have to saw it looks great and is very stable.

Hope the big boys don't come after you.

Being skinnable would be awesome though

zzo38computer · Post by **zzo38computer** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:13 pm

The problem with the Apple iPod is that is DRM. Many people will go into the Apple store and tell people which products are defective by design.

The one on Nintendo DS, if isn't DRM, then it is probably better in some ways.

jester · Post by **jester** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:20 pm

if u rename it to a relevant name that the project can continue very well

OOPMan · Post by **OOPMan** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:22 pm

The question we really need to ask ourselves here is:

Can Apple patent/trademark The Wheel?

Anyone taking any bets?

;-)

jester · Post by **jester** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:23 pm

change the wheel to scrolling feature then it isnt bad isit

Lick · Post by **Lick** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:54 pm

Please discuss further, while I post a new build.

- Added mainscreen and clickwheel-scrollable items.
- Nothing else.