System Settings
August/Saturday/2019 05:16 PM
System Settings was developed as part of a larger program that would add computers to Active Directory and Open Directory. As part of the process techs would record the systems information into a database, which was made automatic, adding information to mysql database for each system the program was run on.
The binding part of the program is a little outdated since OSes change their commands for binding and unbinding, and each organization has different paths, so those sections of the code were removed.
This program isn't really made to be run as a web application.
The binding part of the program is a little outdated since OSes change their commands for binding and unbinding, and each organization has different paths, so those sections of the code were removed.
This program isn't really made to be run as a web application.
Boat Tracker
Tom Gallagher Diesel Service
The diesel repair shop needed a way to keep track of boats located thought out the keys. Which marina, and other important details on each boat so that mechanics could location and bring the correct parts for the repairs.
The diesel repair shop needed a way to keep track of boats located thought out the keys. Which marina, and other important details on each boat so that mechanics could location and bring the correct parts for the repairs.
The data is recorded in a SQLite file, which make backup very easy for their office staff.
LSB Keyboard Tester
Keyboard Tester:
One of our clients literally had hundreds of keyboards to test and we wanted to visual verify each key on every keyboards, and we wanted it fast! So in less than a day we created LSB Keyboard Tester, yes it has bugs and minor issues but it makes the task of testing keyboards much faster. Some reserved keys can't visually tested, and Return/Enter key clears the screen. And there are other keys that would not show up, but overall it works. There are compiled PC/Windows and Apple Mac versions in File Sharing section of our site.
Just a handy little tool.
Web Version: Click Here Takes a few moments to load.
DIY Alarm Monitor
We are happy to announce our first major Mac program, DIYAlarmMonitor. Just as the name suggests it is a software interface to monitor your home alarm system. The basic project consists of three parts, an Arduino, DIYAlarmMonitor and an unused Alarm System.
For the Arduino we also proved the PDE program which is written to be easy to read by the programming novice. When a zone is active it sends a code to the computer, it also sends a random number to confirm communications and it monitors temperature.
DIYAlarmMonitor was written to be used to support a personal website, meaning it creates files that you could easily read using PHP. It also supports relay controls to activate lights or siren.
For the Arduino we also proved the PDE program which is written to be easy to read by the programming novice. When a zone is active it sends a code to the computer, it also sends a random number to confirm communications and it monitors temperature.
DIYAlarmMonitor was written to be used to support a personal website, meaning it creates files that you could easily read using PHP. It also supports relay controls to activate lights or siren.
This is an on going project, so please contact us for feature requests or bugs.
We are also considering developing an interface, or shield for the Arduino that would be a matter of plug-in play.
Thanks
Little Software Barn Development Team
IP Power 9258 Mini Controller
See a need, fill a need.
After losing contact with one of remote sites we decided we needed a way to do a hard reboot of remote computers. Call it 'cycle the power'. Turn the power off, wait 30 seconds and then power the unit back on. Servers can run months, even years without issue. Unless they are overloaded or overheated.
Checking eBay for over the counter power controllers, we found the IP Power 9258. We got our first one for less than $70, but most cost between $50 to $120. After looking at programming options and being a Mac Shop we figured it was doable. In less the a week we completed IPPOWER.app. Very small, very simple controller for the IP Power.
First you'll need the IP Power's IP number. Using an old PC we configured ours DHCP, using the IPEdit that came with the unit. (Read their instructions, which aren't very well translated to english). We then use LanScan to find the device by its Mac Address.
After you have the IP Power's IP number, just startup IPPower, it will ask for the IP Number, administration name and password. The defaults are admin, 12345678.
You can now control the IP Power using keys 1 - 4, clicking on button 1 - 4 or sending "/Applications/IPPower.app/Contents/MacOS/IPPower 4" (4 being the outlet to cycle the power on).
We have also setup iChat to support cycling the power. See the attached AppleScript. Configure iChat to execute the script on message received. The script will look for "outlet1" - "outlet4" as a message. And cycle the power with prompting.
After losing contact with one of remote sites we decided we needed a way to do a hard reboot of remote computers. Call it 'cycle the power'. Turn the power off, wait 30 seconds and then power the unit back on. Servers can run months, even years without issue. Unless they are overloaded or overheated.
Checking eBay for over the counter power controllers, we found the IP Power 9258. We got our first one for less than $70, but most cost between $50 to $120. After looking at programming options and being a Mac Shop we figured it was doable. In less the a week we completed IPPOWER.app. Very small, very simple controller for the IP Power.
First you'll need the IP Power's IP number. Using an old PC we configured ours DHCP, using the IPEdit that came with the unit. (Read their instructions, which aren't very well translated to english). We then use LanScan to find the device by its Mac Address.
After you have the IP Power's IP number, just startup IPPower, it will ask for the IP Number, administration name and password. The defaults are admin, 12345678.
You can now control the IP Power using keys 1 - 4, clicking on button 1 - 4 or sending "/Applications/IPPower.app/Contents/MacOS/IPPower 4" (4 being the outlet to cycle the power on).
We have also setup iChat to support cycling the power. See the attached AppleScript. Configure iChat to execute the script on message received. The script will look for "outlet1" - "outlet4" as a message. And cycle the power with prompting.
Thanks
Little Software Barn Development Team