Based on comments in this thread, if you guys are interested in a simpler multi-step timer with audio alerts, I can probably whip something up in Java.
Simple Brew Timer (working version!)
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Yes!!! A java version would be awesome!!!
I had trouble downloading that one on xp and it was a little cluttered anyway.
I do like the multiple hops and other additions sub timers...
Even though my computer is in my bedroom, I have computer speakers in the kitchen, so if there were audio tones I could still use it...
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Alright, that single post has enough enthusiasm for me to start working on a simple version. Don't expect results before the end of the weekend.
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Depends on how much time I decide to devote to it. I have some other more pressing projects to finish around the house/yard. I should have a workable solution in a few days, though.
Brewiz
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will it work on my antique with ME?????
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It should work on ME. Here's what I have so far:
The GUI components are just placeholders for now, so it looks good but does nothing. I'll work on it some more later. The to-do list is long, and SWMBO is about to kill me if I spend any more time writing code right now!
I'll probably add an option for setting the alert to either a specified length of time (i.e., the alarm will sound for 5 seconds), or forcing a user acknowledgment to cancel the alert sound. The text in each text box will flash in red letters somewhere on the app when each alert time is reached.
I might add functionality for a user-selectable alert sound in addition to a default buzzer/alarm.
The GUI components are just placeholders for now, so it looks good but does nothing. I'll work on it some more later. The to-do list is long, and SWMBO is about to kill me if I spend any more time writing code right now!
I'll probably add an option for setting the alert to either a specified length of time (i.e., the alarm will sound for 5 seconds), or forcing a user acknowledgment to cancel the alert sound. The text in each text box will flash in red letters somewhere on the app when each alert time is reached.
I might add functionality for a user-selectable alert sound in addition to a default buzzer/alarm.
Redweasel
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Wow. That does look much less seizure causing.
Brewiz
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Yuri,
You are the MAN!!!!!
ps no big rush, I won't need it for a couple of weeks....
You are the MAN!!!!!
ps no big rush, I won't need it for a couple of weeks....
Brew-Happy
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That looks great AND simple.
Excellent work!
Keep focusing on the SWMBO tho.
Excellent work!
Keep focusing on the SWMBO tho.
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Slacker....
I like the look of yours better already, simple and straightforward. The ability to choose alarm sounds might be nice, if possible.
Brew-Happy
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Slacker....
I like the look of yours better already, simple and straightforward. The ability to choose alarm sounds might be nice, if possible.
Hmm.... attaching a specific mp3 to the timer as an alarm sound? I like that idea as well. Not to complicate things.
WOW..I'm impressed!!!!
Will there be the ability to assign different tones for each addition/adjunct? It would be cool, in my case not to run into the bedroom to look at which section beeped...If I could choose one sound for hops, and let's say another from any other ingredients...Like malt of fruit, or whatever
I like the ring for 5 seconds feature...
Will there be the ability to assign different tones for each addition/adjunct? It would be cool, in my case not to run into the bedroom to look at which section beeped...If I could choose one sound for hops, and let's say another from any other ingredients...Like malt of fruit, or whatever
I like the ring for 5 seconds feature...
jcarson83
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Much more practical gui than the other. Is there a way to insert a java app into my excel brewsheet?
Fingers
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Can you make it each section change color and stay that way? I was a little druck last night doing hop additions and I lost track of where I was.
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Taking a lunch break from the yard work.
Please keep the feature suggestions coming...but don't be upset if I don't include them. I'm trying to keep this little guy VERY simple.
For example, I'm not going to make a section for mashing and a section for boiling. Instead, you can just open a second instance of the timer.
Different sounds for each step? Hmm...that starts complicating things... Maybe different numbers of beeps for each step. ("beep beep, pause, beep beep, pause" indicating step two).
Please keep the feature suggestions coming...but don't be upset if I don't include them. I'm trying to keep this little guy VERY simple.
For example, I'm not going to make a section for mashing and a section for boiling. Instead, you can just open a second instance of the timer.
Different sounds for each step? Hmm...that starts complicating things... Maybe different numbers of beeps for each step. ("beep beep, pause, beep beep, pause" indicating step two).
jcarson83
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Can you make it email or text message me instead of beeping.
RiverSwillBeer
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Yes, via colors, check marks, and/or enabling/disabling components.
Maybe. If I add this feature, I'll probably force you to use a Gmail account (one that you own) as the "from" source.Can you make it email or text message me instead of beeping.
I'll think about it. Remember, I'm keeping it very simple.
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You're on the right track...simplicity is key!
Regarding custom sounds, even the ability to change the main alarm sound would be helpful. I'd hate being stuck with the nuclear plant meltdown klaxon the other program uses! It could be as simple as storing the sound as an external wav file, so the user could swap it out.
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I'm thinking of embedding a small default alarm sound (pretty sure Java allows that) and using a file chooser dialog to let the user pick a custom sound. I'm not going to store any data unless I find a way to use cookies as a means of "remembering" defaults, so you'll have to choose the custom sound again each time the app runs.
jcarson83
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I was just kidding but that would be sweet.
Brewiz
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Can you make it say "time for Simcoe" "time for Amarillo"etc
Just kidding anything would be awesome..I want to thank you right now so that I won't forget afterwards while I'm playing with the new toy..
Just kidding anything would be awesome..I want to thank you right now so that I won't forget afterwards while I'm playing with the new toy..
So I guess the robotic extension to actually DO the hop additions is out...
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Right now it functions as a stopwatch. The alerts do nothing. If you have trouble running the .jar file (the only file included in the .zip archive), try "java -jar simpleTimer.jar" from a command line. If that doesn't work, you probably need to install a runtime environment (JRE).
View attachment simpleTimer_v0.1.zip
View attachment simpleTimer_v0.1.zip
Brew-Happy
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It downloaded and works well as timer. I set it to 3mins total with hops at 2, 1, and 0. It did not stop at 0, but continued into negative seconds.
It works with XP sp2 for me.
I like the simplicity!
Thanks!
jcarson83
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That may be a good thing so you can time how long it takes you to chill.
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that it doesn't stop on its own yet, either.
Thanks for helping me test. I'm developing in Linux, so it's good to know that it actually does work on other platforms.
Thanks for helping me test. I'm developing in Linux, so it's good to know that it actually does work on other platforms.
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