[mythtv-users] Variable Fast Forward/Rewind Feature Idea

[Dick Steffens]

On 08/22/2014 08:52 AM, John Marshall wrote:
> On 8/22/2014 10:46 AM, Dick Steffens wrote:
>> I have no idea how complicated this would be, or if it is even possible
>> with software, but many years ago I had the opportunity to work with
>> some video tape editing equipment. One of the things one could do was to
>> control the playback speed variably, going forward or backward through
>> the tape, with a lever. Center was normal speed. The control was spring
>> loaded so that pushing it right or left and then letting go returned the
>> control to the center. The amount you pushed the lever controlled how
>> much faster the tape ran through the machine. I've often wished I had
>> that feature.
>>
>> So, you video gurus out there, is there some technical reason why this
>> can't work? Or is it something really complex that could work, but would
>> take an inordinate amount of effort to do in the MythTV world?
>
> MythTV already has various speeds of ff/rw.  I think the big 
> limitation is most remotes don't have analog levers, just buttons, so 
> you speed up with multiple ff/rw presses.
>
> However, you can do pretty much exactly what you want with a Wiimote.  
> I haven't used this in a couple of years, but I did have it working 
> and the "trigger and twist" method for ff/rw worked well.  The further 
> you twist the faster it goes.
>
> http://www.benjiegillam.com/mythpywii-2-controls/

Interesting. I'll look into finding a Wii remote and give this a try. 
Thanks.

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Regards,

Dick Steffens