Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

[greengeek]

"SwitchPup" is intended to be a series of pups which include the "radar" (or alternatively the "navbar") scripts written by SFR.

(see first 3 posts for different SwitchPup styles)

They allow a user to control all functions by using only a single switch (eg a chin operated switch etc), and this switch is currently required to be connected onto the Pause/Break key on the keyboard as requested by forum member standard7452 here: http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=84617 (also there are other good alternative suggestions being discussed there and there will no doubt be better-constructed isos than mine )

Radar versions :

(Older version)
SwitchPup_radar0.8
My first version is based on RacyNOP532 and includes radar 0.8
It has basic functionality and is aimed at being a "sampler" so that end users can easily get to grips with the way a "one-switch" pup operates. It will not be everyones cup of tea as it uses XFCE and has had major browsers and word processing stripped out of it - allowing the user to select their preferred versions from elsewhere.

It does have Opera - but I have not yet added the font improvements that will enhance readability. I would recommend SeaMonkey.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/q0ulcvsd08xdnxj/SwitchPup_RacyNOP532_Radar0.8_Basic.iso

Backup download link and md5 (thanks o1micko!)

[greengeek]

NavBar versions :

Navbar_Communicator_Basic:

I have used an early version of SFR's Navbar to make a simple communicator which can be used as a live CD or for install. It is configured to start with Leafpad open so the user can begin typing immediately and the text appears in leafpad. (I decided to configure Navbar for visual simplicity using the "4-arrow" system and a slower "roll speed". Also, leafpad is configured with wordwrap on, so as long as there are spaces between words it will not be necessary to be using the horizontal scroll bar to view the whole text)

Users can still add their preferred word processor, browse the internet or use other programs as needed.

Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzhu922u498444s/SwitchPup_RacyNOP532_Navbar0.4_CommunicatorBasic.iso

# MD5
dda0300febfde723ddab107d489e2857 SwitchPup_RacyNOP532_Navbar0.4_CommunicatorBasic.iso

I will be adding other versions incorporating the broader functionality found in newer Navbar versions, but will be away from my PC for about a month.

I have also included an "Opera font improvement" pet which some users may want to install to improve the usability of Opera (This pet can be found stored in /root - just doubleclick the font pet file and wait for it to self-install and update it's help file). Opera font thread here:http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=478051#478051

[greengeek]

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[ally]

FYI, unable to download

[greengeek]

[ally]

hey GG

get the following:

You are not authorised to access the web page at http://199.91.153.250/tr8g5zaxaamg/q0ulcvsd08xdnxj/SwitchPup_RacyNOP532_Radar0.8_Basic.iso. You may need to sign in.
HTTP Error 403 (Forbidden): The server refused to fulfill the request.

I have tried clearing browser cache and alternative browser too, will keep trying

[SFR]

Nicely done.
And no probs with d/l here.

@Ally: long shot - maybe right-click & save as..?
Or try through http://www.anonproxy.eu/

Greetings!

[01micko]

Coming down ok here too, when done I'll upload.

SFR's idea is good, there may be some weird UK filter ..

[ally]

hey sfr

thanks for the proxy link, worked a charm - wan't able to get to webpage previously

[01micko]

Hi greengeek

Here's another download link:

http://smokey01.com/01micko/greengeek/SwitchPup_RacyNOP532_Radar0.8_Basic.iso

I couldn't see a checksum so here it is: (checked after successful boot and seems working ok)

30dbd28412e611e603bc507c1277a10d SwitchPup_RacyNOP532_Radar0.8_Basic.iso

[greengeek]

Thankyou. Much appreciated.
I have also been trying to remaster THINSlacko2012 with radar and xvkbd, but not quite there yet. I keep getting "sfs not found" error during boot. I am wondering if it might be that I am using mksquashfs with only default parameters and maybe I'm getting incorrect block sizes or compression or something. Will come back to it and try again soon after a bit more research.

[01micko]

Why don't you put the extra packages in an Adrive? (which is just an ordinary sfs with the special "adrv_slacko_5.5.01.sfs" name and it will autoload on boot.)

I can't quite understand why a manual remaster isn't working though..

edit: OH, you mean the older thin based on 5.3.3?

[greengeek]

[greengeek]

Added a "navbar" version into my second post above. Designed as a simple communicator, or for broader usage with browsing etc, it works nicely as either a live CD or installed.

In this version Navbar is configured for slow speed and simplicity. Other versions to follow later.

[darkcity]

Great project.

I have a friend who has limited upper body strength. He can't sit up to use a keyboard but can use a game controller. Could this pup be adapted to work with a game controller. Also, is there a program for zooming in to the part of the screen? the best I've seen is a hack using xrandr modes.

Currently he can uses the PS3 browser interface well. But his computer is sitting unused.