neomaster

Alternate software for the BeoMaster 5

This project serves two functions:

1. Improve my C++ (so, please don't judge the current code quality. Constructive criticism very welcome.)
2. Replace the excellent but limited software on the Beosound/Beomaster 5, particularily to re-enable Spotify

I will

1. Reverse engineer the basics of controlling the Beosound 5 panel Done :)
2. Reverse engineer the PC2 in Audio Master mode This is done, and separated off to the libpc2 library
3. Create a simple example module to control my Philips Hue lights (to have some functionality that does not require reverse engineering the PC2)
4. Create a basic user interface, controlled by the Beosound 5 panel
5. Play back media under panel control and output sound via the PC2.
6. Obtain IR data from the panel sensor/PC2 and control media with it Done. See the libpc2 library. Note the API is frequently changing.
7. Get Spotify back Done, but still very hackish.

Future questions to be resolved include:

1. Can the B&O PC2 of all revisions be configured to operate as an Audio Master in a Beolink system?
2. How does the IR sensor on the Beosound 5 panel actually send its signal? It uses a spare pin on its power wire(!)