[REL] RSS XMLister v1.0 - Generate RSS Channels

[joshdb]

Hey Guys, I've been somewhat busy creating a program called RSS XMLister. It's a program for those of us that have a webhost where we can upload our music instead of running a virtual server on out PC.

Update Notes

Coming Soon
More streamlined XML editor

v1.1
Fixed big bug making it so that the dates entered broke the lists, making them un-viewable.

v1.0
Large amount of bugfixes and UI customizations
Faster code
Saving of list preferences! No more re-typing all the header info when you just want to change 1 or 2 tracks
You can now create new lists (no generation) with the XML editor

v0.9 - Public release
Various bugfixes to make public release safe

What does it do?

This program generates an XML list of an online directory that can be played through the PSP's 2.6 RSS Channel feature. It's quick and easy to use, it allows complete customization, and also allows you to load/edit existing XML lists, as well.

How does it work?

To create your own RSS channel, just follow these steps:

1. Upload your audio files to your webspace. Make sure you put them into an empty directory, there must be no index.html present.
2. Run RSS XMLister and choose 'Generate a list from an online directory' and input the necesary information.
3. Upload your XML file to your webspace.
4. On your PSP, browse to the XML file you uploaded. Add the channel and enjoy!

Where do I get it?

You can get the latest version right here!

Screenshots

Main Menu


XML Customization Menu


XML Editor


I don't have my own webspace but would like to try this program out...

You can. By default, this program links to my own small online music collection. The music there is clean, and it's updated regularly. I like all types of music, but you won't find anything dirty or explicit in there.

You can also get some free webhosting that's pretty good.

How can I help?

By giving your comments, suggestions, and tips! I need your help finding bugs etc., so post them here or PM me with whatever you have to say.

Other notes:

The download is a .exe file. You can put it on your desktop or put it in a different folder. When an XML file is created, it is put in the same directory that the .exe resides in. In later versions this may be changed.

Enjoy!

[xploren]

Woo-hoo! Can't wait!

[joshdb]

The program has been released. Enjoy! ( :

NOTE: I'm signing off for the night - Support will be given out as soon as possible in the morning.
-= Double Post =-
Here's what's new in v1.0:

Large amount of bugfixes and UI customizations
Faster code
Saving of list preferences! No more re-typing all the header info when you just want to change 1 or 2 tracks
You can now create new lists (no generation) with the XML editor

[tor]

This is cool but I don't have any webhosting, do you know any good places to get some?

[joshdb]

Free Webhosting

If you don't want to use a free host I'll give you some space on joshdb.com

ALSO: I've uploaded some more music to my folder. That makes 33 tracks so far.

[sigudian]

great job, im gonna use this program

[manaox2]

Um.. So who wants to be the first to make a server and an RSS parser so that psp users can upload RSS forms to a server, it divides them by song, and then users can search for songs to stream or download from their psp? wah la, psp p2p. Great and simple idea.

[Psypher]

Originally Posted by manaox2

Um.. So who wants to be the first to make a server and an RSS parser so that psp users can upload RSS forms to a server, it divides them by song, and then users can search for songs to stream or download from their psp? wah la, psp p2p. Great and simple idea.

You do!

Seriously, that'd be a great idea.
My satellite internet's an arse when it comes to WiFi.

[joshdb]

Originally Posted by manaox2

Um.. So who wants to be the first to make a server and an RSS parser so that psp users can upload RSS forms to a server, it divides them by song, and then users can search for songs to stream or download from their psp? wah la, psp p2p. Great and simple idea.

I will right now. Expect it to be done in about 3 days.
-= Double Post =-
Update

XML parsing is done! All I have to do now is make an uploading system, a search feature, make the website...

Although... I don't think that making it so you can do all this on your PSP is realistic. It will be a program for PC, just like XMLister is.

[Salesmunn]

I created one but it doesn't seem to be working. When I navigate to my saved RSS feed in my PSP's RSS option, it tells me, "There is no item."

If you can, check out my .xml and tell me what I'm doing wrong.

[droolingdonkey]

Awsome - can't wait to try it out, but I'm looking for some free webspace that has ATLEAST 400 MB I know its probably really hard to find or ad-infested, but if you know any free sites that have that much, please post or pm

Thanks

[joshdb]

@droolingdonkey - You don't need to worry about ads if you're just linking to your .mp3 files.

@Salesmunn - Your XML file is blank... Could you open up the XML before uploading it and PM me the contents? That might help a little bit. Also, I've never seen an XML file rendered like your host renders it - strange.

Another update on the PSP RSS Directory (I have a name for it now, give me your ideas), it can now parse XML files and sort all the contents by artist/song title.

My plan right now is to add a feature to XMLister that uploads track info to a server - Where it's viewed through PHP. Users download small 'plug-ins' that can be imported into XMLister and bam jangalang, you have pretty good p2p!

I need help with the PHP part, though... I'll post a topic asking for help sometime tommorrow.

[droolingdonkey]

Originally Posted by joshdb

@droolingdonkey - You don't need to worry about ads if you're just linking to your .mp3 files.

Sorry I think you're confused. You said that we have to upload all of our songs to a webspace before using the program, no? So I'm looking for a website that gives around 400 MB of free hosting, because all my songs just come under a total of 389 MB or so.

[Salesmunn]

@Salesmunn - Your XML file is blank... Could you open up the XML before uploading it and PM me the contents? That might help a little bit. Also, I've never seen an XML file rendered like your host renders it - strange.

Done.

[xxxmrgamerxxx]

joshdb would you mind showing a layout of how the webhost needs to be in order to set up the music?

[OsirisX]

Originally Posted by Salesmunn

I created one but it doesn't seem to be working. When I navigate to my saved RSS feed in my PSP's RSS option, it tells me, "There is no item."

If you can, check out my .xml and tell me what I'm doing wrong.

Fill in you pubDates to something like this
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 15:00:00 +0900</pubDate>

[Jaapie.PSP]

doesnt work for me (automatic generating)
http://members.lycos.nl/mrinternet50/Muziek/
is my list (i am still uploading)

[MarcelP102]

Hi all,

Thanx for this great progie but I have a new probleme.

My first probleme was that there were no songs in the list but when I edit my xml with
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 15:00:00 +0900</pubDate> it shows the songs.

BUT

when I start playing the song the psp give me a error

error: A server error has ocurred(HTTP Status Code: 404)

PLEASE HELP

Link to my xml: http://marcello.xoxie.net/Music/test.xml

[Jaapie.PSP]

can some1 help me ??

[joshdb]

Alright, I've updated the program. The date entries weren't working for some users, but it should work now.

The layout needed for generation is this:

http://joshdb.com/Music

If you have a layout you want supported, just tell me. I'll hook you up ( ;

[Glynnder]

cool!

this prog looks cool

[joshdb]

Guys, just as a note, if you downloaded anywhere between the time this was posted and five minutes ago, you got the same package. After updating the thread my DSL went down and I had to restart my comp. I'm uploading the new version now.

[Salesmunn]

Nice job, Joshdb. I actually punched in a date into the .xml last night and figured it out. The Salesmunn.com Game Music RSS feed is up and running.

Now to work on the video side of the feed. :-D

[joshdb]

I actually don't have 2.71, only 2.6. I still want to be able to downgrade if a TA-082 downdater comes out... I still have hope.

lol and Johndb... Its josh. You lose.

[ZoffeR]

Originally Posted by droolingdonkey

Awsome - can't wait to try it out, but I'm looking for some free webspace that has ATLEAST 400 MB I know its probably really hard to find or ad-infested, but if you know any free sites that have that much, please post or pm

Thanks

Here You Have 500MB Space ANd Unlimeted File Size (Smaller Then 500 MB Of Course)

[xxxmrgamerxxx]

im having a hard time setting this up, i think it might be because the ftp server is password proteched. is this the problem?

[santoscrew]

Originally Posted by ZoffeR

Here You Have 500MB Space ANd Unlimeted File Size (Smaller Then 500 MB Of Course)

That is a good question. Which free webspace site do you guys use?

[Bonzai11]

You think it would be ok to host mp3s ? Some websites want my address i no way in hell im going to give it to them and some say they recorded my ip and if anything illgal gos on i dont know what their going to do with my ip.
Anyone know a good host i dont care about ads but it has to be pretty big trying to upload most of my music.

[AManOfLOP33]

Everytime I go to create an XML, its adds <img src="/icons/sound2.gif" alt="[SND]" /> <a href= into the enclosure url and it also adds it in the URL directory, but right before the filename so I have to go in and delete each one individually before I can view the XML. Any ideas why?

[manaox2]

Yeah, the server just takes users submitted rss files from there own (or others?) hosting servers. Then it just provides the songs within the different rss files to a homebrew program on the psp where users can listen or download them. I can't wait to see this, wish I had the knowledge or time myself.