Top-rated recipes by Barry Walker

A DEMO to show how to write text into the Python terminal Title Bar... (Python)

2013-09-17T17:55:53-07:00

Python recipe 578662 by Barry Walker (apple, bar, cygwin, demo, linux, macbook_pro, title, title_bar).

This DEMO is show how to write some text of your choice into the Title Bar of the Python terminal window.

Firstly it imports "time" just for this demo so that a simple time delay can be generated. Next the Python terminal window is written to for the 5 seconds of delay; see code. And finally the Title Bar is restored to normal...

A snapshot image can be seen here:-

http://wisecracker.host22.com/public/Title_Bar.jpg

Bazza...

For AMIGA-Heads Only. Poking A HW, (Memory), Address On A Classic AMIGA, Inside Text Mode Python. (Python)

2012-09-09T19:25:00-07:00

Python recipe 578255 by Barry Walker (amiga, demo, e_uae, hardware, memory, poke, winuae).

For AMIGA-Heads Only...

This code is purely for a minimum of a stock Classic AMIGA A1200(HD), E-UAE, and WinUAE running AMIGA OS3.0x to 3.1x. It will NOT work on any other platform!

(It MIGHT work on AMIGA OS3.5x and 3.9x with Python 2.4.6, but totally untested and I hold no responsibility for the outcome when trying it.)

It is a DEMO to poke a byte inside _ANY_ memory address inside the standard CPU 68EC020 16MB boundary.

This is not a function nor a class but just a DEMO to show how to write directly to HW, (or memory), addresses.

POKING memory or hardware addresses is not recommended for novices without studying the machine first, and, this code will ignore any _ENFORCER_hits_.

I experimented with this several years ago and have decided to finally release it. I do await the flak!

It works from Python Versions 1.4.0 to 2.0.1 for the classic AMIGA.

This is issued as Public Domain and you may do with it as you please.

Ensure that the T: Volume exists on the running machine.

See inside the code and text below it also as to how it works...

Bazza, G0LCU...

"raw_input" For All Versions Of Python... (Python)

2011-08-10T16:52:04-07:00

Python recipe 577836 by Barry Walker (amiga, e_uae, input, linux, raw_input, windows, winuae).

The code says it all... ;o)

Put the two lines in any Python code and have universal KB input...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems...

Bazza, G0LCU...

A DEMO To Show How To Expand A Standard Python Terminal On The Fly... (Python)

2012-12-17T12:47:14-08:00

Python recipe 578383 by Barry Walker (apple, campimeter, demo, linux, macbook_pro, size, terminal, window).

This code shows how to open up a default Terminal running Python to tha maximum allowed on the _desktop_. I decided on writing code to do a crude emulation of a Campimeter. Anyone who has worn spectacles for a long time has had this test done at the optician's. Originally written for a Macbook Pro, OSX 10.7.5 but also tested on Debian Linux 6.0.x. READ the code for more information!!! This code WILL alter the size of the Terminal window AND changes the colours too, although it is very easy to return back to the default state it is NOT included in the code... I EXPECT professionals to know how to doo that.

Before running Python inside the Terminal ensure the Terminal window is at the uppermost left hand corner of your desktop...

I needed the maximised Python Terminal for something else but this was the easiest way to demonstrate ho to do it through Python...

Written so that kids can understand what is going on...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems... ;o)

Bazza, G0LCU...

Seven Bit Colored Analogue Bar Graph Generator DEMO... (Python)

2011-03-17T22:14:52-07:00

Python recipe 577612 by Barry Walker (analogue, anim, audio, bargraph, color, colour, demo, display, linux). Revision 3.

..For STANDARD Python 2.6 and above...

This code will display a horizontal full colour analogue "VU" style meter. It displays green for normal, yellow for warning and red for danger with a critical error beep near the end of full scale, at value 120+.

This version is for Python 2.6 and above and only for the Linux, (*nix?), platform.

It is an "at a glance" display that is in colour rather than having to read say a digitally generated number.

A Python 3.x version can be found here:-

http://www.linuxformat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13443

This has uses "for at a glance" voltmeters, ammeters, data-loggers, anemometers etc, etc...

Watch for wordwrapping etc...

NOTE:- This is Public Domain and you may do with it as you please.

73...

Bazza, G0LCU...

Team AMIGA...

A white noise generator to sooth baby to sleep. (Bash)

2017-05-13T12:12:30-07:00

Bash recipe 580801 by Barry Walker (alarm, apple, audio, baby_alarm, cygwin, linux, noise, sleep, sound, whitenoise).

This is a simple BASH, DASH and SH script to sooth a newborn baby to sleep for a laptop with a builtin mic. Develeoped around an Apple MacBook Pro.

Usage:- [./]shush.sh <time in seconds from 18 to 2700> [sensitivity [Hh|Mm|Ll]]<CR>

If time is omitted it defaults to 2 bursts of 9 seconds each and if sensitivity is omitted defaults to [M]edium.

It uses Quicktime Player for Apple OSX 10.12.4 minimum /dev/dsp for CygWin and some Linux flavours and arecored for Linux ALSA machines for baby awake detector.

Upon the two arguments the white noise generator runs for approximately the time given in $1 in bursts of 9 seconds until the time limit is reached. $2 is used to detect of baby is awake and reruns the noise generator again with a new noise waveform.

Enjoy...

A pseudo-echo, (or printf), function for any Python version. (Python)

2017-01-20T22:17:23-08:00

Python recipe 580750 by Barry Walker (amiga, apple, demo, echo, fs_uae, linux, printf, unix, windows, winuae).

A simple example of having a pseudo-echo using sys.stdout.write...

This gives exactly the same results from Python Versions, 1.4.0, 2.0.1, 2.5.6, 2.6.9, 3.4.3 and 3.5.2 on various platforms including the classic AMIGA A1200.

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems...

Bazza.

A simple raw hexdumper. (Python)

2016-09-19T13:24:37-07:00

Python recipe 580697 by Barry Walker (amiga, apple, fs_uae, hex, hexdump, linux, macbook_pro, raw_hexdump, unix, windows, winuae).

This is not a hexreader. This code creates a raw hexdump of a binary file that is whitespace, optional, delimited. The dump is saved into the current directory with a ".hex" extension.

It works on just about any current platform but is designed around a stock Amiga A1200(HD) with Python 1.4.0. It also works on the current stable version 3.5.2.

I needed a hexdump some years ago for banging the Amiga hardware, and decided to modify recently for another usage but it had to still work on version 1.4.0 for the classic A1200.

Enjoy...

A simple shell script to keep the wife off of your back... (Bash)

2013-12-09T20:05:49-08:00

Bash recipe 578781 by Barry Walker (apple, bash, linux, macbook_pro, reminder, script, shell).

How many times have you been asked to remember to do something from the other half whilst she is out for a short while.

For example: "You WILL check the dinner every few minutes won't you?"

And how many times did/do you forget?

Most of us have been there...

This is a simple kids level, practical learning, shell script that generates an "xterm" with your reminder inside every 30 seconds for a period of 3 seconds.

It is always be the active front window for 3 seconds at a time to _annoy_ you into remembering.

Usage: reminder "What you have to remember here using spaces AND double quotes."<CR>

Just reanme the downloaded script to reminder and remember to chmod it as required.

Just run it from your default terminal and when finished press Ctrl-C just AFTER the xterm window closes.

There is NO error detection so steer clear of any special characters in you reminder text.

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems...

Colo(u)rs Inside Text Mode Python... (Python)

2012-08-21T21:01:57-07:00

Python recipe 578101 by Barry Walker (amiga, apple, color, colour, demo, display, e_uae, linux, macbook_pro, windows, winuae). Revision 2.

A simple DEMO to show how to enhance Python inside a Terminal. This works on Classic AMIGAs, E-UAE, Debian Linux 6.0.0, PCLinuxOS 2009, Windows XP and Vista and WinUAE, from Python 1.4.0 to 3.3A2.

Due to a complaint about my _fun_ upload recently I decided to post this so that the MANY can now find out how to manipulate text inside a Python Terminal window so that it looks much better.

Read the code for more information...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems...

Bazza...

Yet Another Python Generator... (Python)

2011-12-19T08:14:55-08:00

Python recipe 577990 by Barry Walker (audio, demo, generator, linux, signal, sound, source, sweep).

Aha, but not what big guns were expecting...

LF Audio Sweep Generator.

Another kids level project to do for yourselves...

This is a Python DEMO to show the power of the sound card using Linux to generate an Audio Sweep Signal from 4KHz down to 100Hz and back again.

Written in such a way that anyone can understand how it works... This is for Linux and Python 2.x.x. Read the code for much more information, and...... A Python 3.x.x version is here:-

http://www.linuxformat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14411

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often VERY difficult problems...

Bazza, G0LCU...

For AMIGA-Heads Only. Generating An Audio Signal In Text Mode Python. (Python)

2011-11-30T21:23:20-08:00

Python recipe 577971 by Barry Walker (amiga, audio, demo, e_uae, sound, winuae).

This DEMO is not for the big guns. It is aimed at those who still use a minimum of an ancient classic AMIGA A1200(HD), E-UAE, WinUAE, of which there are still a lot of us about...

No comments about the use of "eval()" as Python Version 1.4.0 does not have "int()" and this is designed to work on all versions of Python available for the above platform. See the code for minimum requirements and much more information.

MANY THANKS to Irmen de Jong for porting early versions of Python to the classic AMIGA to give we lowly users a taste of what was/is to come.

This code will probably make the professionals cough a little, but, boy what fun it is to see how powerful Python can be on an open platform like the AMIGA.

Written in such a way that anyone can understand how it works...

I really don't care how you vote this as it is for those, including professionals, who enjoy messing with AMIGA variants purely for fun and relaxation, and, to......

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often VERY difficult problems... ;o)

Bazza, G0LCU...

A DEMO Frequency Counter With A Difference - Text Mode Python. (Python)

2011-11-21T18:00:43-08:00

Python recipe 577955 by Barry Walker (audio, counter, demo, frequency, linux, sound).

Hi experts...

I think that this is a first... ;o)

Another kids level project to do for yourselves...

This is yet another Python DEMO to show the power of the sound card using Linux as an audio frequency counter.

It is a kids level project that uses the sound card as an input through the microphone socket to measure up to >3500Hz from a symmetrical waveform, sine square or triangle. See the comments inside the code for more details...

The only external hardware required is a test lead; oh my, this is technical stuff... ;o)

This is for Python 2.x.x, (probably even down to 1.5.2) but it would be just as easy to make it work on 3.x.x. I've already done it......

......But I'll let the big guns do that for you...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often VERY difficult problems...

Be aware of word wrapping etc...

Bazza, G0LCU...

And Now For Something COMPLETELY Different Using Text Mode Python... (Python)

2011-10-26T19:24:32-07:00

Python recipe 577924 by Barry Walker (audio, demo, linux, sound).

Hi experts...

A kids level project to do for yourselves...

This is a Python DEMO to show the power of the sound card using Linux for a specific usage that I need(ed). It is a kids level project that uses the sound card as a variable DC Voltage reference for projects like stabilised linear PSUs. Why linear? Relatively clean RF wise...

The TEST circuit is inside the code and is SOOO simple a dexterous 10 year old could make it in less than an hour and have it up and running to start using...

My own circuit is just as simple, isolated, and, gives me MUCH more voltage range than the one inside the code... How did I do it? ;o)

This is for Python 2.x.x, (probably even down to 1.5.2) but it would be just as easy to make it work on 3.x.x. I'll let the big guns do that...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often VERY difficult problems...

Be aware of word wrapping etc...

Bazza, G0LCU...

Obfuscation In Bash Shell. (Bash)

2014-12-19T20:01:30-08:00

Bash recipe 578986 by Barry Walker (apple, bash, macbook_pro, obfuscation).

IMO, the immense power of the shell...

Please let me know if there is any other human readable language that can do this...

The DEMO code below was an idea I formed to see how to make a bash script very difficult to hack.

Everything in it is made easy to read so as to see this idea working.

It uses bash variables ONLY and although I have used bash loops to create the variables in this DEMO you could create your own set of variables and 'source' them to the the obfuscated code before running the main body of the code.

It also goes without saying that you could obfuscate the changing of any or all the variable allocations at any time AFTER the code runs to make it even more obfuscated and as may times as you wish...

I would be seriously difficult to actually write a lsrge bash app' using this method but boy oh boy would it be fun?!?

Testbed:- Macbook Pro, OSX 10.7.x and above, using default bash terminal...

LBNL, yeah I am aware of 'eval' but as it is obfuscated and can have as many obfuscated variables as I wish allocated to it then why worry... ;o)

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems...

Bazza...

A Function To Create A 1 Second Sinewave WAVE Beep File. (Python)

2014-11-23T19:24:46-08:00

Python recipe 578971 by Barry Walker (amiga, apple, audio, beep, error_beep, error_sound, e_uae, linux, sinewave, sound, wav, wave, windows, winuae).

sinebeep.py

Creating an audio file called...

beep.wav

...that can be played using almost ANY audio player available.

This simple snippet of code generates a 1 second sinewave WAVE file. It IS saved inside the CURRENT drawer so that you can find it... ;o)

This works on:- Classic stock AMIGA A1200, using Python 1.4.0. WinUAE and E-UAE, AmigaOS 3.0.x using Python 1.4.0 to 2.0.1. Windows, to at least 7, using Python 2.0.1 to 3.3.2. Various Linux flavours using Python 2.4.6 to 3.2.2. Apple OSX 10.7.x and above using Python 2.5.6 to 3.4.1.

The file size is 8044 bytes and _IF_ you need to it can be palyed directly without a player on some Linux flavours that have the /dev/dsp device. It is an 8 bit, unsigned integer, mono, 8000Hz sampling speed 8000 byte RAW file with the WAVE header added.

It will still work with PulseAudio and OSS using...

cat /full/path/to/beep.wav > /dev/dsp

...but with a momenatry click due to the 44 header bytes; but hey it is a beep alternative...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems.

Bazza.

Not Quite So Simple QuickTime Player, Python Audio Capture. (Python)

2014-11-08T19:10:58-08:00

Python recipe 578960 by Barry Walker (apple, audio, audio_capture, capture, macbook_pro, maccbook_pro, sample, signal_capture).

Not Quite So Simple QuickTime Player, Python Audio Capture.

This DEMO code captures a function to generate a user 5 second Audio sample in Apple *.aifc format. It is then converted to DC quailty *.WAV format.

It uses default shell system files to do the task.

An AppleScript is created to do the sample but due to the limitations of QT Player there is a 1.5 second delay to allow QuickTine Player to start up. It is not entirely quiet but unobtrusive enough as to be like quiet mode...

This is again a means a signal capture for an AudioScope without the need for special tools or installs.

Read the code for more information.

IMPORTANT!!! This DEMO WILL delete all *.aifc files inside the default $HOME/Movies directory, so be aware.

A simple ALSA one is on its way too...

It actually works on Python 3.4.1 but I have no idea if it works below Python 2.5.6...

Bazza...

Simple Audio Capture For Windows... (Python)

2014-10-17T14:39:16-07:00

Python recipe 578952 by Barry Walker (audio, audio_capture, capture, sample, signal_capture, windows).

This snippet will capture from approximately 1 second to nearly 10000 hours of audio silently using Windows SoundRecorder.exe and save automatically to a file named SAMPLE.WAV in the C:\Windows\Temp\ folder/drawer/directory. It is 16 bit signed integer depth, stereo and sampled at 44100 Hz. This is for Python 2.0.1 to 3.3.2, (my latest version).

Enjoy finding simple solutions to very difficult problems...

(An OSX version is on its way too...)

Bazza...

A Fun Perfect Square Checker Using Integer Arithmetic Only... ;o) (Bash)

2014-09-16T22:27:04-07:00

Bash recipe 578934 by Barry Walker (arithmetic, bash, check, checker, cygwin, macbook_pro, math, mathematics, perfect, root, square).

A recent Python upload here gave me the inspiration to do a bash version... This is a little tongue-in-cheek but an enjoyable bit of fun.

It took around 11 seconds to prove 90000000000 had a perfect square of 300000...

It is a stand alone program and has a degree of INPUT error correction...

It was done on a MacBook Pro, OSX 10.7.5, default bash terminal and should work on Linux flavours but it is untested...

Enjoy finding simple solutions to often very difficult problems...

Bazza...

Simple Bash Text Mode Sine Curve Generator. (Bash)

2014-08-12T20:57:39-07:00

Bash recipe 578921 by Barry Walker (apple, bash, cygwin, graph, linux, macbook_pro, text). Revision 2.

This bash script is a taster for a kids level, audio, text mode, sweep generator. The code just creates a single cycle of a quantised sine curve inside an 80 x 24 bash terminal. This will be the calculator for a sinewave sweep generator from about 50Hz the 12KHz... The code tells you more and the display is in comments at the end...