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Title: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 02, 2011, 06:21:58 PM
hello guys, long time no see, having some health problems, but I'm still here around :)
I have an important question: I own a nokia 5800, and my idea was to connect it to the pc where TD software is installed and remote-control it. Anyone have ever tried this before?
I need it cause when I'm walking among tables, I can't stay at pc, so if a player out is called, via mobile phone I would be able to contro and issue the command to the sw on the pc .
Any suggestion is well appreciated :)
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 02, 2011, 08:53:07 PM
a remote control software installed on the host computer and your smartphone will do the trick. Real VNC is the most popular but it is not open source so you will have to pay. You can use TightVNC on your host...this one is free but I find it's a bit slower than Real VNC. There are a few free VNC viewer apps for smartphones...choose one and configure everything. It took me about 20 minutes to find all my settings for both the host and the client and works well.
I used it on my iPhone and loved it...tried it on an iPad and never used my iPhone again for it
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 03, 2011, 01:54:58 AM
wow that's good!
So is it easy to set up?
Hope it will work with this phone, really thank you man.
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 03, 2011, 02:49:08 PM
If you're good with computers...it os pretty easy. Set up the server information in your VNC viewer (IP address, username and password) and make sure your VNC server is running. Then have fun!!
To make things smoother, make sure your host computer has a static IP address so you dont have to change in your phone every other day
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 05, 2011, 01:52:39 PM
oook, thank you, I've just bought it and it work like a charm :)
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: GreenTurtle on July 06, 2011, 06:27:32 AM
Is it possible to setup a connection between the computer and mobile/tablet without an internet connection?! If so, how and what software/hardware to use?
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Magic_fubu on July 06, 2011, 11:05:21 AM
Is it possible to setup a connection between the computer and mobile/tablet without an internet connection?! If so, how and what software/hardware to use?

If that is possible, I would make use of it too - when I deal for the final table, to pause it while I goto the computer to record the KO can be a pain... Sucks that the location doesn't have WIFI...
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 06, 2011, 04:10:27 PM
If the computer is a laptop (or a desktop with a wireless card) it should be possible by setting up a ad/hoc connection. This is where the host computer shares its wireless card for other devices (iPhone or iPad should qualify).
If the desktop doesn't have a wireless card, a wireless router is rather inexpensive and easy to setup.
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: GreenTurtle on July 07, 2011, 12:37:29 AM
If the computer is a laptop (or a desktop with a wireless card) it should be possible by setting up a ad/hoc connection. This is where the host computer shares its wireless card for other devices (iPhone or iPad should qualify).
If the desktop doesn't have a wireless card, a wireless router is rather inexpensive and easy to setup.
Yes, but the software that I have looked into are dependent on internet. Does anyone have a working setup for this without using an internet connection? If so, how's the setup done and what software are you using?
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 07, 2011, 06:53:49 AM
the internet question was bouncing in my mind.
I've installed today realVNC server and viewer on my personal computer, still figuring how to install it on my nokia 5800 symbian OS (anybody knows if it's possible?)
Now the problem is the connection: maybe creating a local passworded connection is the solution?
Can't try it here.
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Charvey on July 07, 2011, 08:04:14 AM
I see on the website for Real VNC there are 3 versions..Free..Personnel and enterprise.. What version are you using? I have a iPhone that i may try this with.

Thanks
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Corey Cooper on July 07, 2011, 10:15:34 AM
If the computer is a laptop (or a desktop with a wireless card) it should be possible by setting up a ad/hoc connection. This is where the host computer shares its wireless card for other devices (iPhone or iPad should qualify).
If the desktop doesn't have a wireless card, a wireless router is rather inexpensive and easy to setup.
Yes, but the software that I have looked into are dependent on internet. Does anyone have a working setup for this without using an internet connection? If so, how's the setup done and what software are you using?

VNC is not, last time I checked, dependent on an internet connection, just a network connection between devices.  Creating an ad-hoc connection, or setting up your own wireless router (without an internet connection), should qualify.
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 07, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
As Corey stated, you don't need an internet connection, just a network connection.
As for Real VNC, try the free one. I'm not sure what its limitations are. I use (from my iPhone) Mocha Lite and from my desktop TightVNC. Both are free and perform very well for me
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Charvey on July 07, 2011, 10:55:16 PM
Thanks Jodybingo
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 08, 2011, 06:43:03 AM
I'm trying now the Java version for Symbian 60 ver. 5.0, will make you know what happen guys

My 5800 is a very good smartphone, but not so good to have this great app working on it
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 08, 2011, 08:51:21 AM
for those who have a Symbian 5.0 OS based smartphone, they can use SmartTouch, I've just downloaded and it works on a PC to phone connection
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 08, 2011, 05:27:14 PM
Ok guys I've compiuled the Jar file, but it's not working on Symbian s60. that's a shame... now I'm gonna try smart touch and will let you know
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 09, 2011, 11:07:46 AM
I've just tryied all the day this software (Smart Touch).
It needs a bluetooth connection with the PC... it doesn't work on a LAN connection or an internet conection... :/
Ok I'm gonna find other apps for Symbian... I hope to find one...
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 09, 2011, 12:08:09 PM
If you are using an internet connection, your smartphone must be hooked to the internet as well. Then any firewalls (router) must be configured (port forwarding).
Without internet, you need a wireless connection. If your machine has a wireless card, set up an AD-HOC connection and your smartphone can hook up directly to this connection and then remotely control your machine.
INTERNET IS NOT REQUIRED IF THERE IS A WIRELESS SIGNAL.
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: GreenTurtle on July 09, 2011, 03:50:45 PM
Installed TightVNC (www.tightvnc.com) on the host, android-vnc-viewer (https://market.android.com/details?id=android.androidVNC&feature=search_result) on my X10 mini, using a wireless router without internet connection connected to the host. Works perfectly :) No more running around to bust people out (which means I can concentrate on playing my cards instead).
Thanks for the tips and info. Much appreciated. Now I just have to buy a cheap 7" Android-tablet  ::) Any suggestions?
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 09, 2011, 04:07:22 PM
Glad to be of help. As for cheap tablets...I cant help you there.
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 16, 2011, 07:06:23 PM
Ok guys, problem is still here.
Well, not the same problem of the starting thread:
I can't connect my Nokia 5800 XM to my Windows7 Toshiba Satellite pro.
I've created an ad/hoc connection but when trying to connect from my phone it says that login is failed and a ! appears on the PC.

Really really dunno what to do.
I'm using the internal PC wireless, no third party addons.
 :-[
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: jodybingo on July 16, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
check any firewalls (make sure the port is opened i believe it is port 5900), check your VNC app and find out if it requires a password to connect as well...
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: Linker_Split on July 17, 2011, 07:45:06 AM
jodybingo thanks for the reply.
I believe the problem is the creation of an ad hoc connection.
When I create it, my phone (nokia 5800XM with Symbian OS) finds it but when connecting, a (http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8132/img1am.jpg) appears on the bottom of my PC
So I think problem is on connection creation.
I've disabled firewall but nothing happens
Title: Re: connecting the TD to a mobile phone
Post by: dniezby on August 13, 2011, 08:47:09 PM
So wait...If I understand what this topic is talking about...I can manage the software from my iPad or iPhone? Is that right?

Do you have an actual step by step to setting this up?

Also would it be possible for players to view the screens on their iPhones using this method?