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MAME 0.150 Web Server
#314670 - 09/18/13 05:57 AM
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-Added initial code for internal web server [Miodrag Milanovic]
I quickly browsed all the Docs, but I didn't seem to find any information on this.
Is this web server functional in 0.150?
And is it a feature for Developers or is there a use for end users as well?
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: B2K24]
#314677 - 09/18/13 03:21 AM
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> -Added initial code for internal web server [Miodrag Milanovic]
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> I quickly browsed all the Docs, but I didn't seem to find any information on this.
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> Is this web server functional in 0.150?
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> And is it a feature for Developers or is there a use for end users as well?
Start mame with the -http command line argument.
>mame pacman -http
while it's running, point your browser to the local machine's IP (127.0.0.1 or localhost) port 8080. You'll get a connection to mame and a preliminary menu. The content varies greatly depending on your browser (IE seems to work best of those I tried). Some of the options work, such as screenshot and exit, other things are not hooked up yet.
As it says, it is VERY preliminary. Tell us what you think.
(works with MESS as well).
Edited by Robbbert (09/18/13 05:34 AM)
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Robbbert]
#314682 - 09/18/13 04:43 AM
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> Start mame with the -html command line argument.
> > mame pacman -html
You meant -http I'm sure 
That is an awesome new feature! The potential for so many cool things to do with it makes me giddy 
-showusage/-su gives this:
-http enable local http server
-http_port http server listener port
-http_path path to web files
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Robbbert]
#314688 - 09/18/13 05:17 AM
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Very nice work indeed 
I had to use -http -http_port 8080 and everything is working fine.
Sliders show some options and screenshot works as mentioned before.
http://i.imgur.com/LNbNQ8n.png
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: B2K24]
#314697 - 09/18/13 05:34 AM
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> Very nice work indeed
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> I had to use -http -http_port 8080 and everything is working fine.
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> Sliders show some options and screenshot works as mentioned before.
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> http://i.imgur.com/LNbNQ8n.png
I'm curious, what's the use case for this? These are all options available via the UI sliders, aren't they?
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: DMala]
#314701 - 09/18/13 05:47 AM
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> I'm curious, what's the use case for this? These are all options available via the UI
> sliders, aren't they?
Yes they are. However, it is recognised that the default menu is primitive-looking and has various drawbacks. Also it doesn't work with reading programs for the vision-impaired. So, by adding html hooks, a web designer can produce a page or menu to allow any kind of control. You can replace the files in the web folder with whatever you design. It can also make life easier for those who want to use smartphones. For the ambitious, perhaps you can use some device to remote-control your mame.
The more you think about it, the more ideas will emerge.
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: DMala]
#314702 - 09/18/13 05:48 AM
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> > Very nice work indeed
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> > I had to use -http -http_port 8080 and everything is working fine.
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> > Sliders show some options and screenshot works as mentioned before.
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> > http://i.imgur.com/LNbNQ8n.png
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> I'm curious, what's the use case for this? These are all options available via the UI
> sliders, aren't they?
Play on one screen, control on another without obscuring display? Screen reader compatibility? Because it's awesome? Because it can? To go over the heads of mere mortals like you?
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Robbbert]
#314716 - 09/18/13 01:52 PM
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Tried it here but my browser couldn't display anything; using Win 7 Pro x64. Should I mess with firewall first?
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Re: MAME 0.150
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#314726 - 09/18/13 04:48 PM
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> Tried it here but my browser couldn't display anything; using Win 7 Pro x64. Should I
> mess with firewall first?
I did get the windows firewall prompt which I had to allow access, but I did not have to open any ports on 8080 or do anything with my router to connect.
Once I launched a game with -http -http_port 8080
In address bar of firefox I typed 127.0.0.1:8080
and it connected.
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Robbbert]
#314730 - 09/18/13 06:34 PM
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> The more you think about it, the more ideas will emerge.
Cabinet users will be able to tweak or (re)configure MAME from a tablet/phone or separate PC without having to have a keyboard and mouse available.
For MESS, you'll be able to use it to switch disks/tapes/cartridges and stuff.
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: R. Belmont]
#314755 - 09/19/13 01:58 AM
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It's one of those silent "killer features"-- those who aren't interested aren't going to change their mind, but those of us who WOULD find it useful will find a dozen and one uses in rapid succession.
Me? I'm already thinking of things to do with it. I'm actually seriously tempted to start digging through the MAME codebase and the existing HTML to play with it, in fact.
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: R. Belmont]
#314782 - 09/19/13 11:50 AM
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> Cabinet users will be able to tweak or (re)configure MAME from a tablet/phone or
> separate PC without having to have a keyboard and mouse available.
Sometimes I love you guys 
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Firehawke]
#314802 - 09/19/13 06:28 PM
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> It's one of those silent "killer features"-- those who aren't interested aren't going
> to change their mind, but those of us who WOULD find it useful will find a dozen and
> one uses in rapid succession.
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> Me? I'm already thinking of things to do with it. I'm actually seriously tempted to
> start digging through the MAME codebase and the existing HTML to play with it, in
> fact.
I can just imagine the following:
*Some bank's web server has the Mame web server installed.*
*A hacker breaks in, finds it, and says "Uh, Mame, lemme play some Metal Slug 3!*
*The Feds break his door down while he's playing Metal Slug 3.*
(All of the above is a joke, by the way.)
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Master O]
#314979 - 09/23/13 05:39 PM
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> I can just imagine the following:
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> *Some bank's web server has the Mame web server installed.*
You joke, but there are some dusty corners in sdl.mak to support a user who wanted to compile MAME in a "locked down" build environment inside the Pentagon's network. I hope he's good at Missile Command ;-)
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: B2K24]
#315093 - 09/27/13 07:22 AM
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All I get is:
Error 404: Not Found
File not found
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Re: MAME 0.150
[Re: Bugfinder]
#315100 - 09/27/13 09:02 AM
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Do you have the web folder in place?
Also, functionality in 0.150 is VERY limited. 0.151 (or even a current SVN build if you don't mind rolling your own) will be a major improvement.
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