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Use the N900's flash LEDs as a strobe light. The user can set the frequency of the strobing in beats per minute (bpm). Additionally, the user can open any audio file to play in the background. The camera shutter need to be kept open to use this program. And for best results, please close any program using the camera.
WARNING: Do not point the flash at anyone's eyes.
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Get the latest Flash Strobe release!
Version 1.0-1
Instructions
How to Install
- Make sure that your N900 is updated to the latest firmware (PR 1.2). To find out, Launch the Settings application and tap on About Product. The version should be 10.2010.19-1.
- Get the latest flashstrobe package. Tap on the download link above from within your N900 Web Browser.
- When asked what you want to do with the package, select Open with App Manager. This will start the familiar installation process in the App Manager program.
- Alternate method: If you don't have an Internet connection on the N900, or simply want to keep a copy of the installation (.deb) package, you can either choose Save As in the N900 browser or download from another computer and later transfer to the N900. To install, simply locate the flashstrobe package in the N900 File Manager and tap on the file to begin the installation process.
How to Use
- Simply launch Flash Strobe from the applications grid
- Make sure that the camera shutter is open to be able to strobe the flash LEDs. The strobing controls will be disabled if the shutter is closed.
- For best results, close any other application using the camera. For example, the N900 Camera program automatically starts every time you slide the shutter open.
- Turn the dial to change the strobing rate of the flash in beats per minute (bpm). The lower the bpm, the slower the strobing.
- How to use the Music Player:
- Open the audio file you want to be played by either typing in the filename or tapping on the folder icon to locate the file.
- Tap on the Play button to start playing. Tap on the button again to Pause. Tap on the rewind button to go back to the beginning of the song.
- The volume is controlled using the N900 rocker at the top (used to set the system volume or zoom in/out in web pages).
How to Remove
- Launch the App Manager, tap on Uninstall, locate and select Flash Strobe to uninstall it.
Contact
Contacts, source code hosting, bugtracker, and mailing lists can be found at https://garage.maemo.org/projects/flashstrobe/.
This application is hosted on Maemo Garage.