[App_rpt-users] Using SVN copy of Asterisk on RaspberryPi (and "usb.h")

Sat Oct 27 14:49:19 UTC 2012

Very good. Lets download, and dump to SD card =D

On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:47 AM, Ramesh Dhami, VA3UV/M <ramesh at va3uv.com> wrote:
> Yep, I blv that it uses dpkg.
>
> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:38:46
> To: <ramesh at va3uv.com>
> Cc: app_rpt-users<app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Using SVN copy of Asterisk on RaspberryPi (and "usb.h")
>
> Certainly, I was thinking of doing a "dd" dump of my 8GB microSD card.
> And I think this would be invaluable to the community. Please, take it
> and modify it too!
>
> Alright, I'll download Arch before I go to sleep again - for my
> edification, Arch uses "dpkg" as the package manager, am I correct?
>
> On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:36 AM, Ramesh Dhami, VA3UV/M <ramesh at va3uv.com> wrote:
>> That's what it says on the RPi site, which makes me want to try it :)
>>
>> If we get this working folks, I'll put an image up on my site - but one step at a time....
>>
>> R.
>>
>> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com>
>> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:34:44
>> To: <ramesh at va3uv.com>
>> Cc: app_rpt-users<app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
>> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Using SVN copy of Asterisk on RaspberryPi (and "usb.h")
>>
>> I like that quote: "not recommended for beginners" ^.~
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:31 AM, Ramesh Dhami, VA3UV/M <ramesh at va3uv.com> wrote:
>>> Google "Raspberry Pi Downloads"
>>>
>>> I think it is at the bottom of the list of downloads "not recommended for beginners"
>>>
>>> R.
>>>
>>> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:24:58
>>> To: <ramesh at va3uv.com>
>>> Cc: app_rpt-users<app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Using SVN copy of Asterisk on RaspberryPi (and "usb.h")
>>>
>>> Ah, yup. As long as it has some kind of standard kernel that you can
>>> get the source to, I think we'll be out of trouble. If you're able to
>>> at some point (perhaps when not mobile) could you give me a link to
>>> the distros webpage, so I can take a look?
>>>
>>> Many thanks!
>>>
>>> Shane.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:22 AM, Ramesh Dhami, VA3UV/M <ramesh at va3uv.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi Shane:
>>>>
>>>> I am mobile atm.
>>>>
>>>> I was going to try the ARM distro - that may offer some advantages over the Raspbian distro.
>>>>
>>>> R.
>>>>
>>>> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com>
>>>> Sender: app_rpt-users-bounces at ohnosec.org
>>>> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:03:11
>>>> To: app_rpt mailing list<app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Using SVN copy of Asterisk on RaspberryPi (and
>>>>         "usb.h")
>>>>
>>>> Ok, Ramesh, and list, an update:
>>>>
>>>> This makes sense. I expect this to change in the not too distant
>>>> future, but for now, we hold on tight.
>>>>
>>>> The fact those video drivers were made open source is actually *very*
>>>> important. Since RPi doesn't use a standard way of booting (read:
>>>> GRUB) due to the peculiarities of the way the system boots, related to
>>>> the GPU, the actual kernel cannot be built in a "standard" way, ie,
>>>> Debian process. So anything you read on the net, regards building a
>>>> kernel may or may not work, YMMV, but I'm willing to bet a nickel to a
>>>> million it won't work.
>>>>
>>>> This is very similar to the PS2 Linux I used to use, and I'm not sure
>>>> why I haven't seen it before now. But, hindsight is a wonderful thing,
>>>> right? =P
>>>>
>>>> So, the shakedown from this is that, potentially, there will be a
>>>> release of a "standard" bootloader, and a "standard" kernel. Which
>>>> means the custom kernel (3.2.27+) which sure as heck don't have a
>>>> aptitude package, and probably never will, doesn't have to be used any
>>>> more, and a standard kernel might be able to be used in its place. The
>>>> flow on effect? We can now download the kernel sources, via a command
>>>> like "sudo apt-get install linux-sources-3.2" for example.
>>>>
>>>> A timeframe for this "standard" Raspbian release is unknown at this
>>>> stage, the GPU/ bootloader source was only released four days ago...!
>>>> But Ramesh, even though you and I may have to download a new version
>>>> of Raspbian, and then the SVN of Allstar, and all the aptitude
>>>> packages *again*, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel...
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Sorry all, didn't click "Reply to all" - oops!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>>>> From: Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com>
>>>>> Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 11:59 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Using SVN copy of Asterisk on RaspberryPi
>>>>> (and "usb.h")
>>>>> To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh at va3uv.com>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey Ramesh,
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree, no one seems to really care about the RPi at the moment -
>>>>> theres glory in open sourcing those video drivers I alluded to before,
>>>>> and getting Plan9 to work on it, and believe you me, I'd love to see
>>>>> that, but the thing is, right now, the blokes on the ground who don't
>>>>> have the software to do what they need are suffering.
>>>>>
>>>>> The other thing is, RPi forums are not coming to the party. Unsure as
>>>>> to why. I have noted that I'm using an older version of Asterisk and
>>>>> thats a deliberate thing - newer versions of Asterisk don't have
>>>>> support for app_rpt, as far as I'm aware. Possibly they see we're
>>>>> using such an old version, and wash their hands of us straight away
>>>>> due to compatibility issues...?
>>>>>
>>>>> I had a similar situation with FreeSWiTCH once, downloaded the trunk
>>>>> the night before they did a big update from 0.4 to 0.5 and of course,
>>>>> they'd changed the way the config files worked, totally. Went onto IRC
>>>>> to talk about it, they were really good about it, but they kind of
>>>>> said, "Gee, you must have downloaded the trunk at the wrong time..."
>>>>>
>>>>> Of course, I refuse to let my URI become an AU$180 paperweight.
>>>>>
>>>>> Practicality: there is no aptitude package for the kernel source. Its
>>>>> as simple as that. From 3.1.9 to 3.2.27+, not a cracker. They cite
>>>>> this is a fast moving target, and while I sympathise with them, this
>>>>> thing *is* moving, it leaves poor blokes like you and I out in the
>>>>> cold. And I bet we're not the only ones asking about the kernel
>>>>> source...! I've tried using "apt-cache search kernel-devel" and
>>>>> nothing. I'm considering adding mainline Debian repos to aptitude, and
>>>>> downloading the kernel source for Wheezy from there. I may have to
>>>>> then disable the mainline repos, I'd actually run into issues with the
>>>>> compilation of Asterisk (before realising app_rpt wasn't able to be
>>>>> selected) and the particular architecture - GSM codec won't compile
>>>>> for an ARMv6 target, must be generic ARM.
>>>>>
>>>>> That should, in theory, work. Since the package is source, and not a
>>>>> platform specific application, theres no case of it downloading an x86
>>>>> package, say, and trying to execute it. As for the hooks? Unsure,
>>>>> there would be a particular directory structure that it would create.
>>>>> But then theres a proviso: since its a "canned" package, will it
>>>>> actually work?
>>>>>
>>>>> I've actually installed tonezone2-dev from aptitude, and then was
>>>>> told, don't, it won't work. I must install the source version of
>>>>> tonezone included with Zaptel included with the SVN version of
>>>>> Allstar. I don't doubt why. They built it. Plus is the tonezone2 too
>>>>> new? Etc etc. I didn't really ask why, I think understand enough.To
>>>>> get myself into trouble, evidently.
>>>>>
>>>>> I cant sleep at the moment, and I'm not tired. Might grab a coffee,
>>>>> drag out the Macbook out to the dining room where my DJ rack with the
>>>>> equipment in it sits in the corner, and try this adding repo thing. I
>>>>> encourage you to try the same - if only so we can compare notes. I
>>>>> take it you're in Canada with a "VA" callsign? I was VK2FPGA before I
>>>>> let it lapse due to personal issues. I'm doing this for a community
>>>>> group at the moment who, at a particular part of the year, get a two
>>>>> week temporary licence, and use Simoco SRM9000s on UHF. If I can get
>>>>> this working, I might be able to give my mate this as part of his
>>>>> wedding present, although I'm sure his bride will question the
>>>>> applicability to her ^.^ Don't worry, they're getting a lovely photo
>>>>> frame that I'm going to encourage them to put a photo of their special
>>>>> day into.
>>>>>
>>>>> In any case, Ramesh, I hope this is a little food for thought for ya,
>>>>> I'm trying to think about ways around the problem. I mean, there has
>>>>> to be some way around it, its Linux for crying out loud! It *is* the
>>>>> hackers OS, after all...
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps...!
>>>>>
>>>>> Shane.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 11:27 PM, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) <Ramesh at va3uv.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Shane;
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Seems like there is little interest in the PI at the moment!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here are the notes that Jim gave me to install Asterisk / app_rpt on my ALIX
>>>>>> board, running Centos.... of course the commands and packages will need to
>>>>>> be adjusted - but, may be this will help you:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # bear in mind, this applies to *this particular installation*... some
>>>>>> needed stuff
>>>>>> # was already installed.. if you want a completely inclusive list of all the
>>>>>> stuff done
>>>>>> # on a completely bear Centos install, look at the phase1.sh script in the
>>>>>> acid trunk SVN directory
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # update to latest kernel (since the 'kenrnel-devel' package will have to
>>>>>> match this version
>>>>>> yum -y update kernel
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # install all packages needed to support Zaptel/Asterisk
>>>>>> yum -y install zlib-devel kernel-devel alsa-lib-devel ncurses-devel
>>>>>> libusb-devel newt-devel openssl-devel curl-devel
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # install from SVN (per Allstarlink site)
>>>>>> cd /usr/src
>>>>>> rm -rf astsrc
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> mv trunk astsrc
>>>>>> cd astsrc
>>>>>> make upgrade-acid
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # install the initial default config files to make a SimpleUSB node
>>>>>> cd /usr/src/astsrc/configs
>>>>>> cp *.conf /etc/asterisk
>>>>>> cd simpleusb
>>>>>> cp *.conf /etc/asterisk
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # move the 'zaptel.conf' file to the right place
>>>>>> cd /etc/asterisk
>>>>>> mv zaptel.conf /etc
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # install the system (boot) startup files for Zaptel
>>>>>> cd /usr/src/astsrc/zaptel
>>>>>> make config
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # install the system (boot) startup files for Asterisk
>>>>>> cd /usr/src/astsrc/asterisk
>>>>>> make config
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # Start Zaptel manually this time
>>>>>> service zaptel start
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # Start Asterisk manually this time
>>>>>> service asterisk start
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> # now you have a running Asterisk/app_rpt system
>>>>>> # with a "default" SimpleUSB configuration
>>>>>> # this does *not*, however, install the Allstar Support
>>>>>> # scripts, like updatenodelist
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> =================================
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So far, I have installed:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> zlib1g-dev
>>>>>> alsa-utils
>>>>>> libncurses5-dev
>>>>>> libusb-dev
>>>>>> libnewt-dev
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jim's instructions say to install "kernel-devel" - we need to solve this
>>>>>> mystery.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How are you compiling the zaptel stuff?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have you done a 'make upgrade-acid' in the /usr/src/astsrc folder? - were
>>>>>> you able to get that to work?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ramesh.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 27/10/2012 4:33 AM, Shane Morris wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Just as an update, I've cloned the git repo for RPi, and it has what
>>>>>>> should be the 3.2.27+ kernel source in it. Unfortunately for me, when
>>>>>>> I go to "make" Zaptel, it still tells me I don't have the required
>>>>>>> kernel sources. Now, I have put the symbolic links in the /usr/src
>>>>>>> directory, still no dice.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have just checked the github.com site, and lo and behold, 3.2.27+ -
>>>>>>> hmmm, rather interesting.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is there any other processes or files that I may still require to try
>>>>>>> to get the thing to realise I've just downloaded the kernel source?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Many thanks for your help...!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Shane.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM, Shane Morris <edgecomberts at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi mate!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've had Real Life (TM) intervene in the meantime since my last email,
>>>>>>>> and I've not been able to invest any time in the project.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Additionally, theres not been any responses to my post on the RPi
>>>>>>>> forums regards the information I need to get the kernel sources needed
>>>>>>>> to compile the Zaptel drivers, and potentially the Asterisk
>>>>>>>> implementation. I've just checked.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Its rather unfortunate, I'm sure I'm not the only one asking for
>>>>>>>> kernel driver source. However, as a point of interest, if you want to
>>>>>>>> port Plan9 to RPi, you can now do so, the video drivers are open
>>>>>>>> source...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> There is a git repo that I can get the details for you again, if
>>>>>>>> needed. The only reason I haven't downloaded this was the fact its
>>>>>>>> over 200MB, and I have a data limit of 2,000MB per fortnight. I have a
>>>>>>>> little extra data at the moment, I might hook it all back up again
>>>>>>>> tomorrow, and try downloading the git. Set it to download before I go
>>>>>>>> to sleep, wake up again about 5am, and see where I'm up to.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm not sure how helpful this is for you, at this present time. If I
>>>>>>>> can help out in any other way, let me know, I'll see what I can come
>>>>>>>> up with. To get URIs working with the RPi would solve next years radio
>>>>>>>> application, our redesign of the RTCM won't be ready by early October
>>>>>>>> next year.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Actually, I'm going to go hook the RPi back up to its monitor and
>>>>>>>> cabling (I have a VESA mount plate for it), and get it working on the
>>>>>>>> network again - as mentioned, I'll set it to download just before I
>>>>>>>> take my tablets tonight, and let it run in off peak, hopefully there
>>>>>>>> isn't too much HSPA traffic on my local cell.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If the git is downloaded by tomorrow morning, I'll have a crack at
>>>>>>>> those kernel sources, and see if I can get Zaptel working. If that
>>>>>>>> works, then Asterisk should fall into line after it. All being well.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Now if only the local electronics shop could get me the 5 pin DIN
>>>>>>>> plugs and sockets I've ordered so I can hook up my SRM9000 to my
>>>>>>>> URI...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hope this helps, even if we both know it isn't much at this point. Let
>>>>>>>> me know if theres anything else I can do.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Shane.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) <Ramesh at va3uv.com>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi Shane!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Having got a few Raspberry Pi's going with my FREE STAR* project
>>>>>>>>> (www.freestar.us), I thought I'd give app_rpt a try.... I am also using
>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>> Raspbian "Wheezy" distro.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> How did you get the 'kernel-dev' package installed?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I have tried a few different methods...
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> apt-get install make gcc linux-headers-`uname -r`
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> apt-get install raspberrypi-kernel-devel
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> apt-get install linux-kernel-devel (-dev as well)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> And no joy!!!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Do tell....
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Ramesh.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 12/10/2012 2:16 AM, Shane Morris wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I am using Raspbian on the RaspberryPi, which is a "wheezy" image,
>>>>>>>>>> upgraded to the latest kernels, using an aptitude copy of dahdi.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I SVN checked out 1.4.23-pre of Asterisk as per the link on the Drupal
>>>>>>>>>> site, and have been mulling over the various issues as they popped up
>>>>>>>>>> during compilation.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Where I've hit a brick wall is the "usb.h" file needed by
>>>>>>>>>> chan_simpleusb.c. I've had a poke around the guts of my Raspbian
>>>>>>>>>> install and tried a few files from the headers src package, but
>>>>>>>>>> nothing seems to work.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I've also installed libusb2-dev from aptitude, again, to no avail in
>>>>>>>>>> terms of placing a "usb.h" file into the /usr/local/include/ folder.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> So, my question is this: while I can find plenty of references to
>>>>>>>>>> "usb.h" in the source files on the various repos on the net, I'm
>>>>>>>>>> unable to find a copy of the actual "usb.h" file - if someone could
>>>>>>>>>> shed some light on where I could potentially wget this file from
>>>>>>>>>> straight into my include folder, that would be great.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> As for my application, I'm using a RaspberryPi for the fact its very
>>>>>>>>>> low powered, and since I'll be using a 10Ahr Lithium solar/
>>>>>>>>>> performance car battery (started off as solar cells, were adapted to
>>>>>>>>>> performance cars like the Subaru WRX) and a solar panel/ controller, I
>>>>>>>>>> can gain autonomy over a weekend operating period. In short, I don't
>>>>>>>>>> want to drag a generator to the remote base to top off the batteries
>>>>>>>>>> if I can help it.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The URI will be hooked to the Pi on one end, and a Simoco SRM9005 on
>>>>>>>>>> the other end, through a set of custom cables I'm (slowly) soldering
>>>>>>>>>> up. I did some more work on them today in terms of the DB25 to URIx
>>>>>>>>>> cable (which will go to a 5 pin DIN socket, then 5 pin DIN plug to
>>>>>>>>>> DB15 on the Simoco).
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On the client end I'll be using IAXRpt on my Macbook Air, which has
>>>>>>>>>> OSX 10.7 and the latest, sound enabled, WiNE package, along with
>>>>>>>>>> Winebottler wrapper program to make it nice and GUI like for me - not
>>>>>>>>>> that I'm afraid of a command line, I just like some things to be
>>>>>>>>>> simple, and sometimes our PEKAC troubleshooting has to be done with
>>>>>>>>>> non-experienced personnel, who would faint at the sight of a CLI.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I've also got a Linksys SPA942 I want to try in terms of VOX
>>>>>>>>>> activation, but thats a secondary concern now I've got IAXRpt working
>>>>>>>>>> successfully on my Mac.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Of course, success (under test conditions) will be I press "Ctrl" on
>>>>>>>>>> the Mac, and I hear my voice come out the SRM9025 head, and vice
>>>>>>>>>> versa, PTT the SRM9025 head and hear it come out the laptop. This will
>>>>>>>>>> be interesting, as the MBA doesn't have a microphone port, only a
>>>>>>>>>> built-in mic, and the Bluetooth stereo input device I bought at Aldi
>>>>>>>>>> didn't work... I also want a DJs "stick" headphone, as my role in
>>>>>>>>>> these weekend expeditions is PEKAC and general support, as well as
>>>>>>>>>> some operation - apparently I have a good, strong radio voice.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Ok, enough rambling, as you can see, I'm using the various properties
>>>>>>>>>> of the systems to gain advantage over say a vanilla Limey Linux
>>>>>>>>>> install on an Atom. Plus I like ARM. I like a challenge, and if I were
>>>>>>>>>> to get this working, I'm sure my friend Andrew will be able to use my
>>>>>>>>>> Raspbian image on his Pis to make further remote bases for next years
>>>>>>>>>> expedition at Marramarra National Park. He has more Pis and Simocos
>>>>>>>>>> than me...
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give - I'll be interested
>>>>>>>>>> to hear your responses.
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