Driver Database now online

Rarkov · 4th November 2003, 10:23 AM

Hi,
The first "preview" version has been released.

Still to do is:
Add the ability to add drivers

Be able to upload/download response files.

At the moment, it is a database of T/S parameters.
I hope you like it...

http://www.rarkovelectronics.co.uk Then goto Driver Database

Please let me know what you think...and of course, I'l be adding more drivers in due time...

Thanks,
Gaz

kelticwizard · 5th November 2003, 05:24 PM

I'm having some problem downloading from the page.

I am resisting downloading Macromedia Flash, (becasue I resent being told that I must do so), and also I use dialup, not broadband. 28.8 dialup, because that is all the phone lines around here will allow.

Is there any hope for me to download this? Or is it meant for broadbanders or people with Macromedia Flash?

planet10 · 5th November 2003, 06:49 PM

Good effort on the database thou, what are you using for the back end?

Not to be niggly but as a web designer, hopefully some constructive critiscm:

I'd suggest losing the Flash... it guarantees that the page will break often

And frames are not cool either... (there are some very real practical reasons for avoiding them -- you won't see any really serious sites using them)

Javascript is unfortunatly sometimes a necessary evil (there is no standard for javascript so it breaks as well)

And just a personal note: i'm not a big fan of the white on the porno black background colour scheme.

dave

Rarkov · 5th November 2003, 08:09 PM

Maybe I should do a few "themes". The page was originally intended for an Xbox Development site - but it just so happened that I needed it for this instead.

I will sort out a "low" bandwidth non-framed version in the near future.

I have added a scroller to aid navigation for people using low resolutions.

I never take constructive critiscm badly...always nice to know people take the time to look...

The "back end"? It is ASP (using VBscript, JavaScript & Flash). Flash is used, only for that top graphic. The site is hosted in a Premium account on brinkster (using an Access 2000 db)

Gaz

planet10 · 5th November 2003, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rarkov
Flash is used, only for that top graphic

Then it could be replaced with a more friendly animated gif.

dave

Centauri · 6th November 2003, 10:52 AM

Posted by Rarkov:

Quote:

I have added a scroller to aid navigation for people using low resolutions.

You still need a scroller on the menu frame - I cannot get to the database entry on your menu...

Posted by planet10:

Quote:

Then it could be replaced with a more friendly animated gif.

Yes, but the gif would be larger file size...

Cheers

Rarkov · 6th November 2003, 01:59 PM

Hi,
I can assure you they are there (two icons bottom right hand side of the menu frame). Can I ask what resolution and browser you are using?

Thanks,
Gaz

Bill Fitzpatrick · 6th November 2003, 04:50 PM

Nothing on the right side works, can't access the database.

Lose flash, javascript and forget about a career in site design.

Rarkov · 6th November 2003, 07:56 PM

Just trying to help the audio community a bit - not try and win a web design contract.

I will change it later and as Dave said - sometimes javascript is a necessary evil.

Thanks,
Gaz

planet10 · 6th November 2003, 08:28 PM

Bill,

It is always a pleasure to see your always tactful posts

dave

4th November 2003, 10:23 AM	#1
Rarkov diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North East, UK	Driver Database now online Hi, The first "preview" version has been released. Still to do is: Add the ability to add drivers Be able to upload/download response files. At the moment, it is a database of T/S parameters. I hope you like it... http://www.rarkovelectronics.co.uk Then goto Driver Database Please let me know what you think...and of course, I'l be adding more drivers in due time... Thanks, Gaz

5th November 2003, 05:24 PM	#2
kelticwizard diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Connecticut, The Nutmeg State	I'm having some problem downloading from the page. I am resisting downloading Macromedia Flash, (becasue I resent being told that I must do so), and also I use dialup, not broadband. 28.8 dialup, because that is all the phone lines around here will allow. Is there any hope for me to download this? Or is it meant for broadbanders or people with Macromedia Flash? __________________ "A friend will help you move. A really good friend will help you move a body." -Anonymous

5th November 2003, 06:49 PM	#3
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	Good effort on the database thou, what are you using for the back end? Not to be niggly but as a web designer, hopefully some constructive critiscm: I'd suggest losing the Flash... it guarantees that the page will break often And frames are not cool either... (there are some very real practical reasons for avoiding them -- you won't see any really serious sites using them) Javascript is unfortunatly sometimes a necessary evil (there is no standard for javascript so it breaks as well) And just a personal note: i'm not a big fan of the white on the porno black background colour scheme. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

6th November 2003, 08:28 PM	#10
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	Bill, It is always a pleasure to see your always tactful posts dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

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5th November 2003, 08:09 PM	#4
Rarkov diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North East, UK	Maybe I should do a few "themes". The page was originally intended for an Xbox Development site - but it just so happened that I needed it for this instead. I will sort out a "low" bandwidth non-framed version in the near future. I have added a scroller to aid navigation for people using low resolutions. I never take constructive critiscm badly...always nice to know people take the time to look... The "back end"? It is ASP (using VBscript, JavaScript & Flash). Flash is used, only for that top graphic. The site is hosted in a Premium account on brinkster (using an Access 2000 db) Gaz

6th November 2003, 01:59 PM	#7
Rarkov diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North East, UK	Hi, I can assure you they are there (two icons bottom right hand side of the menu frame). Can I ask what resolution and browser you are using? Thanks, Gaz

6th November 2003, 04:50 PM	#8
Bill Fitzpatrick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eugene, OR	Nothing on the right side works, can't access the database. Lose flash, javascript and forget about a career in site design.

6th November 2003, 07:56 PM	#9
Rarkov diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North East, UK	Just trying to help the audio community a bit - not try and win a web design contract. I will change it later and as Dave said - sometimes javascript is a necessary evil. Thanks, Gaz

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