[dietcokefiend]

I just spent the past 3 hours trying to understand this hidden feature with code not explained on the BB dev site, but enabled in the JDE. I have figured out how to activate the main LEDs for each primary color (red, green, blue), turn it on, turn it off, blink, etc. I figure some of this code would be handy out in the open for more cool free software, but some might not enjoy that.

I guess maybe if a few people want it, I'll post it up.

[jfisher]

it's not hidden, it's in the api.

[metsfan]

Doesn't bother me at all. In fact, when I can get around to packaging it up, I'm going to open source all my code anyway.

I don't see it on the BB website, but documentation comes with the JDE for thew new APIs. Sadly, there's no list of just what's new, but if you look at the LED class, it has the new stuff documented.

RIM Device Java Library

[dietcokefiend]

Here are the key parts for turning it on and changing the color. Might want to stick the code in a case statement or if structure, or its just going to turn on then off extremely quickly.

LED.setState(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,LED.STATE_ON)
LED.setColorConfiguration(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,100000, 0, 0x0000FF00)
LED.setColorConfiguration(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,100000, 0, 0x00FF0000)
LED.setColorConfiguration(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,100000, 0, 0x000000FF)
LED.setState(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,LED.STATE_OFF)

[remaerdlacidar]

Has anyone had any luck with this code on the 8830? I've tried to use:

LED.setColorConfiguration(LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,1000,0x000000FF);

on a small app on my BlackBerry 8830 from Telus, but it just results in my status indicator turning blue. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to turn my Trackball blue using the LED class?

Thanks in advance!

[Perfect Storm]

Originally Posted by remaerdlacidar

Has anyone had any luck with this code on the 8830? I've tried to use:

LED.setColorConfiguration(LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,1000,0x000000FF);

on a small app on my BlackBerry 8830 from Telus, but it just results in my status indicator turning blue. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to turn my Trackball blue using the LED class?

Thanks in advance!

Only the 8100 has the multicoloured LEDs

[remaerdlacidar]

Really!? Aw :( that's too bad.

[edy604]

Hello i am having trouble using the above mentioned code.

LED.setState(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,LED.STATE_ON)
LED.setColorConfiguration(LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL,1 00000, 0, 0x0000FF00)


I can compile but when i run my app i get an error:

Symbol "LED.setState" not found

The program runs fine when i take out the "LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL"
but then it only controls the regular led and not the trackball.

Any help woould be very much appreciated!

Thank you anyone.

[Rose]

Hi,
I think you may be having the old OS version which does not have "LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL" type in the API. It is included only after the 4.2.1 Api's.

If so try substitute LED.setState (1,LED.STATE_ON)

LED.LED_TYPE_TRACKBALL - takes the value one.

I hope it will rather solve your problem.

[edy604]

hi rose,

I tries what u mentioned, but i still get the same error. (and i am using the new api with my firmware updated too - 4.2.1)

Symbol "LEDsetState" not found


I downloaded the "color pearl " app and it works fine but u access it through the phones "Options->" menu and not a java app.


I am at a stand still and any more advice would be much appreciated.


Thank You.

E

[edy604]

Hello,

Well u were right. I was compiling with the proper library, but when i was converting my .jar to .cod file i was still using the old lib.

So all is kosher and works now

Thanks for help

E.