notes/GCC C code for running a command when MIDI key pressed-ZYU1iGh8.sh
/*
* Copyright (c) 2017 Kris Occhipint.
* http://filmsbykris.com
*
* Runs commands when keys are pressed on MIDI device
*
* This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
* it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
* the Free Software Foundation, version 3.
*
* This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
* WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
* MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU
* General Public License for more details.
*
* You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
* along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
*/
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <sys/soundcard.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <stdio.h>
//#define DEVICE "/dev/sequencer"
#define DEVICE "/dev/midi4"
int main(void) {
unsigned char input[4];
// open the midi device for reading.
int seqfd = open(DEVICE, O_RDONLY);
if (seqfd == -1) {
printf("Error: cannot open %s\n", DEVICE);
return 1;
}
// wait for MIDI input and then run a program when keys are pressed.
while (1) {
read(seqfd, &input, sizeof(input));
//if value of input is greater then 0
//this is so it doesn't run the programm again
//when key is released
if(input[2] > 0){
//run set programs with defined key is pressed
if(input[1] == 50){
system("htop");
}else if(input[1] == 52){
system("ifconfig");
}else if(input[1] == 53){
system("zenity --info --text 'Hello World!'");
}else if(input[1] == 55){
//Sends keys to current focused program
//xautomation must be installed
//sudo apt install xautomation
system("xte 'str This is a TEST...Hello World!'");
}
}
}
return 0;
}