Lucid Dreamer - Computer Audio Device

[AcidBasick]

Download Lucid Dreamer Hey everyone. I've seen these types of programs over the internet but have never liked the interface, the inability to customize sounds, time before sending another audio cue, and some don't include a countdown timer device. I've been working with programming lately and decided to try my hand at making an audio cue program. I've never actually used one myself, and my computer is currently not located near enough to my bed in order to test it, but I would very much appreciate it if a few of you could play the role of the guinea pig. I'm assuming that these types of programs do work, but if not, please give me the heads up. I would also very much enjoy suggestions on how to improve or rework the program to suit a more universal need. I'll most likely give it a go myself in a few days, but until then I would like to rework it as much as possible in order to optimize its capabilities. From the readme: Readme Lucid Dreamer Program 1. Introduction 2. Instructions 3. Known Issues 4. Bug Fixes 5. Credits -------------------------------------------------- 1. Introduction This program is designed to make use of audio cues in order to successfully induce a lucid dreaming state. The program works by using a hit or miss type approach in which the user guesses when he or she enters into the rapid eye movement stage of sleep and then plays a sound that will alert them that they are dreaming, but not wake them up. This program was designed to be more intuitive then the other lucid dreaming programs I have seen out there. Instead of providing only one or two sounds for the user to choose from, you are allowed to use any .wav sound file out there. This makes customization very easy and will hopefully allow the user to pick a sound that is right for them. Of course, the program also comes with a built in Windows warning sound - in case you do not wish to use a sound of your own. -------------------------------------------------- 2. Instructions Use of the program is simple and the usage instructions are built right in to the interface. From the program itself: \"This program will allow a user to input a defined number of minutes and seconds of time in order to successfully send a audio cue once he or she has enter into rapid eye movement sleep. Under the control group you should see an option for 'Number of Minutes' and 'Number of Seconds'. These will allow you to define when the program will send a audio cue. The typical dreamer enters into REM sleep about ninety minutes after going to bed. With this in mind, you can define exactly when you want the program to fire in order to fit the user. The 'Repeat Timer' option will repeat the original number of minutes and seconds specified by the user and will fire the sound again after that time has elapsed. The 'Sound Again' option will fire the sound again after the time amount specified; but only after the countdown timer has finished. The 'Generic Beep Sound' is a simple cue, but the 'Choose Sound' allows the user to specify a particular sound off of their hard-drive. The clear button will stop the current timers and calculations and reset all of the input boxes. Also, the 'Test Sound' button will allow you to preview the selected sound before you begin the countdown. Please make sure you press the 'Choose Sound' checkbox as well, if you plan on using the selected one. The 'Countdown Timer' displays the number of minutes left until the sound cue is played. This box will reset itself automatically if you choose the 'Repeat Timer' option. The 'Sound Again' text box displays the amount of time left until the sound cue is played again. When you first begin the countdown, it will add the number of minutes in the 'Countdown Timer' to the number of minutes that you specified until it plays the sound again. After the 'Sound Again' timer reaches zero, it will play the sound and then start back at the original number of minutes you inputed. For example, if you were to type ninety minutes into the 'Number of Minutes' box, and two minutes into the 'Sound Again' box, the sound again timer would wait ninety two minutes before playing the sound, and then another two minutes each time after. This program was created by Tyler Wynn. Thanks for using it.\" -------------------------------------------------- 3. Known Issues The program will give you a 'Device not found' type error if you attempt to choose a drive with nothing on it; such as a disc drive without a disc in it. The program can only accept about 32000 minutes for each box. -------------------------------------------------- 4. Bug Fixes None yet. Please contact me at [email protected] if you find any errors. -------------------------------------------------- 5. Credits Tyler Wynn (Myself) for the writing and creation portion. Online tutorials for extra information.[/b] The interface: And again, please don't hesitate to give me suggestions.

[dreamscape]

Yeah speaking of software that help in lucid dreaming, here's one. http://www.pubbles.com/store/order.php?id=22 It help's induce lucid dreams. Just play it on a cd player all night and it helps induce lucid dreams. Anther great product from the great bastard p.h.p or as you all know him, pubbles.

[pubbles]

Why, thank you, Dreamscape! I've now reached my way up to bastard on the ladder of success! As for the audio cue program, I am in the same boat with my computer location, but I tried out the interface and stuff-- works nice.

[wer]

Why, thank you, Dreamscape! I've now reached my way up to bastard on the ladder of success![/b] Hahaha!

[muse.v]

looks good. i need something like this for DOS, so i can put it on my little ol' laptop by my bed.... i'm too lazy to do it myself

[AcidBasick]

As for the audio cue program, I am in the same boat with my computer location, but I tried out the interface and stuff-- works nice.[/b] looks good. [/b] Thanks for being the only two to try it and reply. I really appreciate it.

[pubbles]

Give it time-- others might start using it. Also, you could post it on VersionTracker (http://www.versiontracker.com) and you'd get a bunch of people to try it out!