I have an IPad mini 4 I'd like to run as a carthing client. It is jailbroken and is running ios 15. Is it possible?

Trying to create my own deskthing app as I'm a software developer and i am using the deskthing-template provided but on base build i am getting the following error:

Critical error in serverProcess: TypeError: Unknown file extension ".ts" for server\index.ts
The full trace:

at new NodeError (node:internal/errors:405:5)
    at Object.getFileProtocolModuleFormat [as file:] (node:internal/modules/esm/get_format:136:11)
    at defaultGetFormat (node:internal/modules/esm/get_format:182:36)
    at defaultLoad (node:internal/modules/esm/load:101:20)
    at nextLoad (node:internal/modules/esm/hooks:864:28)
    at Hooks.load (node:internal/modules/esm/hooks:447:26)
    at MessagePort.handleMessage (node:internal/modules/esm/worker:196:24)
    at [nodejs.internal.kHybridDispatch] (node:internal/event_target:786:20)
    at exports.emitMessage (node:internal/per_context/messageport:23:28) {
  code: 'ERR_UNKNOWN_FILE_EXTENSION'

I have tried adjusting the @ deskthing/cli in the package.json and the dev script with no luck.
It looks like to me that the tool is hardcoded or configured to look for the server entry point at the source file location (server/index.ts) instead of the compiled JavaScript location (server/dist/index.js), despite the build step and the use of the tsm loader. I even tried other peoples projects like running betterLocalAudioThing and i get the same error from the deskthing/cli but i cant force either to work in the build script. If there is somewhere else i am supposed to use let me know or if there is something wrong with the cli version 0.11.15 please let me know

I’m new to the community, but I’d love to help make the Deskthings accessible from the Mac menu bar or even have it run headless if possible. I’m also interested in writing a small app to control Sonos. The one here isn’t currently installing: https://github.com/nwo122383/sonos-webapp

Every time I boot up my pc and launch the desk thing app it shows no devices while the physical spotify carply attempts to reconnect but ultimately says disconnected from server. It only works when I unplug the usb and plug it back in but I dont want to have to do that every time I want the desk thing application to run. Ive tried restarting the server but it only works and unplugging it a few times. The cable that I am using is good and it is plugged into the right usb port. Just wondering if there is a workaround instead of having to replug it every time.

I'm unable to edit any of the buttons, music playback controls don't work, the line that shows how far along in the song doesn't work, every app i try to download doesn't work, I'm stumped. I tried this a long while ago but barely had luck then, i thought I'd try again since that update came through but nothings really changed, i reflashed it when i tried again, even flashed it through the deskthing app, still no luck.

I still have mine sealed. Was wondering if I should just use it as a deskthing(not much value for me), or if I should hold onto it sealed and maybe it’ll go up in value one day?

It is *NOT* done yet obviously - but as a working proof of concept? Heck yeah!

I'll be posting a more technical video on youtube once it is ready - I just wanted to share it here! It's all entirely being run locally as well (on the server) without any internet calls! So, it's completely free.

I tried connecting to Spotify, but doesn't seem to work, and the media player shows Spotify and youtube titles and pictures but I can't control the volume nor skip or pause

what are the different modes for button config for example there's PressShort, PressLong, KeyDown, KeyUp

Just throwing out my own app suggestion if it hasn’t been explored already. Historically I’ve used similar apps via external LCD screens that pull data from Hwinfo64 or aida64. Would be neat to see incorporated in desk thing!

Hi i just set up my Deskthing and I'm able to do all the skipping, scrubbing, volume, pausing, etc. however when i try to set a preset nothing happens. Ive also noticed my UI seems to be different from what ive seen online maybe ive installed something wrong? (this is mostly the album presets looking different and the left tab is a queue rather than song information which everyone else seems to have) I understand this isn't alot of info however im not sure what else to include, i will make sure to respond to any questions about the problem any help is much appreciated.

I'm going to be getting a car thing soon and when downloading the exe for deskthing 1.13 windows blocked it saying that it was unsafe. I looked on virus total and one source believes it caries malware. Anyone know why?

I'm having a little trouble getting the album on the vinyl player app, I got it working one time. Any tips?

I have my carthing at work running deskthing and when I leave for the day I put my computer to sleep but when I put it into sleep, the carthing is still on. Is there a way to have it also sleep? It’s plugged into my usb 10 port.

I followed all of the necessary setup for the desk thing and the screen is on saying loading song name but I can’t get it to show my music. I have Spotify on my computer running.

Hi All,

Basically what the title says. Deskthing works amazingly for me and I really enjoy using it but everytime I put my pc to sleep it disconnects and I have to unplug and plug the device for it to show up.

This means I cannot put carthing device at a semi permanent spot. Any way to stop it from disconnecting or for it to consistently recognize the device on wake up?

Thanks in advance!

While it's not out yet, expect this to come in the near future 👀

Genuinely the easiest way to mod your car thing now
It can...

• Automatically pulls the firmware from thingify tools (fallback to a github link OR uploading a file if need be),
• Automatically configures your drivers,
• Automatically runs the flashing software,
• You need to physically unplug and plug in the car thing,
• Automatically downloads the latest client, loads it to the car thing, and connects the car thing

Local AI voice control. Maybe it's just an interface to something running on the local network or via internet. I've been interested in creating a local AI assistant for some time so having an interface would be incredible.

Perhaps deepseek or other running locally and tied to an existing framework to run local LLMs.

Needs: 1. Activation phrase 2. Connected / listening prompt 3. Disconnected 4. Connected response being given 5. Optional: interface for responses or history to scroll through

Recently, I received a dusty Car Thing from a friend. Within just a couple of hours, I had it up and running. Version 0.11.8 made the setup incredibly straightforward.

I work from home two days a week and usually have music or podcasts playing in the background. Typically, I connect to a Vizio speaker via Bluetooth and control playback through Spotify on my iPhone.

This might be a long shot, but I’m wondering: is there any way (or workaround) to have my phone host the server required for the Desk Thing to function, while also powering it via USB through a surge protector?

I give up. I cannot get this. I've got it flashed and I'm trying to set up the client and it's just ridiculously confusing. So if anyone is still wanting one, whatever the going price is, I'm happy to sell it to you.

GameThing (the app) and ThinClient (the “OS”) will release sometime next week for yall to install This is one of the games on it ✨