YotaTech now offers RSS feeds

***Corey*** · 12-29-2005, 09:36 AM

I have to admit I did not know much about this topic until I saw this thread Wednesday.
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=67351

I got it activated from the links the Rob provided to me, and this is how you access it with a RSS news reader:
http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2

Simply clicking on the URL will show you gibberish, you need a browser that supports the technology, or download a separate reader like Rob suggested:
http://www.feedreader.com/

It works great as I set mine up last night, and set it to auto update the YotaTech feed every five minutes.
Text, pics and more will show up in the reader, just like if you were reading it on the forum.

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Keggo · 01-06-2006, 09:17 PM

OOH! Now my psp has more uses!

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 03:56 PM

Heads up for Firefox users!

YT isn't advertising the RSS service on it's normal pages and as such, you won't see the orange box icon in the address list.

To add a live bookmark by hand in FF, do this:

Go to Bookmarks | Manage bookmarks
In the left pane, single click on the folder you want the bookmark to show up in ("Bookmarks Toolbar Folder" will put it on the toolbar)
In the Right pane, single click on the bookmark you want the live feed to be ABOVE
From the top menu, click "File | New Live Bookmark"
Fill in the Name, then for feed, enter "http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2"
Click OK
Close the bookmark manager

You should now see the bookmark as an "RSS" symbol (the orange box) where you placed it. Click on it, and you'll get a drop list of the latest threads.

***Corey*** · 01-16-2006, 04:07 PM

Mark, any idea on how to add this feature?

Is it just a link I have to add to the template?

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Mark, any idea on how to add this feature?

Is it just a link I have to add to the template?

Yeup! All you need to do is to add this line into the main page template anywhere in the <head> section

<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="YotaTech - Recent posts" href="http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=type=rss2">

(in theory, a break in the line shouldn't matter, but keep it all on one line)

As an example, I tossed it into the head of my main 4Runner page:
http://midiwall.com/4Runner/

***Corey*** · 01-16-2006, 04:50 PM

I fired up Firefox version 1, and I can not see it on your site, unless I need a plug in.

I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck.
This will be a project for when I get lots of free time to study it more.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I fired up Firefox version 1, and I can not see it on your site, unless I need a plug in.

You may need something later than v1... That's pretty old these days. Hit CNN.com and see if you can see it. If you can't, then the browser's too old.

Quote:

I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck.

Can you drop me a PM or email with a link to the test template? I'll see if it shows up with 1.5. It does show on my main 4Runner page (but it shouldn't anywhere else).

***Corey*** · 01-16-2006, 05:28 PM

FireFox1 and cnn.com, I see the RSS link, click it, then it takes me to a page with links.

Click them, and I get giberish.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

FireFox1 and cnn.com, I see the RSS link, click it, then it takes me to a page with links.

Click them, and I get giberish.

Okay, well, the gibberish is probably 'cause FF1 ain't handling 'em correctly, but that's not the point... it's interesting that you don't see the RSS box on my main 4Runner page. hmmm...

Anyone else with the current FF wanna take a look here and tell me if you see the orange RSS box in the URL line? and... if it doesn't show up, then try refreshing the page when you're looking at it and see if that brings it up.

Past that... I dunno what to tell ya' about the template test. It may be that the templates are getting sucked in after the header section and you have to go elsewhere to get deeper into the boilerplates.

I know you're busy and have better things to do... FF users have a workaround to get a live bookmark, so it's not critical.

Thanks for tryin'!

irott · 01-16-2006, 06:59 PM

With Firefox you need to download Sage .

Thats why you are getting gibberish. If you know anything about CSS you can also customize how the feeds look. (Or you can just get the ones they have on the site.)

I also want to say thanks to Corey for doing this. You rock!

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irott

With Firefox you need to download Sage .

They are working as Mark suggested they would for me (FF 1.5).

EDIT: Mark - I can't see the RSS button on your site and I just updated my Firefox last week.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

They are working as Mark suggested they would for me (FF 1.5).

EDIT: Mark - I can't see the RSS button on your site and I just updated my Firefox last week.

Hmmm... even after a REFRESH of the page? Something's weird 'cause I see it here.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irott

With Firefox you need to download Sage .

Thats why you are getting gibberish.

Sage will give you a full reader, but Live Bookmarks will work on their own to just give you a list of titles.

arjan · 01-16-2006, 07:19 PM

I can see the RSS button on Marks site no problem. I am using FF1.5.
Mark, thanks for the above trick to get Yotatech RSS to work under Firefox.

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

Hmmm... even after a REFRESH of the page? Something's weird 'cause I see it here.

I was looking for a "button" on the page, just realized it was in the address bar. D'oh!

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:08 PM

BTW, does having a favicon.ico mess with displaying the RSS icon in the address bar?

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

BTW, does having a favicon.ico mess with displaying the RSS icon in the address bar?

No it doesn't. www.TOOLandFAB.com

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck.
This will be a project for when I get lots of free time to study it more.

Corey -

Place the line of code from Mark in the default template in the "Headinclude" area at the top of the edit style page. I placed it between the <meta> info and the CSS section and it worked for mine (edited for my use, of course).

***Corey*** · 01-17-2006, 03:13 AM

OK, before I try this again, I need to take off FireFox 1 and install the latast.

Will try to get to it this week, but it amy not happen until the weekend.
Then I will make a test template here you can select from the drop down list in the lower left corner, and it will be named RSS Test.

***Corey*** · 01-17-2006, 03:43 PM

Got it!
Running FireFox 1.5, followed Mark's info and added in Yotatech, even before I added the code here, since the forum is allready setup with RSS.

You have to choose the RSS Test template in the lower left corner!
When I get the time, I will update the other 4 templates, then do away with the RSS Test template.

It works great!

I need to copy down Mark's HTML code, and your info Mike on where to install it between those two areas.

Cebby · 01-17-2006, 03:46 PM

Nice job Corey!! I'm working on a clickable button to add to the footer for those using other browsers (for my site). I'll share it with you if/when I get it working...

***Corey*** · 01-17-2006, 03:52 PM

Thanks Mike, is that a button like this?

PS,

Mike, I take it the pic will then be linked to that same code that Mark has I inputted here?

Clicking on it with IE will only show the giberish, and you would have to use that Sage plugin in order to click on it with FireFox right?

EDIT:

Missing pic is now hosted on my site, DSL Reports died where it was hosted.

***midiwall*** · 01-17-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Got it!
Running FireFox 1.5, followed Mark's info and added in Yotatech, even before I added the code here, since the forum is allready setup with RSS.

Kickin'! Yeah, the test template works fine.

We'll get you to be a hacker yet Corey!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Clicking on it with IE will only show the giberish, and you would have to use that Sage plugin in order to click on it with FireFox right?

Umm, can't comment on IE, but with FF, when you click on the icon in the test template, you're taken to the "Add Live Bookmark" dialog which is where you wanna be.

Cebby · 01-17-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Thanks Mike, is that a button like this?

PS,
Mike, I take it the pic will then be linked to that same code that Mark has I inputted here?

The image isn't showing up for me, but basically it's a small formatted table with link (I got the "inspiration" from my Gallery software). Yes it would contain the same code.

***Corey*** · 01-17-2006, 06:22 PM

The image is dead for now, www.dslreports.com is dead in the water right now where I got it from.
I can not even get to their forums.

They go down quite often, they have a crappy host I think.

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Keggo Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,831	OOH! Now my psp has more uses! __________________ - Kevin E. G. SOLD!!! '91 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd: CLICK!! FOR SALE NOW! Proud dad of Kai E. G.!

01-16-2006, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	Heads up for Firefox users! YT isn't advertising the RSS service on it's normal pages and as such, you won't see the orange box icon in the address list. To add a live bookmark by hand in FF, do this: Go to Bookmarks \| Manage bookmarks In the left pane, single click on the folder you want the bookmark to show up in ("Bookmarks Toolbar Folder" will put it on the toolbar) In the Right pane, single click on the bookmark you want the live feed to be ABOVE From the top menu, click "File \| New Live Bookmark" Fill in the Name, then for feed, enter "http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2" Click OK Close the bookmark manager You should now see the bookmark as an "RSS" symbol (the orange box) where you placed it. Click on it, and you'll get a drop list of the latest threads. __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

01-16-2006, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	Mark, any idea on how to add this feature? Is it just a link I have to add to the template? __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-16-2006, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	I fired up Firefox version 1, and I can not see it on your site, unless I need a plug in. I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck. This will be a project for when I get lots of free time to study it more. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-16-2006, 05:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	FireFox1 and cnn.com, I see the RSS link, click it, then it takes me to a page with links. Click them, and I get giberish. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-16-2006, 06:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
irott Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nevada/Tahoe Posts: 65	With Firefox you need to download Sage . Thats why you are getting gibberish. If you know anything about CSS you can also customize how the feeds look. (Or you can just get the ones they have on the site.) I also want to say thanks to Corey for doing this. You rock! __________________ [1992 4runner Limited] ___________________________________________ 3.Slow (155k miles and still running strong) Last edited by irott; 01-16-2006 at 07:01 PM.

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arjan Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mission, British Columbia Posts: 1,558	I can see the RSS button on Marks site no problem. I am using FF1.5. Mark, thanks for the above trick to get Yotatech RSS to work under Firefox. __________________ 2006 4Runner V8 Sports Edition Red 1997 4Runner 3.4L Bushwacker Flares, 5spd, E locker

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Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	BTW, does having a favicon.ico mess with displaying the RSS icon in the address bar? __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR Last edited by Cebby; 01-16-2006 at 09:11 PM.

01-17-2006, 03:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	OK, before I try this again, I need to take off FireFox 1 and install the latast. Will try to get to it this week, but it amy not happen until the weekend. Then I will make a test template here you can select from the drop down list in the lower left corner, and it will be named RSS Test. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-17-2006, 03:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	Got it! Running FireFox 1.5, followed Mark's info and added in Yotatech, even before I added the code here, since the forum is allready setup with RSS. You have to choose the RSS Test template in the lower left corner! When I get the time, I will update the other 4 templates, then do away with the RSS Test template. It works great! I need to copy down Mark's HTML code, and your info Mike on where to install it between those two areas. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-17-2006, 03:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Nice job Corey!! I'm working on a clickable button to add to the footer for those using other browsers (for my site). I'll share it with you if/when I get it working... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

01-17-2006, 03:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	Thanks Mike, is that a button like this? PS, Mike, I take it the pic will then be linked to that same code that Mark has I inputted here? Clicking on it with IE will only show the giberish, and you would have to use that Sage plugin in order to click on it with FireFox right? EDIT: Missing pic is now hosted on my site, DSL Reports died where it was hosted. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-17-2006, 06:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	The image is dead for now, www.dslreports.com is dead in the water right now where I got it from. I can not even get to their forums. They go down quite often, they have a crappy host I think. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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