[OSX] BTCPrice Ticker for OSX Menu Bar

[NABiT]

Exactly what I was looking for, tipped and tweeted.

[deejay]

Gr8 work !! I really like this.

I would like it even more if it had the following feature:

Aside the exchange rate it displays totals.

So for example you own 1000 bitcoins, you can enter this amount somewhere in the settings, now say the course is 34.170, it would (optionally) display like this:

BTC 34,17 - USD 34.170

Obviously it would be possible to show in another currency.

I'll transfer 0.25 bitcoin for this feature.

[deejay]

or maybe better shorter:

BTC 34.17 - $ 34170

and perhaps 1000 bitcoins is a bad example because its very obvious, but if you own a amount of bitoins of for example 65, then it always takes some time to calculate the total amount you posses in your own currency, so i would consider that a very nice feature.

EDIT:
bw, i just realized that it is probably not a good idea to show in your bar, in case someone looks over your shoulder and sees, therefore perhaps it is better as an item in the menu (and/or a keyboard shortcut).

[TheButterZone]

https://blockchain.info/address/1TBZYXjrGjXCEN1SprpF66Jzy5uN3GiLS (replace with your own address)
Change the dropdown at the bottom to USD, look at final balance.

[dgarrett]

I'd like to keep this application fairly simple, and that feature might be going beyond the purpose of a price ticker. I'll let you know if I add it in though.

[deejay]

mm maybe i have to learn objective-c and fork your repository then .... seems not trivial to pick up (when reading through your code)...

i saw the solution on blockchain, but its not convenient enough for me ...

[deejay]

Perhaps Oleganza like this feature enough to get his hands dirty?   

[oleganza]

Perhaps Oleganza like this feature enough to get his hands dirty?   

I use btcReport app on iPhone, it allows to see up to date value of your coins in other currency (on a secondary screen)

[deejay]

i'll check it out, thanks Oleganza!!

[deejay]

awesome tip!! i am really happy with that app. Thanks Oleganza!! 

[21after2]

Damn nice app! Muchos gracias! 

[rpietila]

How do you install it? In this matter, I have for the last 20 years been a n00b

[archetyp]

thanks for the program,

send you some btc!

[dgarrett]

I've posted a new update, v1.2.

This one has some work done by oleganza, including the ability to switch between reference currencies. I believe this data is still based on Mt.Gox USD and just converted to other currencies, but I'm not sure since the data comes directly from Mt.Gox.

I've also added configurable font size, in case you want it to take up less of your menu bar or if you want to make it bigger and more visible.

[Mr. Coinman]

Darn. I just purchased this app the other day on the Mac App Store that accomplishes the same thing. Wish I had seen this sooner!

Thanks for open-sourcing it anyhow

[Otoh]

Love it donation sent, would a Litecoin one from btc-e API be possible with price shown in Bitcoins or $ option, many thanks!

Edit: & when the price refreshes if it could flash green or red for + or - would be cool (see btc-e's pairs)

[ashitaka]

Great Software! donated a few btc 

[Otoh]

Great Software! donated a few btc 

That's nearly 2 btc in donations = $130 approx so far, nice to see support & recognition being given, congrats OP.

https://blockchain.info/address/1Price4EGW8R59auccATvEwCFAhXYBML6V

[NamLaLai]

Yep, thanks for the app! Simple and from now on nicely tucked away in the menubar. Can't support you yet, as there's too much 0's (left and right of the decimal point) but one day I will! 

[dgarrett]

Yeah. Thanks everyone. It's definitely encouraging to see the support the community gives to people who make stuff.

(I'm not sure about Litecoin, and I've been a little busy recently. But I'll consider it.)