Posts by hamborambo

  • OpenVPN Problem

    Hi,


    I'm having a few connectivity issues running openvpn on GP3 Dm800 as a client, occassionally it work ok but most of the time fails at the route add command before the tun device is opened. I think its an issue opening the tun device rather than route add but I've not found a fix. I've tried various vpn provides and had the configfs working under Windows, Linux and openwrt devices.


    Failed Example




    Successful Example



    I've hit a bit of a brick wall with this one, just wondering if anyone can help or if anyone know of any images they have successfully had openvpn working regularly on a dm800 non se sim2.01


    Thanks

  • Firmware Upgrade Improvements

    Hi,


    These boxes are getting better all the time but I've put together a short list of firmware improvements I would like to see:


    Timers
    =====
    1. Support for weekly repeat timer.
    2. Ability to add start and end times instead of start time and duration.
    3. Additional Timer slots.
    4. Timer completion event added to go to standby or stay switched on.
    5. Ability to set the recording name and not just the default channel name/date/time default.
    6. Ability to set recording categories e.g. Film, Documentary etc.


    Media Player
    =========
    Great addition to the boxes.
    1. Option to resume from the last viewed frame of the movie.


    Tuner
    ====
    1. Ability to record from a channel and watch a recording via the media player like other single tuner boxes e.g. Dreambox DM800.
    2. Ability to record two channels via the same transponder at the same time like other single tuner boxes e.g. Dreambox DM800.


    Network Apps
    ==========
    1. Additional network apps of particular interest would be an external EPG for Satellites with just the now and next schedule information that integrates with the Timers.


    I would be very grateful if you guys could add to this and if anyone could pass this back to the Openbox/Slybox developers that would be fantastic.

  • Openbox S9 Firmware Improvements

    Hi


    Last summer I posted on here with a list of recommended firmware improvements and asked if anyone could feed back to the manufacturers. Shortly afterwards we saw the media player added a great addition.


    Just wondering if some of the following suggestions could be added.


    1. Timers. A weekly option on the timers once and daily a bit restrictive.
    2. Timers. Option to goto standby after record ends.
    3. Timers. Option to specify record end time instead of duration.
    4. Epg. Option to import Epg either via something like cross Epg or another program run via the computer that can be imported via the usb stick.
    5. Media player. Ability to play additional file formats e.g. transport stream .ts.


    Regards


    Hambo

  • New to Openbox S9

    To add to the above post you cant stream from the openbox to a pc. You can however record to a usb drive either in dvr format with older firmware or transport stream with the later firmware then watch the recording on the pc. there is a took to convert the dvr format to ts. vlc media player will play the recording on the pc. Not sure about mac tools for the openbox sorry.

  • Openbox S9 CONM_C2DS2_America.abs

    Just flashed this on my S9 HD. Media player a very useful new addition thank you for this, playing mp4 and mpeg 1 and 2 files without any problems. I also think the picture particularly on HD is a little sharper and the colours better.


    Best image for me so far. Would still like to see the media player supporting more formats particularly dreambox .ts and improvements to the epg and record timers.

  • Openbox S9HD JUNE 2011 TESTING FIRMWARE !!!!!!!

    hooley are you using an rs232 cable into a serial port or through a usb adapter?


    daft question but have you used the rs232 lead successfully with a different type of receiver e.g dreambox and dreamup?


    Have you tried altering the com port and port settings eg bits per second parity etc?

  • Dm500s boot loop problem

    It sounds like either your image has got corrupt and needs reflashing or your sat feed cable needs checking. Do you have another feed to test with first before reflashing or do anoither box to test you're sat connections?

  • Need help !

    Easiest option as above would be to use one of your dreamboxes as a server for a small setup like yours. I run a similar setup. If your environment grows then you will need to upgrade to a pc server.

  • Best hard drive ?

    Agree with Hooley go for one with external power from our sponsors who should be able to advise on the best option. I've tested a few 2.5" USB HD's on my Openbox without external power some work and some don't so it is hit and miss. I guess the USB port is not putting out the full 500 milliamps.

  • DIY Multi LNB Arm??

    The *** Zone 1 dish is too small for multiple LNB's. The Zone 2 dish works for Hotbird and Astra 1 in the UK with either a monoblock or user made bracket with good quality LNB's but you will need a Triax 40mm lnb adapter bracket to use other Universal LNB's e.g. TRIAX 40MM ADAPTER LNB HOLDER FOR SKY MINIDISH | eBay UK


    I personally use a Zone 2 dish with Technomate 0.1DB Universal LNB's for Hotbird 13.0 (Centre), Astra 1 19.2 offset one side and Astra 4A 4.8 the other side. I can get most of the channels on Hotbird and Astra 1 including HD and the European bands on Astra 4A. I do suffer a bit with rain fade but I'm happy with what I can get. Will eventually upgrade to a larger dish and motor.