Post your PVR setup

(2012-04-03 15:34)Saner Wrote:  

(2012-04-03 12:56)ant_thomas Wrote:  The stability is alright, it being in the loft isn't the issue, it's the stability of the software. I have all systems on RF remote sockets and in the BIOS they're set to turn back on after AC restore. So I can turn off the mains power via a remote (not always sensible) if there's a crash and turn it back on, the computer then reboots.

Thats pretty much the setup I had in mind when I thought about it, I just never got around to it.


thanks for the info.

No problems.

I also have the virtual system and the older backend set to reboot nightly at about 4am. I'll set the new one to similar when I can be bothered. Definitely increased overall stability.

Front&Backend:
AMD A6-3500 3x2.1GHz (running at lowest p-state @800Mhz), 8GB RAM, 40GB SSD)
- Digital Devices Cine S2 V6, PCIe, Dual DVB-S2
- XBMC-pvr 11.0 (Aeon MQ3 Skin, hardware acceleration via xvba)
- Logitech Harmony One
- TV Headend PVR Backend

Bedroom:
Zotac AD01 (Dual-Core Athlon, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD)
- XBMC-pvr 11.0 (Transparency Skin, hardware acceleration via xvba)

Storage:
Qnap TS-419P + MySQL DB

(2012-04-02 19:57)xxxnelly Wrote:  Thanks - I will try answer your questions...

1. Refocus skin changes

1. Includes.xml windows_title.PVR - instead of add-ons
2. ViewsTV.xml - height to 528 to allow more timeline view
3. MyPVR.xml - EPG INFO remove description, posy 650
4. includes flags - texture Listitem.Icon - updated images to be Icon.
5. MenuTV.xml - removed radio, etc - I never use it
6. DialogPVRChannelsOSD.xml - add now and next, progress etc
7. Includes.xml - add extra check in globalClocks
8. VideoOverlay.xml - add extra check to avoid showing time remaining when in EPG
9. IncludesBackgrounds.xml - remove video slide show
10. HomeMenu.xml - made now playing go-to full screen

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12655631/skin.re...elease.zip

2. The Revo is using CAT5, yeah it runs down the side of my wall, the channel change speed is really quick, including the HD channels
Note. I used my Dell Latitude E6520 on wireless and the isn't much different. I actually find this machine a lot quicker at launching the timeline EPG

3. Can't discuss decrypting channels so PM me.

4. OK just removed the stickers - its under the TV so its hidden

1. Interesting changes to refocus, thanks a mill for uploading - I think I'll try out some of those.

2. and 3. I have some work to do in my house to get it ready for proper PVR usage; first of all I'll need to run the CAT5 from the living room to the attic (simple enough as there is already a cavity originally for the Sky Digital cable I can use), then move the NAS, router and server up there. My installed dish has become wobbly over the years so I'm going to have to point it back at the correct satellite! I think then I'll invest in a good USB DVB-S tuner and connect to the freesat service. I don't think I need a paid satellite subscription at this stage in life since there's so many freeview channels available, so I won't need to worry about decrypting paid channels.

4. I'm one of those people that instinctively tear off the protective plastic they put on consumer electronics... It literally pains me to see it!

(2012-04-02 19:57)xxxnelly Wrote:  Thanks - I will try answer your questions...

1. Refocus skin changes

...

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12655631/skin.re...elease.zip

Did you tell your Skin changes to the dever's ? I guess they would be happy

Greetz

LastCoder

Hardware:
Sony 52”
Zotac ION 330 2GB Ram
Pioneer AV Receiver 7.1
Sundtek DVB-T
Sundtek DVB-S2

Software:
Maverick 10.10
XBMC-PVR 11
TVHeadEnd Build: git-d5e3221 (Fix for EPG data)
OSCam

The Zotac is also tasked with being my Wifi AP, I have a second PC out in my garage with a GT 430 and XBMC-PVR for watching media and live TV in the garage when working or exercising on the exercycle. This PC is connected via cat 6 which is laid underground in a garden hose pipe for protection. (to get the cat 6 through the garden hose i used a dive tank and a small piece of rag tied to the end of the cat 6 to blow it through the hose pipe.