Edision Optimuss OS 3 Plus

g0g · 24-03-2015 9:04am

superg wrote: »

1. Got to system, extended system, is settings, old position. You can re size it there.

2. I've wondered this myself. I haven't bothered updating cos there's loads of stuff in there I've no idea what to update! Maybe someone else can help us on that one.

3. Been happening for me too but I lack your patience. I turn it off and on again when it freezes. I've yet to figure out the cause but I think it might have been my hard drive.

Thanks for that.
1) The problem was I couldn't see any menus at all - the pic was displaying normal but the menus were appearing massive over on the left - I could only see the top right corner of them. I just downloaded the image from FreeTV and stuck it on a USB key to reset the thing. Lesson learned - don't play too much with this thing!

Only had the dual satellite cables from the Sky Box plugged into it last night so will hopefully get Saorview input today and see how well it combines everything together.

Stupid question - are Enigma 2 and Open ATV the same thing?

.G. · 24-03-2015 9:32am

Enigma 2 is the firmware, the operating system I suppose. Like windows for pc's. Open atv is a version of that, a few different people make their own versions of enigma2

THE ALM · 24-03-2015 10:25am

g0g wrote: »

Just got the box today, simple to get started. Some initial questions/observations:
1) I changed output from 720P to 1080P. Pic is now great but the menu is massive so I can't see it all on the screen as font is so big! How do I fix!?
2) When I check for updates in one of the menus it tells me 139 files are available. Are these a good idea to install in general, or am I better sticking with FreeTV's own firmware and is this maybe generic stuff that will over-write it?
3) When trying to do some things so far I've noticed the box hung with a loading icon in the top right for ages. Once this happened while trying to view my PC on the network. It eventually got to the next screen but took AGES.

2/ I have run the updates probably every other night. There would generally be 20+ every time and haven't found any adverse affects

THE ALM · 24-03-2015 10:28am

L'prof wrote: »

Does anybody use the Kodidirect plugin and how do you find it?

Can be a bit hit and miss and I would generally download rather than stream from it, could be because I have it set up through WiFi. Do find tsmedia a bit better

.G. · 24-03-2015 6:18pm

superg wrote:

Yeah it was on the HD alright. Always the first thing I do. Have had no issues since I took the drive out of the case and into a USB enclosure but its early days.

Froze again today

really need a decent image but can't find any.

24-03-2015 6:46pm

Seems on reboot the box freezes at 100% this happens on the amiko now too strangely so I'm thinking there is a plug in crashing ?

THE ALM · 24-03-2015 7:27pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Seems on reboot the box freezes at 100% this happens on the amiko now too strangely so I'm thinking there is a plug in crashing ?

updated to openatv 4.3 and getting the 100% reboot, was also getting it on 4.2 so would appear to be a problem with an update/plugin somewhere.

Changed to opendroid 4.4 and got it all set up. Organised all channels into a favourites bouquet only to get home and see that they have all disappeared. Think the openatv is a better image overall and I think I will format the hdd and re-install a fresh copy.

Anybody try hdfreaks image?

g0g · 24-03-2015 8:42pm

Another random question - how do you get picons (is that the right word?) to appear on the EPG? I see channel name, but the video guide suggested I'd get logos and they're not there.

THE ALM · 24-03-2015 8:57pm

g0g wrote: »

Another random question - how do you get picons (is that the right word?) to appear on the EPG? I see channel name, but the video guide suggested I'd get logos and they're not there.

If you go into plugins then download plugins then picons and then select whatever set relates to the satellite you are on

Palmyra · 24-03-2015 11:24pm

superg wrote: »

Yeah it was on the HD alright. Always the first thing I do. Have had no issues since I took the drive out of the case and into a USB enclosure but its early days.

Got a link to the Open vix image? Didn't know they had one. Can see the Technomate 3T image they have.

I have had this box for about six weeks now and after getting used to the interface I am quite happy. However I am getting a crash almost every day. I think it is always while watching live Saorview TV. It may also happen during recording. I have the internal disk from freetv and the pre installed image. I have added nothing.

Has anyone had this crashing problem and fixed it?
Pat.

g0g · 25-03-2015 9:04am

THE ALM wrote: »

If you go into plugins then download plugins then picons and then select whatever set relates to the satellite you are on

Thanks yeah I did that last night. It's a long list so I assumed 28E black or something like that because on channels the info bit at the bottom says something about 28 East - assume that's satellite location or something. I do see channel pics if I press the up/down buttons to call up the channel list, but if I click on the EPG button then that guide doesn't show the pics.

Tonight's experiment will be creating a favourite list of channels - is that a "bouquet"?

25-03-2015 11:02am

THE ALM wrote: »

updated to openatv 4.3 and getting the 100% reboot, was also getting it on 4.2 so would appear to be a problem with an update/plugin somewhere.

Changed to opendroid 4.4 and got it all set up. Organised all channels into a favourites bouquet only to get home and see that they have all disappeared. Think the openatv is a better image overall and I think I will format the hdd and re-install a fresh copy.

Anybody try hdfreaks image?

Where did you get openATV 4.3 ?

It's strange the 100% crash is happening now on an updated image I installed on my mothers image.

What I noticed is that when it starts back up and hangs at 100% you can get the channels up, not by the EPG button but by pressing tv at the bottom left of the remote and selecting a bouquet this way.

It could be a problem with coolEPG because when it boots and hangs at 100% pressing EPG does nothing but you can still browse the menus, but there is no tv pic, yet you can press tv on the remote and select a channel from the bouquets and get a pic no problem then CoolEPG works grand after this.

I will try un-install coolEPG then reboot and see if that works, then Autoboquets . It's easier than reinstalling an image.

It would probably be best installing from fresh and not using someone else's backup.

THE ALM · 25-03-2015 11:32am

Deleted User wrote: »

Where did you get openATV 4.3 ?

It's strange the 100% crash is happening now on an updated image I installed on my mothers image.

What I noticed is that when it starts back up and hangs at 100% you can get the channels up, not by the EPG button but by pressing tv at the bottom left of the remote and selecting a bouquet this way.

It could be a problem with coolEPG because when it boots and hangs at 100% pressing EPG does nothing but you can still browse the menus, but there is no tv pic, yet you can press tv on the remote and select a channel from the bouquets and get a pic no problem then CoolEPG works grand after this.

I will try un-install coolEPG then reboot and see if that works, then Autoboquets . It's easier than reinstalling an image.

It would probably be best installing from fresh and not using someone else's backup.[/Q]

Here is a link to 4.3 http://images.mynonpublic.com/openatv/4.3/index.php?open=optimussos3plus

I did see a post on the amiko alien thread saying that they thought 4.3 was no longer being updated and that 5.0 was going to be worked on instead.

I did try opendroid but had a few problems with that so I installed a fresh copy of openatv 4.2 from 240315 and will see how that behaves. Didn't bother formatting the hard drive yet although that may be an option down the line if this doesn't work out. May also try hdrfeaks image, again this will only be if the 4.2 doesn't work out.

To be honest, the os3+ was running with no problems on the 4.2 image until I started mucking about with all the plugins, settings etc. and I would imagine with code getting updated and re-written that it is not unreasonable to expect a glitch every now and then. Same things happens when updating my phone with all the cm12 nightly's.

As I posted earlier, if I would just stop updating all these gadgets they would probably run ok. :rolleyes:

25-03-2015 12:07pm

THE ALM wrote: »

As I posted earlier, if I would just stop updating all these gadgets they would probably run ok. :rolleyes:

Where would be the fun in that ?

THE ALM · 25-03-2015 1:54pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Where would be the fun in that ?

ha ha, so true. Must be why I have no standard software on anything

25-03-2015 2:22pm

I installed a clean image, no backup, scanned channels, booted back up and it worked perfectly. The picture came up after loading 100% and the 100% went away. So it must have been a plugin that was crashing or causing it not to load fully.

So now i have to load everything from scratch but at least, hopefully, it will work.

THE ALM · 25-03-2015 2:52pm

I reckon it is no bad thing to do this once in a while and I have backed up all recordings and downloads in anticipation of doing it when I have a bit of time spare. SWMBO does not take kindly me doing it of an evening when trying to watch TV....

Fresh Pots · 25-03-2015 3:29pm

If there's anyone here thinking about selling a box give me a shout. I'm looking to buy one of these soon. Thanks

.G. · 25-03-2015 5:51pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

If there's anyone here thinking about selling a box give me a shout. I'm looking to buy one of these soon. Thanks

Hurry up will ye, I'm waiting for lads like you to throw a decent image out I can use

. I use yours on the Alien and it's flawless!

Fresh Pots · 25-03-2015 5:55pm

superg wrote: »

Hurry up will ye, I'm waiting for lads like you to throw a decent image out I can use . I use yours on the Alien and it's flawless!

Yeah one of my aliens went bang so I'm in the market for something new now. Wouldn't mind getting something with a bit more ram like the optimuss. Just funds are tight at the moment.

.G. · 25-03-2015 5:57pm

THE ALM wrote: »

I reckon it is no bad thing to do this once in a while and I have backed up all recordings and downloads in anticipation of doing it when I have a bit of time spare. SWMBO does not take kindly me doing it of an evening when trying to watch TV....

Just noticed you asked earlier. I tried the HD freaks image. I left it on the box for all of 5 minutes! Set up went fine but when I tried to download and install plugins I use they weren't even listed, no oscam even.Can't be arsed manually installing stuff so I binned it.

This could be a great box but it really needs a good image, they seem to be few and far between and I've had trouble on this box and the Alien using Open ATV so I'd love to get something else. Hyperion 4.5 works flawlessly on the Alien, wish there was one for this.

steveon · 25-03-2015 5:58pm

superg wrote: »

Just noticed you asked earlier. I tried the HD freaks image. I left it on the box for all of 5 minutes! Set up went fine but when I tried to download and install plugins I use they weren't even listed, no oscam even.Can't be arsed manually installing stuff so I binned it.

This could be a great box but it really needs a good image, they seem to be few and far between and I've had trouble on this box and the Alien using Open ATV so I'd love to get something else. Hyperion 4.5 works flawlessly on the Alien, wish there was one for this.

Like all new boxes on the market it will take time before the software gets there...Id imagine the vix image will be available before long for it....which a 5 yr old could install and setup for themselves...

.G. · 25-03-2015 6:09pm

steveon wrote: »

Like all new boxes on the market it will take time before the software gets there...Id imagine the vix image will be available before long for it....which a 5 yr old could install and setup for themselves...

Yeah I'd like to try a Vix image alright. Hope you're right.

Zardoz · 25-03-2015 6:11pm

steveon wrote: »

Id imagine the vix image will be available before long for it....which a 5 yr old could install and setup for themselves...

I find Vix images to be grossly overrated if I am honest .
They have a good propaganda machine though.

Openatv and Vix are almost the same thing anyway ,the gui is almost identical.

red bellied · 25-03-2015 7:23pm

superg wrote: »

Just noticed you asked earlier. I tried the HD freaks image. I left it on the box for all of 5 minutes! Set up went fine but when I tried to download and install plugins I use they weren't even listed, no oscam even.Can't be arsed manually installing stuff so I binned it.

This could be a great box but it really needs a good image, they seem to be few and far between and I've had trouble on this box and the Alien using Open ATV so I'd love to get something else. Hyperion 4.5 works flawlessly on the Alien, wish there was one for this.

HD Freaks has its own separate feed, you would of found oscam in their softcam section.

.G. · 25-03-2015 8:13pm

red bellied wrote: »

HD Freaks has its own separate feed, you would of found oscam in their softcam section.

I went through every section on it. I could find oscam info plugins and the like but not actual oscam's. There was no softcam section in the download plugins menu on mine if I remember correctly so I was searching all the other sections.

I'll give it another go when I have time, this image and its random freezing is doing my head in. Need to be sure it's the image and not the box.

Kalyke · 25-03-2015 9:17pm

I have a card obtained from Setanta.(BAI scheme) Can I use it in this box? Anyone know how to set it up? (If this post is deemed to be breaking any rules please let me know and I will delete it immediately )

red bellied · 26-03-2015 10:09am

superg wrote: »

I went through every section on it. I could find oscam info plugins and the like but not actual oscam's. There was no softcam section in the download plugins menu on mine if I remember correctly so I was searching all the other sections.

I'll give it another go when I have time, this image and its random freezing is doing my head in. Need to be sure it's the image and not the box.

Its in a section called HD freaks toolbox, then another submeu called HD downloader and you should find a softcam feed in there. Initially I think the toolbox shows up when you enter the menu or maybe setup.

THE ALM · 26-03-2015 11:04am

I have an openvix image for this. Haven't tried it our yet.

26-03-2015 11:18am

I think the openATV image is fine now that I re-imaged it cleanly , (NOT) a backup image from someone else's OS 3+.

THE ALM · 27-03-2015 11:05am

Deleted User wrote: »

I think the openATV image is fine now that I re-imaged it cleanly , (NOT) a backup image from someone else's OS 3+.

Same here, has been running ok since Tuesday so I might leave well enough alone for now and maybe wait for openatv 5.0

soram · 27-03-2015 6:03pm

My Optimuss box has now crashed a few times or frozen with the EPG displayed. I've not added any plugins or done any upgrades since getting it from Freetv..... When it crashes it sorts itself out and reboots - freezing requires me to power off/on. I have not had to reflash it though. I'm still very happy with it!

My only real problem is with recording. I have a 500GB hdd installed internally but it pixelates a bit on playback. Not terribly but enough to be annoying. It is formatted to EXT3 and when I ran the test through Spark on my Alien a few months ago it said it was good speedwise for multiple recordings. Is there a recommended hdd minimum spec does anybody know? I'm sure this is a bog standard 5400rpm SATA III drive.
Would / should reformatting improve this? If so can I do this from the box itself or do I need to remove it to a USB caddy and format it from my PC?

Any comments appreciated!

27-03-2015 6:43pm

Yes you can format from the box itself, where in the menu I can't rem off the top of my head, so many menu's on OpenAtV.

Mine runs much much better since I installed a fresh (NON) freetv.ie image. No crashes.

I downloaded an image from the OpenATV site.

It depends on the bitrate of the channels how fast your drive needs to be .

for instance 2 hd channels recording togethr could be nearly 20 mbs so your test should say your drive is capable of a bit more.

THE ALM · 27-03-2015 8:40pm

Hard disk, initialisation formats the disk.

Just updated kodi which has put me in a boot loop again

Fresh Pots · 28-03-2015 2:48pm

Anyone know what the difference between the os3 and 3plus is?

THE ALM · 28-03-2015 3:08pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Anyone know what the difference between the os3 and 3plus is?

Could be wrong but I don't think there is an OS3 - http://edision.de/produkte/optimuss-receiver/

soram · 28-03-2015 5:29pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Yes you can format from the box itself, where in the menu I can't rem off the top of my head, so many menu's on OpenAtV.

Mine runs much much better since I installed a fresh (NON) freetv.ie image. No crashes.

I downloaded an image from the OpenATV site.

It depends on the bitrate of the channels how fast your drive needs to be .

for instance 2 hd channels recording togethr could be nearly 20 mbs so your test should say your drive is capable of a bit more.

Found the menu and did the file system test. It said all sorts of nasty things so I just reformatted it. I haven't tried the recording yet but hopefully it's better. The Alien must have messed it up I reckon with all those crashes........

Fresh Pots · 31-03-2015 12:55pm

Sorry but another question for all the optimuss users. Since this is just a rebadged technomate 3t combo is it possible to flash an image backup made on a technomate on an optimuss os3? Has anyone tried it?

Zardoz · 31-03-2015 2:08pm

Freetv.ie have 10% off all orders this week so the Edision OS3 plus is now available for 229 euro and the OS2 plus for 202 euro

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Fresh Pots · 31-03-2015 3:12pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Freetv.ie have 10% off all orders this week so the Edision OS3 plus is now available for 229 euro

Perfect timing!

THE ALM · 31-03-2015 3:21pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Sorry but another question for all the optimuss users. Since this is just a rebadged technomate 3t combo is it possible to flash an image backup made on a technomate on an optimuss os3? Has anyone tried it?

Don't know to he honest haven't tried. Can't imagine there is any difference, just haven't dared to try one yet. There do seem to be a few more images for the os3 popping up. Did a fresh install of openatv 4.2 without all the plugins and then added the ones of use and it has been running well. Will probably wait for 5.0 before doing any major changes.

THE ALM · 31-03-2015 3:27pm

Is there a setting or file that can be edited to increase the volume level. The volume setting for TV and os3 are both set quite high and I don't imagine my hearing is going just yet!!!

Fresh Pots · 31-03-2015 3:38pm

THE ALM wrote: »

Is there a setting or file that can be edited to increase the volume level. The volume setting for TV and os3 are both set quite high and I don't imagine my hearing is going just yet!!!

Might need to change the audio source from nar to English.

paulkeano · 31-03-2015 3:49pm

Is it possible to map a drive from a windows OS to the OS3? I would like to be able to stream a file that is recording on the internal HD that comes with the OS3.

Any assistance much appreciated.

PK.

Gerry Wicklow · 31-03-2015 4:10pm

Simply type the boxes network address (192.168.XXX.XXX) into your web browser to open WEBIF and you should be able access everything. The box should also show up in windows explorer under network.

THE ALM · 31-03-2015 4:40pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Might need to change the audio source from nar to English.

Makes no difference. It is not a big deal, just seems that I have both set at about 70% which would seem high to me so just wondering if there was an output setting file or something that could be changed.

STB. · 31-03-2015 9:41pm

Zardoz wrote: »

The Edision Optimuss OS 3 Plus looks very similar to the Technomate Nano 3T in both looks and specification .
Are they the same unit under the hood ?

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Sorry but another question for all the optimuss users. Since this is just a rebadged technomate 3t combo is it possible to flash an image backup made on a technomate on an optimuss os3? Has anyone tried it?

The World Vision Force1+ and Edision Optimus OS3+ and Technomate Nano 3T are the same box rebranded (so different bootloaders, so dont try the E2 OS for one on the other).

Looks like both most likely made by Hubtech in Korea, who also manufacture for Technomate and Clarketech (which became Xtrend) brands.

.G. · 01-04-2015 8:30pm

THE ALM wrote: »

Don't know to he honest haven't tried. Can't imagine there is any difference, just haven't dared to try one yet. There do seem to be a few more images for the os3 popping up. Did a fresh install of openatv 4.2 without all the plugins and then added the ones of use and it has been running well. Will probably wait for 5.0 before doing any major changes.

I did the same as you with a fresh open atv image after you said it and its working fine for me now too. Something in that freetv backup didn't like my box. Fingers crossed it keeps going well.

STB. · 02-04-2015 1:36am

Dont forget that the Vu+ Player for Android App will work with these boxes. Once you install VLC on your android device you will be able to stream channels from your set top box to your android device and change channels etc.

THE ALM · 02-04-2015 10:58am

What is the likelihood of e2bmc running on this box, could it handle it?

Just when I get one of these boxes and have it up and running I'm already looking at what is coming up in the future, damn you technology!!!

Edision Optimuss OS 3 Plus

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