Amiko Alien 2 Triple Tuner Combobox

Wisesmurf · 16-02-2013 7:17pm

Ok sorted it again. For anyone else who has the problem.

Before you run autobouquets find any channel on astra 2A (bbc for example) this allows dbvsnoop to get the data it needs to input into autobouquets.

championc · 16-02-2013 7:22pm

championc wrote: »

A question for Linux guru's out there - is there any way to have the Auto Timer plugin running in maybe as a Cron job ? I keep forgetting to go back into the plugin to re-discover the next occurrances of programmes from the EPG. It would be perfect to run a Cron job in the backround daily

C

Finally got this sorted. Easy really

Load the AutoTimer Plugin and then, while in it, press MENU, then 4. Setup, and then set it to Poll Automatically

PogMoThoin · 16-02-2013 7:25pm

championc wrote: »

Finally got this sorted. Easy really

Load the AutoTimer Plugin and then, while in it, press MENU, then 4. Setup, and then set it to Poll Automatically

Thanks for that

sattvfan · 17-02-2013 2:34am

PogMoThoin wrote: »

Come to think of it, i did have problems with the same usb drive in Spark. It would mount then disappear after a reboot. It is only in Enigma it works right, but i had to telnet in and format it before it mounted though.

I was an idiot I had the drive formatted in exFAT now works fine BUT still can't upload a satellites.xml file in Spark, guess there must be a bug with the lasest version ??

championc · 17-02-2013 10:04am

sattvfan wrote: »

I was an idiot I had the drive formatted in exFAT now works fine BUT still can't upload a satellites.xml file in Spark, guess there must be a bug with the lasest version ??

I never added a satellites.xml to Spark. I just scanned what the dish was pointing at. You only need it for Enigma2 I'm almost cettain.

brushdown · 17-02-2013 5:35pm

HI, Just put in a load of xmls in Spark on amiko alien 2. I was doing the same thing championc, scanning different sats,but found on station sat forum the downloads with sat xml settings files there. I downloaded the 'usals' one which has the favorites list all ready installed for many sats, including sly channels. I have my dish mounted on a camera tripod at the window in the room so I do not have to set up usals as I just move it by hand! Been doing it like that for many years with the old dreambox 7000.{80cm dish]. The satelittes run from 45' east to 30' west which is ideal for me as I can only pick up 6 or 7 on a good day!.. I had a problem with the usb loading the files into rhe database, so just ftp'd them to /storage/c/ [my ext. hdd] regards... brushdown

sattvfan · 18-02-2013 12:53am

Anyone tell me how to ftp then in Spark ?

As some may have noticed I did'nt really get anywhere on the satstation forums asking about uploading the xml file. I found an excellent free prog btw called Dreambox tools which generartes all sats into a xml file but this still doesnt do it for me

So anyway for spark discussion only I have created a yahoo group http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/amikoalien/

Robxxx7 · 18-02-2013 9:18am

I'm a member on that forum and to be fair your questions and answers were not overly helpful .... you strayed from one point to another and never really listened .... so i shall say this once .... You do not ftp satellites.xml file into Spark, Spark uses a different xml file from the ones created and hence will not work.

Satellites.xml is used on Enigma2 software, whereas Sat.xml is used in Spark and the 2 do not mix.

brushdown · 18-02-2013 10:13am

Hi Robxxx7, Thanks for clearing that up as a lot of people would be trying in vain to get things working. Very helpful post.

sattvfan · 18-02-2013 4:50pm

How are you simply meant to switch satellites in Enigma ? Crazy setup, most of the buttons do nothing

westerlywonder · 18-02-2013 5:14pm

sattvfan wrote: »

How are you simply meant to switch satellites in Enigma ? Crazy setup, most of the buttons do nothing

i am pretty sure you can just press ok, and then press the green button and this will let you browse between satellites.
But your probably best to make a fav group and add all channels you want from different satellites in there and you wont have to switch between the two.

sattvfan · 18-02-2013 9:53pm

Anyone know if blind scan is planned with Enigma ?

cool_cat · 18-02-2013 10:44pm

I am a newbie considering buying an Alien 2 receiver, but I am a bit confused between the DVB-T and DVB-T2 version, I asked satworld and they said T2 is the UK version, but I think I read somewhere that you need T2 for some Saorview features (HD?) - Which version should I get?

Thanks in advance for your input!

Robxxx7 · 18-02-2013 10:47pm

Blind scan has been incorporated into Enigma2 for a long time ..... Just depends on whether the tuner supports it and whether developers include it

PogMoThoin · 18-02-2013 10:58pm

cool_cat wrote: »

I am a newbie considering buying an Alien 2 receiver, but I am a bit confused between the DVB-T and DVB-T2 version, I asked satworld and they said T2 is the UK version, but I think I read somewhere that you need T2 for some Saorview features (HD?) - Which version should I get?

Thanks in advance for your input!

The Saorview spec changed on the 1st Jan to T2 but they aren't using it

cool_cat · 18-02-2013 11:06pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

The Saorview spec changed on the 1st Jan to T2 but they aren't using it

ok, so in your opinion should I try to get the T2 version of the Alien 2 in case it does become a requirement to receive Saorview at a later stage?

PogMoThoin · 18-02-2013 11:11pm

cool_cat wrote: »

ok, so in your opinion should I try to get the T2 version of the Alien 2 in case it does become a requirement to receive Saorview at a later stage?

Yes, I would, although the hardware will be most likely obsolete before Saorview get round to upgrading equipment to T2. The advantage of T2 is that it saves bandwidth, the UK need it as they have several Muxes, we have one and are getting a second so we are not stuck for bandwidth

cool_cat · 18-02-2013 11:32pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

Yes, I would, although the hardware will be most likely obsolete before Saorview get round to upgrading equipment to T2. The advantage of T2 is that it saves bandwidth, the UK need it as they have several Muxes, we have one and are getting a second so we are not stuck for bandwidth

Thanks very much, just to clarify, the T2 version would be able to receive the current Saorview broadcast, right?

PogMoThoin · 18-02-2013 11:35pm

cool_cat wrote: »

Thanks very much, just to clarify, the T2 version would be able to receive the current Saorview broadcast, right?

Yes, it's backward compatible

sattvfan · 19-02-2013 12:10am

Robxxx7 wrote: »

Blind scan has been incorporated into Enigma2 for a long time ..... Just depends on whether the tuner supports it and whether developers include it

Hmmm but why is it not on the Alien 2 then ?

sattvfan · 19-02-2013 12:11am

How do I run the plug-ins I install ?

PogMoThoin · 19-02-2013 12:35am

sattvfan wrote: »

Hmmm but why is it not on the Alien 2 then ?

I've no idea if the hardware supports it. Why don't you ask the devs on the Satstation forum, it's not a feature any of us are using (or needing).

sattvfan wrote: »

How do I run the plug-ins I install ?

WTF? Menu-->plugins. Are we spoon feeding now?

Zardoz · 19-02-2013 1:08am

I'm planning on upgrading my Dm800 to a Triplex but have a small query.
I currently have an internal Sata HDD in the Dm800 with my recordings but the Triplex only supports an external hard drive.
If I put the Sata HDD in a caddy and connect it up will I be able to see my recordings on the Triplex ?

Secondly whats the layout of the Triplex remote like compared with that of a Dm800 which I find very good.

PogMoThoin · 19-02-2013 1:10am

Zardoz wrote: »

I'm planning on upgrading my Dm800 to a Triplex but have a small query.
I currently have an internal Sata HDD in the Dm800 with my recordings but the Triplex only supports an external hard drive.
If I put the Sata HDD in a caddy and connect it up will I be able to see my recordings on the Triplex ?

You should be fine, it's most likely ext2 or ext3. You will have to set Enigma to the exact same path though

Robxxx7 · 19-02-2013 8:53am

sattvfan wrote: »

Hmmm but why is it not on the Alien 2 then ?

again, i'm not a mind reader ..it may depend on what image you are using ?
Its not a major requirement for a lot of people so often does not get a high priority billing.

Does Blindscan work on Spark ?

T0MMY · 19-02-2013 12:06pm

westerlywonder wrote: »

no i mean NSA, i have a zyxel NSA320. it is a network storage area, but i am sure some might also refer to it as a NAS

Are there any cons with using the network as opposed to the usb port for an external? Are the access times as fast for recording, pausing, etc.?

Cheers

westerlywonder · 19-02-2013 1:42pm

T0MMY wrote: »

Are there any cons with using the network as opposed to the usb port for an external? Are the access times as fast for recording, pausing, etc.?

Cheers

Yes there is a major con in that i cannot get it working with the HDMU image on enigma! I can only use my network drive to stream from in enigma, I cannot get it set up to record or as a HDD through enigma.

However in spark I can record to it in HD no problems, I have not tried to record two channels at once though, so I cannot comment on that yet.
I have played back full HD films of around 6-8gig in size, which are already stored on my network drive without any problems or lag.
I guess this is really a question of your network setup, type of cable you are using, distance from hub ext.

I also cannot compare it to a locally plugged in hard drive as i have not used one with it. For me if i have to buy a separate hard drive for the box it defeats the purpose for which i bought it for in the first place.

I am hoping in time, I will have the same access to my network drive in enigma as i do in spark.

westerlywonder · 19-02-2013 1:51pm

[QUOTE
Does Blindscan work on Spark ?[/QUOTE]

Yes certainly blindscan works on the spark side.

I dont think i remember seeing this on the HDMU enigma side, but i guess it cant be there if you have to load the transponder list first in an xml

I think there might be something wrong with my enigma side though as it can take up to a half hour to scan 28.2E. It is a fraction of this in spark

givecredit · 19-02-2013 1:57pm

westerlywonder wrote: »

I think there might be something wrong with my enigma side though as it can take up to a half hour to scan 28.2E. It is a fraction of this in spark

With Enigma2 and Autobouquets there is no reason to do a full scan of 28.2e. All channels are auto updated on a nightly/weekly/monthly basis.

aN.Droid · 19-02-2013 2:03pm

paradiddler86 wrote: »

How yis folks. Just chancing my arm here but....
One of my mates got one of these digital satellite receivers (dodgy box) installed by some fella and receives all the sky channels (HD, movies, sports etc) via his internet connection and pays the fella for feck all per month.
Anyone know how i can do this myself, eg buy a sat receiver from ebay and set it up myself.

Not allowed to talk about it here.

paradiddler86 · 19-02-2013 2:04pm

Had a feeling alright thanks for the heads up

westerlywonder · 19-02-2013 2:05pm

givecredit wrote: »

With Enigma2 and Autobouquets there is no reason to do a full scan of 28.2e. All channels are auto updated on a nightly/weekly/monthly basis.

Granted valid point, I was just answering the question asked.

Also there is a need to a full scan every time you flash an enigma image. Which for me, in the 2 weeks i have had the box has been a lot.
So, this is fine once you get everything set up and working. But at the start there is a lot of time wasting

givecredit · 19-02-2013 3:51pm

westerlywonder wrote: »

Also there is a need to a full scan every time you flash an enigma image.

Incorrect. You just need to scan one transponder. Takes all of 3 seconds. Job Done.

westerlywonder · 19-02-2013 3:58pm

givecredit wrote: »

Incorrect. You just need to scan one transponder. Takes all of 3 seconds. Job Done.

Oh thats brilliant. Typical to find out after hours of my life wasted.

Any advice on vlc, rte iplayer and 3player apps causing the box to crash in HDMU?

givecredit · 19-02-2013 4:05pm

westerlywonder wrote: »

Any advice on vlc, rte iplayer and 3player apps causing the box to crash in HDMU?

No idea whats wrong. RTE player and 3 Player work fine in mine.

stanley1 · 20-02-2013 3:35pm

I'm looking at the Golden Media Triplex, it seems to have a T2 terrestrial tuner, are there drivers available for this tuner either in spark or enigma2 mode.

Regards

PogMoThoin · 20-02-2013 3:38pm

stanley1 wrote: »

I'm looking at the Golden Media Triplex, it seems to have a T2 terrestrial tuner, are there drivers available for this tuner either in spark or enigma2 mode.

Regards

Yes, it ships with spark and HDMU Enigma 2 now has the drivers for the T2 tuner, not sure what other images have

oaklands · 20-02-2013 3:51pm

Yes - i have this Golden Media Triplex box. The delivered spark image works with DVB-T2 out of the box. Make sure you flash with the HDMU image referenced earlier in this thread to get T2 working on Enigma2(HDMU).

stanley1 · 20-02-2013 3:54pm

Anyone bought from this seller, seems keenly priced with free postage.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181067044942#ht_6864wt_1397

Regards

oaklands · 20-02-2013 3:59pm

stanley1 wrote: »

Anyone bought from this seller, seems keenly priced with free postage.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181067044942#ht_6864wt_1397

Regards

Yes - thats where i got mine last week. It took 4 days to arrive via UPS (Shipped Monday, arrived Friday) and not the quoted 2 days. Very well packed, seemed to be the cheapest deal and no issues with it so far.

Zardoz · 20-02-2013 4:37pm

stanley1 wrote: »

Anyone bought from this seller, seems keenly priced with free postage.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181067044942#ht_6864wt_1397

Regards

Any chance of these receivers being clones ?
I know there are clones of the Alien 2 but I'm unsure of Triplex clones.

PogMoThoin · 20-02-2013 4:46pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Any chance of these receivers being clones ?
I know there are clones of the Alien 2 but I'm unsure of Triplex clones.

I think there are only clones of the Alien 1, not heard of any of the 2

oaklands · 20-02-2013 4:51pm

Dear todomultimedia,

Hi I have some questions before purchasing:

1. Are you an offical distributor
2. What is the flash/RAM & CPU speed of this unit?
3. Is this a clone of the original?
4. Does it come with a UK 3-pin powere plug or 2-pin?
5. If purchased today or tomorrow when will it be shipped?

tnx
====
REPLY
Hi:

1) Yes.
2) ST7162 256MB 540MHz Chipset
3) Original
4) 2 Pins
5) Monday by UPS

Best regards.

Un saludo.Emilio

Above is the text of the exchange I had with them before buying. He confirmed they are not clones and that he is an official reseller.

I know this isnt a guarantee, but it would give me some comfort with paypal etc. The packaging looks all very professional, 2 replacement front panels are included along with batteries for the RC and a HDMI cable. It seems legit to me (famous last words

). You should also note that they dont cover postage for returns, which wouldnt be an issue with a local reseller.

stanley1 · 20-02-2013 5:09pm

is there any hardware difference between the Amiko and Golden media versions, I know they both have the same st7162 chipset.

Regards

Zardoz · 20-02-2013 5:20pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

I think there are only clones of the Alien 1, not heard of any of the 2

Cheers,that clarifies that so.

Above is the text of the exchange I had with them before buying. He confirmed they are not clones and that he is an official reseller.

Thanks for adding that .
Looks perfect so,I have seen the Triplex for ~150 euro on a few German sites so that seems to be the going rate for them ,so 165 inc delivery would be about right.

Going to order one now.

sattvfan · 20-02-2013 8:51pm

The terrestrial tuner is not working

Not a trace of anything but fine in Spark ?? I am using the image which Lavtronics installed dated Dec 15th. I have no other information

championc · 20-02-2013 9:16pm

If it's a T2 box then the T2 Image wasn't available at that stage so you need to upgrade to the latest image or go with HDMU

PogMoThoin · 20-02-2013 9:17pm

Yeah, you'll need to flash a more modern Enigma image that has the T2 driver.

westerlywonder · 20-02-2013 11:31pm

givecredit wrote: »

Incorrect. You just need to scan one transponder. Takes all of 3 seconds. Job Done.

I have tried this tonight, and it does not work for me. The autobouquets does tabulate a correct channel list all right, however if you try to watch a channel which has not been scanned it says 'Service unavailable, check tuner' Only channels from the one transponder that i scanned are shown as available, the others are greyed out.

On the plus side the box hasnt crashed on me yet tonight in enigma :eek:

givecredit · 21-02-2013 12:29am

westerlywonder wrote: »

I have tried this tonight, and it does not work for me. The autobouquets does tabulate a correct channel list all right, however if you try to watch a channel which has not been scanned it says 'Service unavailable, check tuner' Only channels from the one transponder that i scanned are shown as available, the others are greyed out.

On the plus side the box hasnt crashed on me yet tonight in enigma :eek:

You need to update your satellite xml. The one in your receiver is out of date. Try this one:

Amiko Alien 2 Triple Tuner Combobox

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