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Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB

  • 08-01-2018 1:12pm
    #1
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 13,990 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    BK MOD:Please see the following post for The high horse brigade's latest backup image for the Tiviar:
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106783394

    ====================================================

    This STB combo has been mentioned a couple of times in threads so I thought to post some links for those interested.

    2 x DVB-S/2 tuners
    1 x DVB-T/2 tuner

    It has quite a few features such as multiple USB ports; e-sata port; internal rack for 2.5" HDD as well as a couple of CI slots.

    OS is Linux based I think.

    It has settings for Disec and is also Unicable capable.
    Supports Hbb-TV. It has Picture-in-Picture also.

    It seems well priced now for a box with such features. It was quite costly some time ago.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=YYsO8ruoI8o

    Review here http://linux-tv.com/receiver/tiviar-alpha-plus/


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  • #2
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,534 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Johnboy1951 wrote: »
    ...

    OS is Linux based I think...

    WoS offer it with a choice of openVix or openAtv however that review says it is NOT enigma 2 based. Strange!

    EDIT:
    Just checked and there is an openATV download for it.


  • #3
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 13,990 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    WoS offer it with a choice of openVix or openAtv however that review says it is NOT enigma 2 based. Strange!

    EDIT:
    Just checked and there is an openATV download for it.

    Probably due to developments since it was first released some years ago.

    From that review ...
    Release Year: 2013


  • #4
    STB.
    Registered Users Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    WoS offer it with a choice of openVix or openAtv however that review says it is NOT enigma 2 based. Strange!

    EDIT:
    Just checked and there is an openATV download for it.

    Oh there is alright. OpenATV hacked the bootloader mid 2017 and grabbed Ax drivers, just like they did with other Fortis models and the F1 you have....

    These boxes had a Fortis OS on them originally, but they are BCM Chips with large spec (especially for 2013).

    As long as they keep supporting them......


  • #5
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Got this box yesterdy to replace an Amiko Alien 2 and man I'm well impressed. The box is lightning fast. I opted for 500GB internal sata and OpenATV. I've it setup pretty much the same as the AA2 with autobouquets for a selection of FTA bouquets and also a Soarview bouquet and favorites. I've added some nice picons. I'm using the PLI-HD skin, the AA2 sometimes struggled with the transparencies of this skin but this box has no bother.


  • #6
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,534 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Got this box yesterdy to replace an Amiko Alien 2 and man I'm well impressed. The box is lightning fast. I opted for 500GB internal sata and OpenATV. I've it setup pretty much the same as the AA2 with autobouquets for a selection of FTA bouquets and also a Soarview bouquet and favorites. I've added some nice picons. I'm using the PLI-HD skin, the AA2 sometimes struggled with the transparencies of this skin but this box has no bother.

    Nice one. Now that you have it more or less as you want, make a backup of your settings by pressing the BLUE button and SOFTWARE MANAGER. It only takes a few seconds and can save a lot of tears later ;)


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  • #7
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    Anyone know images that will work with this device?


  • #8
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    IF i try a image for the Formuler 1 and its not correct, it wont brick my device will it?


  • #9
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,534 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    You MUST use an image intended for each specific make and model as the hardware is different inside. It would be like putting diesel in a petrol car. There are a very few exceptions where one box is a clone of another or simply re-badged for different markets. Not knowing what's inside a Tiviar, I wouldn't risk anything other than an image specifically for it.


  • #10
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    I have now changed to the Metrix Lite skin (with a few tweaks) as it really highlights the MK picons in all their glory. Stunning don't you think?
    @kierc do you want me to upload the backup of my image? It's the latest nightly of OpenAtv 6.1 that came flashed on the box from world of satellite

    447653.png

    447654.png

    447655.png


  • #11
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    Stunning!.Wow


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  • #12
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Here is a link to my complete backup https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Dy5msHel6CS9zXCAU_U21ZX_9mvfxZ8A
    Guide http://www.openvix.co.uk/openvix-builds/Guides%20and%20Tutorials/Flashing%20Guides/Tiviar%20USB%20Flashing%20Guides/How%20to%20flash%20a%20Tiviar%20Alpha+.pdf

    And here is a link to the picons pack, you need to use Filezilla to put the picon folder on your hard drive /media/hdd/picon https://drive.google.com/open?id=1epgDfivdpeh3JjGjbWdT0JRkAIkKtN9i

    When done you'll need to edit your own weather location id in the mymetrix lite plugin, you can find your own location id here http://weather.mynonpublic.com/locationid.html
    You'll also need to scan the terrestrial tuner if you're not receiving signal from Cairns Hill

    note: I forgot that I've a password on my box, to change it use putty to ssh into the box and use the command "passwd root" it will prompt you for a new pass. I'll pm you the pass while I'm doing a new backup
    post updated username: root, password: tempass

    Also note: My OpenWebif is set to port 8585, you should change this back to port 80 in the openwebif plugin, I changed it to suit a firewall rule I already had


  • #13
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    That putty to ssh comment has gone 2 miles over my head. Whats the layman's way to remove the password lol


  • #14
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    kierc wrote: »
    That putty to ssh comment isgoen 2 miles over my head. Whats the layman's way to revmoe the password lol

    I'm doing a new backup with a generic password, I will update the post with a new link when i'm done. I'll post when it's complate


  • #15
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Post updated, refresh


  • #16
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 13,990 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    Off topic ...... but would it be possible for someone to share an E2 bouquet file to me?
    I use tvheadend backend which tells me it is possible to import an Enigma2 (.tv) file, so I would like to see if or how well it work.

    I am really trying to find if there is a way to generate my own bouquet file from within tvheadend but this might be a good first step.
    I asked for some guidance here
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057860177

    Thanks, and sorry for the off topic post ;)


  • #17
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    Thank you very much indeed


  • #18
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    kierc wrote: »
    Thank you very much indeed

    How'd you get on?


  • #19
    JB81
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭JB81


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Got this box yesterdy to replace an Amiko Alien 2 and man I'm well impressed. The box is lightning fast. I opted for 500GB internal sata and OpenATV. I've it setup pretty much the same as the AA2 with autobouquets for a selection of FTA bouquets and also a Soarview bouquet and favorites. I've added some nice picons. I'm using the PLI-HD skin, the AA2 sometimes struggled with the transparencies of this skin but this box has no bother.

    Hi there,

    Just reading your comment, you mention Saorview. Does this mean you are able to get Saorview through this box, without the need for a separate saorview box, or saorview enabled TV? Can you series record from both UK and Irish chanells on this box?
    Also can you access RTE player, 3 player, bbc player, utv player etc... ?/

    Thanks
    JB81


  • #20
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    All good "The high horse brigade", just trying to figure how to edit the boquets, as for some reason i cant seem to use Webif. Also trying to sort EPG data for my IPTV


  • #21
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    kierc wrote: »
    All good "The high horse brigade", just trying to figure how to edit the boquets, as for some reason i cant seem to use Webif. Also trying to sort EPG data for my IPTV

    I posted that already, webif is set to port 8585, you can change it to 80 in the openwebif plugin or else use ipofbox:8585


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  • #22
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    JB81 wrote: »
    Hi there,

    Just reading your comment, you mention Saorview. Does this mean you are able to get Saorview through this box, without the need for a separate saorview box, or saorview enabled TV? Can you series record from both UK and Irish chanells on this box?
    Also can you access RTE player, 3 player, bbc player, utv player etc... ?/

    Thanks
    JB81

    It has a terrestrial tuner so you can receive Irish terrestrial channels. You can series link to record any channel using the autotimer plugin. There are plugins available for all the players but they break so often I don't bother with them instead use apps on my Nvidia shield


  • #23
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    Ok, im getting there. What do i change the port to?. Sorry if its a silly question


  • #24
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    kierc wrote: »
    Ok, im getting there. What do i change the port to?. Sorry if its a silly question

    80 is the standard port means you'll just need the IP to get into the box


  • #25
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    Sorted.More knowledge for myself lol. Last thing before i bore you completely, how do i get epg data for IPTV service?


  • #26
    JB81
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭JB81


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    It has a terrestrial tuner so you can receive Irish terrestrial channels. You can series link to record any channel using the autotimer plugin. There are plugins available for all the players but they break so often I don't bother with them instead use apps on my Nvidia shield

    Hi

    Sorry for all the questions, but could you explain this to me? Is the Nvidia another box?
    I would rather not have multiple boxes.
    Does the Tiviar not work with the players and you need more equipment?

    Regards
    JB


  • #27
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Note, I have used the autobouquets plugin to create these FTA bouquets. I think it could be set to a monthly schedule. You better check as it will rescan and recreate these bouquets again in a month undoing your bouquets rearrangements


  • #28
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    kierc wrote: »
    Sorted.More knowledge for myself lol. Last thing before i bore you completely, how do i get epg data for IPTV service?

    I'm sorry, I do not know this as I use my shield for IPTV


  • #29
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    JB81 wrote: »
    Hi

    Sorry for all the questions, but could you explain this to me? Is the Nvidia another box?
    I would rather not have multiple boxes.
    Does the Tiviar not work with the players and you need more equipment?

    Regards
    JB

    Yes the Nvidia Shield is another box that runs Android TV. There are several threads on here about it

    The Tiviar runs an open source software called Enigma 2. The community develop RTE/BBC player plugins for these boxes. These are not official RTE/BBC plugins so get broken regularly. For this reason I use Android apps on my Shield running Android TV


  • #30
    kierc
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭kierc


    99% sortd now and its bloody fab. You know the HD channels that don't work in the entertainment boquet eg Gold etc, is it autoboquet maker can change them to sd/remove etc


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  • #31
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    kierc wrote: »
    99% sortd now and its bloody fab. You know the HD channels that don't work in the entertainment boquet eg Gold etc, is it autoboquet maker can change them to sd/remove etc

    Open the autobouquets plugin, press menu and change numbering system to SD, green to save, then green to run it. It will change them


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