Furzy wrote: » Hi Guys - newbie here, looking at the Technomate TM-nano 3T which seems to have same specs as the Optimuss OS3 (no longer available). Selling at €299 without HD from the two main Irish suppliers - seems a bit steep. Any advice on whether I should buy or what alternatives I should be looking at? OS mini is cheaper but seems low on processor and RAM.
Je_suis_Jean wrote: » Having looked at the specs it seems to me that this Technomate TM-Nano-3T COMBO Receiver 2x DVB-S/S2 + 1x Hybrid DVB-C/T/T2 http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/combo-digital-cable-terrestrial-satellite-receivers/Technomate-Combo-Linux-HD-Receivers/Technomate-TM-Nano-3T-COMBO-Enigma-2-HD-Receiver-PVR is identical to the Edision Optimuss OS 3 Plus. Are they exactly the same box with just different branding?? If so it looks like a very impressive box with 1.3Ghz processor and 1gb RAM etc which with a 500gb HDD would cost circa €285.
emereld wrote: » Folks, Any idea's why the OS3+ does not see USB flash with update folder on it, not getting flash image option? -Formatted FAT32 -Tried USB makes Kingston, Verbaitim, HP. -No other USB's connected Idea's? Thanks
THE ALM wrote: » Think I had that issue once and I ended up re-formatting the USB on a different machine running Ubuntu. If you are trying to flash a different image you could FTP it to the images folder on the OS3 and then flash it locally.
bored_stupid wrote: » Heres some free tools if needed for windowns first just download install hp usb format tool with this plugin you right click after installion and run as adminstrator just follow steps take about a minute at most to format this will fix most usb pens for flashing your box hasn,t fail me yet its been posted a few times by board members as it works well .http://download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool/3000-2094_4-10974082.html And if that fails youhttp://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html With this plugin you can wipe your usb / resize partion loads of other features / handy free tool takes a bit of time getting use to but once you get the hang it you be grand . just remember to click apply in the top left hand side each time you chosse what action are needed . Not sure if gparted is already preinstalled by defauit on ubuntu as i use linux mint but if not this should cover all thats needed on iinux.
Partymack wrote: » 1. I'd recommend a Full Format (not quick format) to Fat 32. 2. Make sure only one folder is on USB and named 'update'. 3. Type of USB doesn't matter, but if you have one with an led that flashes when it is being read then you will know if it's reading the files. If the led isn't flashing it's not being read!
thegreek wrote: » Folks I am using the OS3 for nearly a year now having upgraded from an Amiko Alien. The difference is vast. I spent a lot of time on Boards with the Amiko, constantly grabbing the latest image to improve things. With the OS3 I havent changed since the initial image sonce I got the box. I regularly do the software upgrade from within the system, something you would never do with the Amiko. However I see now that when I look for updated packages the list is empty. So the question is do i stick with a very stable image or do I explore other images sucjh as the Vix that I see mentioned here?
Partymack wrote: » The great thing about these Linux boxes is you have best of both worlds! Why not do a full image backup of your existing image. Then flash OpenATV 5.3/OpenVix try it for a bit and if you don't like it you always have your back up image to go back to. Problem solved!
AtomsForPeace wrote: » Im on Openvix - have been running it for about a month now. In my experience it is not completely bug free - every so often it hangs.. Not enough to get bothersome though. One issue Im trying to fix is timeshift on the saorview channels.. It just isn't working for me. Its ok on the freesat channels. Anyone else had this issue on the edision? Is it even possible on saorview channels with the usb tuner dongle? I thought it was.
Partymack wrote: » Hey Atoms, I know I've used timeshift fine, but can't remember if it was Saorview - will try it out and let you Know. I have an OS3 so the terrestrial tuner isn't a USB, but don't see that diff being significant. What are your timeshift settings? Are you using external drive or pointing to a USB pen drive for timeshift? If do is it formatted to EXT3?
THE ALM wrote: » Semi-related to the OS3+ and for those interested. Got the rpi3 which is a great way to watch live tv from the OS3+. As the box is a triple tuner it means you can make the most out of it and watch tv in another room without going to much expense. Great addon in Openelec that allows streaming from any enigma2 box.
Partymack wrote: » I don't know that much about RP - can you explain what it is doing exactly in your set up and what it requires (software, config, hardware) to do it ? I'm intrigued?
THE ALM wrote: » Once all this is done you should be able to connect the RPi to any TV in the house and watch live tv.
Je_suis_Jean wrote: » do you kow if there is any way to do this with an Android box? I have a bedroom TV which is only hooked up to an Android box for Kodi and Netflix etc. It would be mega if I could watch Sat TV on it also without having to run new cables from the dish to it and add a sat box etc as it's only used now and again.
THE ALM wrote: » All that is required hardware wise is the Raspberry Pi, a micro sd card, hdmi cable if you don't have one and a power supply (could be you have a spare micro usb charger that may work)......
Partymack wrote: » Cheers ALM, That sounds like a really neat solution. Couple more Qs if you don't mind: • to do the setting up of the RPI are you using your web browser with the IP of the RPI in it or ftp using FileZilla etc. • When you want to change channel on the RPI are you using an App, web browser or something else?
THE ALM wrote: » As championc has said, no need for a web browser or ftp etc. as all displayed on your tv screen through the gui of openelec. Openelec/kodi is a media centre software with its own user interface that you can use to organise music/movies etc and much more. You can just download kodi and run it on a windows pc if you want to familiarize yourself with it. With the rpi or odroid etc you are just running a very small pc only for this software. For initial setting up I find a usb keyboard and mouse attached to the rpi works well and I then downloaded an app called Yatse and use this to control it now from my phone/tablet. I have ordered an ir receiver and jumper cables (about €5) that I will be attaching to the rpi which will allow me to re-purpose any old ir remote which I will then use. I figure this will be useful for her good self as she will be more comfortable using a remote and I can assign the keys how I want. As championc also said, there are alternatives to the rpi and I did look at a few. There is such a large community of rpi users and it is well supported which is what swung it for me in the end.
Partymack wrote: » Champ/ALM -Cheers for both your replies. Sounds like a great way to stream across the house. And a bit of nerdy fun gettkngbotcl set up etc. Like the idea of the remote with the odroid - will research that a bit more. Thanks again,
the-yikes wrote: » I have done up a pretty decent image for this box , If you have a HD installed use this dropbox link dropbox.com/sh/zpsl2sj51...awJvt45ua?dl=0 If you don't have a HD installed then use this link dropbox.com/sh/f65r8q36h...lpK09aK-a?dl=0 This box is a lot more simple to update , than a SAB or Amiko Triple Download the File from the DB link Put the update folder onto the root of the stick Power the box off and plug in the USB The Box will detect the new FW , to load it onto the box press the Channel - button on the front of the box , I think you have 10-15 seconds to load this or it will just boot as normal When its done , it will tell you to remove the USB stick and boot up again I have made up these images for freetv.ie so their logo is in the boot logo but that can be easily changed by converting an image into a MVI and calling it bootlogo , FTP into the box and replace the bootlogo file in USR / Sh I Cannot update using the files listed above? is there some way of updating from the zip files or the update folder on the root of my usb?
