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[gameboy]

How to change the Boot Loader image...

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=== EasyLogo v1.0 ====
==== by MusicBob ====
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What is EasyLogo?

EasyLogo is a dreambox plugin that allows to extract and save, or also to change, the boot-logo picture of the currently loaded flash image.
It is NOT requested to unpack and then repack the image, but all is done just by pressing a button on the remote control, in a few seconds.
The new boot-logo will be immediately visible on the next restart.

Installing

Just copy, via FTP, the files "easylogo.so" and "easylogo.cfg" to /var/tuxbox/plugins

Using

EasyLogo has double function, selectable from the plugin's main window:

- "Grab logo from flash image"
allows to extract the boot-logo picture from the flash image, and saves it into /tmp directory, with the filename of "bildgrab".

- "Change logo of flash image"
allows to change the boot-logo picture of the flash image, taking the new one from the file "/tmp/newbild", that the user will FTP to the box before starting the procedure.

So, step-by-step:

A) "Grab logo from flash image"

1) once entered the plugin, just press BLUE key on the remote control to activate this function.

2) the procedure will end in one second (a "Done" window will appear), and you will find the grabbed boot-logo into "/tmp/bildgrab"

B) "Change logo of flash image"

1) Prepare your favourite picture for your boot-logo, by using TMPGenc and by following the usual procedure described everywhere on almost all the available dreambox's FAQ.
To make easy the setup of TMPenc, I included a template "TMPEnc_template.mcf" prepared for standard boot-logo mpeg conversion. You will find it into the directory "template" in the EasyLogo zip archive.
Just drag&drop the template file on the main window of TMPGenc and you'll be ready to convert.

2) once converted your picture with TMPGenc, rename the output file to "newbild"
(into the "demo" directory of the archive, you'll find a "newbild" file, ready to use, with a nice boot-logo picture, that will be surely appreciated by all the linux-maniacs... :-D )

3) ccopy "newbild" file to /tmp (with a FTP proggy)

4) Start the plugin, and push the RED button of the remote control to begin the procedure.
A progress meter will appear on a pop-up window to display the status of the install.

5) All will be finished within 10-15 seconds :-)

6) Exit from the plugin and reboot dreambox... nice boot logo, isn't it? :-))


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[costasd3]

1. You need to obtain the cam program files and keys.

2. If you are upgrading switch to an FTA channel and choose common interface from the emu list (usually blue button) to stop any cam that is running.

3. Transfer the program files and keys to the appropriate directories of your dreambox and make sure that the program files (the files that go to var/bin) have the right access permissions (usually 755). You can find the correct location of the files from a previous post in this guide by T_G (“Gameboy's Lesson # 80: "Where to stick it" or simply: "Ding-dang-doo!”)

5. Now you have to make the cam available from the emu list if you are doing a manual installation. This is different in almost every team image release that I tried so I will only explain the procedure for the most popular images.



The Hydra Images



The only thing you have to do is to edit the smartcam.config file that is located at var/etc and add the following (whatever is in red) before “# End of SoftCam List” to the file save it and put it back in place.



For SCAM



osd-name n= SCAM
emulator n= SCAM 2.5d
camd n=
daemon n= scam2
kill n=
sleep n=
zap-sleep n= 4





For CAMX



osd-name n= CAMX
emulator n= CamX [v.30.03.05]
camd n=
daemon n= camx
kill n=
sleep n=
zap-sleep n= 5



For MGCamd



osd-name n= MGCAMD
emulator n= mgcamd [v1.20b]
camd n=
daemon n= cardserver.dream;mgcamd
kill n=
sleep n= 3
zap-sleep n= 5



For Camd3



osd-name n= CAMD3
emulator n= CAMD3
camd n=
daemon n= camd3
kill n=
sleep n=
zap-sleep n= 3





The n on every line represents a number the same for every line of the same cam but different from any other cam.

On line 2 (emulator n=) is the name that appears on the emulist so you can name it whatever you want.

On line 4 is the names of the program files separated with ; if more than one. I believe that you can use different versions of the same cams if you just rename the program files and put the appropriate entry on this line.



The SDT Images



For every cam create a file with WordPad or any other text editor that you like and name it whatever you want with the extension of emu. For example for camd3 name the file camd3.emu so that you know which file is for what emu.



In the file put the following. The last line after ### is an empty line but I do not know if it makes any difference.



For camd3

Camd 3.712
pcamd
camd3
###



For CamX

CamX 30/03/05
serverng
camxng
###



For MGCamd

Mgcamd 0120b NDS
cardserv
sleep 2
mgcamd
###



For Newcamd

Newcamd 5.28+Betad
cardserv
betad
sleep 2
newcamd
###



For Radegast


Radegast 3.0 beta14
camd.rdgd
sleep 2
rdgd
sleep 1
netpilot
###



For SCAM

Scam 2.5d
scam
###





Line one is the name in emulist


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[chuckles]

As requested, I thought it might be useful to post the following, at the risk of repeating everything or "teaching Granny to suck eggs"!

S*y cards and Newcamd



You need cardserver0961 and cardserv.cfg files.
The 0961 file needs to be ftp'd into the var/bin/ directory to replace the cardserver file there. It needs also to be renamed to cardserver, cardserve or cardserver.??? depending on the image you are using. (Gemeni is cardserver) Change mod to 755.
Carserv.cfg needs to go in to var/tuxbox/config/.

Then edit the cardserv.cfg file with Ultraedit and insert the seriel no. from you digibox in the line BOXID=0000000000.
serial no. is as is on your system menus ie not hex.

Some folk report success with notepad to edit cardserv.cfg first, then ftp to DB, but that did not work for me.
I suggest a reboot then hopefully you're away.

The edited section of cardserv.cfg should read something like this.

SERIAL_PORT = 0
TCP_PORT = 10000
BOXID = xxxxxxxxxxxx
EMM-G = yes
EMM-S = yes
EMM-U = yes
SPECIAL_FEATURES = no
DISABLE_PIN = yes

If the approx. layout is already similar to above just insert the digibox no. and remove any hash signs at the beginning of any of the above lines.

If I've missed out anything let me know.


EDIT added April 2008. An easier option if you wish to use a Sky card with a Dreambox is to use CCcam. It usually works without the need to edit any configuration files (which is etc/CCcam.cfg if you were wondering).

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[BGonaSTICK]

Thanks to PCD fror this tasty contribution...

Being a poor 5620 owner, I use the following method for recording on pc and playback (found to be better than other methods like mtuxvision and mgrab). I tried it with Gemini1.04. :-

In PC

(1) Create another user dream with username and passwd both dream.
(2) Create shared directory c:\dreambox\movie
(3) Download and install VLC player. Link .mpg and .ts files to VLC player.

In DB

(4) Download plugin CIFS. (included in Gemini 3.1)
(5) In expert settings-comm-blue button-select the following (See Attachment 'CIFS Howto' for more help).

PC ip
CIFS
Dir-dreambox
local dir -hdd (if that doesn't work try /mnt/hdd)
dream
dream
RW
tick "automount"
leave the rest
Mount.

To record

(6) Video button followed by Radio button. To stop recording, press TV button. To see timer menu press Radio button again.

To watch on TV

(7) Dream-File mode-root-hdd-movie - select file OK.

Hope it works for you. Regards, pcd.


Addition by TG: I just found out that if you place an MPEG or an MP3 in the directory on the PC you can see it or listen to it through the Dreambox. I had a few old recordings that I dome on the PC based receiver, they viewed just fine on the Draeambox!! . I have moved all my music and mpeg to the mounted directory, now I can listen to everything on the DB!

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[PCD]

Plugins can be mounted on the PC using NFS, thereby saving scarce var space, particularly in the smaller Dreamboxes. This can be done with the following simple steps. These steps are to be carried out in strict sequence. I have been using this method with a DM5620 and with Windows XP Home in the pc.

(A) SET UP NFS (This and section (B) were originally described in the dreambox.net.au site which has now closed. I have modified for use with Gemini1.04 )

1. Download and unzip the attached TrueGridNFS server tgpnfs10.zip (Freeware)

2. Create an etc directory on your pc such as :-

C:\WINDOWS\etc

3. Create a share directory on your pc for the nfs share (This can be the same folder as for CIFS mount as described in the Idiots Guide. The simplest way to create a share folder is to rightclick on the folder - properties - sharing - select 'share this folder in the network') such as :-

C:\dreambox

Also create the following sub directory:-

C:\dreambox\Plugins

4. Create a directory and extract NFS server (tgpnfs.zip) files on your
pc. Eg:-

C:\TrueGridNFS

5. Copy the two files from this folder, rpc and exports, to the etc directory that you created in step 2.

6. Edit the exports file. Add a line at the end of the file to point to the nfs directory you created in step 3. The line should look like this:

/dreambox -path=c:\dreambox

7. Make sure the last line of the exports file is a blank line. Save the file.

8. With internet connected, open a command line prompt (start-Run-cmd or command-ok) and write the command (note that each command must be followed by return) :-

cd c:\TrueGridNFS

9. Write the following two commands to register and setup the portmap and nfs services:

portmap add
nfs add

10. Write the following commands to start the services :-

nfs stop
nfs start

11. a. To show what is available to share, write the command:-

Showmount -e

The response should be :

TrueGrid SHOWMOUNT UTILITY.

COPYRIGHT (C) BY XYZ SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS, INC., 1998
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TrueGrid IS A TRADEMARK OF
XYZ SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS, INC.

/dreambox (everyone)

b. To show port mapping, write the command:

rpcinfo -p

The response should be:

COPYRIGHT BY XYZ SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS, INC., 1998
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TrueGrid IS A TRADEMARK OF
XYZ SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS, INC.

program vers proto port
100000 2 tcp 111 portmapper
100000 2 udp 111 portmapper
100005 1 udp 714 mountd
100005 1 tcp 717 mountd
100003 2 udp 2049 nfs

The internet can now be disconnected.


(B)MOUNT NFS

1. On the dreambox navigate to communications setup.

Setup>Expert Setup>Communications Setup>Mount Setup

2. Enter your mount info:

IP: 192.168.0.1 ......................: your pc ip
NFS
Dir: dreambox .......................: your nfs share directory
LocalDir: /hdd ........................: your db directory
Options: rw
Extra: nolock,rsize=8192,wsize=8192

3. If you put an X in the Automount box the mount will be automatically
re-established at each bootup.

4. Select Mount (green).

5. If the mount is successful SAVE the mount settings.


(C) MOUNT PLUGINS

1. Ftp the contents of the plugins directory in the Dreambox

/var/tuxbox/plugins/

to the new mounted plugins directory in the PC created in step A3

dreambox/plugins

2. Verify the contents have copied correctly

3. Delete the old plugins diectory in the Dreambox folder /var/tuxbox/

4. Start a telnet session. To start telnet, open the command window as before and write the command :-

telnet 192.168.0.24 (DB ip)

5. Write when prompted :-

Username=root
Password=dreambox

At command prompt write the following commands to reate a symlink to the new plugins directory: (press enter after each line)

cd /var/tuxbox
ln -sf /hdd/plugins

when finished type: exit (enter)

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Added by TG for those who want to go further with the space saving exercise:

Any var folder can be moved to the mounted directory if each time the simple steps as described by PCD are followed.
If there is for instance the weather plugin (mucho importante!!) you want to move as well, which sits in the var/tuxbox/config, all you have to do is copy the weather file into the dreambox folder, delete it and telnet:

cd /var/tuxbox/config
ln -sf /hdd/weather
exit

****************************

6. Test a plugin from the Dreambox as well as check in the PC share
that newly downloaded plugins appear there.

ps. Please note that this plugins mount and 'nfs multiboot' will not work together. You need to unmount the plugins from hdd in order to connect by flashwizard nfs multiboot. To unmount plugins first do 'unmount nfs' at the db, next at the pc delete the symlink you will see in /var/tuxbox by ftp, then create (by rightclicking on any item in /var/tuxbox) a new folder (path) named plugins. You can also copy some plugins to this folder from your share folder 'plugins' if you want to use them without nfs.

Good luck !

Regards, pcd.


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[DCG]

working with dream box (original list)


AcerUSB 2.0 Flash Stick1.1 - 2.0128 - 1 GB128/256JA
AiptekPendisk1.132 - 25632JAja
AiptekPendisk 22.0128 - 256256JAja
ApacerHandy Steno1.1 - 2.032 - 1 GB64/256JAjaBC
CAPTIVA(Seitec) USB BAR1.1 - 2.016 - 1 GB128/256JA
ConradSpeedDrive2.064 - 512128JAD
DTKMemory Stick128 - 1 GB128JAE
EasyDiskUSB Flash Memory Disk 1.0 - 1.116 - 51264JAja
EasyDiskUSB Flash Memory Disk1.0 - 2.064 - 256128NEINja
DARMarchi Disk1.1128128JA
ExtreMeMoryUSB Drive1.1 - 2.064 - 256128JAjaF
FreecomFM-10 Pro2.032 - 512256JA
Fujitsu-SiemensMemorybird (Der Kleine!)1.116 - 256128JAG
GericomMemory Key1.1 - 2.0128 - 256128JAjaH
VosonicHyperDrive1.1 - 2.032 - 1 GB128JAjaI
InnoVISIONEIO Pen Drive2.032 - 1 GB128JA
IOMEGAMini Drive1.1 - 2.064 - 25664JAjaJ
TranscendJetFlash1.1 - 2.032 - 4 GB128JAjaK
KingmaxUSB 1.1 Flash Drive1.132 - 51264JAja
KingmaxUSB 2.0 Flash Drive2.032 - 512128/256NEINja
KingstonDataTraveler1.132 - 256128JA
KingstonCF + USB2 reader (CF/256ADP)2.032 - 1 GB256JAL
LeadingDriverLD- UD111.132 - 512128/256JA
MMedionUSB Memory Drive1.112864/128JAN128J
AArowanaUSB Memory Drive (Norma Label = "W@lk Key")1.164 - 128128JAja
NTPNTP Mobile Drive 3in1 (SD+MMC)1.132 - 1 GB128JAja
OPPendrivePen Drive Plus2.016 - 2 GB256NEIN
Peak 256mb ja
Pitstore24OEM1.1 - 2.0128 - 256128JA(ja)
PNYAttache' USB 2.0 Flash Drives1.1 - 2.0128 - 512128JA
QQDIUSB Disk (Genauere Daten unbekannt)1.1 - 2.064 - 1 GB64/128NEIN
Q-MAX(Genauere Daten unbekannt)1.1128JA
RSSANDISKCruzer Mini1.1 - 2.0128 bis 256128JA
Seitec(Captiva) USB BAR1.1 - 2.032 bis 512128NEIN
SharkoonSharkoon (Schwarze Schrift)1.132 - 512128JA
SharkoonSharkoon (Blaue Schrift)2.0128 - 2 GB128/256NEIN
SonySony MicroVault (USM128S/USM256U20 2.032 - 256128/256JA
TTinyTiny Disk1.1128JA
TinyTiny Disk2.0256JA
TraxdataEZ Drive 1.132 - 256128JA
TREKSTORUSB Ministick1.1 - 2.064 - 256256JAja
TwinmosMobile Disk III1.132 - 25664/128/256JA
TYPHOONUSB Memory Adapter1.132 - 12832/128JA
TYPHOONUSB 2.0 MEMORY ADAPTER2.032 - 256128NEIN
UVEasyDiskUSB Flash Memory Disk1.0 - 2.064 - 256128NEINja
FGHIJKKingmaxUSB 2.0 Flash Drive2.032 - 512128/256NEINja
LMNOPendrivePen Drive Plus2.016 - 2 GB256NEIN
PQQDIUSB Disk (Genauere Daten unbekannt)1.1 - 2.064 - 1 GB64/128NEIN
RSSeitec(Captiva) USB BAR1.1 - 2.032 bis 512128NEIN
SharkoonSharkoon (Blaue Schrift)2.0128 - 2 GB128/256NEIN
TTYPHOONUSB 2.0 MEMORY ADAPTER2.032 - 256128NEIN
UVWXSitecomSitecom CF-Card-Reader mit Xtra Green CF 1.1256NEIN

Updated list:

This is a list from 2006 of ones that are reported to work and of others that are problematic. Don't take it completely as gospel though as i have seen reports of some on the not working list working fine in a 7020.

This was list was taken from the old Satellitehelp forum and was first listed by member Jimdefruit.

KNOWN TO BE WORKING

Acer USB 2.o 256 mb
Aiptek USB Flash Disk 256M-F (USB 2.0)
Apacer Handy Drive 2.0 USB 2.0 256MB
Bar 2.0 256 mb
BAR USB 2.0 128 MB
CAPTIVA USB 1.1 BAR 128 MB
Dell Stick USB 1.1 64MB
DTK 2 USB Sticks mit 128 MB
EasyDisk USB-Stick - 64 MB
EasyDisk, 1.1 64MB von
EIO USB 1.1 128 MB
Extreme memory 128MB USB 1.1
Fa. Reichelt USB 2.0 128 MB
Flash Drive
Freecom USB 2.0, 256MB
Fujitsu-Siemens Memorybird 128 MB USB 1.1
Gericom, Pocketable USB Flash Drive 128MB
HyperDrive 2.0/128 MB
Intelligent Lik Sang 1.1/2.0 128mb
IOMEGA Mini Drive 64 MB
JetFlash 128 mb
Kingmax 64 MB USB 1.1
Kingston 128 MB USB 1.1
LD Leading Driver 128 MB
Marchi Disk 128 MB
Medion 128MB USB1.1
Medion USB 2.0 256 MB
Memory Drive Apacher 64 MB USB 1.1
Mobile Disk III 1.1 128 MB
Norma USB1.1 128 MB
NTP Mobile Drive 3in1 SD+MMC 128 MB
Pine USB 2.0 128MB
Pine USB 2.0 256MB
Pine USB 2.0 512MB
Pitstore24 OEM 128 MB
Q-Max 128 MB USB 1.1
Sandisk "Cruzer" USB 1.1, 128MB
Sandisk "Cruzer" USB 2.0 128MB
SanDisk Cruzer Mini Hi-Speed USB 2.0 256MB
Sharkoon 1.1 128 mb
Sharkoon 2.0 128 mb 2x
Sharkoon Flexi Drive USB 2.0 256 MB
Sony Micro Vault USB 2.0 128MB
Sunsun USB 1.1 128mb
Targa visionary
TEAC UF-507TSM USB 2.0 128 MB
Tiny USB 2.0 128MB
Tiny USB 2.0 256MB
Tiny USB 2.0 512MB
Transcend JetFlash 128MB / 256MB
Traxdata EZ-ID1 USB Stick 128MB - 1.1
Trekstor 256mb, usb 1.1 Ministick
Twin Mos Mobile Disc III 128MB
Twin Mos Mobile Disk III Stick 64MB
Twin MOS Mobile Disk USB 1.1 256 MB
Twin MOS Mobile Disk USB 2.0 256 MB
Tyhoon usb memory adapter
USBBAR 1.1 128 MB
Verbatim USB 2.0 128 MB
Yakumo USB 2.0 64 MB
Dane-Elec zMate Pen USB 2.0 256 MB

Added Oct 2007 :-

Kingston Data Traveller 256mb
Kingston Data Traveller 512mb

PROBLEM / NON WORKING

EasyDisk 1.1 128MB
Kingmax 256 MB USB 2.0
Kingmax USB 2.0 128mb
Minimax USB 2.0 256 MB
Pen Drive Plus 2.0 256MB
QDI 1.1 64 MB
QDI Stick 64 MB
QDI USB - Stick 128mb
QDI USB-Disk 128 MB USB1.1
Q-Max 1.1 64 MB
Sharkoon 128 mb USB 2.0
Sony MicroVault 128/256 MByte
Yakumo 128 MB USB 2.0

Added October 2007:-
Traxdata 256mb

Added March 2008:-

Cruzer Micro 2.0gb - OK
Emtec usb 8gb - not compatbible


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[DCG]

posted by icum

a lot of people are having this problem with the db7020, i have copyed this from dreams forum so it might help you, i know i have and 2 7020 boxs out of 10 have had this problem for me and i tryed every thing and still dont work ........
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Hello my dreambox shows some network activity a few seconds after power on, then the activity light on the router goes off. So it seems the Ethernet interface in the 7020 turns off. Everything have worked perfectly before.

If I boot up to the boot menu without the Ethernet cable plugged in then when I insert the cable the network is there.
I can connect to the web interface but as soon as I try to do something useful such as transferring an image the network goes away !

I have tried static settings and DHCP, no difference.
Everything was Ok before.

So I better return it to the dealer for repair.

Do you have any idea what can be wrong ?

Everything have worked perfectly for a couple of weeks untiil this occurred.

Regards,

Dieser Beitrag wurde 2 mal editiert, zum letzten Mal von nova-t am 12.06.2005 03:32.
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Well, same thing happened to me and to lot of other guys. The less serious version of this problem is that the ethernet connection is stable, but very very slow. I experimented with several different ethernet switches an in one case it was exactly as you described (more serious case).

I happened to "solve" the problem with an older ethernet switch which somehow is "compatible" to the 7020 network chip. See: ****://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/board/...adid=11643&sid= - unfortunately in German only)

The people at Dream are aware of the problem and try to solve it by adapting the driver software. They are working on it at least since march. And: in one of the german threads concerning the problem they said that it still may take some time ...

------------------------------------------------------------

Hello I was somehow able to solve the problem. I don't think it was related to the problem in the above comment. Before that I tried just about eveything including totally erasing everything and installing the default image over Dreamup using serial cable alone. It was traumatic. I was pleased to learn the bootstrap is on ROM on the 7020 and survives most anything.
When I connected the 7020 to a PC over a direct crossover Ethernet cable I was able to reliably communicate with the DB again over Ethernet. I reinstalled all my stuff that way and when I plugged the DB back into the router this time it didn't shy away but continued to stay up. I got my channels back and tried CIFS streaming and all OK again. But this consumed most of my weekend. unglücklich I was already envisioning having to return the DB for repair and having to purchase yet another DB to have in the meantime (addiction would have demanded it) Augenzwinkern but it seems I am ok now.

Update June 14:

I have the 7020 up and running again but am still not certain about the reason for my problem. I used DreamUp now to flash a new original image (last inofficial) using null modem cable. I booted it up and this time it got assigned an IP by the router over DHCP. This time I have been careful not to set any IP addresses myself statically at any time but use DHCP. And it seems to work.

Regarding the problem people are solving with a combination of separate switch and router; I use a very low cost almost-obsolete-by-now Netgear wireless lan/switch+router (MR814) (802.11b) and to my understanding it has the switch built in. At least I haven't had problems with speed and streaming have worked without disturbances over the 100 Mbit/s ports of this router. I just keep fingers crossed the ethernet port of the 7020 will stay up now.

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[T_G]

In order to find the stuff in the Idiot Guide I have made it Idiot easy to find stuff. Simply place your mouse pointer over the link and then naaaah I reckon this is easy enough

Just bought a Dreambox? Stop! Read the Doom and Klona guides in the Links Page below before reading any further.

READ THESE FIRST Idiot Guide Rules and Regulations Ignore this page and Idiot Guide MkII Dream Links Page Links to other relevant information

Just bought a Dreambox? Stop! Did you read the Doom and Klona guides in the Links Page above?.


How to install a motor/ dish
satellite-newbie.co.uk

Lesson #3: DreamUp flash utility
Null modem cable anybody?

Lesson number 192.168.0.5 or How to Network

Communication Setup

FTP - a beginners guide

Lesson #13: How to Backup Your Channel Lists
Happy Llamas are useful you know

Key Updating Utility Possibly not as relevant at this moment, but...

DreamUpLan Utility for flashing images
For those who want to load up images with network cable and not use the Flashwizard

Lesson # 5.7 How to flip channels with your browser and other meaningful stuff

Lesson # 52 sub section 3: How to record from Dreambox-Computer using LAN connection
Not state of the art, but a good read anyway

Screenshots of a working Dreambox Image

Stripped & Naked, all bits visible

Updating keys or plugins by FTP
How to FTP keys and plugins to your Dreambox

Dreambox and Motors
Some info about motorised systems

Idiot Lesson 13/B: Settings, stations, frequencies, transponder updates

If you have not seen the first post about the rules, try this

Grounding the Dreambox
Some think that this solves flashing errors

Lesson Nr. Conaxed 21 or "How to do it on your own"
Not much use for at this moment but a nice write up

Lesson 68 "NewcamD manual upgrade to V5.25"

Gameboy Lesson # 80: "Where to stick it"
Information about where to put keys for what cam - May need updating for new cam versions

Hey, T_G, you are famous!
Yep, "they" know we know

How to change the Boot Loader image...

How to manually install/upgrade cams on dreambox

Newcamd and Sky UK cards - how to
How to watch those 28 east channels on the Dreambox

How to record to a computer HHD
How to mount an external hard drive - useful if you have a 500 or 5620

How to mount a NAS

How to Transfer Plugins to PC using NFS
Var too full? Read for solution!

Compatible usb sticks
A very long list of USB sticks and links to manufacturers

Ethernet problems Deals with the specific problem of the 7020 Dreambox model

How to Image the 7020

How to flash DM7020s with compact flash

How to change password

How to edit keys/files/attributes etc using the plugin Tuxbox Commander

Quick and dirty guide to dreambox
Dreamboxmeister DCG put together a lot of the basics in one write up.

How to change the boot and radio background picures.
If you want to pimp your Dreambox, Lovelyperson gives you the tools

How to add a record button to a DM500s remote
There is no "record" button on a DB500s remote control so...

How to stream from Winamp to Dreambox

How to take your remote apart (and sort of put it back together)

How to set up Port Forwarding on your router

How to use SBCL/ vplug (TPS)

How to check and read e-mails on your dreambox using the Tuxmail plugin by HB13Dish

How to use a keyboard with a DreamBox by HB13Dish

How to access subservices e.g. Premiers Sport and use EPG

How to take a screenshot
We really like it when you include screenshots with your questions.

How to manually install a plugin or cam

How to find a lost PIN
Use Tux Commander to find your PIN

How to remotely control your Dreambox
FTP your Dreambox or set up a recording while away from home

How to manually find and store satellite positions
The DM500s doesn't support gotoXX - this method might be useful

Cards that do and do not work with CCcam
A list of subscription cards that do and don't work with CCcam

(The Ultimate Idiot Guide! For Idiots by Idiots!Answers,Questions,Tips + Tricks: RTFM!)How to add a download servers to (Gemini) images
If you are fed up with manual insattlation of stuff and want to keep using the blue button then do what it says in these instructions, will ya?

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posted by kevo on the den

How to flash DM7020s with compact flash

How to flash with cf card.

Unzip all.......

1. copy autorun file to a formatted cf
2. copy flash.elf file to cf
3. copy *.nfi file to cf and rename it "flash.nfi"

turn power off at rear of stb and insert cf in slot.
turn power on and when prompted to "flash now?" select "yes"
when done, power off again at rear, remove cf and power up/boot

Setup as new and have fun

Regards KEV0

cheers kev


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