http://wiki.linuxmce.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Wierdbeard65&feedformat=atomLinuxMCE - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T20:19:16ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.24.1http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Wierdbeard65&diff=30186User:Wierdbeard652012-05-05T16:36:56Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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<div>[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
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=A Reborn Newbie=<br />
Ok, I'm looking to install "something" for my family. I'm not sure what! A couple of years ago (when 810 was still Beta) I was playing around with LinuxMCE. Then stuff happened and I went "off-net" for a while. I'm now back and a lot seems to have changed, so I feel like I'm back to being a Newbie again. If anyone knows how to reset by status in the forums, it might be wise.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm now starting the whole initial investigation thing again. I'm posting questions in forums (both here and elsewhere) and trying to keep my notes (here) up to date :-)<br />
<br />
If you have come here as a result of my posting in a forum, thank you for visiting. Please post replies back in the forum, though, so others can benefit. Also, if you see an outstanding question / issue below, please feel free to respond, but please do so via a forum as, again, that will give anyone else looking at the same issue a fair stab. ;-)<br />
<br />
=Current Position=<br />
2 years ago, I moved with my family from the UK to the USA. We are now settled in Indiana (the city of Carmel in Hamilton County) but are about to move about 1 mile. Currently, we have no "home grown" stuff to speak of. We have AT&T U-Verse with 1 DVR and 3 additional STBs. Part of the move is to consider whther to stick with AT&T or move to a different provider, so that discussion will be had below. I am doing all this with virtually NO MONEY to devote to the project. Most (if not all) of the kit I am using has been scavenged from things being thrown out at work, or from fairs etc. I have made occasional purchases on e-bay! So, when offering solutions, please consider cost ;-) We are due to move on May 25th 2012, so the decision about provider is fairly urgent!<br />
<br />
When considering options, the following two factors are (almost) equally important:<br />
*Cost. Like I already said, I can't afford to be spending a lot of $$$ on this.<br />
*WAF/FAF. It has to just work. No ifs, no buts. Currently, we have an issue due to the need to change HDMI inputs between the PS3 and the U-Verse STB!!!<br />
*Time. We are a busy family. I'm keen to spend time on this as it's interesting and fun, but I have a full time job. The lawn needs cutting. The family need to go out...... You get the idea! ;-)<br />
<br />
=Decisions, Decisions=<br />
Obviously, there are a lot of choices to be made, and many will impact on others. I've tried to categorize them below and then provide links to where I have asked the questions. At the bottom of this page, I'm going to put a summary of the hardware (and software) I have installed. I will do my best to keep both the questions lists (and final answers!) and the system summary as up to date as I can ;-)<br />
<br />
So without further ado, here we go!:<br />
==TV Provider==<br />
Points to consider:<br />
*Cost of basic service<br />
*Availability of channels<br />
*Possibility of integrating with a home-grown system<br />
*Additional "bundled" services (particularly internet).<br />
*Reliability<br />
*Ease of (basic) use.<br />
*Services "away from home" (For example, Android / iPhone / iPad access.)<br />
<br />
<br />
#AT&T U-Verse<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Existing system<br />
###Content already on DVR<br />
###Network infrastucture can be provided through the AT&T house (tv/cable) network<br />
###No minumum contract term (this is why I went with them in the first place!)<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Guide is not very helpful in that it doesn't track season / episode very well, making it difficult to watch anything "in order"<br />
###Series record is either "all showings" or "only first runs". No option to "record it unless you already have it".<br />
###Network infrastructure does not offer the option to insert a device (read:firewall) between the computer devices and the internet.<br />
###DVR has limited space and cannot be upgraded.<br />
###HD is a paid extra on all channels.<br />
###Only option with a home-grown system is to hook up their STBs to tuner cards.<br />
###Parental controls are only at a channel or their perceived ratings level<br />
#Brighthouse Networks (Local Cable Provider)<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Provides HD content for some channels "FOC"<br />
###Possible use of cable-cards directly in home-grown system. If not this, then maybe HDHomeRun?<br />
###More internet bandwidth<br />
###Parental contols are at the program level, so no more Spongebob f*****g Squarepants!!!<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Difficult to get through to someone who understands what I'm asking in support!<br />
###Two year contract, so I need to be sure<br />
###MAY suffer from same guide-based issues as U-Verse, but since I don't have it...<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
==DVR System==<br />
I guess the first question is whether or not to bother at all! But I'm going to assume that this is a given. I have included the TV-Provider DVR as an option though, for comparative purposes.<br />
#Linux MCE 810<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Linux MCE 1004<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Straight MythTV<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#XBMC<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#WindozeMCE<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#TV-Providor DVR<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Works "off the shelf"<br />
###If it doesn't work, there's a support contract!<br />
###If it doesn't work, I can legitimately not be to blame.<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Not nearly configurable enough<br />
###Inability to integrate with other systems.<br />
###Inability to upgrade DVR disk space.<br />
###Lack of integration between ripped DVDs and recorded TV.<br />
###Waaay less cool ;-)<br />
###If it doesn't work, I'm still going to cop the flack!<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
=Available Equipment=<br />
Currently, I have the following hardware:</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Wierdbeard65&diff=30185User:Wierdbeard652012-05-05T16:35:50Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
{{versioninfo|810Status=Investigating|810UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|810UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65|1004Status=Investigating|1004UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|1004UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65}}<br />
=A Reborn Newbie=<br />
Ok, I'm looking to install "something" for my family. I'm not sure what! A couple of years ago (when 810 was still Beta) I was playing around with LinuxMCE. Then stuff happened and I went "off-net" for a while. I'm now back and a lot seems to have changed, so I feel like I'm back to being a Newbie again. If anyone knows how to reset by status in the forums, it might be wise.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm now starting the whole initial investigation thing again. I'm posting questions in forums (both here and elsewhere) and trying to keep my notes (here) up to date :-)<br />
<br />
If you have come here as a result of my posting in a forum, thank you for visiting. Please post replies back in the forum, though, so others can benefit. Also, if you see an outstanding question / issue below, please feel free to respond, but please do so via a forum as, again, that will give anyone else looking at the same issue a fair stab. ;-)<br />
<br />
=Current Position=<br />
2 years ago, I moved with my family from the UK to the USA. We are now settled in Indiana (the city of Carmel in Hamilton County) but are about to move about 1 mile. Currently, we have no "home grown" stuff to speak of. We have AT&T U-Verse with 1 DVR and 3 additional STBs. Part of the move is to consider whther to stick with AT&T or move to a different provider, so that discussion will be had below. I am doing all this with virtually NO MONEY to devote to the project. Most (if not all) of the kit I am using has been scavenged from things being thrown out at work, or from fairs etc. I have made occasional purchases on e-bay! So, when offering solutions, please consider cost ;-) We are due to move on May 25th 2012, so the decision about provider is fairly urgent!<br />
<br />
When considering options, the following two factors are (almost) equally important:<br />
*Cost. Like I already said, I can't afford to be spending a lot of $$$ on this.<br />
*WAF/FAF. It has to just work. No ifs, no buts. Currently, we have an issue due to the need to change HDMI inputs between the PS3 and the U-Verse STB!!!<br />
*Time. We are a busy family. I'm keen to spend time on this as it's interesting and fun, but I have a full time job. The lawn needs cutting. The family need to go out...... You get the idea! ;-)<br />
<br />
=Decisions, Decisions=<br />
Obviously, there are a lot of choices to be made, and many will impact on others. I've tried to categorize them below and then provide links to where I have asked the questions. At the bottom of this page, I'm going to put a summary of the hardware (and software) I have installed. I will do my best to keep both the questions lists (and final answers!) and the system summary as up to date as I can ;-)<br />
<br />
So without further ado, here we go!:<br />
==TV Provider==<br />
Points to consider:<br />
*Cost of basic service<br />
*Availability of channels<br />
*Possibility of integrating with a home-grown system<br />
*Additional "bundled" services (particularly internet).<br />
*Reliability<br />
*Ease of (basic) use.<br />
<br />
#AT&T U-Verse<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Existing system<br />
###Content already on DVR<br />
###Network infrastucture can be provided through the AT&T house (tv/cable) network<br />
###No minumum contract term (this is why I went with them in the first place!)<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Guide is not very helpful in that it doesn't track season / episode very well, making it difficult to watch anything "in order"<br />
###Series record is either "all showings" or "only first runs". No option to "record it unless you already have it".<br />
###Network infrastructure does not offer the option to insert a device (read:firewall) between the computer devices and the internet.<br />
###DVR has limited space and cannot be upgraded.<br />
###HD is a paid extra on all channels.<br />
###Only option with a home-grown system is to hook up their STBs to tuner cards.<br />
###Parental controls are only at a channel or their perceived ratings level<br />
#Brighthouse Networks (Local Cable Provider)<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Provides HD content for some channels "FOC"<br />
###Possible use of cable-cards directly in home-grown system. If not this, then maybe HDHomeRun?<br />
###More internet bandwidth<br />
###Parental contols are at the program level, so no more Spongebob f*****g Squarepants!!!<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Difficult to get through to someone who understands what I'm asking in support!<br />
###Two year contract, so I need to be sure<br />
###MAY suffer from same guide-based issues as U-Verse, but since I don't have it...<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
==DVR System==<br />
I guess the first question is whether or not to bother at all! But I'm going to assume that this is a given. I have included the TV-Provider DVR as an option though, for comparative purposes.<br />
#Linux MCE 810<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Linux MCE 1004<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Straight MythTV<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#XBMC<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#WindozeMCE<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#TV-Providor DVR<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Works "off the shelf"<br />
###If it doesn't work, there's a support contract!<br />
###If it doesn't work, I can legitimately not be to blame.<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Not nearly configurable enough<br />
###Inability to integrate with other systems.<br />
###Inability to upgrade DVR disk space.<br />
###Lack of integration between ripped DVDs and recorded TV.<br />
###Waaay less cool ;-)<br />
###If it doesn't work, I'm still going to cop the flack!<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
=Available Equipment=<br />
Currently, I have the following hardware:</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Wierdbeard65&diff=30184User:Wierdbeard652012-05-05T15:59:52Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
{{versioninfo|810Status=Investigating|810UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|810UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65|1004Status=Investigating|1004UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|1004UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65}}<br />
=A Reborn Newbie=<br />
Ok, I'm looking to install "something" for my family. I'm not sure what! A couple of years ago (when 810 was still Beta) I was playing around with LinuxMCE. Then stuff happened and I went "off-net" for a while. I'm now back and a lot seems to have changed, so I feel like I'm back to being a Newbie again. If anyone knows how to reset by status in the forums, it might be wise.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm now starting the whole initial investigation thing again. I'm posting questions in forums (both here and elsewhere) and trying to keep my notes (here) up to date :-)<br />
<br />
If you have come here as a result of my posting in a forum, thank you for visiting. Please post replies back in the forum, though, so others can benefit. Also, if you see an outstanding question / issue below, please feel free to respond, but please do so via a forum as, again, that will give anyone else looking at the same issue a fair stab. ;-)<br />
<br />
=Current Position=<br />
2 years ago, I moved with my family from the UK to the USA. We are now settled in Indiana (the city of Carmel in Hamilton County) but are about to move about 1 mile. Currently, we have no "home grown" stuff to speak of. We have AT&T U-Verse with 1 DVR and 3 additional STBs. Part of the move is to consider whther to stick with AT&T or move to a different provider, so that discussion will be had below. I am doing all this with virtually NO MONEY to devote to the project. Most (if not all) of the kit I am using has been scavenged from things being thrown out at work, or from fairs etc. I have made occasional purchases on e-bay! So, when offering solutions, please consider cost ;-) We are due to move on May 25th 2012, so the decision about provider is fairly urgent!<br />
<br />
When considering options, the following two factors are (almost) equally important:<br />
*Cost. Like I already said, I can't afford to be spending a lot of $$$ on this.<br />
*WAF/FAF. It has to just work. No ifs, no buts. Currently, we have an issue due to the need to change HDMI inputs between the PS3 and the U-Verse STB!!!<br />
*Time. We are a busy family. I'm keen to spend time on this as it's interesting and fun, but I have a full time job. The lawn needs cutting. The family need to go out...... You get the idea! ;-)<br />
<br />
=Decisions, Decisions=<br />
Obviously, there are a lot of choices to be made, and many will impact on others. I've tried to categorize them below and then provide links to where I have asked the questions. At the bottom of this page, I'm going to put a summary of the hardware (and software) I have installed. I will do my best to keep both the questions lists (and final answers!) and the system summary as up to date as I can ;-)<br />
<br />
So without further ado, here we go!:<br />
==TV Provider==<br />
#AT&T U-Verse<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Existing system<br />
###Content already on DVR<br />
###Network infrastucture can be provided through the AT&T house (tv/cable) network<br />
###No minumum contract term (this is why I went with them in the first place!)<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Guide is not very helpful in that it doesn't track season / episode very well, making it difficult to watch anything "in order"<br />
###Series record is either "all showings" or "only first runs". No option to "record it unless you already have it".<br />
###Network infrastructure does not offer the option to insert a device (read:firewall) between the computer devices and the internet.<br />
###DVR has limited space and cannot be upgraded.<br />
###HD is a paid extra on all channels.<br />
###Only option with a home-grown system is to hook up their STBs to tuner cards.<br />
###Parental controls are only at a channel or their perceived ratings level<br />
#Brighthouse Networks (Local Cable Provider)<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Provides HD content for some channels "FOC"<br />
###Possible use of cable-cards directly in home-grown system. If not this, then maybe HDHomeRun?<br />
###More internet bandwidth<br />
###Parental contols are at the program level, so no more Spongebob f*****g Squarepants!!!<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Difficult to get through to someone who understands what I'm asking in support!<br />
###Two year contract, so I need to be sure<br />
###MAY suffer from same guide-based issues as U-Verse, but since I don't have it...<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
==DVR System==<br />
I guess the first question is whether or not to bother at all! But I'm going to assume that this is a given. I have included the TV-Provider DVR as an option though, for comparative purposes.<br />
#Linux MCE 810<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Linux MCE 1004<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Straight MythTV<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#XBMC<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#WindozeMCE<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#TV-Providor DVR<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Works "off the shelf"<br />
###If it doesn't work, there's a support contract!<br />
###If it doesn't work, I can legitimately not be to blame.<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Not nearly configurable enough<br />
###Inability to integrate with other systems.<br />
###Inability to upgrade DVR disk space.<br />
###Lack of integration between ripped DVDs and recorded TV.<br />
###Waaay less cool ;-)<br />
###If it doesn't work, I'm still going to cop the flack!<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
=Available Equipment=<br />
Currently, I have the following hardware:</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Wierdbeard65&diff=30183User:Wierdbeard652012-05-05T15:47:02Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
{{versioninfo|810Status=Investigating|810UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|810UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65|1004Status=Investigating|1004UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|1004UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65}}<br />
=A Reborn Newbie=<br />
Ok, I'm looking to install "something" for my family. I'm not sure what! A couple of years ago (when 810 was still Beta) I was playing around with LinuxMCE. Then stuff happened and I went "off-net" for a while. I'm now back and a lot seems to have changed, so I feel like I'm back to being a Newbie again. If anyone knows how to reset by status in the forums, it might be wise.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm now starting the whole initial investigation thing again. I'm posting questions in forums (both here and elsewhere) and trying to keep my notes (here) up to date :-)<br />
<br />
If you have come here as a result of my posting in a forum, thank you for visiting. Please post replies back in the forum, though, so others can benefit. Also, if you see an outstanding question / issue below, please feel free to respond, but please do so via a forum as, again, that will give anyone else looking at the same issue a fair stab. ;-)<br />
<br />
=Current Position=<br />
2 years ago, I moved with my family from the UK to the USA. We are now settled in Indiana (the city of Carmel in Hamilton County) but are about to move about 1 mile. Currently, we have no "home grown" stuff to speak of. We have AT&T U-Verse with 1 DVR and 3 additional STBs. Part of the move is to consider whther to stick with AT&T or move to a different provider, so that discussion will be had below. I am doing all this with virtually NO MONEY to devote to the project. Most (if not all) of the kit I am using has been scavenged from things being thrown out at work, or from fairs etc. I have made occasional purchases on e-bay! So, when offering solutions, please consider cost ;-) We are due to move on May 25th 2012, so the decision about provider is fairly urgent!<br />
<br />
=Decisions, Decisions=<br />
Obviously, there are a lot of choices to be made, and many will impact on others. I've tried to categorize them below and then provide links to where I have asked the questions. At the bottom of this page, I'm going to put a summary of the hardware (and software) I have installed. I will do my best to keep both the questions lists (and final answers!) and the system summary as up to date as I can ;-)<br />
<br />
So without further ado, here we go!:<br />
==TV Provider==<br />
#AT&T U-Verse<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Existing system<br />
###Content already on DVR<br />
###Network infrastucture can be provided through the AT&T house (tv/cable) network<br />
###No minumum contract term (this is why I went with them in the first place!)<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Guide is not very helpful in that it doesn't track season / episode very well, making it difficult to watch anything "in order"<br />
###Series record is either "all showings" or "only first runs". No option to "record it unless you already have it".<br />
###Network infrastructure does not offer the option to insert a device (read:firewall) between the computer devices and the internet.<br />
###DVR has limited space and cannot be upgraded.<br />
###HD is a paid extra on all channels.<br />
###Only option with a home-grown system is to hook up their STBs to tuner cards.<br />
###Parental controls are only at a channel or their perceived ratings level<br />
#Brighthouse Networks (Local Cable Provider)<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Provides HD content for some channels "FOC"<br />
###Possible use of cable-cards directly in home-grown system. If not this, then maybe HDHomeRun?<br />
###More internet bandwidth<br />
###Parental contols are at the program level, so no more Spongebob f*****g Squarepants!!!<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Difficult to get through to someone who understands what I'm asking in support!<br />
###Two year contract, so I need to be sure<br />
###MAY suffer from same guide-based issues as U-Verse, but since I don't have it...<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
==DVR System==<br />
I guess the first question is whether or not to bother at all! But I'm going to assume that this is a given. I have included the TV-Provider DVR as an option though, for comparative purposes.<br />
#Linux MCE 810<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Linux MCE 1004<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#Straight MythTV<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#XBMC<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#WindozeMCE<br />
##Advantages<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
#TV-Providor DVR<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Works "off the shelf"<br />
###If it doesn't work, there's a support contract!<br />
###If it doesn't work, I can legitimately not be to blame.<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Not nearly configurable enough<br />
###Inability to integrate with other systems.<br />
###Inability to upgrade DVR disk space.<br />
###Lack of integration between ripped DVDs and recorded TV.<br />
###Waaay less cool ;-)<br />
###If it doesn't work, I'm still going to cop the flack!<br />
===Questions to be answered===<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
!Question<br />
!Forum<br />
!Topic (link)<br />
!Last Updated (here)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
=Available Equipment=<br />
Currently, I have the following hardware:</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Wierdbeard65&diff=30182User:Wierdbeard652012-05-05T15:22:17Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:User Setups]]<br />
{{versioninfo|810Status=Investigating|810UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|810UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65|1004Status=Investigating|1004UpdatedDate=5th May 2012|1004UpdatedBy=Wierdbeard65}}<br />
=A Reborn Newbie=<br />
Ok, I'm looking to install "something" for my family. I'm not sure what! A couple of years ago (when 810 was still Beta) I was playing around with LinuxMCE. Then stuff happened and I went "off-net" for a while. I'm now back and a lot seems to have changed, so I feel like I'm back to being a Newbie again. If anyone knows how to reset by status in the forums, it might be wise.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm now starting the whole initial investigation thing again. I'm posting questions in forums (both here and elsewhere) and trying to keep my notes (here) up to date :-)<br />
<br />
If you have come here as a result of my posting in a forum, thank you for visiting. Please post replies back in the forum, though, so others can benefit. Also, if you see an outstanding question / issue below, please feel free to respond, but please do so via a forum as, again, that will give anyone else looking at the same issue a fair stab. ;-)<br />
<br />
==Current Position==<br />
2 years ago, I moved with my family from the UK to the USA. We are now settled in Indiana (the city of Carmel in Hamilton County) but are about to move about 1 mile. Currently, we have no "home grown" stuff to speak of. We have AT&T U-Verse with 1 DVR and 3 additional STBs. Part of the move is to consider whther to stick with AT&T or move to a different provider, so that discussion will be had below. I am doing all this with virtually NO MONEY to devote to the project. Most (if not all) of the kit I am using has been scavenged from things being thrown out at work, or from fairs etc. I have made occasional purchases on e-bay! So, when offering solutions, please consider cost ;-) We are due to move on May 25th 2012, so the decision about provider is fairly urgent!<br />
<br />
==Decisions, Decisions==<br />
Obviously, there are a lot of choices to be made, and many will impact on others. I've tried to categorize them below and then provide links to where I have asked the questions. At the bottom of this page, I'm going to put a summary of the hardware (and software) I have installed. I will do my best to keep both the questions lists (and final answers!) and the system summary as up to date as I can ;-)<br />
<br />
So without further ado, here we go!:<br />
===TV Provider===<br />
#AT&T U-Verse<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Existing system<br />
###Content already on DVR<br />
###Network infrastucture can be provided through the AT&T house (tv/cable) network<br />
###No minumum contract term (this is why I went with them in the first place!)<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Guide is not very helpful in that it doesn't track season / episode very well, making it difficult to watch anything "in order"<br />
###Series record is either "all showings" or "only first runs". No option to "record it unless you already have it".<br />
###Network infrastructure does not offer the option to insert a device (read:firewall) between the computer devices and the internet.<br />
###DVR has limited space and cannot be upgraded.<br />
###HD is a paid extra on all channels.<br />
###Only option with a home-grown system is to hook up their STBs to tuner cards.<br />
#Brighthouse Networks (Local Cable Provider)<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Provides HD content for some channels "FOC"<br />
###Possible use of cable-cards directly in home-grown system. If not this, then maybe HDHomeRun?<br />
###More internet bandwidth<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Difficult to get through to someone who understands what I'm asking in support!<br />
###Two year contract, so I need to be sure<br />
###MAY suffer from same guide-based issues as U-Verse, but since I don't have it...</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=User:Wierdbeard65&diff=30181User:Wierdbeard652012-05-05T15:21:03Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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=A Reborn Newbie=<br />
Ok, I'm looking to install "something" for my family. I'm not sure what! A couple of years ago (when 810 was still Beta) I was playing around with LinuxMCE. Then stuff happened and I went "off-net" for a while. I'm now back and a lot seems to have changed, so I feel like I'm back to being a Newbie again. If anyone knows how to reset by status in the forums, it might be wise.<br />
<br />
Anyway, I'm now starting the whole initial investigation thing again. I'm posting questions in forums (both here and elsewhere) and trying to keep my notes (here) up to date :-)<br />
<br />
If you have come here as a result of my posting in a forum, thank you for visiting. Please post replies back in the forum, though, so others can benefit. Also, if you see an outstanding question / issue below, please feel free to respond, but please do so via a forum as, again, that will give anyone else looking at the same issue a fair stab. ;-)<br />
<br />
==Current Position==<br />
2 years ago, I moved with my family from the UK to the USA. We are now settled in Indiana (the city of Carmel in Hamilton County) but are about to move about 1 mile. Currently, we have no "home grown" stuff to speak of. We have AT&T U-Verse with 1 DVR and 3 additional STBs. Part of the move is to consider whther to stick with AT&T or move to a different provider, so that discussion will be had below. I am doing all this with virtually NO MONEY to devote to the project. Most (if not all) of the kit I am using has been scavenged from things being thrown out at work, or from fairs etc. I have made occasional purchases on e-bay! So, when offering solutions, please consider cost ;-) We are due to move on May 25th 2012, so the decision about provider is fairly urgent!<br />
<br />
==Decisions, Decisions==<br />
Obviously, there are a lot of choices to be made, and many will impact on others. I've tried to categorize them below and then provide links to where I have asked the questions. At the bottom of this page, I'm going to put a summary of the hardware (and software) I have installed. I will do my best to keep both the questions lists (and final answers!) and the system summary as up to date as I can ;-)<br />
<br />
So without further ado, here we go!:<br />
===TV Provider===<br />
#AT&T U-Verse<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Existing system<br />
###Content already on DVR<br />
###Network infrastucture can be provided through the AT&T house (tv/cable) network<br />
###No minumum contract term (this is why I went with them in the first place!)<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Guide is not very helpful in that it doesn't track season / episode very well, making it difficult to watch anything "in order"<br />
###Series record is either "all showings" or "only first runs". No option to "record it unless you already have it".<br />
###Network infrastructure does not offer the option to insert a device (read:firewall) between the computer devices and the internet.<br />
###DVR has limited space and cannot be upgraded.<br />
###HD is a paid extra on all channels.<br />
###Only option with a home-grown system is to hook up their STBs to tuner cards.<br />
#Brighthouse Networks<br />
##Advantages<br />
###Provides HD content for some channels "FOC"<br />
###Possible use of cable-cards directly in home-grown system. If not this, then maybe HDHomeRun?<br />
###More internet bandwidth<br />
##Disadvantages<br />
###Difficult to get through to someone who understands what I'm asking in support!<br />
###Two year contract, so I need to be sure<br />
###MAY suffer from same guide-based issues as U-Verse, but since I don't have it...</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Tricklestar_200ZW-EU-W&diff=23674Tricklestar 200ZW-EU-W2010-05-11T17:44:15Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
[[Image:200ZW-XX-W-ii-(HI-RES).jpg|thumb|200px|Tricklestar 200ZW-EU-W]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
Tested with the latest svn Z-Wave driver (will be included in 0810). Also works as inclusion controller when LinuxMCE runs as SIS.<br />
Runs also fine with stock 0710 as primary or secondary controller.<br />
<br />
'''This is the recommended inclusion controller'''<br />
<br />
= About = <br />
The Tricklestar 200ZW-EU-W is a Z-Wave Remote Controller based on a Zensys chip. It uses a frequency of 868MHz. There is also a US version.<br />
<br />
= Configuration Switch =<br />
The product has a slide switch under the Rubber end piece (next to the USB connector), which can set the product in “Operation Mode” and “Configuration Mode”.<br />
<br />
= How to reset the Remote (from the Manual) =<br />
<br />
Resetting the Controller<br />
# Put the Configuration Switch in “Configuration Mode”.<br />
# Press-and-hold “Up” Operation button for 2 seconds to enter Configuration Mode. LED Indicator will illuminate Green.<br />
# Press-and-hold “Up” Operation button for 10 seconds - this will initiate a reset of the Controller. LED Indicator will alternate Red, Yellow and Green while remote is being reset.<br />
# LED Indicator on the Remote will illuminate Green when Reset is successfully completed and illuminate Red if the operation is unsuccessful.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.tricklestar.com</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Technisat_SkyStar2&diff=23673Technisat SkyStar22010-05-11T17:43:54Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: TV Cards]]<br />
[[Category: DVB-S]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
[[Image:Technisat SkyStar2.jpg]]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
<br />
This budget DVB-S card works out the box with 0710 and 0810.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
<br />
* Tuner Type: NIM<br />
<br />
* L-Band Receiving Frequency Range: 950 - 2150 MHz<br />
<br />
* RF-/Input Signal Level: -65 dBm to -25 dBm<br />
<br />
* LNB Support: 13v/18v (automatic detection), 350mA maximum<br />
<br />
* DiSEqC Support: only 1.0 (switching frequencies)<br />
<br />
* SCPC and MCPC Support: Both; Symbol Rate: 2-45 MS/sec<br />
<br />
* External Connectors: F Type (female)<br />
<br />
* Nominal Input Impedance: 75 ohm<br />
<br />
* Antenna Control Signal: 22 kHz<br />
<br />
* Overload and Short Circuit Protection: Neither.<br />
<br />
* Maximum Input Rate for QPSK (quadrature phase shift keying): 85 Mbps<br />
<br />
* Power Consumption: < 17W<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Peripherals/TechniSat-SkyStar-2-DVB-S-Satellite-PCI-Card/ Review] the Technisat SkyStar2<br />
* [http://www.technisat.com Producer's ] site</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=TT-Budget/WinTV-NOVA-CI&diff=23672TT-Budget/WinTV-NOVA-CI2010-05-11T17:43:36Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: TV Cards]]<br />
[[Category: DVB-S]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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<table><tr><td><br />
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[[Image:WinTV-NOVA-CI.jpg|thumb|250px|left|TT-Budget/WinTV-NOVA-CI]]<br />
</td><td><br />
[[Image:CI-module.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Nova-CI Module]]<br />
</td><td><br />
[[Image:Viaccess.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Viaccess Red CAM]]<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
This is a budget DVB-S card works fine with 0710 and 0810 alpha2 out the box. It has just one problem with recognition as sound card. To fix that just add module '''snd_aw2''' to the /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist. The card works fine with Viaccess Red CAM and NTV+ card. As I know it's discontinued.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
<br />
* Product [http://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-NOVA-CI_PCI page] in the LinuxTV wiki<br />
* Product [http://213.221.87.83/prod_nova_ci.htm page] on the producer's site</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=EVGA_7800GTX_256mb&diff=23659EVGA 7800GTX 256mb2010-05-11T17:38:19Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Graphic Cards]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
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This card worked hassle free with a 7.10rc 64bit DVD install on my Asus P6T deluxe/i7 920 core/hybrid setup, and netbooting Asus A8N32-sli-deluxe/FX-57 MD (with lcd moniter). (both require drives be set APCI (apic?) mode set in bios, though I'm not sure if that has anything to do with the video card. -the screen goes black right after first install menu and doesn't come back when drives are set in sata/ide mode) In this setup the cards will handle 1080 HD (ripped and/or re-encoded h.264, mp4, .mkv and .avi's) content in UI2+ alpha with minimal tearing on core/hybrid, tearing is worse on MD but still watchable for all but a few 15Gb+ .mkv movies- those wouldn't even play correctly under windows with this machine. Core/hybrid playback is nearly flawless. Nvidia VIVO (video in video out) is not supported in linux. My setup uses DVI and DVI/vga, I've tested the svideo output and that works as well. I have not updated/changed any drivers, just useing what came with the install DVD.<br />
<br />
GTX cards are not ideal for HTPC- they are too large for many htpc cases, power hungry, and hot- but it's what I had laying around.<br />
<br />
<br />
Read about my setup/newbie experiences here: http://wiki.linuxmce.com/index.php/Asus_P6T_Deluxe_i7_920</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ADT_Safewatch_Pro_3000&diff=23647ADT Safewatch Pro 30002010-05-11T17:34:11Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Security]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
== This security panel is fully supported via the VistaICM from In2 Networks. ==<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' The VistaICM has been discontinued. As of April 2010, a replacement is not available. [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/VistaICM]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZRW230&diff=23646ACT Homepro ZRW2302010-05-11T17:33:37Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Inst/ZRW230_instr.pdf Installation]<br />
<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Specs/ZRW230_spec.pdf Specification]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZDW230&diff=23645ACT Homepro ZDW2302010-05-11T17:33:21Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the 3-wire version, there is also a 2-wire version (ZDW232) available.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Inst/ZDW230_instr.pdf Installation]<br />
<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Specs/ZDW230_spec.pdf Specification]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCU010&diff=23644ACT Homepro ZCU0102010-05-11T17:33:00Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the USB EU variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCU000&diff=23643ACT Homepro ZCU0002010-05-11T17:32:44Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the USB US variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS201&diff=23642ACT Homepro ZCS2012010-05-11T17:32:28Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial EU variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, new version<br />
<br />
= Available from =<br />
<br />
UK - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/zcs201.htm ACT ZCS201 Z-Wave Controller, RS232 to Z-Wave Interface (EU)]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS101&diff=23641ACT Homepro ZCS1012010-05-11T17:32:02Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial US variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, new version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS010&diff=23640ACT Homepro ZCS0102010-05-11T17:31:22Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial EU variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS000&diff=23639ACT Homepro ZCS0002010-05-11T17:31:07Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial US variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZIR010&diff=23638ACT Homepro ZIR0102010-05-11T17:30:48Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Security]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
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= ACT Homepro Passive Infrared Motion Detector (Binary Sensor) =<br />
<br />
PIR (Passive Infra Red) sensor, a type of motion detector which uses invisible infra red light to detect movement in a room.<br />
PIR is sending "Sensor Tripped" events, so that you can use it in security scenarios.<br />
<br />
All the tests were made using [[HomePro ZIR010]] (RF Transmitter PIR) model.<br />
<br />
=== HowTo install PIR ===<br />
# Open the PIR box so that you have access to Z-Wave button, it is used to remove/add (reset) the PIR from/to Z-Wave network<br />
# Use your Z-Wave Master Controller to add PIR<br />
# Copy the new Z-Wave network configuration to your Z-Wave USB device (see command "Download Configuration")<br />
# Reload Router<br />
# You should see the PIR device available as a child device of ZWave (see [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]), but the setup isn't ready yet.<br />
# Power off PIR, then power on again (remove a battery for few seconds). Close the PIR box.<br />
## This step is important because PIR is in awake state only for 10 min after it's powered up.<br />
# After 2-3 min from step 6, PIR will send the wake up notification and PIR will be able to set its configuration.<br />
# You should receive the events from PIR<br />
<br />
=== Device configuration ===<br />
<br />
The PIR supports three modes, they can be set with the device parameter #17:<br />
<br />
* Lighting (configuration value 0): Sends ON/OFF to associations in group 1, sends ON to devices associated to group 2 when housing is opened<br />
* Alarm mode (configuration value 1): Sends ALARM to associations in group 1, sends ALARM to group 2 when housing is opened<br />
* Sensor mode (configuration value 2): Sends a binary sensor report to group 1, sends update to group 2 when housing is opened<br />
<br />
Battery reports are sent to all devices associated to group 3 of the PIR.<br />
<br />
The OFF/IDLE delay can be set via parameter #18. The values 0-255 represent 0-255 minutes.<br />
<br />
The device can be temporary disabled by setting parameter #19 to 0. Setting it to 1 will re-enable the PIR.<br />
<br />
The wake-up time can be adjusted with parameter #22. The values 15 - 45 represent 15 to 45 seconds. <br />
<br />
=== Notes ===<br />
<br />
* PIR needs 2 min of 'silence' to get to Trigger Off<br />
* Z-Wave has some new commands to support PIR :<br />
**- Assign Return Route<br />
**- Set Association<br />
**- Set Configuration Parameter<br />
**- Set Wake Up<br />
**The configuration commands are sent automatically by LinuxMCE's [[Z-Wave]] device. But if you are using a different PIR device and you need another setup parameters, you can use the new commands.<br />
*The PIR wake up notification is important, no commands are sent to PIR if the notification wasn't received.<br />
** We must be sure that PIR is able to communicate with Z-Wave network.<br />
<br />
= Specifications =<br />
* Power: 4 AAA batteries<br />
* Dimensions (mounted): 10.47cm x 6.6cm x 7.8cm<br />
<br />
= Command Classes =<br />
* BASIC_TYPE_ROUTING_SLAVE<br />
* GENERIC_TYPE_SENSOR_BINARY<br />
<br />
== Supports ==<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_SENSOR_BINARY<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_ALARM<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_WAKE_UP<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_BATTERY<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION<br />
<br />
== Controls ==<br />
*COMMAND_CLASS_BASIC<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.elekhomica.nl/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=589<br />
<br />
http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/HomePro.shtml<br />
<br />
Available in the UK - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/zir010.htm ACT ZIR010 Z-Wave Passive Infra-Red detector (PIR) Motion Detector]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_Lamp_Plug&diff=23637ACT Homepro Lamp Plug2010-05-11T17:30:29Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Automation]]<br />
[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
= Status =<br />
<br />
Supported.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.elekhomica.nl/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=326<br />
<br />
http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/HomePro.shtml<br />
<br />
UK Version Lamp/Appliance Module - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/act_zrp210.htm ACT ZRP210 Z-Wave 10A Plug-in Appliance Module (UK Plug type)]<br />
<br />
UK Version Lamp Dimmer Module - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/act_zdp210.htm ACT ZDP210 Z-Wave 300W Plug-in Dimmer Module (UK Plug type)]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=3ware_RAID_Controller&diff=236363ware RAID Controller2010-05-11T17:30:11Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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<br />
[[Category: RAID Controller]]<br />
[[category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
3ware RAID controllers are supported by default under Linux, but if you want to manage them from Linux instead of the RAID BIOS (3BM) you have to download some things from the 3ware website first.<br />
<br />
==== Note for setting up system with over 2 Terabytes of space ====<br />
In order to install LinuxMCE on a RAID with more than 2 terabytes of space, you need to set up the Boot Volume Size to be somewhere around 40 GB. After you install the system on that drive, follow the directions in [[GPT]] to set up the rest of the RAID for media.<br />
<br />
=== CLI and Web interface ===<br />
==== Installation ====<br />
===== Automatic installation =====<br />
The 3ware 9560 controller is now automatically recognized by LinutMCE and the 3dm2 software is installed automatically (introduced after 0710 beta 4). There's is no need for manually installing the software.<br />
===== Manual installation =====<br />
'''Using APT'''<br />
<br />
apt-get install 3ware-3dm2<br />
<br />
'''From 3ware's website '''<br />
<br />
3ware download page: http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp<br />
*Select "Latest Official Release".<br />
This way you'll have just on option to select instead of a whole bunch.<br />
*Choose your product.<br />
I selected "3ware 9650SE" (the suffix doesn't matter, its the same software)<br />
*Scroll down to "Combined 3DM2 and CLI"<br />
*Click on the 32bit or 64bit Linux link, depending on your architecture<br />
*Read the license and press the "Agree" button, which will start the download.<br />
*Unpack the downloaded archive<br />
*Run ./setupLinux_x86.bin (32bit) or ./setupLinux_x64.bin (64bit) in a X terminal.<br />
This will start an InstallShield. You can go with the defaults.<br />
<br />
There is a chance that the 3dm2 daemon won't get started by the installer (it will tell you if it fails). You can run it manually by typing "3dm2" in a console.<br />
<br />
==== Web interface ====<br />
For some reason, accessing the web interface remotely doesn't work. The browser gets redirected to the wrong place. It only works for local access, for me at least.<br />
<br />
After you started the 3dm2 daemon, start a firefox on the machine with the controller and go to [https://localhost:888 https://localhost:888]. Login as "Administrator". The default password is "3ware".<br />
<br />
==== Documentation ====<br />
The installer also installs some documentation which you can browse by using this URL: file://localhost/opt/AMCC/Documentation/index.html (if you used the default path, /opt/AMCC)<br />
<br />
=== Extending a RAID 5's capacity by adding a new disk ===<br />
If you have a working RAID 5 array and want to expand it with one or more drives so you have more space, you can use the 3ware web interface (3DM) to do this.<br />
<br />
Here are the steps:<br />
*Login as "Administrator" (default password "3ware")<br />
*In the top menu, select Management/Maintenance<br />
*Mark the checkbox corresponding to the unit that you want to expand<br />
*Click "Migrate Unit"<br />
*A popup appears. Mark the checkbox(es) corresponding the the disks that you want added to the array and click "OK". Keep the RAID level the same.<br />
At this point, the array will switch to migration mode and it will show this. In the summary page, the controller will say "Warning" in yellow. If you select the controller, the unit you started to expand will display its status in the "Status" column in yellow and a completion percentage.<br />
<br />
After the migration is complete, you'll have to increase your partition and filesystem size or create new partition(s) and filesystem(s) from Linux.<br />
<br />
==== Power failure notes ====<br />
The manual doesn't say a word about what happens if a power failure happens during array migration/expansion.<br />
<br />
Extrapolating the information in the manual, chances are that the migration/expansion will continue after power gets back.<br />
<br />
Information extrapolated to get the high chances:<br />
*If you have a BBU (Backup Battery Unit) enabled, the controller memory will contain its data for up to 72 hours in case of an unexpected shutdown<br />
*The array is usable during the migration. All you get is a performance hit.</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Tricklestar_300ZW-US-W&diff=23635Tricklestar 300ZW-US-W2010-05-11T17:29:12Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works with caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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[[Image:300ZW-XX-W-(HI-RES).jpg|thumb|200px|Tricklestar 300ZW-EU-W]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
Received sample from manufacturer. Will be full Plug and play with the next release (0810). Works on 0710 with some easy tweaks (either manually create the device or add the usb id's to the #1754 device template: [[ZWave_DeviceTemplate_PlugAndPlay]]).<br />
<br />
'''This highly recommended dongle is available in US and EU frequencies and has the latest Zensys library version'''<br />
<br />
= About = <br />
The Tricklestar 300ZW-US-W is a USB Z-Wave Controller based on a Zensys chip. It uses US frequency. There is also an EU version: [[Tricklestar 300ZW-EU-W]]. It uses the latest Z-Wave software, 4.27 from October 2008, with support for all the new command classes, and supports both high speed (4x 40kbps) and standard speed Z-Wave devices. <br />
<br />
= USB =<br />
uses the pl2303 chipset and the same manuf./prod. ids.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.tricklestar.com</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ASUS_M2N-VM&diff=23606ASUS M2N-VM2010-05-11T17:09:20Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category:Mainboards]] <br />
[[Category: Media_Directors]] <br />
[[Category:Socket_AM2]]<br />
[[Category: Works with caveats on 0710]] <br />
<br />
ASUS M2N-VM HDMI MoBo with AMD 64 X2 4200+ and 1 Gb RAM.<br />
<br />
Up and running with UI2 and overlay.<br />
<br />
sound driver required: snd-hda-intel<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress - will update once I get more going.</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=3M_touchscreen&diff=235983M touchscreen2010-05-11T17:06:30Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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= Status =<br />
available starting with: LinuxMCE 0710 beta 4.<br />
<br />
Starting 2008-02-20, there are drivers for 3M touchscreens, like the one implemented in the Planar PM191U 19" monitor.<br />
<br />
These drivers are binary-only and only for 32bit machines. 3M did not respond so far regarding a 64bit version.<br />
<br />
To install the drivers, run this:<br />
apt-get install 3m-touchware<br />
and reboot the machine.<br />
<br />
To calibrate the screen, run /TWCalib/TwCalib inside X.<br />
<br />
= Caveats =<br />
The serial pnp detection scripts sometime interfere with the touchscreen and make it stuck shortly after the devices are launched. Until the detection is fixed you can edit "/usr/pluto/bin/ListAvailableSerialPorts.sh" to _not_ spit out the device file where the 3m is connected.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Displays]]<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Touchscreen]]<br />
[[Category: Works with caveats on 0710]]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Tricklestar_300ZW-US-W&diff=23594Tricklestar 300ZW-US-W2010-05-11T17:03:44Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works with caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:300ZW-XX-W-(HI-RES).jpg|thumb|200px|Tricklestar 300ZW-EU-W]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
Received sample from manufacturer. Will be full Plug and play with the next release (0810). Works on 0710 with some easy tweaks (either manually create the device or add the usb id's to the #1754 device template: [[ZWave_DeviceTemplate_PlugAndPlay]]).<br />
<br />
'''This highly recommended dongle is available in US and EU frequencies and has the latest Zensys library version'''<br />
<br />
= About = <br />
The Tricklestar 300ZW-US-W is a USB Z-Wave Controller based on a Zensys chip. It uses US frequency. There is also an EU version: [[Tricklestar 300ZW-EU-W]]. It uses the latest Z-Wave software, 4.27 from October 2008, with support for all the new command classes, and supports both high speed (4x 40kbps) and standard speed Z-Wave devices. <br />
<br />
= USB =<br />
uses the pl2303 chipset and the same manuf./prod. ids.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.tricklestar.com</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Tricklestar_200ZW-EU-W&diff=23593Tricklestar 200ZW-EU-W2010-05-11T17:03:10Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
[[Image:200ZW-XX-W-ii-(HI-RES).jpg|thumb|200px|Tricklestar 200ZW-EU-W]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
Tested with the latest svn Z-Wave driver (will be included in 0810). Also works as inclusion controller when LinuxMCE runs as SIS.<br />
Runs also fine with stock 0710 as primary or secondary controller.<br />
<br />
'''This is the recommended inclusion controller'''<br />
<br />
= About = <br />
The Tricklestar 200ZW-EU-W is a Z-Wave Remote Controller based on a Zensys chip. It uses a frequency of 868MHz. There is also a US version.<br />
<br />
= Configuration Switch =<br />
The product has a slide switch under the Rubber end piece (next to the USB connector), which can set the product in “Operation Mode” and “Configuration Mode”.<br />
<br />
= How to reset the Remote (from the Manual) =<br />
<br />
Resetting the Controller<br />
# Put the Configuration Switch in “Configuration Mode”.<br />
# Press-and-hold “Up” Operation button for 2 seconds to enter Configuration Mode. LED Indicator will illuminate Green.<br />
# Press-and-hold “Up” Operation button for 10 seconds - this will initiate a reset of the Controller. LED Indicator will alternate Red, Yellow and Green while remote is being reset.<br />
# LED Indicator on the Remote will illuminate Green when Reset is successfully completed and illuminate Red if the operation is unsuccessful.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.tricklestar.com</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Technisat_SkyStar2&diff=23592Technisat SkyStar22010-05-11T17:02:47Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: TV Cards]]<br />
[[Category: DVB-S]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
[[Image:Technisat SkyStar2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
This budget DVB-S card works out the box with 0710 and 0810.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
<br />
* Tuner Type: NIM<br />
<br />
* L-Band Receiving Frequency Range: 950 - 2150 MHz<br />
<br />
* RF-/Input Signal Level: -65 dBm to -25 dBm<br />
<br />
* LNB Support: 13v/18v (automatic detection), 350mA maximum<br />
<br />
* DiSEqC Support: only 1.0 (switching frequencies)<br />
<br />
* SCPC and MCPC Support: Both; Symbol Rate: 2-45 MS/sec<br />
<br />
* External Connectors: F Type (female)<br />
<br />
* Nominal Input Impedance: 75 ohm<br />
<br />
* Antenna Control Signal: 22 kHz<br />
<br />
* Overload and Short Circuit Protection: Neither.<br />
<br />
* Maximum Input Rate for QPSK (quadrature phase shift keying): 85 Mbps<br />
<br />
* Power Consumption: < 17W<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Peripherals/TechniSat-SkyStar-2-DVB-S-Satellite-PCI-Card/ Review] the Technisat SkyStar2<br />
* [http://www.technisat.com Producer's ] site</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=TT-Budget/WinTV-NOVA-CI&diff=23591TT-Budget/WinTV-NOVA-CI2010-05-11T17:02:20Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: TV Cards]]<br />
[[Category: DVB-S]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
<table><tr><td><br />
<br />
[[Image:WinTV-NOVA-CI.jpg|thumb|250px|left|TT-Budget/WinTV-NOVA-CI]]<br />
</td><td><br />
[[Image:CI-module.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Nova-CI Module]]<br />
</td><td><br />
[[Image:Viaccess.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Viaccess Red CAM]]<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
This is a budget DVB-S card works fine with 0710 and 0810 alpha2 out the box. It has just one problem with recognition as sound card. To fix that just add module '''snd_aw2''' to the /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist. The card works fine with Viaccess Red CAM and NTV+ card. As I know it's discontinued.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
<br />
* Product [http://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-NOVA-CI_PCI page] in the LinuxTV wiki<br />
* Product [http://213.221.87.83/prod_nova_ci.htm page] on the producer's site</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Hauppauge_WinTV_Nova-SE2&diff=23588Hauppauge WinTV Nova-SE22010-05-11T17:00:57Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Video]]<br />
[[Category: TV Cards]]<br />
[[category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
The Hauppauge WinTV-Nova-SE2 is a single tuner DVB-S & S2 PCI card. <br />
It works out of the box with Linuxmce 0810 alpha</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Everspring_SP103&diff=23587Everspring SP1032010-05-11T17:00:34Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Security]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
[[Image:SP103-s.jpg|thumb|200px|SP103]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
Tested (and working) with the latest svn Z-Wave driver (will be included in 0810).<br />
<br />
The Everspring SP103 is a basic PIR supporting on/off. One of the disadvantages is the energy consumpton "Eats batteries like there is no tomorrow"<br />
<br />
= About = <br />
The Everspring SP103 is a battery powered Z-Wave PIR sensor. It uses a frequency of 868MHz. There is also a US version.<br />
<br />
Manuf ID1: 0x0 ID2: 0x60, Prod Typ1: 0x2 Typ2: 0x2, Prod ID1: 0x0 ID2: 0x1<br />
<br />
= Command Classes =<br />
* BASIC_TYPE_ROUTING_SLAVE<br />
* GENERIC_TYPE_SENSOR_BINARY<br />
<br />
== Supports ==<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_SENSOR_BINARY<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_WAKE_UP<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_BATTERY<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION<br />
<br />
== Controls ==<br />
*COMMAND_CLASS_BASIC<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.everspring.com<br />
<br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/sp103.htm For sale at Techstyle UK Ltd.]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Everspring_SM103&diff=23586Everspring SM1032010-05-11T17:00:12Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Security]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
[[Image:SM103-s.jpg|thumb|200px|SM103]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
Tested with the latest svn Z-Wave driver (will be included in 0810). <br />
<br />
Confirmed working with 0810-beta2 using the same procedure as [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/ACT_Homepro_Motion_Detector]<br />
<br />
= About = <br />
The Everspring SM103 is a battery powered Z-Wave door/window sensor. It uses a frequency of 868MHz. There is also a US version.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.everspring.com<br />
<br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/sm103.htm For sale at Techstyle UK Ltd.]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZRW230&diff=23583ACT Homepro ZRW2302010-05-11T16:58:56Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Inst/ZRW230_instr.pdf Installation]<br />
<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Specs/ZRW230_spec.pdf Specification]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZDW230&diff=23582ACT Homepro ZDW2302010-05-11T16:58:36Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the 3-wire version, there is also a 2-wire version (ZDW232) available.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Inst/ZDW230_instr.pdf Installation]<br />
<br />
[http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/pdfs/HomePro/Specs/ZDW230_spec.pdf Specification]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCU010&diff=23581ACT Homepro ZCU0102010-05-11T16:58:12Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the USB EU variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCU000&diff=23580ACT Homepro ZCU0002010-05-11T16:57:49Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the USB US variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS201&diff=23579ACT Homepro ZCS2012010-05-11T16:57:31Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial EU variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, new version<br />
<br />
= Available from =<br />
<br />
UK - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/zcs201.htm ACT ZCS201 Z-Wave Controller, RS232 to Z-Wave Interface (EU)]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS101&diff=23578ACT Homepro ZCS1012010-05-11T16:57:12Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial US variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, new version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS010&diff=23577ACT Homepro ZCS0102010-05-11T16:56:52Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial EU variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZCS000&diff=23576ACT Homepro ZCS0002010-05-11T16:56:09Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
= Status =<br />
working.<br />
<br />
= About =<br />
This is the serial US variant of the ACT HomePro Interface, old version</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_ZIR010&diff=23575ACT Homepro ZIR0102010-05-11T16:55:38Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Security]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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= ACT Homepro Passive Infrared Motion Detector (Binary Sensor) =<br />
<br />
PIR (Passive Infra Red) sensor, a type of motion detector which uses invisible infra red light to detect movement in a room.<br />
PIR is sending "Sensor Tripped" events, so that you can use it in security scenarios.<br />
<br />
All the tests were made using [[HomePro ZIR010]] (RF Transmitter PIR) model.<br />
<br />
=== HowTo install PIR ===<br />
# Open the PIR box so that you have access to Z-Wave button, it is used to remove/add (reset) the PIR from/to Z-Wave network<br />
# Use your Z-Wave Master Controller to add PIR<br />
# Copy the new Z-Wave network configuration to your Z-Wave USB device (see command "Download Configuration")<br />
# Reload Router<br />
# You should see the PIR device available as a child device of ZWave (see [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]), but the setup isn't ready yet.<br />
# Power off PIR, then power on again (remove a battery for few seconds). Close the PIR box.<br />
## This step is important because PIR is in awake state only for 10 min after it's powered up.<br />
# After 2-3 min from step 6, PIR will send the wake up notification and PIR will be able to set its configuration.<br />
# You should receive the events from PIR<br />
<br />
=== Device configuration ===<br />
<br />
The PIR supports three modes, they can be set with the device parameter #17:<br />
<br />
* Lighting (configuration value 0): Sends ON/OFF to associations in group 1, sends ON to devices associated to group 2 when housing is opened<br />
* Alarm mode (configuration value 1): Sends ALARM to associations in group 1, sends ALARM to group 2 when housing is opened<br />
* Sensor mode (configuration value 2): Sends a binary sensor report to group 1, sends update to group 2 when housing is opened<br />
<br />
Battery reports are sent to all devices associated to group 3 of the PIR.<br />
<br />
The OFF/IDLE delay can be set via parameter #18. The values 0-255 represent 0-255 minutes.<br />
<br />
The device can be temporary disabled by setting parameter #19 to 0. Setting it to 1 will re-enable the PIR.<br />
<br />
The wake-up time can be adjusted with parameter #22. The values 15 - 45 represent 15 to 45 seconds. <br />
<br />
=== Notes ===<br />
<br />
* PIR needs 2 min of 'silence' to get to Trigger Off<br />
* Z-Wave has some new commands to support PIR :<br />
**- Assign Return Route<br />
**- Set Association<br />
**- Set Configuration Parameter<br />
**- Set Wake Up<br />
**The configuration commands are sent automatically by LinuxMCE's [[Z-Wave]] device. But if you are using a different PIR device and you need another setup parameters, you can use the new commands.<br />
*The PIR wake up notification is important, no commands are sent to PIR if the notification wasn't received.<br />
** We must be sure that PIR is able to communicate with Z-Wave network.<br />
<br />
= Specifications =<br />
* Power: 4 AAA batteries<br />
* Dimensions (mounted): 10.47cm x 6.6cm x 7.8cm<br />
<br />
= Command Classes =<br />
* BASIC_TYPE_ROUTING_SLAVE<br />
* GENERIC_TYPE_SENSOR_BINARY<br />
<br />
== Supports ==<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_SENSOR_BINARY<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_ALARM<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_WAKE_UP<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_BATTERY<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC<br />
* COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION<br />
<br />
== Controls ==<br />
*COMMAND_CLASS_BASIC<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.elekhomica.nl/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=589<br />
<br />
http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/HomePro.shtml<br />
<br />
Available in the UK - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/zir010.htm ACT ZIR010 Z-Wave Passive Infra-Red detector (PIR) Motion Detector]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=ACT_Homepro_Lamp_Plug&diff=23574ACT Homepro Lamp Plug2010-05-11T16:55:10Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Automation]]<br />
[[Category: RF Control]]<br />
[[Category: ZWave]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
= Status =<br />
<br />
Supported.<br />
<br />
= Links =<br />
http://www.elekhomica.nl/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=326<br />
<br />
http://www.act-solutions.com/HomePro/HomePro.shtml<br />
<br />
UK Version Lamp/Appliance Module - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/act_zrp210.htm ACT ZRP210 Z-Wave 10A Plug-in Appliance Module (UK Plug type)]<br />
<br />
UK Version Lamp Dimmer Module - Techstyle UK Ltd. <br />
[http://www.techstyleuk.co.uk/index_files/act_zdp210.htm ACT ZDP210 Z-Wave 300W Plug-in Dimmer Module (UK Plug type)]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=3ware_RAID_Controller&diff=235733ware RAID Controller2010-05-11T16:54:42Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RAID Controller]]<br />
[[category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
<br />
3ware RAID controllers are supported by default under Linux, but if you want to manage them from Linux instead of the RAID BIOS (3BM) you have to download some things from the 3ware website first.<br />
<br />
==== Note for setting up system with over 2 Terabytes of space ====<br />
In order to install LinuxMCE on a RAID with more than 2 terabytes of space, you need to set up the Boot Volume Size to be somewhere around 40 GB. After you install the system on that drive, follow the directions in [[GPT]] to set up the rest of the RAID for media.<br />
<br />
=== CLI and Web interface ===<br />
==== Installation ====<br />
===== Automatic installation =====<br />
The 3ware 9560 controller is now automatically recognized by LinutMCE and the 3dm2 software is installed automatically (introduced after 0710 beta 4). There's is no need for manually installing the software.<br />
===== Manual installation =====<br />
'''Using APT'''<br />
<br />
apt-get install 3ware-3dm2<br />
<br />
'''From 3ware's website '''<br />
<br />
3ware download page: http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp<br />
*Select "Latest Official Release".<br />
This way you'll have just on option to select instead of a whole bunch.<br />
*Choose your product.<br />
I selected "3ware 9650SE" (the suffix doesn't matter, its the same software)<br />
*Scroll down to "Combined 3DM2 and CLI"<br />
*Click on the 32bit or 64bit Linux link, depending on your architecture<br />
*Read the license and press the "Agree" button, which will start the download.<br />
*Unpack the downloaded archive<br />
*Run ./setupLinux_x86.bin (32bit) or ./setupLinux_x64.bin (64bit) in a X terminal.<br />
This will start an InstallShield. You can go with the defaults.<br />
<br />
There is a chance that the 3dm2 daemon won't get started by the installer (it will tell you if it fails). You can run it manually by typing "3dm2" in a console.<br />
<br />
==== Web interface ====<br />
For some reason, accessing the web interface remotely doesn't work. The browser gets redirected to the wrong place. It only works for local access, for me at least.<br />
<br />
After you started the 3dm2 daemon, start a firefox on the machine with the controller and go to [https://localhost:888 https://localhost:888]. Login as "Administrator". The default password is "3ware".<br />
<br />
==== Documentation ====<br />
The installer also installs some documentation which you can browse by using this URL: file://localhost/opt/AMCC/Documentation/index.html (if you used the default path, /opt/AMCC)<br />
<br />
=== Extending a RAID 5's capacity by adding a new disk ===<br />
If you have a working RAID 5 array and want to expand it with one or more drives so you have more space, you can use the 3ware web interface (3DM) to do this.<br />
<br />
Here are the steps:<br />
*Login as "Administrator" (default password "3ware")<br />
*In the top menu, select Management/Maintenance<br />
*Mark the checkbox corresponding to the unit that you want to expand<br />
*Click "Migrate Unit"<br />
*A popup appears. Mark the checkbox(es) corresponding the the disks that you want added to the array and click "OK". Keep the RAID level the same.<br />
At this point, the array will switch to migration mode and it will show this. In the summary page, the controller will say "Warning" in yellow. If you select the controller, the unit you started to expand will display its status in the "Status" column in yellow and a completion percentage.<br />
<br />
After the migration is complete, you'll have to increase your partition and filesystem size or create new partition(s) and filesystem(s) from Linux.<br />
<br />
==== Power failure notes ====<br />
The manual doesn't say a word about what happens if a power failure happens during array migration/expansion.<br />
<br />
Extrapolating the information in the manual, chances are that the migration/expansion will continue after power gets back.<br />
<br />
Information extrapolated to get the high chances:<br />
*If you have a BBU (Backup Battery Unit) enabled, the controller memory will contain its data for up to 72 hours in case of an unexpected shutdown<br />
*The array is usable during the migration. All you get is a performance hit.</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Sony_VGP-XL1B&diff=23572Sony VGP-XL1B2010-05-11T16:45:40Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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<br />
LinuxMCE supports the Sony VGP-XL1BN (N=1,2,3...) 200-disc CD/DVD changer jukebox. The jukebox requires Firewire to connect to a host PC.<br />
<br />
=Identifying the CD/DVD Drive=<br />
Different jukebox models (and perhaps different revisions of a given model) have different CD/DVD drive models installed. All jukebox models display only "VGP-XL1B" (not their revision number) on their cases. The internal drive model can be detected at a Linux commandline with (grep -C3 -i dvd /var/log/messages) to find the device info reported when the jukebox is found by the kernel on the Firewire bus as the connected PC boots. Note that the PC might have other DVD drives, like an internal IDE or SATA DVD drive in the main chassis. The jukebox drive shows up with a "SCSI" (or scsi) label in the messages, typically immediately after the ieee1394: sbp2 driver loads (which the -C3 argument for grep should also show as context).<br />
<br />
=CD/DVD Drive Models=<br />
My XL1B contains a Matshita SW-9584 drive (with B104 firmware) (OEM'ed to Sony, but also sold by Panasonic): [[User:Matthew|Matthew]] 17:52, 18 December 2007 (MST)<BR><br />
[http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:y07SE9NFBDgJ:www.ciao.co.uk/Panasonic_SR_8583_B__5818219+Matshita+9584+speed&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us Panasonic SW-9584-C]<BR><br />
DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM drive<BR><br />
Internal - IDE<BR><br />
Read speed: 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)<BR><br />
Write speed: 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)<BR><br />
Rewrite speed: 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)<BR><br />
<br />
=Warning=<br />
Some users have [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=3517.0 reported problems with the alignment] between the changer mechanism and the drive. This misalignment can cause the changer to stop loading discs into itself before it's full, or jam and stop working, or even damage discs. There is also some advice available for [http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10415037#post10415037 fixing the alignment].<br />
<br />
=Ripping Issues=<br />
Currently when a running a multiple cd rip job from the changer, the output format defaults to ogg.<br />
You can override the ripping format by inserting ripFormatString="flac" in line 66 (above ripFormat=${ripFormatString%%;*} ) to /usr/pluto/ripDiskWrapper.sh.<br />
<br />
change flac in ripFormatString="flac" to your desired output.</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Create_RAID_in_LMCE_Manually&diff=23571Create RAID in LMCE Manually2010-05-11T16:44:55Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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=Introduction=<br />
If for one reason or another Pluto's web-admin RAID setup doesn't detect your drives, you can manually install them via the command prompt. Before installing manually, ensure that each disk you are trying to RAID is empty of all partitions and try the web-admin again. If you are sure that the disks are empty of all data and partitions, and the drop down menu in web-admin RAID setup still does not show your disks, then proceed to the following directions. <br />
<br />
NOTE: The computer used for this demonstration is using 3 SATA drives, 2 of which we are going to setup into RAID 0.<br />
<br />
=Step 1: Know your hardware=<br />
<br />
If you haven't done so already, ensure that your disks are connected and that you know the logical name for each disk you want to RAID. Use the <i>fdisk -l</i> command to do so. The devices in the demo computer were listed as /dev/sda, /dev/sdb, and /dev/sdc. The latter two being the ones we want to setup for in RAID 0, so if there is anything on the drives already we need to use <i>fdisk</i> to remove it. <br />
<br />
=Step 2: Preparing the drives=<br />
<br />
*First thing first, I want to delete any partitions on the drives. We will again be using <i>fdisk</i> for this.<br />
<br />
dcerouter~# fdisk /dev/sdb<br />
<br />
*Substitute <i>/sbd</i> with whatever drive you with to prepare first.<br />
NOTE: If you are not familiar with <i>fdisk</i>, use the help function to display all options available.<br />
*We want to see if there are any existing partitions.<br />
<br />
Command (m for help): p<br />
<br />
*My drive has one ntfs partition, yours may differ. <br />
*Now I delete.<br />
<br />
Command (m for help): d<br />
<br />
*Now write using <i>w</i>. <br />
<br />
NOTE: Do this for all drives you wish to setup.<br />
<br />
=Step 3: Creating the RAID=<br />
*Use <i>mdadm</i> to manually setup the RAID. There are a few variables that will differ for each user's system, and they are bolded and explained following:<br />
<br />
dcerouter~# mdadm --create --verbose /dev'''/md0''' --'''level=0''' --raid-'''devices=2''' /dev/'''1sdb''' /dev/'''sdc1'''<br />
<br />
**<i>md0</i>, RAID logical name, which may differ if you already have one RAID setup. <br />
**<i>level=0</i>, what type of RAID.<br />
**<i>devices=2</i>, how many drives in the RAID (minimum of 2)<br />
**''/dev/1sdb'' and ''/dev/sdc1'', the newly setup partitions on each drive.<br />
<br />
*Once that is finished, I format the newly created RAID array.<br />
<br />
dcerouter~# mkfs.ext3 ''/dev/md0''<br />
<br />
*Again, ''/dev/md0'' is subject to change depending on what you set the RAID up for. This process could take a while. Go get a sandwich. <br />
*Now we need to create a partition on the newly formatted drive. Use ''fdisk''.<br />
*Create a new partition using ''n''<br />
*Select primary, <i>p</i>, then <i>1</i> for one partition. When it asks for start and end blocks, press enter for default. <br />
*Check the partition again using <i>p</i>.<br />
*Write: ''w''.<br />
*Reboot to the Orbiter.<br />
<br />
=Step 4: Done=<br />
The orbiter should automatically detect the drive when you reboot. Check the web-admin RAID setup to ensure the drive is there.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Tutorials]][[Category: Storage]]</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Create_RAID_in_LMCE&diff=23570Create RAID in LMCE2010-05-11T16:44:35Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Storage]]<br />
[[Category: Admin Website]]<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
RAID (<b>R</b>edundant <b>A</b>rray of <b>I</b>ndependent <b>D</b>rives) refers to a data storage scheme which has as a benefit increase of the data integrity, fault-tolerance, throughput and/or capacity<br />
There are 3 standard RAID levels which can be used in LMCE, to define RAIDS:<br />
=== RAID 0 ===<br />
* Striped Set (2 disk minimum) without parity<br />
* provides improved performance <br />
* additional storage <br />
* no fault tolerance from disk errors or disk failure. Any disk failure destroys the array, which becomes more likely with more disks in the array<br />
=== RAID 1 ===<br />
* Mirrored Set (2 disks minimum) without parity. <br />
* Provides fault tolerance from disk errors and single disk failure. <br />
* Increased read performance occurs when using a multi-threaded operating system that supports split seeks, very small performance reduction when writing. <br />
* A drive has its data duplicated on another different drive. If either drive fails, the other continues to function as a single drive until the failed drive is replaced. <br />
Conceptually simple, RAID 1 is popular for those who require fault tolerance and don't need top-notch read performance.<br />
=== RAID 5 ===<br />
* Striped Set (3 disk minimum) with Distributed Parity<br />
* Distributed parity requires all but one drive to be present to operate<br />
* drive failure requires replacement, but the array is not destroyed by a single drive failure. <br />
* Upon drive failure, any subsequent reads can be calculated from the distributed parity such that the drive failure is masked from the end user. <br />
* The array will have data loss in the event of a second drive failure and is vulnerable until the data that was on the failed drive is rebuilt onto a replacement drive<br />
== Creating RAID ==<br />
[[Image:AdvancedRaid.jpeg]]<br />
# Go to '''[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced->Configuration->[[RAID]]''' <br />
## Specify the computer that should hold the RAID in the <i>Parent</i> section. <br />
## Give a <i>Description</i> to the Raid you’re creating. <br />
## Choose the type of RAID, according to what you need to do. <br />
## Check the <i>Use automatically</i> box, if you want your data to be stored automatically using this RAID. <br />
## Choose what kind of data structure you want for this RAID. Then click on the <i>Add</i> button to save your settings.</p><br />
# Choose the disk drives you want to include in the RAID, by selecting the available ones from the drive list. The list contains only the disks that there are not used. Also you have the option to add spare disks.<br />
# When you have finished adding your disks, press the ‘Create RAID array’ button, to re-write your data in the desired pattern. You will see your RAID created in the list and you will be able to access the advanced configuration page, to add new drives, or to delete it.<br />
Note: This is a totally software RAID, you don’t need to activate the RAID in your BIOS.<br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
#If the array keeps coming back as failed, try stopping non-existant RAID devices:<br />
## sudo mdadm --stop /dev/md0<br />
## sudo mdadm --stop /dev/md1<br />
#If you continue having problems then try ssh'ing in, delete any partitions using fdisk, reboot and try again.</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Create_RAID_in_LMCE&diff=23569Create RAID in LMCE2010-05-11T16:44:00Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Tutorials]]<br />
[[Category: Storage]]<br />
[[Category: Admin Website]]<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
RAID (<b>R</b>edundant <b>A</b>rray of <b>I</b>ndependent <b>D</b>rives) refers to a data storage scheme which has as a benefit increase of the data integrity, fault-tolerance, throughput and/or capacity<br />
There are 3 standard RAID levels which can be used in LMCE, to define RAIDS:<br />
=== RAID 0 ===<br />
* Striped Set (2 disk minimum) without parity<br />
* provides improved performance <br />
* additional storage <br />
* no fault tolerance from disk errors or disk failure. Any disk failure destroys the array, which becomes more likely with more disks in the array<br />
=== RAID 1 ===<br />
* Mirrored Set (2 disks minimum) without parity. <br />
* Provides fault tolerance from disk errors and single disk failure. <br />
* Increased read performance occurs when using a multi-threaded operating system that supports split seeks, very small performance reduction when writing. <br />
* A drive has its data duplicated on another different drive. If either drive fails, the other continues to function as a single drive until the failed drive is replaced. <br />
Conceptually simple, RAID 1 is popular for those who require fault tolerance and don't need top-notch read performance.<br />
=== RAID 5 ===<br />
* Striped Set (3 disk minimum) with Distributed Parity<br />
* Distributed parity requires all but one drive to be present to operate<br />
* drive failure requires replacement, but the array is not destroyed by a single drive failure. <br />
* Upon drive failure, any subsequent reads can be calculated from the distributed parity such that the drive failure is masked from the end user. <br />
* The array will have data loss in the event of a second drive failure and is vulnerable until the data that was on the failed drive is rebuilt onto a replacement drive<br />
== Creating RAID ==<br />
[[Image:AdvancedRaid.jpeg]]<br />
# Go to '''[[LinuxMCE Admin Website]]-->Advanced->Configuration->[[RAID]]''' <br />
## Specify the computer that should hold the RAID in the <i>Parent</i> section. <br />
## Give a <i>Description</i> to the Raid you’re creating. <br />
## Choose the type of RAID, according to what you need to do. <br />
## Check the <i>Use automatically</i> box, if you want your data to be stored automatically using this RAID. <br />
## Choose what kind of data structure you want for this RAID. Then click on the <i>Add</i> button to save your settings.</p><br />
# Choose the disk drives you want to include in the RAID, by selecting the available ones from the drive list. The list contains only the disks that there are not used. Also you have the option to add spare disks.<br />
# When you have finished adding your disks, press the ‘Create RAID array’ button, to re-write your data in the desired pattern. You will see your RAID created in the list and you will be able to access the advanced configuration page, to add new drives, or to delete it.<br />
Note: This is a totally software RAID, you don’t need to activate the RAID in your BIOS.<br />
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== Troubleshooting ==<br />
#If the array keeps coming back as failed, try stopping non-existant RAID devices:<br />
## sudo mdadm --stop /dev/md0<br />
## sudo mdadm --stop /dev/md1<br />
#If you continue having problems then try ssh'ing in, delete any partitions using fdisk, reboot and try again.</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=GYR3101_Integration_Notes&diff=23562GYR3101 Integration Notes2010-05-06T10:08:27Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: Remote Controls]]<br />
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== Solution ==<br />
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The solution to supporting this and similar devices is to create a Generic HID Handler, as described here: [[Developers_Guide#9.2.8._Generic_HID_Interface]]<br />
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The Device Template for the Gyration Go Mouse (Template #1812) was modified as such:<br />
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=== DeviceData Configuration(59) ===<br />
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SkipNext,20163,R<br />
SkipPrior,20165,R<br />
chup,20402,R<br />
chdown,20403,R<br />
fastforward,20208,D<br />
Rewind,20168,D<br />
Pause,20117,D<br />
Play,20207,D<br />
Mute,20113,D<br />
Stop,20166,D<br />
voldn,20114,R<br />
VolUp,20115,R<br />
Record,20167,D<br />
Guide,20362,U<br />
info,20130,U<br />
help,20130,H<br />
Power,20142,U<br />
Halt,20412,H<br />
Music,20391,U<br />
Videos,20393,U<br />
tv,20226,U<br />
Pictures,20212,U<br />
Back,20158,D<br />
menu,20389,U<br />
media,20366,U<br />
lights,20273,H<br />
Down,104,R,Y<br />
Up,98,R,Y<br />
Left,100,R,Y<br />
Right,102,R,Y<br />
ok,36,D,Y<br />
Clear,22,D<br />
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=== DeviceData: Mapping ===<br />
2,97=2,73<br />
3,97=3,73<br />
2,183=2,73<br />
3,183=3,73<br />
2,184=2,74<br />
3,184=3,74<br />
2,182=2,72<br />
3,182=3,72<br />
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Basically with these additions, the Gyration Go! Mouse and the Gyration 3101 MCR can use the same template.<br />
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==Initial notes:==<br />
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Has same USB ID as Gyration Go mouse. 0c16:0002.<br />
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All buttons except the very bottom buttons for binding emit HID. Will look further when I have my forensic analysis equipment.<br />
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I have attached an image here showing what part of the subsystem implements each currently decodable button as a colour coded chart:<br />
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[[Image:GYR3101-colorcode.png|right]]<br />
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* Red: Handled by the Keyboard HID event device<br />
* Green: Handled by the Mouse HID event device<br />
* Blue: Handled by the Mouse HID device<br />
* Cyan: Must be decoded by reading hidraw device for keyboard<br />
* Yellow: Must be decoded by reading hidraw device for mouse<br />
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Issues to deal with:<br />
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* We are missing explicit media/light buttons, so some context sensitive mode will have to be created in Orbiter.<br />
* Get more data from analyser when I get it.<br />
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Onward and Upward!<br />
<br />
-Thom</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=Grow_Raid&diff=23561Grow Raid2010-05-06T10:01:50Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RAID Controller]]<br />
== Growing/Expanding LMCE Software Raid ==<br />
Here is the method that I used to expand my 3-Disc software Raid 5 to a 4-disc software Raid 5. This worked for me, however, any time that you mess with a file system, you stand a chance of losing data! Even more so, performing any kind of file system operation on a mounted drive is very dangerous. Please study up on these steps carefully and understand the risks involved!<br />
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'''1)''' The first thing I did was to go the the web admin, Advanced->Configuration->Raid. This page gives you a lot of useful information. The information I was most interested in was the "Block Device" for the RAID array that I wanted to grow. Mine was /dev/md0. '''PLEASE NOTE''' that anywhere in these instructions that I refer to /dev/md0 - that you will need to replace it with your own block device! (your, for instance, may be /dev/md1). You will need to know yours for the following steps!<br />
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'''2)''' I powered off my core (even though SATA is supposed to support hot-plugging), and installed the new drive.<br />
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'''3)''' I started the core back up and went back to the web admin, Advanced->Configuration->Raid.<br />
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'''4)''' Under the "Action" column for the raid device that you want to grow, click on the "Devices" button.<br />
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'''5)''' At the bottom of the page, select the new drive from the "Add Drive" dowpdown. Make sure the checkbox for "as spare disk" is checked.<br />
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'''6)''' After a few moments you should see that the disk was added as a spare.<br />
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'''7)''' Now reboot your core. When the grub menu comes up, hit escape, and chose the recovery mode. It is important to do the following steps while in recovery mode to reduce the chance of data loss!<br />
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'''8)''' First, lets grow the raid to 4 disks (in my case). I did this by issuing the command:<br />
mdadm --grow /dev/md0 --raid-disks=4<br />
again, keep in mind that you may have a different /dev/md#, and of course I used --raid-disks=4 because i was expanding to 4 disks. Use the appropriate number for your situation<br />
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'''9)''' Be prepared for a looooong wait! (my wait was about 21 hours with 4 x 1TB drives). At any time you can see the status of the raid rebuilding itsself by typing:<br />
cat/proc/mdstat<br />
it will give you the percentage done as well as an estimated time until finished.<br />
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'''10)''' Once the rebuild process is finished, you should have a 4-drive array! However, the filesystem still needs resized! we will deal with that in the following steps.<br />
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'''11)''' The next step is to run a filesystem check. This is also a good time to unmount the raid array! THis part should only take 1-3 hours...<br />
umount /dev/md0<br />
e2fsck -f /dev/md0<br />
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'''12)''' Hopefully that will have reported no errors.. You will have to do some research if you got any errors, otherwise, continue to the last step to resize the partition.<br />
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'''13)''' Again, it is important to have the Raid array unmounted! If you have rebooted since the last step, i highly recommend unmounting it again.<br />
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'''14)''' Resize the partition to the entire size of the array. This shouldn't take too long...<br />
resize2fs /dev/md0</div>Wierdbeard65http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php?title=3ware_RAID_Controller&diff=235603ware RAID Controller2010-05-06T10:00:41Z<p>Wierdbeard65: </p>
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[[Category: RAID Controller]]<br />
[[category: Works without caveats on 0710]]<br />
[[Category: Works without caveats on 0810]]<br />
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3ware RAID controllers are supported by default under Linux, but if you want to manage them from Linux instead of the RAID BIOS (3BM) you have to download some things from the 3ware website first.<br />
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==== Note for setting up system with over 2 Terabytes of space ====<br />
In order to install LinuxMCE on a RAID with more than 2 terabytes of space, you need to set up the Boot Volume Size to be somewhere around 40 GB. After you install the system on that drive, follow the directions in [[GPT]] to set up the rest of the RAID for media.<br />
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=== CLI and Web interface ===<br />
==== Installation ====<br />
===== Automatic installation =====<br />
The 3ware 9560 controller is now automatically recognized by LinutMCE and the 3dm2 software is installed automatically (introduced after 0710 beta 4). There's is no need for manually installing the software.<br />
===== Manual installation =====<br />
'''Using APT'''<br />
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apt-get install 3ware-3dm2<br />
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'''From 3ware's website '''<br />
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3ware download page: http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp<br />
*Select "Latest Official Release".<br />
This way you'll have just on option to select instead of a whole bunch.<br />
*Choose your product.<br />
I selected "3ware 9650SE" (the suffix doesn't matter, its the same software)<br />
*Scroll down to "Combined 3DM2 and CLI"<br />
*Click on the 32bit or 64bit Linux link, depending on your architecture<br />
*Read the license and press the "Agree" button, which will start the download.<br />
*Unpack the downloaded archive<br />
*Run ./setupLinux_x86.bin (32bit) or ./setupLinux_x64.bin (64bit) in a X terminal.<br />
This will start an InstallShield. You can go with the defaults.<br />
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There is a chance that the 3dm2 daemon won't get started by the installer (it will tell you if it fails). You can run it manually by typing "3dm2" in a console.<br />
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==== Web interface ====<br />
For some reason, accessing the web interface remotely doesn't work. The browser gets redirected to the wrong place. It only works for local access, for me at least.<br />
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After you started the 3dm2 daemon, start a firefox on the machine with the controller and go to [https://localhost:888 https://localhost:888]. Login as "Administrator". The default password is "3ware".<br />
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==== Documentation ====<br />
The installer also installs some documentation which you can browse by using this URL: file://localhost/opt/AMCC/Documentation/index.html (if you used the default path, /opt/AMCC)<br />
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=== Extending a RAID 5's capacity by adding a new disk ===<br />
If you have a working RAID 5 array and want to expand it with one or more drives so you have more space, you can use the 3ware web interface (3DM) to do this.<br />
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Here are the steps:<br />
*Login as "Administrator" (default password "3ware")<br />
*In the top menu, select Management/Maintenance<br />
*Mark the checkbox corresponding to the unit that you want to expand<br />
*Click "Migrate Unit"<br />
*A popup appears. Mark the checkbox(es) corresponding the the disks that you want added to the array and click "OK". Keep the RAID level the same.<br />
At this point, the array will switch to migration mode and it will show this. In the summary page, the controller will say "Warning" in yellow. If you select the controller, the unit you started to expand will display its status in the "Status" column in yellow and a completion percentage.<br />
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After the migration is complete, you'll have to increase your partition and filesystem size or create new partition(s) and filesystem(s) from Linux.<br />
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==== Power failure notes ====<br />
The manual doesn't say a word about what happens if a power failure happens during array migration/expansion.<br />
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Extrapolating the information in the manual, chances are that the migration/expansion will continue after power gets back.<br />
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Information extrapolated to get the high chances:<br />
*If you have a BBU (Backup Battery Unit) enabled, the controller memory will contain its data for up to 72 hours in case of an unexpected shutdown<br />
*The array is usable during the migration. All you get is a performance hit.</div>Wierdbeard65