Set up help for new GB E2 box + motorised dish

[abu baniaz]

/etc/enigma2

Option 1.
Transfer with FTP client
Reload with web browser (adjust ip address to yours)
http://192.168.0.33/web/servicelistreload?mode=0

Option 2.
Stop Enigma2 with init 4 command using Putty etc
Transfer with FTP
Restart with init 3 command using Putty etc

 

[micscave]

Vhannibals is in plugins in the extensions list, just download it as a plug-in then you won’t have to keep connecting to your computer, you can just run it and update it from inside the plugin.

 

[goldnet]

Vhannibals is in plugins in the extensions list, just download it as a plug-in then you won’t have to keep connecting to your computer, you can just run it and update it from inside the plugin.

Hi - conflicting info I think? Abu advised me earlier in this thread to download latest VHannibal settings from his website, which I did. As I read it, Abu was suggesting the plug-in version is not updated as frequently as on the VHannibal site...

I'm happy to go with whatever works best! Perhaps I need to familiarise myself with the ABM and my own personal bouquet preferences first.

 

[micscave]

No problem but I find the plugin works well and is updated every few days.

Using the plugin just takes the faff out of keeping the other sats channels updated without having to keep searching for updates on line.

Each to his own I guess but I remember when I first started using these boxes, I was obsessed with keeping the channel list up to date. Having a motorised dish it was quite some task as well but all part of the hobby connecting to the box with the computer and being able to tweek this and that is why E2 boxes are so great.

But more and more plugins have come out over the years to make our life easier and I’ve embraced most of them along the way and whilst I love tinkering with these boxes, I also love these plugins that make life easier and the boxes are kept up to date on their own accord.

Try both ways and see which works for you, that’s what makes this hobby so great.

 

[abu baniaz]

Hi - conflicting info I think? Abu advised me earlier in this thread to download latest VHannibal settings from his website, which I did. As I read it, Abu was suggesting the plug-in version is not updated as frequently as on the VHannibal site...

I'm happy to go with whatever works best! Perhaps I need to familiarise myself with the ABM and my own personal bouquet preferences first.

I think you misunderstood. I was referring to the channel list on the image's plugin server. The ones you find under "settings".

Micsave is using Vhannibal's Auto Settings plugin. The plugin downloads directly from Vhannibal's server.

 

[goldnet]

I think you misunderstood. I was referring to the channel list on the image's plugin server. The ones you find under "settings".

Micsave is using Vhannibal's Auto Settings plugin. The plugin downloads directly from Vhannibal's server.

Ah - think I see:

Abu - VHannibal plug-in loaded from within the Vix image
micscave - the autosettings download from VHannibal
me - I had downloaded the Enigma2 settings file from his website

There's a possible small fault on the GB which means it has to go back to WoS to be checked. While I am sure they can move the config across if they change the box, presumably, it's best I take a full backup of image and configuration to the internal HDD and a USB stick kept at home.

Thanks both

 

[micscave]

No I use the plugin from the VIX image for Vhannibals, same as Abu.

 

[Sicilian]

There's a possible small fault on the GB which means it has to go back to WoS to be checked. While I am sure they can move the config across if they change the box, presumably, it's best I take a full backup of image and configuration to the internal HDD and a USB stick kept at home.

Thanks both

Receiver will not be faulty, issue will be elsewhere.

 

[goldnet]

Receiver will not be faulty, issue will be elsewhere.

It's a thin vertical white line about 5mm in from the right hand edge of the stb screen (runs just slightly off half way through the last digit of the time when on standby).

WoS has raised a RMA for it to go back to be checked/replaced - they suggest a possible loose connection.

If there's a display test/reset I can try first, happy to do so...

Thanks

 

[goldnet]

No I use the plugin from the VIX image for Vhannibals, same as Abu.

Ah - so I should probably add in the built-in VHannibal module then...

Thanks

 

[micscave]

Ah - so I should probably add in the built-in VHannibal module then...

Thanks

Yes download from the extensions section in plugins and use in conjunction with ABM, it’ll make your life a lot easier.

 

[goldnet]

Yes download from the extensions section in plugins and use in conjunction with ABM, it’ll make your life a lot easier.

Done - Motor+DTT Italia version as I couldn't find a motor only option in the list. I have also now made a couple of settings backups. I started one having gone into the backup option and selected all boxes - it was over 3GB when I cancelled it - I'm assuming it was also backing up the recordings files. FTP the standard backup across to my laptop in case anything goes awry with the return...

 

[micscave]

Bottom motor option 45E to 75W is the one I use.

 

[cactikid]

I also use vhannibal update and found it handy on quad 13,19.2,23,28.2 and unknown to me had a you tube screen pop up,so not sure if i did something earlier on box or new update of channels.Webif to the rescue again.

 

[Sicilian]

It's a thin vertical white line about 5mm in from the right hand edge of the stb screen (runs just slightly off half way through the last digit of the time when on standby).

WoS has raised a RMA for it to go back to be checked/replaced - they suggest a possible loose connection.

If there's a display test/reset I can try first, happy to do so...

Thanks

Sorry that's something different that wasn't mentioned in your post. I assuming it was your scanning/motor issue.

 

[goldnet]

Sorry that's something different that wasn't mentioned in your post. I assuming it was your scanning/motor issue.

No worries! I wasn't explicit... WoS sorting it and hope to have box back to me by the weekend. Have to say their customer service is top notch (so far!)

 

[goldnet]

Bottom motor option 45E to 75W is the one I use.

I didn't see that last night but maybe I had selected it previously (plug-ins then disappear from the lists) - before downloading from the VHannibal site. Seems simpler to install plug-ins than remove them! Anyway, think I know what to do and have taken backups for while the box is in transit to/from WoS (for checking a small problem on the display screen).

 

[goldnet]

Brief update - GB box returned to and by WoS - they replaced the LCD screen. My installer returned yesterday to tidy up cabling, fit flyleads etc. He didn't want to deal with the USALs coordinates issue as he said that meant realigning the dish - as it's tracking the arc perfectly, he said it makes little difference anyway.

So I'm set for continuing my explorations of matter E2! I found a first live opera feed last weekend doing a blind scan on the TM box. Need to try the comparable GB scan when I am next aware of a suitable feed. Anyone know a good reference for upcoming relays - I know Satelliweb - is there some email list I can subscribe to?