west mids area dreambox 500s

[dank76]

hi folks

is there anybody in the west mids area which can flash my dreambox i cant do it it seems to be not workin i have used dream up and open com port 1. but i cant get the computer and dreambox 500 to commuicate with each other.

arghhhhhhh

[andy91]

hi folks

is there anybody in the west mids area which can flash my dreambox i cant do it it seems to be not workin i have used dream up and open com port 1. but i cant get the computer and dreambox 500 to commuicate with each other.

arghhhhhhh

Take iy you're using Dream up 1.3.3.4 null modem cable and ethernet cable?
This on desktop pc or laptop.
Andy.

[dank76]

I have done everything what it says its am desktop computer I'm using dream up 1.3.3.4 I press connect but nothing happens I stuck big time especially for Xmas

Please help

[andy91]

I have done everything what it says its am desktop computer I'm using dream up 1.3.3.4 I press connect but nothing happens I stuck big time especially for Xmas

Please help

I flashed a Dm500 last week and it wouldnt flash at first.
Ive found its a case of perservering and trying different versions of Dream up.
Take it you're adding power after you start Dreamup?
Try it with network ticked with both ethernet and null modem cable.
What version of Windows is it on?
Try and use it on Xp if you can.

Andy.

[dank76]

Its on xp and I am takin my time following instructions but it will not connect I'm power up after dream up is on.. I stuck now the box is froze and on a green light doing nothing
Anymore help guys please

[andy91]

Its on xp and I am takin my time following instructions but it will not connect I'm power up after dream up is on.. I stuck now the box is froze and on a green light doing nothing
Anymore help guys please

Have you tried with network ticked and unticked?
Quite feasable it could be a faulty power supply(psu)

Andy,

[dank76]

Could it be my null cable broke ???

[andy91]

For the sake of 2 quid you can buy another off Fleebay next day delivery.
What part of the West Midlands are you from Shadyback is from that neck of the woods and knows loads about Dreambox 500s he even starred in his own video lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DB9-Female-9-Pin-Serial-Null-Modem-Cable-RS232-/260858151311?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item3cbc5b818f
Andy.

[dank76]

Dudley area but I can travel I have dream up 1,3,3,4 and Pli image on memory stick. I need to get it sorted before Xmas for the kids

[andy91]

Dudley area but I can travel I have dream up 1,3,3,4 and Pli image on memory stick. I need to get it sorted before Xmas for the kids

Hes probably you're best bet if you cant sort it but normally trial and error will sort it.
I take it you have null modem in com1 and have selected com1 in Dreamup?

Andy.

[dank76]

I'm on com 1 Andy I have flash my box before but this time it wouldn't work 4 some reason. I press connect and switch on dreambox and nothing happens No telly is driving me mad :(

[psats]

I'm on com 1 Andy I have flash my box before but this time it wouldn't work 4 some reason. I press connect and switch on dreambox and nothing happens No telly is driving me mad :(

you have been pointed in the correct area to get a version of dreamup that will work in your other posts.

or get it from here.
Digital Kaos - Downloads - DreamUP V1.3.3.2 (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/other/8/dreamup-v1-3-3-2-1547/)

[dank76]

I have tried dreamup 1.3.3.2 anymore advice please

[psats]

I have tried dreamup 1.3.3.2 anymore advice please

try the older version 1.3.3.1
sounds like setup at your end as ive flashed loads iffy clones with that version.

[dank76]

Could it be the null cable or the r323 lead "I think" thats the only think I've not tried ? It worked a few months ago with my old dreambox

[psats]

could be firewall or other software you have installed
take lid off check the lead going onto board is connected properly

[andy91]

Bite the bullet and order that ?1.39 null modem cable off Ebay,it might be here Saturday morning.

Another option is try and get a ping from a working box if you know someone and swap over or try it on another pc.
I would give it a few days and for the sake of 40 quid buy another box.

Andy.

[mark8393]

Try flash wizard pro, no cable required, takes 2 mins. But still order new cable for future.

[dank76]

Try flash wizard pro, no cable required, takes 2 mins. But still order new cable for future.

Where do I Get the program from ??

[andy91]

Where do I Get the program from ??

Probably in downloads.

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Other (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/dlcat-other-8/)

Andy.