New Reciever Openbox f3 / Skybox f3?

[bobbyuk]

Has anyone used this new box...is it any good?
Even if you havent..does anyone know if this box records any better than the current Skybox S11. Also does it have working 7 day epg?

[DeejayAJ]

Improved OSD but the EPG will be the same as S9-12 as far as I'm aware.

[irishguy79]

Yeah i was wondering the same a guy selling on ebay and in description it says will support electronic program (epg) for 7 days. If true would prob buy

[DeejayAJ]

Yeah i was wondering the same a guy selling on ebay and in description it says will support electronic program (epg) for 7 days. If true would prob buy

Doesn't the S9-12 have a 7 day epg? It just doesn't work.

[irishguy79]

ah right m8 i havent got clue bout this hence looking on here

[Manic01]

They all have 7 day epg, just not for sky lol

[fay28]

Sample box comming in will report back

[namakuli]

Hi.
There is any tool that can I use to connect F3 via LAN

[rigsby71]

I just got one of these.

I set it up Fixed on 28 East & gave it a C lion.

Works very well & fast.

Picture quality is about the same as openbox S10/S11.

Pretty much the same set up as an openbox really.

The one advantage though is that you can actually see the
whole of the channel name in the listing where on the openbox it misses out the last few letters or numbers.

Example...

Openbox would have a listing like this..

Sky Sports $
Sky Sports $
Sky Sports $
Sky Sports $

The Skybox F3 is like this..

Sky Sports 1 HD $
Sky Sports 2 HD $
Sky sports 3 HD $
Sky Sports 4 HD $

& i much prefer to see the whole channel name without guessing.

The Skybox F3 displays the full channel name.

It also has 1080p whereas the Openbox only has 1080i

However, the Skybox F3 DID NOT HAVE a CAM slot as claimed in the ads.
It does have a card reader though.

Overall though, i think the Skybox F3 is better than the openbox.

I need to test on a motor now.

cheers

[duglish]

Would the Openbox / Skybox f3 firmware work with a S10/11/12?

[slugworth]

Would the Openbox / Skybox f3 firmware work with a S10/11/12?
no,different processor

[fay28]

Rigsby71 do you have a channel list for f3 you can post here? Tried s11 list but you have to rename folders etc.

[canford]

Has anyone got any sort of channel list for skybox f3, you cannot rename favs in any of the available software, ie Alieditor/STBHEditor/satedithd will let you rename but when uplading to box it changes back to favs.

[DeviousG]

Rigsby71 do you have a channel list for f3 you can post here? Tried s11 list but you have to rename folders etc.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/skybox-openbox-f3-28-2-channel-list-269228/

[DeviousG]

Has anyone got any sort of channel list for skybox f3, you cannot rename favs in any of the available software, ie Alieditor/STBHEditor/satedithd will let you rename but when uplading to box it changes back to favs.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/skybox-openbox-f3-28-2-channel-list-269228/

[rigsby71]

Rigsby71 do you have a channel list for f3 you can post here? Tried s11 list but you have to rename folders etc.

Sorry, no channel list for me at the moment but i have noticed there is one available on this forum.

Not tried it yet though.

[canford]

Thanks for the hard work put into putting this list together, which firmware did you use and has anyone managed to get wifi bridge working on any of the firmware thats available for the f3 box.

[fay28]

how do you get this on the f3 file is "f3 image"

[mikef666666]

Does anyone know if you can record one program and watch another on the F3 box. It seems to want to stop the recording before it will change channels.

[kman999]

Hi Guy,

I have been using the F3 for a couple of weeks now, bought it from ebay from a reputable guy and his ad looked good and detailed.

Openbox f3 / Skybox f3 full HD reciver | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Openbox-f3-Skybox-f3-full-HD-reciver-/270967493188?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Satellite_TV_Recei vers&hash=item3f16ebd244)

For the F3, the box was setup, but i still wanted to play so i did a factory reset and did the following:

1. Using USB added the Openbox Channel List, just like a S11. Worked like a charm
2. Renamed my favoruite groups, usual way
3. Used MGCAMD and CCCAM Plugin and they worked fine
4. Used Weather plug in worked a treat.

No real issues with the box, personally speaking i think its much faster connecting to the server then the S11, loading time of the box from cold start is the same.

All i can say i dont use the new firmware dated 4-5-12 as this does support Wifi but it doesnt have any MGCAM/CCCAM plug ins

[canford]

Press 6666 in network settings to bring back CCcam/mgcamd setup,this is the best firmware by a mile(3601HD CMT 12042708C5) works with wifi bridge to. Dont you think the remote is rubbish when you compare it with openbox remote, the buttons are only slightly raised.

[Tang]

Hi guys,

I've updated the softcam keys but i cant anything to work. does anyone know how it works? Thks

[azwina]

may i know f3 support wifi ???

[kman999]

Agree the remote is rubbish, the s11 is better, i thinks it the old remote from the s9 days.

Does anyone know how if it possible that after applying channel list and firmware, is it possible to get my favourites group back again without having to manually type them in?

[canford]

You might have to do it the first time, then dump your image to usb and then will be ok, firmware still needs a lots of work.

[yorkie98]

Deleted, problem solved..

[yorkie98]

Deleted as sorted.

[kman999]

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[fay28]

can anyone upload the image : 3601HD CMT 12042708C5

can find it on here?

[djhowie]

My new F3 box has just arrived today, I've been tinkering with it for a while but it appears the display LED on the front of the unit is defective. The top row of LEDs are out on all 4 digits. Has anyone else had a problem like this? I'm wondering whether I should sent it back for a replacement or just live with it.

Thanks

[canford]

Send it back mate,should not be like that,should have 4 0's on startup and then spins to channel number if memory serves.

[tommie]

Has anyone tried this with a motorised set-up yet? Does it drive the motor ok?

I know the S11`s aren`t really suited to motorised

[kaisar1]

hi all, i need to buy some boxes but before i do,

can someone please clarify if this box supports nlines and clines?

i like the new iinterface of this box, showing channel names in full. please someone answer the question above so i can proceed buying some boxes.

[riku007]

ive got a new firware on the f3 box
however i go to the network setting and cant find the mgcamd setting and the rest its seems to have disappeared.
i think it is hidden
how do i make it appear

thanks

[kaisar1]

ive got a new firware on the f3 box
however i go to the network setting and cant find the mgcamd setting and the rest its seems to have disappeared.
i think it is hidden
how do i make it appear

thanks

hi mate, i havent got this box but i do have openbox/skybox s12.

select menu, then enter "6666" and hidden menu should appear

if 6666 does not work, enter, 8888, 0000 etc

[kaisar1]

ive got a new firware on the f3 box
however i go to the network setting and cant find the mgcamd setting and the rest its seems to have disappeared.
i think it is hidden
how do i make it appear

thanks

just realised you have network settings visible, dont quote me but i think you need to change the firmware. im sure i read this somewhere.

[riku007]

its the new version i think just put it on today

but some of the setting are hidden in the network
you meant to press some button to make it appear

[riku007]

its ok ive solved it now

it was go on menu-network settings

then press 6666 then hidden menu pops up

[monaris82]

They all have 7 day epg, just not for sky lol

It's a pity the EPG is not not that good

[Frogger]

It's a pity the EPG is not not that good

Understandable.

But hey, its a working EPG and it comes with free telly.