Help Needed (please) with a VERY simple script

[tipster69]

Run the command with an & at the end, that will run the command in the background.

Hi,

Could you type out the syntax so I understand how you mean please?


do you mean /var/script/ping.check.sh& ?

EDIT: I think I sussed it - /var/script/ping.check.sh &


THANKS ALOT for that info, it is very helpful.

[davvo]

handy telnet app to start the script
is it this one

App Store - Telnet

[tipster69]

Hi Davvo,

I downloaded one last night called Mocha Telnet Lite that I have now set up with a Macro so I only need to press this and it will run the command "/var/script/ping.check.sh &"

This appears thus far to be working.

It's just a bit of a shame that I can't have it set up to run from the box "somehow" without relying on an Iphone or a Laptop.

I thought there may have been a telnet client or "something" that would allow me to run the same command (in the background), via the Box Remote control. Because when I run the script from TSPanel it doesn't allow me to exit the screen, instead I have the pings endlessly scrolling up my TV Screen.

If you think of anything if you could let me know that would be great.

THANKS YET AGAIN, FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH THIS.
(I know all to many folks on the internet just take and don't show appreciation, I can assure you that I am NOT one of them).

CHEERS.

[davvo]

i tried the telnet app issh duz same thing
not got a iphone done it on sons ipod touch

will try and make that script run at boot

you can run scripts via Remote control
green button then blue then scripts
but as you say cant exit screen

[davvo]

ok iv found a way of running the script via the blue button

put your ping.check.sh in
/usr/script
give it 755

in the script just put this
ping bbc.co.uk &

now place the file Ncam_Ping.sh (file is below)
in
/usr/camscript
give it 755

now press the blue button
and select ping
and press ok
the script will now run

press the blue button again
and select cccam or whatever you use
to watch your channels
the script will still run in the background

to stop the script
go to network on your DM
and restart network
the script will then stop running

this is how i made it
i got a oscam cam script and edited the file names and path
which i have highlighted in green
you could run any script this way

#!/bin/sh

CAMNAME="[COLOR=Lime]PING[/COLOR]"

remove_tmp () {
    rm -rf /tmp/*.info* /tmp/*.tmp*
}

case "$1" in
    start)
    echo "[SCRIPT] $1: $CAMNAME"
    remove_tmp
    [COLOR=Lime]/usr/script/ping.check.sh[/COLOR] &
    sleep 10
    [COLOR=Lime]/usr/script/[/COLOR]&
    ;;
    stop)
    echo "[SCRIPT] $1: $CAMNAME"
    killall -9  2>/dev/null
    sleep 3
    killall -9 [COLOR=Lime]ping.check.sh[/COLOR] 2>/dev/null
    sleep 3    
    remove_tmp
    ;;
    *)
    $0 stop
    exit 0
    ;;
esac

exit 0

[tipster69]

Hi Davvo,

Thanks for your continued efforts on this (above and beyond spring to mind).

I am just on my way out the door for the weekend but will try this and report back early next week.

CHEERS

[tipster69]

Hi,

I'm unable to test this yet as I have used the 1gb on the SIM Card so will need to order another first.

CHEERS

[tipster69]

Hi Davvo,

I have got my new SIM Card, but because the other way of using the iPhone to Telnet in and start the command is working so well, I don't want to risk ruining it.

So I have put the files you have created onto a stick drive for future use if necessary.

THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING.

[benji120]

tipster69: Does it work?

[tipster69]

Hi,

Yes, it works very well (using the ping script via telnet on iPhone).

Good Luck

[rayencool]

thanks for this script I needed just

[andy91]

Any updates on this script working with other images like Openpli?

Bought a Mifi and with 3g and running this on a mates Dreambox 800hd.

TV is watchable but get the odd glitch every 7 or 8 seconds but hoping for a slightly better picture.
Was hoping for a simpler option if someone knows of one as my mate isn't very techy

Edit-Also have a box running Dream Elite so any help with the script appreciated.

Andy

[davvo]

@andy
script to ping every 1 sec for Dream Elite
see post 65 above

for openpli put the script below in /etc/init.d
name it softcam.ping
give it 755

put ping.check.sh in
/usr/script
give it 755

in the script just put this
ping bbc.co.uk &
that will ping bbc.co.uk continuously

to start the script go to softcams on your image and start the script called ping

to stop the script restart network as in post 65

#!/bin/sh

case "$1" in
start)
    ulimit -s 512
    exec start-stop-daemon -S -x /usr/script/ping.check.sh &
    ;;
stop)
    exec start-stop-daemon -K -R 2 -x /usr/script/ping.check.sh &
    sleep 2
    killall -9 ping.check.sh 2>/dev/null
    sleep 2
    rm -rf /tmp/ping.check.sh
    ;;
restart|reload)
    $0 stop
    sleep 1
    $0 start
    ;;
version)
    echo "18.50"
    ;;
info)
    echo "ping.check.sh"
    ;;
*)
    echo "Usage: $0 start|stop|restart"
    exit 1
    ;;
esac
exit 0

[andy91]

Think ive done that Davvo not had chance to test it as ive put it on my box and the Mifi is at his.
Had a bit of trouble with the Telnet is that the way to check to see if the script is running?
Im on Windows 8. I added all the files via Flashfxp and selected Ping like you said followed by my CCcam.
Hoping its running any idea how much data this will use?
Many thanks for the help.

Andy

[andy91]

Update sorted out the Dreamelite box but the usb housing at the back is screwed from my lad trying to force Ethernet in No place for the Lan card so screwed that option.
Got it going on the Openpli box but ecms seem higher than normal but could be the other thing so will wait and see.

Andy