Just need a.... "Point in the right direction" (Curious123)

[HoTTDubbER]

Dreambox control centre you can download from here, have a search for it..

You obviously bought it from Linuxsat Satellite & Computers.. they have flashed their own image onto it..

You wont be able to install any auto key updaters with that image loaded.

You wont clear anything of any worth on hotbird with just an EMU and keys.. the channels on Hotbird have decent encryption..

You will have to look at CS.. Can you program in linux..? You need to be able to for CS..

The Dreambox is basically a Computer that needs programing.. if you cant speak linux you'll have a hard time getting your head around it

Sorry if thats all negative but the dreambox isnt a plug and play machine

thanks for prompt responce
i got it off fleabay so i dunno
but ive read about CS and understand the theroy
not to worry im not 2 bad with files and linux
what sats would you recomend i look for as i have a motorised dish i just saw it on list and decided to ponit at it and start from there

just following what curious put in earlyer post:

Whilst you are waiting for your box to arrive you may want to download a few files;
The first thing you will need is your lat/long settings, check google map or mulitimap for the information.
The Captains settings for the channel list (equivalent of the Eurvox cdf file).
Dreamboxedit program for copying the channels list to your dreambox.
Dreamup program for flashing the firmware if your box does not have an image(this is similar to the Dnupman program for Eurovox).
The latest Satankey bundle for the sat keys this the sat equivalent of the 'magic files'.
An ftp program for copying files to your dreambox, I use a prog called Coreftp because it is free.

google is your best friend when it comes to satellite viewing.

Unlike to eurovox where all you need to do is plug the box in and scan, with sat you need to do everything in small stages. Once your installer has finished fitting the dish I would say that you will probably need to do all of the things I have listed with the exception of Dreamup. I would not bother with cardsharing until you have your dreambox fully operational.

When you have problems you need to come back here and tell us as clearly what problem you are having or what you are trying to do and what you have already tried so that people can help you sort out your problem.

Even with channels slowly disappearing on sat as firestorm says the sat will easily blow away cable when it comes to viewing. Come back to this post once you get your dreambox working and let us know if your ?400 was money well spent or not.

so what software should i flash my box with
bearing in mind i dont wanna use gemini in the fear i have a clone
and do you have a link for latest ccam and firmware image
manythanks

P.S cant find dcc download anywhere

[opsmonkey]

ok mate dcc is here.. just change the lang to english via the drop down menu when youve downloaded it:

BernyR's Dreambox Tools

even if you have a clone you can still use gemini v.4.2.0 which you can get from here.

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Gemini 4.20 Image for DM500

to flash an image you need a null modem cable from your pc 2 db and you need to use DreamUp which is here:

Digital Kaos - Downloads - dream up v1.3.3.2

Becareful flashing as you may brick your box..

Read the attached file..


the only package you will open of any worth with is Canal+ on Thor 1W

[HoTTDubbER]

ok mate dcc is here.. just change the lang to english via the drop down menu when youve downloaded it:

BernyR's Dreambox Tools

even if you have a clone you can still use gemini v.4.2.0 which you can get from here.

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Gemini 4.20 Image for DM500

to flash an image you need a null modem cable from your pc 2 db and you need to use DreamUp which is here:

Digital Kaos - Downloads - dream up v1.3.3.2

Becareful flashing as you may brick your box..

Read the attached file..


the only package you will open of any worth with is Canal+ on Thor 1W

your a legand mate thanks for the help ill let you know how i get on

[HoTTDubbER]

ok mate dcc is here.. just change the lang to english via the drop down menu when youve downloaded it:

BernyR's Dreambox Tools

even if you have a clone you can still use gemini v.4.2.0 which you can get from here.

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Gemini 4.20 Image for DM500

to flash an image you need a null modem cable from your pc 2 db and you need to use DreamUp which is here:

Digital Kaos - Downloads - dream up v1.3.3.2

Becareful flashing as you may brick your box..

Read the attached file..


the only package you will open of any worth with is Canal+ on Thor 1W

fantastic work mate well done thank you sir

downloaded dreamup and gemini
connected up and flashed with success
also have dcc install now so great
so do i now search for the latest gemini ccam image on the net and use dcc to send to my box via the network
or do i just download the ccams though the box on the addons bit

.....getting there mate

by the way i think that was a very helpfully post and bereave it should be a sticky thread as it would have saved me wasting alot of your guys time as that that was exactly the kind of info and links a newbie needed
im sure this has set me up for great things so thanks very much

[opsmonkey]

hi mate... no probs.. well done for cracking it..

i personally use cccam 2.0.9

there was rumblings about 2.10 killing clones.. i think its a crock of shit but.. i have had no probs with 2.0.9 so i never upgraded.. ive a gen box anyway..

my advice is.. if it works.. leave it..

i run gem 4.2 and cccam 2.0.9 on my offical box with no drama.. people that fiddle with their boxes often, run into trouble..

install MyDreambox KeyUpdater too..

you want the gemini image download..

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...ter-v3a-20439/

this will enable you to open available channels easily

[Motorsat]

Read the attached file..


the only package you will open of any worth with is Canal+ on Thor 1W[/QUOTE]


Thanks for this link Opsmonkey, I had read version 5.5 of this guide. Its the best guide I have read to get me started.

[HoTTDubbER]

Read the attached file..


the only package you will open of any worth with is Canal+ on Thor 1W

Thanks for this link Opsmonkey, I had read version 5.5 of this guide. Its the best guide I have read to get me started.[/QUOTE]

your dam right motosat these guys are second to none
ok have opened dcc it has connected and detected my dream

which option do i use to upload the file in dcc

dont wanna click wrong thing and mess anything up

did look in newbie guide but maybe i missed it

cheers mate

[HoTTDubbER]

Thanks for this link Opsmonkey, I had read version 5.5 of this guide. Its the best guide I have read to get me started.

your dam right motosat these guys are second to none
ok have opened dcc it has connected and detected my dream

which option do i use to upload the file in dcc

dont wanna click wrong thing and mess anything up

did look in newbie guide but maybe i missed it

cheers mate [/QUOTE]

sorry 4 get that question mate i found answer in newbie guide i need to use the FTP option in dcc

[HoTTDubbER]

your dam right motosat these guys are second to none
ok have opened dcc it has connected and detected my dream

which option do i use to upload the file in dcc

dont wanna click wrong thing and mess anything up

did look in newbie guide but maybe i missed it

cheers mate

sorry 4 get that question mate i found answer in newbie guide i need to use the FTP option in dcc [/QUOTE]

ok i have copyed files onto my box and installed addon though blue menu u say thats it all done now?

also these keys will only work on the thor sat then ?

or are there any other sats of which these keys and ccam work with?

i took your advice and am using the u said

so any advice on the sort of service and how all this will come into use would be much great full ....
i guess all thats left is to point in the right direction !

providing theres nothing i missed

(are there any tel tale channels that i should be picking up now with these addos) ...just so i can check if all this was a success
thanks

i definaltly think all the practice i had with my eurovox helped with this process so thanks 2 all the cable guys aswell as and the sat crew

[opsmonkey]

well i dont watch anything on 1w.. you should get anything on this package here though.

i dont use keys mate im in a C/S ring..

1w if its still open wont be for long as its moving to a better encryption in 2009

[HoTTDubbER]

to be honest i was thinking of becomming a member of a paid cs service
but i read in the football thred that paid servers &c/s was not nessasrrly better than free ones

to be honest im more the than willing to look into that if it would broaden my horizon as the only reason ive spent all this is so people can watch more football on my website

and the problem is if i cant get them channels ive made 1000's of viewers very unhappy

as i have been collecting donations to expand and provide more

so seems i may have hit a wall again

"do love my walls "

any one you can recommend that runs a good service

feel free to pm me ,would be greatfull
regards

[opsmonkey]

Sorry this thread is now breaching site rules

[HoTTDubbER]

i completely understand sorry

happy christmas every1

hope your all having a better one than i am

[Curious123]

i completely understand sorry

happy christmas every1

hope your all having a better one than i am

I am no expert on sat but it is not as bad as you think m8 but you do need to stop thinking S*y. There is hell of a lot available out there than what you get from S*y uk. Instead of telling us what you don't get why not tell us what you are getting on your screen so we can see what you have managed to achive with your satellite setup.

[HoTTDubbER]

I am no expert on sat but it is not as bad as you think m8 but you do need to stop thinking S*y. There is hell of a lot available out there than what you get from S*y uk. Instead of telling us what you don't get why not tell us what you are getting on your screen so we can see what you have managed to achive with your satellite setup.

a special thanks to every1

i am now setup

and have shares for every channel

image works great many thanks to all your support

and showing me the light

and showing me the good side to this incredible machine

i can now finally sleep and enjoy whats left of the holidays with a big smile on my face it took a while but worth every minute
litally 1000's of channels and after fine tuning my dish many sats to connect to

i love you all very much x