Hacking your Series 2 DTivo just got a WHOLE lot easier...

[jkrell]

I wouldn't worry too much about the slicer. PTVupgrade fixed the issues they had with it early on. I've tested myself on a fresh Zipper install, and it works fine.

Well, there's one thing I do quite frequently that we're not allowed to talk about here that I'm worried I won't be able to do after going to 6.3(a). So, the networking connectivity stuff is really only half the battle for me.

[Rathgar2]

PTVnet does not support the Airlink adapters, but the Zipper does.
Ach! I wasted $20 then?! I knew I should have just put in the little bit of time to do the Zipper. "I say old boy you are half-way intelligent and could pull it off, but you took the lazy route and bought the PTVNet ISO and now are stuck with it.

I confess I am a newbie and have been learning a great deal on this for the last month. Let me chronicle my successes and then arrive at my roadblocks.
I have a Hughes SD-DVR40 35hr TiVo and have successfully backed up the OS with the PTVLB48 MFSTools Disk and installed a Seagate 250GB HDD to replace the dinky 40GB Original disk. During this operation I also installed the extra HDD bracket I got from 9thtee.com and after making certain my new 250GB disk worked I then added the second disk to the mix and then copied my old content to the new pair. Successful and stressful! Wow I totally thought that I would break it. Now instead of 35hrs I now have 447hrs or recording time! I outline this to illustrate that although I am a noob I can read manuals and research questions and follow instructions. Admittedly I find this way of learning very hard, I learn faster by hearing the instructions.

What I have had to learn next has been to understand how to manage my network and IP addresses which has always been a weak spot in my computer knowledge. So I has been able to get my Dell PC and my IMac system to link up via FTP (as part of my Learning to access my TiVo the same way.)
I bought and burnt the ISO for the PTVNet but have run into obstacles. The PTVNet seemed to run very smoothly and fast since I did not need to InstantCake my TiVo. At first I did not have my Ethernet Cable nor USB adapter with me to test the system to see if the USB ports were indeed working. So I had to come back to the project after a day or two and attempt to bring the system online onto the network.

No Love. No IP. No Ping.

I D/L'ed first the "Angry IP Scanner" and then tried another one called, "Advanced IP Scanner" and could not find the TiVo. I can't actually tell if the PTVNet actually opened the USB ports. Then I read more of the support thread and found that the Linksys USB200M is v2 (version2) adapter does not work. I returned it to CompUSA and found out they had no other wired adapters. Then I mistakenly got a USB 1.1 TrendNet model from Fry's, so that has got to go back. Now I have a Suba adapter (not tested yet) and one Airlink ASOHOUSB model. I found a couple of threads that seemed to indicate that it should work:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4464995&highlight=Airlink+ASOHOUSB#post4464995

I know I could get the NetGear FA120 online, but I was impatient and wanted to get on with the show. Now it looks like my impatience has worked against me because now I have had to go back and forth to various stores looking for an adapter that no one now carries. So now from what I've read I either have to run PTVNet as a force install or it could be that the Airlink is just not gonna fly just like the Linksys V2 couldn’t. It also just occurred to me that I have not actually powered down my TiVo before having tried the Airlink. Ugghh.

Now after all of this I will be starting over and try to Zipper my TiVo, thanks for the reply.

[rbautch]

Ach! I wasted $20 then?! That's a small price to pay for how much you've learned. I myself have completely fried 2 Tivos by dragging a cable across the power supply.:eek: PTVnet is still the easiest route to get up and running as long as you purchase a compatible adapter - only available online. If you want to give the Zipper a shot, the Airlink adapter should work fine.

[Rathgar2]

That's a small price to pay for how much you've learned. I myself have completely fried 2 Tivos by dragging a cable across the power supply.:eek: PTVnet is still the easiest route to get up and running as long as you purchase a compatible adapter - only available online. If you want to give the Zipper a shot, the Airlink adapter should work fine.

Ouch! 2 TiVo's fried. Thanks again, One last question, if I attempt to use the Zipper I can use the backup I created instead of the InstantCake image right? Also using the Zipper does not mean that I'll have to wipe my drives clean of conent, right?

[EnderWiggin1001]

I have Zippered a DSR7000 and I was wondering what to expect as far as my MRV experience to be.

I only have the one DSR7000 Zippered and when I look at the Now Playing HMO options I am prompetd for a server name. I don't have a HMO server on the network.

What aI am really looking for is what should I expect to do with the DSR7000 and PCs on the home network? Can I view or tranfers recorded shows from the DTV DSR7000 on the PCs?

Will I need to transfer the recorded shows to the PCs for local viewing in Media Player (windows boxes)? If transfers are required what is the easiest way for the members of my family to do so?

Are there any "server apps" to install on the DSR7000 to allow MRV between the DSR7000 and PCs rather than other Tivos?

[jginaz]

That would explain why the symlink never ran. It only gets run if an existing ax8817x.o is found. If you can, please restore the PTVupgrade 3.1.5f image and see if ax8817x.o is part of the stock drivers in /lib/modules.
I created a disk using zipper and PTV image for the 10-250 and got the same results, no ax8817x.o in the /lib/modules/backups-orig directory.

Jay

[SteelersFan]

I have Zippered a DSR7000 and I was wondering what to expect as far as my MRV experience to be.

I only have the one DSR7000 Zippered and when I look at the Now Playing HMO options I am prompetd for a server name. I don't have a HMO server on the network.

What aI am really looking for is what should I expect to do with the DSR7000 and PCs on the home network? Can I view or tranfers recorded shows from the DTV DSR7000 on the PCs?

Will I need to transfer the recorded shows to the PCs for local viewing in Media Player (windows boxes)? If transfers are required what is the easiest way for the members of my family to do so?

Are there any "server apps" to install on the DSR7000 to allow MRV between the DSR7000 and PCs rather than other Tivos?
For "HMO" type apps, search here for Tivoserver and Java HMO. Go to tivo.com and look for Tivo Desktop (simpler, less functional than Java HMO). Also see my sig and google.
For MRV you need another Tivo. Also, Tivoserver will show up in your NPL as a DVR when you get it set up.

[bnm81002]

Here is a list of adapters that is supported by both the Zipper and 6.3a without using the backported drivers.
product 077b 2226 Linksys USB200M
product 07b8 420a Hawking UF200/TRENDnet TU2-ET100
product 0846 1040 NETGEAR FA120
product 0b95 1720 Intellinet/ST Lab USB Ethernet
product 2001 1a00 DLink DUB-E100
Note that the DUB-E100 is the original version, not the "revision B1" commonly sold in stores today. Rev B1 will work when you Zipper your tivo with 3.1.5f, but when you run the slicer, you'd have to copy the drivers over and modify the usb.map file. If you're confident in your abilities, you can search TCF for instructions on how to do that, otherwise stick with a compatible adapter on the list above. Ask the Ebay seller if it's a rev B1 adapter. Also note that the Linksys USB200M has been supplanted in stores by "version 2", which also requires the backported drivers.



Russ,
will the DUB-E100(either the original or rev B1 version) work on a DTivo Philips unit that was zippered with version 2.0? can I just replace my Linksys USB200M with that adapter and it will work right out of the box? thanks

[rbautch]

Russ,
will the DUB-E100(either the original or rev B1 version) work on a DTivo Philips unit that was zippered with version 2.0? can I just replace my Linksys USB200M with that adapter and it will work right out of the box? thanksYes and yes.

[Rathgar2]

OK I see the answer to my second question in a different thread that you answered. I guess that the path of least resistance is to just order the Netgear FA150 and wait for it to come. I gotta say though that you fellas are rather clever for tinkering this all for the rest of us. Thanks a bunch! "RBautch, You've made an old jazz man happy." And I'm not even old and think jazz is lazy music. hehe

[rbautch]

I created a disk using zipper and PTV image for the 10-250 and got the same results, no ax8817x.o in the /lib/modules/backups-orig directory.

JayThanks, but I'm more interested in if it appears in /lib/modules BEFORE the Zipper is run. That's what controls if the symlink gets made.

[Darin]

I used Hinsdale to do the multidisk expansion. ... Then put the disks back in the box and make sure it worked. I am unfamiliar with the Zippers procedure to use it to expand the drives, maybe that got added on after I did mine, or I just wanted to do it with Hinsdale first to make sure that it worked.
This ended up being good advice... as it turns out, my back-up is apparently bad (which isn't surprising, since it came from a dieing drive) - simply trying to restore/expand my backup to the new drives results in no tivo boot. Looks like I'm going to have to buy a new image from PTVupgrade. So the question now becomes: since I'll be doing that, should I/can I do the zipper at the same time? When I read the instructions, it wasn't really clear to me exactly how that step happens. They mention that you will be prompted to restore the image (or something to that effect): at this stage, is it the same procedure as using mfstools? Are all the same commands there that you'd need to expand the drive, as well as the -r 4 command when putting all this on large (400GB) drives?

Thanks

[rbautch]

This ended up being good advice... as it turns out, my back-up is apparently bad (which isn't surprising, since it came from a dieing drive) - simply trying to restore/expand my backup to the new drives results in no tivo boot. Looks like I'm going to have to buy a new image from PTVupgrade. So the question now becomes: since I'll be doing that, should I/can I do the zipper at the same time? When I read the instructions, it wasn't really clear to me exactly how that step happens. They mention that you will be prompted to restore the image (or something to that effect): at this stage, is it the same procedure as using mfstools? Are all the same commands there that you'd need to expand the drive, as well as the -r 4 command when putting all this on large (400GB) drives?

ThanksYou simply copy the image from instantcake (it's named 000001) to the zipper_tools directory. The Zipper takes care of the rest, and does indeed use the -r 4 switch.

If it's not clear, let me know how I can improve the instructions.

[Darin]

Excellent! I saw the part in the instructions that said it would prompt you to install the image, but I just wasn't clear on exactly what that meant, and what it did (and if it was sufficient for large drives). Just trying to make sure I have a decent understanding before I start the process. :)

[Darin]

Hmmm, I'm doing this now, and it asks for the location of my TiVo drive (singular). Am I correct in assuming I need to expand later in a separate step? If so, do I do anything special for the swap file?

[Finnstang]

Typical process for dual drives, I believe, is to restore the image to both drives yourself using Hinsdale type instructions. Then, after making sure it reports the correct number of hours in the TiVo, pull the A drive and zipper just that drive bypassing the image restore.

[EnderWiggin1001]

For "HMO" type apps, search here for Tivoserver and Java HMO. For MRV you need another Tivo. Also, Tivoserver will show up in your NPL as a DVR when you get it set up.

Thanks for the quick response....

If I recall correctly...TivoDesktop requires a Media Access Key which my DTVTivo does not have. Or does it?
That would be the simplest solution for the rest of the family.

So would viewing recordings on the Zippered DSR7000 be considered using the HMO features or the MRV features.

From a quick glance at it's home page, it looks like TivoServer would be used to watch videos and such from the PC on the DTVTivo. My goal is exactly the opposite.

I have not had a chance to check out the JavaHMO yet but I will.

[SteelersFan]

Thanks for the quick response....

If I recall correctly...TivoDesktop requires a Media Access Key which my DTVTivo does not have. Or does it?
That would be the simplest solution for the rest of the family.
Leave the MAK empty and you will be fine. You will not be able to use it for playing video, only viewing jpegs and listening to mpegs. See "other things" for video.
So would viewing recordings on the Zippered DSR7000 be considered using the HMO features or the MRV features.
MRV
From a quick glance at it's home page, it looks like TivoServer would be used to watch videos from the PC on the DTVTivo. My goal is exactly the opposite.
Then you want "the other thing in my sig" or vserver (Mplayer). Google is your friend. :)

[Dirac]

Typical process for dual drives, I believe, is to restore the image to both drives yourself using Hinsdale type instructions. Then, after making sure it reports the correct number of hours in the TiVo, pull the A drive and zipper just that drive bypassing the image restore.

I can vouch for this... I tested this thoroughly while testing the original Zipper... use a command similar to:

mfsrestore -r 4 -xzpi /dos/hr10-315f.mfs /dev/hdc /dev/hdb

and do the remainder of the Zipper install, answering No when it asks if you want to install an image. Not sure if Russ/Gunny plan to incorporate this in the Zipper, as now you'd have to know where both of your new drives are, and which one is the A drive.

EDIT: I did have problems trying to leave both drives connected. If you decide to Zipper without checking the number of hours, just unplug/disconnect the B drive before running Zipper.

[Darin]

Ok, thanks. Before I got your replies (in a bit of a hurry, trying to get it up in time to record Lost), I did the zipper install, then immediately went to mfsadd. After putting the drives in the tivo, it went through endless reboot cycles, most of which I had to initiate by unplugging it. Sometimes it would get to the pvr upgrade "please wait while we reboot your tivo one more time" screen, then the screen would get corrupt; sometimes it would actually reboot, then go back to that screen, sometimes it would hang on a black screen, and I think once it made it to the directv "acquiring information from satellite" screen, then rebooting before it completed. So at this point, I've re-run zipper on the drive, letting it install the image, but completely skipped the 2nd drive (acting as if it's just a one drive install). Didn't have any reboot issues this time, though it does seem to be sitting on the "acquring information form the satellite" screen for a while (thought that's not completely unusual). If this part DOES complete, and I'm able to record my show tonight, would there be a problem doing mfsadd later?

EDIT: well, seems even the single drive install has problems... it just seems like it gets further before rebooting or locking (to the acquiring info from satellite stage). It still ends up rebooting back to the "please wait while we reboot one more time", and it has at least once so far locked on that screen with the screen slightly corrupt like with both drives. If this doesn't eventually make it through, guess I'll have to run diagnostics on this drive - but it's brand new.

EDIT 2: perhaps I've found a POSSIBLE explanation... during one boot, I got a blue "temp too high" screen. I'm doing all this with the cover off, because I didn't want to put everything back together until I knew it worked correctly. Perhaps having the cover off reduces fan-forced airflow around a critical component, or the temp sensor?

EDIT 3: Sigh, even with the cover back on, I'm still having rebooting, locking, and a couple of blue high temp screens. The fan is operating fine, the temp around the unit is normal... and it's running with one drive instead of the two that I was using it with before (with no temp problems). Is the overtemp screen a bios function, or is it affected by software? I can't figure out why it all of a sudden has temperature problems. :-/

[jginaz]

Thanks, but I'm more interested in if it appears in /lib/modules BEFORE the Zipper is run. That's what controls if the symlink gets made.
Russ,
OK, I went back and loaded the disk with just Instantcake and there is no ax8817x.o on the /lib/modules directory.

Jay

[jjn]

Darin
Re-image one drive, get that to boot, confirm that it's good than run the Zipper.
When that works expand to the second drive.
Just a suggestion since I don't have 2 HD's in my HR10's.

What HD's are you using?
Seagate, WD, Maxtor?

[pailrider]

First, another SuPer Thank you to Russ and Gunny! I've been reading for months. I have one DVR40 that was modded by an ebay iso. It works fine (wired). I decided I wanted to learn what was going on for myself. I have a second subbed DVR40 6.2. I have successfully Zippered it with Russ' 2.0 universal iso. (Worked smooth!) I have wired in thru FA120 and run tweak.sh. I've learned to unset crlf, and to use joe, and FTP files over. Everything is great except wireless. I have Linksys WUSB11 v 4.0 which is listed at WIKI as supported by Zipper. I do not find it in usbmap_script. Only 3 listed. (Can I add drivers there?)

I am using static ip, no wep, SSID matches. I've tried several solutions that I read here with no change in behavior. never get link light.

from kernel log...
Oct 12 01:43:50 (none) kernel: hub.c: new USB device 00:0d.1-1, assigned address 2
Oct 12 01:43:50 (none) kernel: usb.c: USB device 2 (vend/prod 0x13b1/0xb) is not claimed by any active driver.

(I did use $5 IC LBA48 iso for kernel when making Zipper iso.also, I used existing software image)

wireless params...
NetConfigWirelessParams 3283630/19 {
SsId = NETGEAR
DenyUnencrypted = 0
}

ip params...
NetConfigIpParams 3283630/18 {
HostAddress = 192.168.1.101
GatewayAddress = 192.168.1.1
SubnetMask = 255.255.255.0
DnsServers = 4.2.2.2
AutoConfigEnabled = 0
}


Can anyone see what I am missing?

Thanks again, everyone! I am learning tons!!!

[spainmiami]

I noticed the zipper 2.0 was "Last Updated 10/8/06"

Are there any release notes for this? If it was updated how come it does not become say 2.0.1 or similiar? It's no biggie, I just want to keep pace with any upgrades, fixes, or new features if any.

[Darin]

What HD's are you using?
Seagate, WD, Maxtor?
They are two Seagate 400GB drives. FWIW, some searching has revealed that the overtemperature messages can be a symptom of an inductor blowing due to the white ribbon cable to the front panel getting dislodged. I do know that cable is problematic when getting inside the unit, and even checked it at one point last night and it seemed firmly attached, but the over temp message is quite suspicious. So I'll check that next (though not sure if I'll be able to tonight). The front panel lights worked the entire time though, which I wouldn't think would be the case if the cable had come lose. But maybe only one or two of the wires lost connectivity.

[rbautch]

I noticed the zipper 2.0 was "Last Updated 10/8/06"

Are there any release notes for this? If it was updated how come it does not become say 2.0.1 or similiar? It's no biggie, I just want to keep pace with any upgrades, fixes, or new features if any.I just updated the website with instructions for hr10-250's. No change to the zipper itself.

[rbautch]

First, another SuPer Thank you to Russ and Gunny! I've been reading for months. I have one DVR40 that was modded by an ebay iso. It works fine (wired). I decided I wanted to learn what was going on for myself. I have a second subbed DVR40 6.2. I have successfully Zippered it with Russ' 2.0 universal iso. (Worked smooth!) I have wired in thru FA120 and run tweak.sh. I've learned to unset crlf, and to use joe, and FTP files over. Everything is great except wireless. I have Linksys WUSB11 v 4.0 which is listed at WIKI as supported by Zipper. I do not find it in usbmap_script. Only 3 listed. (Can I add drivers there?)

I am using static ip, no wep, SSID matches. I've tried several solutions that I read here with no change in behavior. never get link light.

from kernel log...
Oct 12 01:43:50 (none) kernel: hub.c: new USB device 00:0d.1-1, assigned address 2
Oct 12 01:43:50 (none) kernel: usb.c: USB device 2 (vend/prod 0x13b1/0xb) is not claimed by any active driver.

(I did use $5 IC LBA48 iso for kernel when making Zipper iso.also, I used existing software image)

wireless params...
NetConfigWirelessParams 3283630/19 {
SsId = NETGEAR
DenyUnencrypted = 0
}

ip params...
NetConfigIpParams 3283630/18 {
HostAddress = 192.168.1.101
GatewayAddress = 192.168.1.1
SubnetMask = 255.255.255.0
DnsServers = 4.2.2.2
AutoConfigEnabled = 0
}


Can anyone see what I am missing?

Thanks again, everyone! I am learning tons!!!
I don't think that's a compatible adapter. If it's not in usb.map, it wont work.

[pailrider]

I don't think that's a compatible adapter. If it's not in usb.map, it wont work.
Thanks, Russ. I see where my mistake was. I saw it was showing as supported in WIKI Tips & Tricks, but at tivo site says no for their equipment. (for WUSB11 v4.0) I believe you use this adapter in 2.6 or 2.8 with no prob's. Thanks for your reply! and Thanks again for everything you've done and do! (Gunny too!)

edit...
Russ, you mention D-Link DWL-122 in Zipper instructions, but it is not listed in usbmap_script. Are some items native in 6.2 software?

[rbautch]

Thanks, Russ. I see where my mistake was. I saw it was showing as supported in WIKI Tips & Tricks, but at tivo site says no for their equipment. (for WUSB11 v4.0) I believe you use this adapter in 2.6 or 2.8 with no prob's. Thanks for your reply! and Thanks again for everything you've done and do! (Gunny too!)

edit...
Russ, you mention D-Link DWL-122 in Zipper instructions, but it is not listed in usbmap_script. Are some items native in 6.2 software?usbmap_script is just a temporary script I create to run sed and insert those drivers into the usb.map file. Here is a full list of adapters from the modified usb.map. These drivers will work will all Zippered 6.2 Tivos:device pegasus
product 0411 0001 Melco LUA-TX
product 0411 0005 Melco LUA-TX
product 0411 0009 Melco LUA2-TX
product 045e 007a Microsoft MN-110
product 049f 8511 Compaq iPAQ Networking 10/100
product 04bb 0904 IO Data USB ET/TX
product 04bb 0913 IO Data USB ET/TX-S
product 0846 1020 NETGEAR FA101
product 0506 4601 3Com 3C460B
product 050d 0121 Belkin F5D5050
product 056e 200c Laneed LD-USB/TX
product 056e 4002 Laneed LD-USB/TX
product 056e 400b Laneed LD-USB/TX
product 056e abc1 Laneed LD-USB/T
product 05cc 3000 Elsa Micolink USB2Ethernet
product 066b 200c Linksys USB10TX
product 066b 2202 Linksys USB10TX
product 066b 2203 Linksys USB100TX
product 066b 2204 Linksys USB100TX
product 066b 2206 Linksys USB
product 066b 400b Linksys USB100TX
product 067c 1001 SpeedStream USB
product 0707 0200 SMC 202 USB
product 07a6 0986 ADMtek AN986
product 07a6 8511 ADMtek ADM8511
product 07aa 0004 Correga FEther USB-TX
product 07b8 110c D-Link 110c
product 07b8 200c D-Link 200c
product 07b8 4002 D-Link DU-E100
product 07b8 4004 D-Link 4004
product 07b8 4007 D-Link 4007
product 07b8 400b D-Link 400b
product 07b8 400c D-Link 400c
product 07b8 4102 D-Link 4102
product 07b8 4104 D-Link 4104
product 07b8 abc1 D-Link DU-E10
product 07c9 b100 Allied Telesyn Int. AT-USB100
product 083a 1046 Accton USB 10/100
product 083a 5046 SpeedStream USB 10/100
product 08d1 0003 smartBridges smartNIC 2 PnP
product 08dd 0986 Billionton USB-100
product 08dd 0987 Billionton USBLP-100
product 08dd 0988 Billionton USBEL-100
product 08dd 8511 Billionton USBE-100
product 0951 000a Kingston KNU101TX
product 0e66 400c Hawking UF100
product 15e8 9100 SOHOware NUB100
product 2001 200c D-Link DSB-650TX
product 2001 4001 D-Link DSB-650TX
product 2001 4002 D-Link DSB-650TX
product 2001 4003 D-Link DSB-650TX-PNA
product 2001 400b D-Link DSB-650TX
product 2001 4102 D-Link DSB-650TX
product 2001 abc1 D-Link DSB-650

device rtl8150
product 0bda 8150 RTL8150 device
product 0411 0012 Melco RTL8150 device

device ax8817x
product 13b1 0018 Linksys USB200MV2*
product 0b95 7720 Airlink ASOHOUSB*
product 0b95 1780 Airlink AGIGAUSB*
product 077b 2226 Linksys USB200M
product 07b8 420a Hawking UF200/TRENDnet TU2-ET100
product 0846 1040 NETGEAR FA120
product 2001 1a00 D-Link DUB-E100
product 2001 3c05 DUB-E100, revision B1*
product 07d1 3c05 DUB-E100, revision B1 alternate vendor code*

[wireless network]

device prism2_usb firmware prism2
product 0411 0016 Melco WLI-USB-S11
product 045e 006e Microsoft MN-510
product 049f 0033 Compaq/Intel PRO/Wireless
product 066b 2212 Linksys WUSB11 v2.5
product 066b 2213 Linksys WUSB12
product 067c 1022 Siemens SpeedStream 1022
product 0846 4110 Netgear MA111
product 08de 7a01 Prism device
product 09aa 3642 D-Link DWL-120 rev D
product 0b3b 1601 Hawking WU250
product 0baf 00eb US Robotics 1120
product 0d8e 7a01 Prism device
product 1668 0408 Actiontec Prism2.5 Adapter
product 1668 0421 Actiontec Prism2.5 Adapter
product 1915 2236 Linksys WUSB11 v3.0
product 2001 3700 D-Link DWL-122
product 2001 3702 D-Link DWL-120 rev F
product 413c 8100 Dell TrueMobile 1180
product 8086 1111 Intel PRO/Wireless 2011B

device vnetusba firmware atmel503a
product 03eb 7603 Atmel AT76C503A-i3861 Adapter
product 03eb 7604 Atmel AT76C503A-i3863 Adapter
product 03eb 7605 Atmel AT76C503A-RFMD Adapter
product 050d 0050 Belkin F5D6050 ver 2000
product 05dd ff31 Addtron AWU-120
product 077b 2219 Linksys WUSB11 v2.6
product 0864 4100 NETGEAR MA101
product 0864 4102 NETGEAR MA101 rev B
product 0d5c a002 SMC2662W V.2 / Belkin F5D6050
product 1915 2233 Linksys WUSB11 v2.8
product 2001 3200 D-Link DWL-120 rev E

Note that the adapters with an asterisk require Jamie's backported drivers, which the Zipper installs. If you're a newbie and not exactly sure what you're doing, do yourself a favor and get an adapter does not have an asterisk. Most of these adapters are not available in stores anymore, so Ebay is you're best bet. The most popular adapters known to work are the Netgear FA-120 and the Linksys USB200M.

[rbautch]

...but if you're hacking an HR10-250 with 3.1.5f software, only the following subset of those drivers will work, including:
device ax8817x
product 13b1 0018 Linksys USB200MV2*
product 0b95 7720 Airlink ASOHOUSB*
product 0b95 1780 Airlink AGIGAUSB*
product 077b 2226 Linksys USB200M
product 07b8 420a Hawking UF200/TRENDnet TU2-ET100
product 0846 1040 NETGEAR FA120
product 2001 1a00 D-Link DUB-E100
product 2001 3c05 DUB-E100, revision B1*
product 07d1 3c05 DUB-E100, revision B1 alternate vendor code*

[jkrell]

Note that the DUB-E100 is the original version, not the "revision B1" commonly sold in stores today. Rev B1 will work when you Zipper your tivo with 3.1.5f, but when you run the slicer, you'd have to copy the drivers over and modify the usb.map file.

My DUB-E100s all say they are version "A4". So, since rbautch mentioned revision B1, I am assuming mine most be the original version that IS supported, or some iteration of it.

[rbautch]

Russ,
OK, I went back and loaded the disk with just Instantcake and there is no ax8817x.o on the /lib/modules directory.

JayHmm. I just installed an image, and ax8817x.o was there. Are you sure you checked the /lib/modules of the tivo image, and not the /lib/modules of your boot CD?

[sk33t3r]

I just picked up a virgin dsr 7000 and HDVR2 both with 6.2. Should i make backup images of these drives to use with zipper or do I need to get the 6.2 image from PTVas stated at the beginning of this thread.

Also can i run this via the serial port using TeraTerm???

[bnm81002]

I just updated the website with instructions for hr10-250's. No change to the zipper itself.



I see that you updated the "zipper.sh" file(10-12-06) and the "rc.sysinit.author" file(10-10-06), anything that is or was important to these files? thanks

[jginaz]

Hmm. I just installed an image, and ax8817x.o was there. Are you sure you checked the /lib/modules of the tivo image, and not the /lib/modules of your boot CD?
I'm pretty sure, the directory had the same .o files that were in the backups-orig. My PTV software is pretty new, some dated last month.
On another subject. I've hosed my TIVO name (the one in the bash prompt) by typing backspaces when entering in the script and in no amount of research can I find how to change it. Well, at least I haven't found it yet.

Jay

[rbautch]

I'm pretty sure, the directory had the same .o files that were in the backups-orig. My PTV software is pretty new, some dated last month.
On another subject. I've hosed my TIVO name (the one in the bash prompt) by typing backspaces when entering in the script and in no amount of research can I find how to change it. Well, at least I haven't found it yet.

JayEdit a file named .profile. It's in the root directory. Note that the period before the file name means it's hidden, so you can't see it with an ls.

[jginaz]

thanks again

[Dirac]

For those new to Unix/Linux, "ls -a" will show all files including the hidden ones. That might help the guy looking for .joerc in the 6.3 upgrade thread too.

[marklyn]

During my zipper install I chose the option to allow the Tivo to be rebooted twice a week... now I have to go back in and set up my clock twice a week since I like to see the clock on the screen.

Is there a way to have the clock run after a reboot?

[sk33t3r]

Edit your rc.sysinit.author to start it after a reboot.

[marklyn]

Can you give me an example of what I'd need to add or where?

[Lord Vader]

Edit your rc.sysinit.author to start it after a reboot.

Indeed. That is something I'd love to do. What do I need to write to edit my rc.sysinit.author to have the clock run by default (on reboot)?

[vMAC]

No permanent clock on 6.3 yet; if that's what your looking for.

[Lord Vader]

No, we're looking for a way to have the clock display start on reboot. Right now, whenever a unit reboots, one has to re-enter the S-P-S-9-S code to get back the clock.

Methinks this would be a great addition to Russ's tweak.sh package.

[dresdn]

Hi all. I successfully Zipper'd my TiVo, but recently I've had problems with the USB Network Adapter - a Linksys USB11 v.3.0. At first, it worked just fine, but then after a reboot, it stopped connecting up. The link light blinks a few times, and then goes dark if I unplug and plug in the USB cable. I know it's not hardware because I just tried a different harddrive from scratch and it worked just fine.

Now, one of the things to note is that I do like to tinker, who doesn't? ;) Anyways, I was playing around with seeing what the WEP support was, and I ran some WEP script (I can't recall the name), which *appeared* to not do anything. Also, the one of the last things I did was install Hackman, but that didn't seem to do anything to the network either.

What I've done so far is moved the /enhancements, /hackman, and even the /tivowebplus to a separate directory to get them out of the way. Also, I've checked my rc.sysinit.author file and the settings are correct. To try and "re-initialize" the network, I've touch'd /firstboot_flag and also even re-Zipper'd the drive, each without success.

I know the hardware works, and I've tried to compare the /etc on the "working" HD and my current drive, and I don't see any discrepancies. Am I missing something pretty obvious?

The other thing that makes this difficult is I don't have a wired USB adapter, so it's all trial-and-error when I look at the HD on a PC I have, and then stick it back in the TiVo. I've tried to figure out how the whole network gets set, but the network.tcl script really doesn't make sense to me ...

Any ideas?

Thanks!

-D

[rbautch]

The network.tcl gets run only once from your author file, and sets up your wireless and IP paramters in MFS. setSSIDwep.tcl works similarly, setting up a wep key and SSID in MFS. Are you sure your router has the same wep key that you set on your tivo? You really need a serial cable to troubleshoot any further. Several threads here on how to build/buy one. Otherwise run the Zipper again.

[dresdn]

The network.tcl gets run only once from your author file, and sets up your wireless and IP paramters in MFS.


I saw that by looking at the author file ... but what is MFS? Sorry for the question, but I'm new to TiVo hacking.


setSSIDwep.tcl works similarly, setting up a wep key and SSID in MFS. Are you sure your router has the same wep key that you set on your tivo?


That's actually the script I was playing with before the network dropped. Perhaps I inadvertently set something I didn't want to (I was just reading through the script to see what it did and ran some options ...). Until I get more comfortable with the TiVo, I have a router setup with just MAC filtering for it. Ideally, I want to get it setup on my main wireless router which uses WPA2 ... but that's for later ;)


You really need a serial cable to troubleshoot any further. Several threads here on how to build/buy one.

Plenty of those lying around ... just need to pickup a Serial -> USB adapter tho!


Otherwise run the Zipper again.

The odd thing is ... I did that to no avail. Something isn't being "reset" when I run the Zipper again, or force the author file to re-run the network.tcl by setting the /firstboot_flag

What I'm really looking for I guess is a good understanding of how the whole TiVo networking actually works. For example, the line in network.tcl really confuses me as I don't find any "/State/Network" directory/file.

ForeachMfsFile fsid name type "/State/Network/" ""

One thing that would be helpful would be any resources that you may have which would help me understand tivosh as I'm more of a bash guy ;)

Thanks in advance!

-D

[rbautch]

MFS is tivo's "media filesystem", where shows and settings are stored, and is not viewable from your root filesystem. There is a tivowebplus module called "mfs" that allows you to view MFS, or you can view it from telnet or serial bash using special commands. Check the last few posts of the wireless thread in my sig for what it looks like. Try turning off all the security on your router to see if that helps. Re-zippering will reset the MFS network settings, so if you still have wep turned on on your router, turn it off. With a serial cable you can access your tivo to check network settings, and see if your atapter is being recognized properly. The four ingredients for a network connection are:
1. Proper drivers
2. usb.map file that contains the driver you're using.
3. Proper network settings in MFS
4. Network security configured appropriately, or turned off.

[dresdn]

MFS is tivo's "media filesystem", where shows and settings are stored, and is not viewable from your root filesystem. There is a tivowebplus module called "mfs" that allows you to view MFS, or you can view it from telnet or serial bash using special commands. Check the last few posts of the wireless thread in my sig for what it looks like.


Thanks for the pointers. I'll look through them to see what I can learn.


Try turning off all the security on your router to see if that helps. Re-zippering will reset the MFS network settings, so if you still have wep turned on on your router, turn it off.


As I said before, I have an additional wireless router setup specifically for the TiVo - I'm a network admin by day and a security nut, hence the VLAN. With this router, it's basically open for anyone to connect to, but can't connect to my main network (except for my laptop). Additionally, I've tried re-zippering and it's still behaving the same way. Could the re-Zippering miss some part of setting the network settings? Ie. Say you configured WEP, and then re-Zippered your drive, would the WEP settings be over-written or left there?

I'll hook up a serial and go from there, but I'm really curious as to why re-Zippering isn't resetting my network settings. When I get in there, I'll see what you're network-status.tcl outputs and go from there.

Thanks!

-D

[cr33p]

So tonite Im going to zipper up my second DSR704 that has been up and running for a few years Ive been told that I can run the zipper without copying a new image to it , allowing me to keep all my recordings.

So I just load the zipper just like it was a bare drive skip over the image restore and everything should be all good?

[Finnstang]

So tonite Im going to zipper up my second DSR704 that has been up and running for a few years Ive been told that I can run the zipper without copying a new image to it , allowing me to keep all my recordings.

So I just load the zipper just like it was a bare drive skip over the image restore and everything should be all good?
Yep. While the drive is out, I would HIGHLY suggest you make a backup image of it just in case anything happens. That way you won't lose the recordings if something DOES happen.

[cr33p]

Yep. While the drive is out, I would HIGHLY suggest you make a backup image of it just in case anything happens. That way you won't lose the recordings if something DOES happen.

1. I can just use the hindsdales guide to backing up the drive with recordings correct? The guide has directions to back up a dual drive system?

2. And if I did hose the drive, requiring a back up of the restored image what type of problems if any would I encounter since it is a 2 drive system ?

Thanks

[rbautch]

When you back up a 2 drive system, you can restore it to one or two drives. In fact, that's the method for migrating from two drives to one.

[cr33p]

I see :)

Thanks

Do you really think the script will waste teh drive? I really dont want to back the darn thing up.

[Finnstang]

It takes very little time, and you will have everything opened up already. I can't imagine not taking the time to make a backup, but it's up to you. The zipper has never hosed a drive on me, but in my mind it's better safe than sorry.

http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com/index.php

[cr33p]

It takes very little time, and you will have everything opened up already. I can't imagine not taking the time to make a backup, but it's up to you. The zipper has never hosed a drive on me, but in my mind it's better safe than sorry.

http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com/index.php


Yeah , I suppose your right, but somedays im just lazy you know. :D

[shortkud]

So tonite Im going to zipper up my second DSR704 that has been up and running for a few years Ive been told that I can run the zipper without copying a new image to it , allowing me to keep all my recordings.

So I just load the zipper just like it was a bare drive skip over the image restore and everything should be all good?


I did the same thing. I didn't bother making a backup because I had nothing to save it was brand new. I didn't have one problem and this was a few months ago. I later decided to re-image for the heck of it and bought the image(s) from ptvupgrade and had no problem. The zipper website gives great instructions!

[sk33t3r]

My used HDVR2 just came in today, im clearing the todo list and everything, then it is time to run a backup, Im thinking about puttin g 2 older 80 gigers in place of the single 40 gig, or I may just add an 80 to the 40.

[dresdn]

You really need a serial cable to troubleshoot any further. Several threads here on how to build/buy one. Otherwise run the Zipper again.

Alright, now I'm really stuck. I built a Serial cable per This Site (http://www.tuhs.org/twiki/bin/view/Redundant/USHowTo30withOptusSTB) and checked it with this Cable Image (http://www.garysargent.co.uk/tivo/images/tivoserialcable.jpg)

When I try to connect using Hyperterminal, I don't get anything. Any other ideas on what I can do/try? As I've said, I've already tried re-zippering the Drive and selected "YES" to "Keep old programming" (or whatever the exact language is). Should I try that again but remove some directories on the root partition first?

Thanks!

-D

[Lord Vader]

Your dilemma sounds just like mine. I actually bought a serial cable, connected a female/female gender changer (since it had a male end and my 'puter is male, too), and when I connect it, I get no response whatsoever. I swear that a few years ago it worked, but for some reason now it doesn't.

Note: I was using this on my Sony T60 to do a few things.

[sk33t3r]

Baud rate more than likely, but i always use teraterm (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html), its easier to use for transfering files.

This is how we set it up on a S1 DTivo,

Click on Setup, Serial Port and select the com port you connected the serial cable to, set baud rate to 9600 and flow control to none

Click Setup, Terminal and change size from 80x24 to 80x25

Click Setup, Save Setup and overwrite your teraterm.ini in the directory you installed teraterm to

Press <enter> and you should get a bash-2.02# prompt. If you don't, you've got the wrong com port, or a bad cable

Let's speed up the baud rate so the file will transfer faster. At Bash prompt enter:

stty 115200

On the TeraTerm menu, click Setup, then Serial Port. Change the Baud rate to 115200 and click "OK" (You should save this to the teraterm.ini file just as you did in step 3c since after the 3.1 update, your DTiVo will run at 115200 baud by default)

Press <enter> and you should get a bash-2.02# prompt again

[Lord Vader]

That is what I did, since I, too, use TeraTermPro.

[dresdn]

Baud rate more than likely, but i always use teraterm (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html), its easier to use for transfering files.


I use GTKTerm, and can't use Teraterm since I don't run Windows. I initially tried connecting at 9600, but no go. Also, per the one site, I used 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 stop bit and No flow control, without luck.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

-D

[TivoUser7574]

Hello,
Just wanted to say first the zipper rocks. Everything worked flawlessly. However I am having a problem which I think is a mistake I made. My tivo won't let me record and when I try to go to the now playing list it gives me an hardware problem error. I believe this is happening because during the setup on my pc, I chose yes for there are recordings on the drive I want to keep (there wasn't). Is there a way to fix this or do I have to put the drive back in my pc and redo the whole zipper install? Thanks!

[Finnstang]

you need to run 51killer.tcl and reboot

[TivoUser7574]

I tried 51killer.tcl, but after running, it said that it didn't change anything and after rebooting it still gives me the hardware error when I try to record? Any ideas? Thanks!

[rbautch]

I tried 51killer.tcl, but after running, it said that it didn't change anything and after rebooting it still gives me the hardware error when I try to record? Any ideas? Thanks!Did you run it with "tivosh 51killer.tcl"? Did you get any errors?

[marklyn]

I zippered all three of my DTivo's and only chose to install NCID on one of them during the enhancements. Now I'd like to add NCID to the remaining two DTivo's but I'm not sure if it's better/easier to download and try to install the latest version of NCID or if there is a way to run just that part of the enhancement tweaks to install NCID from there?
I have all of my DTivo's running very smoothly so I'd like to take the easiest and safest route.
I'd prefer not to re-run the entire script just to add NCID but if I have to...

I looked at the start.sh script and wonder if I could edit out everything before and after the NCID install and try to run just that part... would that work? If so... suggestions on where I'd cut before/after?

[willardcpa]

I zippered all three of my DTivo's and only chose to install NCID on one of them during the enhancements. Now I'd like to add NCID to the remaining two DTivo's but I'm not sure if it's better/easier to download and try to install the latest version of NCID or if there is a way to run just that part of the enhancement tweaks to install NCID from there?
I have all of my DTivo's running very smoothly so I'd like to take the easiest and safest route.
I'd prefer not to re-run the entire script just to add NCID but if I have to...

I looked at the start.sh script and wonder if I could edit out everything before and after the NCID install and try to run just that part... would that work? If so... suggestions on where I'd cut before/after?
Marklyn, I bumped a thread about NCID not working, read it through. You will have a problem trying to run three Dtivos on NCID at the same time, I did. What you need to do is follow the instructions in that thread for setting only one up as the server and the others as the clients. Works like a charm on mine.

[marklyn]

Yeah, I had read that too... I know I'd have to remove the line from two of the DTivo's that run the server and run one server and 3 clients.

update*** I did edit the start.sh file and took out everything except the NCID part and ran that. It appeared to install the NCID fine and I commented out the NCID server run line in the rc.sysinit.author file. I also had to edit the ncid.conf file in it's respective directory and point the host ip back to the single ip of my DTivo that is running the NCID server.

All 3 DTivo's are now reporting the caller ID info. Sweet :)

[dlmcmurr]

Yeah, I had read that too... I know I'd have to remove the line from two of the DTivo's that run the server and run one server and 3 clients.

update*** I did edit the start.sh file and took out everything except the NCID part and ran that. It appeared to install the NCID fine and I commented out the NCID server run line in the rc.sysinit.author file. I also had to edit the ncid.conf file in it's respective directory and point the host ip back to the single ip of my DTivo that is running the NCID server.

All 3 DTivo's are now reporting the caller ID info. Sweet :)
Have you had any trouble with your dTivo picking up the phone? I haven't been able to get mine to quit picking up and dialing even though I've updated to the latest zipper, fakecall is running regularly, and it's rebooting twice a week. The last time I tried it, it tried to dial out only two hours after rebooting.

Dave

[SonyTiVoLover]

OK, I've hacked 6 TiVos so I'm not new to this. I just hacked my Hughes HDVR2 (6.2) and my Pioneer 810HS (7.3) using the PTVUpgrade InstantCake discs and the PTVUtility disc for the Hughes DirecTV unit. Both are running fine and have USB network support.

I followed the WeetHet instructions for upgrading the DirecTV unit (http://www.weethet.nl/english/tivo_dtv2_os6hack.php) but when I use my internet browser to access the TiVoWebPlus page, instead I get a TiVo-branded page confirming that networking is working on the box and recommending the TiVo desktop (which doesn't work with the DirecTV unts). I've also tried telneting and FTPing into the box but can't connect, although I did install all these applications when I followed the WeetHet instructions and used the PTV discs.

The Pioneer unit doesn't have all the PTV utilities but since networking is working and I'm getting updates over the web, I'd like to be able to get onto the box and be able to move shows off, install other utilities, etc.

Both boxes are expanded and working correctly, including networking to get updates over the web, yet I can't get into the boxes to pull shows onto my PC, etc. Can anyone suggest what I need to do to get access to these boxes?

Thanks for the help.

[dresdn]

I initially tried connecting at 9600, but no go. Also, per the one site, I used 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 stop bit and No flow control, without luck.


Alright, I figured it out! The baud rate has to be 115200. As soon as I set that, the serial cable worked just perfectly.

So, rbautch, here is what is going on. It seems that for some reason, my network settings aren't being set on bootup. Also, I cannot change the network settings without first remounting the / as rw, then running network.tcl, and then finally unplugging and re-connecting my wireless USB. Any help getting this resolved would be great! If you need more information, or the contents of *any* file, just let me know. Also, I did re-zipper this harddrive choosing to save existing content.


<Starting from a fresh reboot>
bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:990 dropped:9 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

bash-2.02#
<I unplug and re-connect the USB adapter>
hfa384x_docmd: hfa384x_docmd:ctlx failure=REQ_FAILED
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=disable
resultcode=success
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
message=dot11req_mibset
mibattribute=dot11PrivacyInvoked=false
resultcode=success

bash-2.02# tivosh /hacks/network.tcl 192.168.0.20 192.168.0.1 yes opennetwork
couldn't open "/hacks/mfs_network": read-only file system
while executing
"open /hacks/mfs_network w"
("uplevel" body line 46)
invoked from within
"uplevel $body"
invoked from within
"transaction {uplevel $body}"
(procedure "RetryTransaction" line 5)
invoked from within
"RetryTransaction {
set nconfig [db $db openidconstruction $goodfsid]
# Delete existing network settings, for testing...
dbobj $nconfig remove IpPa..."
(file "/hacks/network.tcl" line 26)
bash-2.02# mount -o remount,rw /
EXT2-fs warning: mounting unchecked fs, running e2fsck is recommended
bash-2.02# tivosh /hacks/network.tcl 192.168.0.20 192.168.0.1 yes opennetwork
Detected new image was installed, clearing Error #51...
bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:990 dropped:9 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

bash-2.02#
<I once again unplug and then re-connect the USB adapter>
hfa384x_docmd: hfa384x_docmd:ctlx failure=REQ_FAILED
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=disable
resultcode=success
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
message=dot11req_mibset
mibattribute=dot11PrivacyInvoked=false
resultcode=success
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
<Finally get a solid link light>
bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:990 dropped:9 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:06:25:31:25:D3
inet addr:192.168.0.20 Bcast:192.168.0.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:1 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:642 dropped:11 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

bash-2.02#


At this point I now have internet access and everything is perfect. As soon as I reboot, all the settings are lost and I have go through the steps above to get the network up again.

Ideas?

Thanks in advance,
D

[ForrestB]

SonyTivoLover,
I wouldn't expect a lot of replies - you're posting in the Tivo Zipper support thread. If you need help with your PTV stuff, check the forums at DVR Playgro..

[rbautch]

Alright, I figured it out! The baud rate has to be 115200. As soon as I set that, the serial cable worked just perfectly.

So, rbautch, here is what is going on. It seems that for some reason, my network settings aren't being set on bootup. Also, I cannot change the network settings without first remounting the / as rw, then running network.tcl, and then finally unplugging and re-connecting my wireless USB. Any help getting this resolved would be great! If you need more information, or the contents of *any* file, just let me know. Also, I did re-zipper this harddrive choosing to save existing content.


<Starting from a fresh reboot>
bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:990 dropped:9 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

bash-2.02#
<I unplug and re-connect the USB adapter>
hfa384x_docmd: hfa384x_docmd:ctlx failure=REQ_FAILED
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=disable
resultcode=success
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
message=dot11req_mibset
mibattribute=dot11PrivacyInvoked=false
resultcode=success

bash-2.02# tivosh /hacks/network.tcl 192.168.0.20 192.168.0.1 yes opennetwork
couldn't open "/hacks/mfs_network": read-only file system
while executing
"open /hacks/mfs_network w"
("uplevel" body line 46)
invoked from within
"uplevel $body"
invoked from within
"transaction {uplevel $body}"
(procedure "RetryTransaction" line 5)
invoked from within
"RetryTransaction {
set nconfig [db $db openidconstruction $goodfsid]
# Delete existing network settings, for testing...
dbobj $nconfig remove IpPa..."
(file "/hacks/network.tcl" line 26)
bash-2.02# mount -o remount,rw /
EXT2-fs warning: mounting unchecked fs, running e2fsck is recommended
bash-2.02# tivosh /hacks/network.tcl 192.168.0.20 192.168.0.1 yes opennetwork
Detected new image was installed, clearing Error #51...
bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:990 dropped:9 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

bash-2.02#
<I once again unplug and then re-connect the USB adapter>
hfa384x_docmd: hfa384x_docmd:ctlx failure=REQ_FAILED
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=disable
resultcode=success
message=lnxreq_ifstate
ifstate=enable
resultcode=success
message=dot11req_mibset
mibattribute=dot11PrivacyInvoked=false
resultcode=success
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
hfa384x_drvr_setconfig: Called from within soft interrupt context.
<Finally get a solid link light>
bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:990 dropped:9 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:06:25:31:25:D3
inet addr:192.168.0.20 Bcast:192.168.0.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:1 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:642 dropped:11 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

bash-2.02#


At this point I now have internet access and everything is perfect. As soon as I reboot, all the settings are lost and I have go through the steps above to get the network up again.

Ideas?

Thanks in advance,
D
Check your author file to see if there are any network setup commands. Its possible your author file is re-setting the wrong IP parameters everytime it boots. network.tcl only needs to be run once, and then never again.

[dresdn]

Check your author file to see if there are any network setup commands. Its possible your author file is re-setting the wrong IP parameters everytime it boots. network.tcl only needs to be run once, and then never again.

Here's the contents of my author file. Also, the /firstboot_flag file doesn't exist ...


#!/bin/bash
export PATH=./:.:/utils:/bin:/sbin:/tvbin:/tivobin:/busybox
export TIVO_ROOT=
export MFS_DEVICE=/dev/hda10
tnlited 23 /bin/bash -login &
tivoftpd
/bin/bash </dev/ttyS2&> /dev/ttyS2&
fakecall.tcl
route add -host 204.176.49.2 gw 127.0.0.1
route add -net 204.176.49.0 gw 127.0.0.1 netmask 255.255.255.0
echo
if [ -e /firstboot_flag ]; then
mount -o remount,rw /
if rm -rf /firstboot_flag; then
tivosh /hacks/network.tcl 192.168.0.20 192.168.0.1 yes opennetwork
mount -o remount,ro /
reboot
fi
fi


One other odd thing is that the ftpd fails to start on boot with this message:

tivoftpd: error opening null output device; Read-only file system


To me, it sounds like / should be mounted rw on boot, and then mounted ro after everything starts ... ? I do remember having to rw when logging into bash. Another odd thing is that TivoWebPlus isn't starting either. It seems like every hack that *should* start on boot isn't starting for one reason or another ...

[jeremybb]

Hi all. This zipper looks great, but there is a lot to read in this thread, so I hope this question isn't too much of a FAQ.

I want to zipper my Samsung 4040 which has the original drive. I don't care about keeping what's on there now. It already runs a little hot. I have heard that a 5400 RPM drive is better for heat. What's a good drive to get at a decent price? I don't need a really huge one.

Also, I would like to be able to ftp recordings from the tivo (i.e. tivo=server, pc = client). The tivo would hooked to my wireless b network and the pc would be outside the LAN. Is this possible? Can I select any wireless adaptor from here:

http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Tips_and_Tricks

Do I need a serial cable to install the drivers on the tivo? If so how do I do this as I don't have a computer with a serial port?

Thanks
Jeremy

[ossrocks]

I'm a bit confused by the size of the iso I just created with zipper_isomaker.bat. For some reason the zipper_universal_CD.iso file is only about 12 meg.

Is that right? The InstantCake ISO that is in the zipper_tools directory is over 200mb. I was a bit confused because the directions show everything but the image with a file extension, so I took what that ISO was named and renamed it to 000001 without the .iso file extension. When that didn't work I renamed it to include the .iso extension, but nothing changed, the resulting ISO on directory higher is still just 12mb.

This is what my zipper_tools directory looks like:

10/14/2006 11:25 PM <DIR> .
10/14/2006 11:25 PM <DIR> ..
10/14/2006 10:42 PM 294,987,776 000001.iso
12/25/2003 05:27 PM 7,768 bootpage
09/29/2006 07:55 PM 4,024 network.tcl
10/14/2006 10:21 PM 12,955,648 ptvlba48-4.04DD.iso
09/29/2006 12:06 PM 3,786,452 rbautch_files.tgz
10/10/2006 04:46 PM 158 rc.sysinit.author
05/08/2005 12:19 PM 2,310 set_mrv_name_67.tcl
05/07/2006 12:24 PM 23,115 superpatch-67all-NutKase-1.2.tcl
11/22/2003 11:45 PM 472,032 tivopart
10/14/2006 11:04 PM <DIR> tivotools.tar
09/20/2006 11:29 PM 5,058 tweak.sh
09/12/2006 02:41 PM 3,256 tweak_uninstall.sh
08/31/2006 01:04 AM 1,446,400 vmlinux.px
10/12/2006 11:31 AM 16,866 zipper.sh
09/21/2006 09:50 AM 43,997 Zipper_Installation_Instructions.pdf
09/21/2006 09:52 AM 11,349 Zipper_Version_History.pdf
15 File(s) 313,766,209 bytes
3 Dir(s) 169,612,267,520 bytes free

Is the resulting zipper_universal_CD.iso just sneaking something out of the instant cake ISO or should the resulting iso be larger than the instant cake ISO? I'm surprised if a full Tivo can be installed off 12mb! :)

[sk33t3r]

A Look at the BAT fileshow syou whats goin on.


@echo off >nul
cls
del zipper_universal_CD.iso 2>nul
echo Checking for required tivo tools and files...
cd zipper_tools
IF NOT EXIST "superpatch*" echo You forgot to add superpatch to the zipper_tools folder. Exiting... & GOTO EOF
IF NOT EXIST "set_mrv_name*" echo You forgot to add set_mrv_name to the zipper_tools folder. Exiting... & GOTO EOF
IF NOT EXIST "tivotools.tar" echo You forgot to add tivotools.tar to the zipper_tools folder. Exiting... & GOTO EOF
IF NOT EXIST "ptvlba48*.iso" echo You forgot to add the PTVupgrade lba48 boot disc to the zipper_tools folder. Exiting... & GOTO EOF
copy ptvlba48*.iso .. 1>nul
ren ptvlba48*.iso temp.iso 1>nul
move temp.iso ..
cd ..
echo Adding files to your PTVupgrade boot disk...
miso temp.iso -py -a "zipper_tools\*" 1>nul
ren temp.iso zipper_universal_CD.iso 1>nul
move ptvlba48* zipper_tools\ 1>nul
echo Done!

[ossrocks]

A Look at the BAT fileshow syou whats goin on.


Yeah, I read that after posting. But I'm still confused. (I'm a unix guy so maybe I'm missing something really obvious here in this bat script)

We start inside the zipper_tools directory because it cd's into it, then:


copy ptvlba48*.iso .. 1>nul


The ptvlba48 image gets copied back up a directory to the "root"


ren ptvlba48*.iso temp.iso 1>nul
move temp.iso ..
cd ..


...the ptvlba48 ISO gets renamed to temp.iso and moved up to the "root"
...then the script goes back up to that directory...


echo Adding files to your PTVupgrade boot disk...
miso temp.iso -py -a "zipper_tools\*" 1>nul
ren temp.iso zipper_universal_CD.iso 1>nul
move ptvlba48* zipper_tools\ 1>nul
echo Done!

The miso program (I imagine it merges an iso) somehow pushes all of the files in the zipper_tools directory into the temp.iso file, which is then renamed zipper_universale, and the ptvlba48 backup is copied back to the zipper_tools directory..

If that is whats taking place why is it that the 281mb iso image isn't getting merged into the temp.iso? My understanding is that if I boot this CD it should detect the image iso and offer to install it, and since I am installing on a blank drive I need that functionality. Something is making it skip that ISO in zipper_tools...

[rbautch]

The isomaker used by the Zipper has a limitation of 300GB, so if your tivo software image is larger than about 290MB, it will fail. To get around the issue, you have a few options. One is to use an image smaller than 300MB, like the Instantcake download linked in the instructions. Or, you can leave the image off of the Zipper disk, and apply the image first before you run the Zipper. Finally, you can use a program like ultraiso or winiso to add the image to the bood CD iso.

[Lord Vader]

Russ,

Just out of curiosity, is there a script similar to add63.tcl that would allow a hacked HDVR2 w/ 4.01b (nonZippered unit) to take the 6.2 upgrade, or is that one long dormant from the stream?

Alternatively, if one has the Instantcake image of 6.2, can the slices be picked out of there rather than having to re-image the drive in its entirety?

[sk33t3r]

IM having issues with mfs, i have the dos drive as hda, my original tivo drive (a maxtor) as hdc, and the cd as hdd, these commands are fine;
mkdir /mnt/dos
mount /dev/hda1 /mnt/dos

but when I run MFS backup (mfsbackup -f 9999 -6so /mnt/dos/tivo.bak /dev/hdc)

i get /mnt/dos is read only, I cant chmod the /mnt/dos. So what the am I doing wrong???

[dresdn]

mkdir /mnt/dos
mount /dev/hda1 /mnt/dos


Try running:

mount -o rw /dev/hda1 /mnt/dos

Also, what is the /dev/hda1 filesystem?

[sk33t3r]

hda1 is the file system type

I see WTF now I think. My c drive is not FAT its NTFS, how do i get around that??? Does that sound like its the issue, the mount -o rw gave me the same error.

I see anouther thread with the same results and no fix mentioned, except you cant write to ntfs

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=284374

I guess I will just forget about the backup and go with my upgrade.

[dresdn]

hda1 is the file system type

I see WTF now I think. My c drive is not FAT its NTFS, how do i get around that??? Does that sound like its the issue, the mount -o rw gave me the same error.


I figured hda1 was NTFS (the file system type ;)

What you can do is just re-format it using Windows and specify FAT32 rather than NTFS, and you're good to go.

Depending on where you are trying to run this off of (your TiVo?), there is a mkdosfs. So you can run mkdosfs /dev/hda1 and it will format it as FAT32. This way you don't even have to pull the harddrive out =)

[dresdn]

Hi all. This zipper looks great, but there is a lot to read in this thread, so I hope this question isn't too much of a FAQ.


Yeah, I agree about that =x Personally, I think there should be a separate forum for this rather than one large thread.


I want to zipper my Samsung 4040 which has the original drive. I don't care about keeping what's on there now. It already runs a little hot. I have heard that a 5400 RPM drive is better for heat. What's a good drive to get at a decent price? I don't need a really huge one.


Just check out pricewatch.com or use NewEgg.com (I personally use them for all my equipment since I've never had problems and overall they are one of cheapest (usually)).


Also, I would like to be able to ftp recordings from the tivo (i.e. tivo=server, pc = client). The tivo would hooked to my wireless b network and the pc would be outside the LAN. Is this possible? Can I select any wireless adaptor from here:

http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Tips_and_Tricks


Yes, just select any of those. I've seen a lot of success with the WUSB11 (except the v4.0).


Do I need a serial cable to install the drivers on the tivo? If so how do I do this as I don't have a computer with a serial port?


No, you don't need to since the Zipper does all this. Having a serial cable is nice since it allows you to troubleshoot in case something goes wrong. Just get one of these (http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=Y-105A&cats=199&catid=199)

Just follow the directions on the main Zipper page (link on the very first post of this thread) and you'll be good. I also have a 4040 and didn't have any problems getting it up and running.

-D

[atlcharm]

I ask because I am hearing alot of information that the directv r10 cannot be hacked.

I am sure this works for the Hughes SD-DVR 40, but I want to get the
R10 but only if I can hack it will the cool features like HMO, multi-room viewing, downloading recordings to pc, etc.

Let me know.

Thanks!

[atlcharm]

If I get the R10 I am not interested at this point in expanding the harddrive as I don't have the money for that right now. Can I use the zipper just to run scripts and the enhanced features such as HMO and enabling the USB ports. Is it possible to skip right past the hard drive instructions? Sorry if this is a stupid question.

[vMAC]

R10 is not hackable unless you do PROM removal/replacement.

[jeremybb]

Just check out pricewatch.com or use NewEgg.com (I personally use them for all my equipment since I've never had problems and overall they are one of cheapest (usually)).

Thanks for the reply. I like NewEgg as well as TigerDirect, but I was more interested in a particular model suggestion to make sure I get the right thing. For example, here is a list of the qualities I think I am looking for:
Size: 80-120 GB (I don't need the max)
Speed: 5400 RPM (vs 7200)
Interface: IDE? (vs. SATA. This is where I am most concerned about getting the wrong thing.)

Looking around one does not see many 5400 RPM drives, and drives are increasingly SATA-II AKA SATA-300, which I assume don't work. Does SATA-I AKA SATA-150 work? WTF is PATA? So, if there is a model number of a good drive that would be helpful. Perhaps I should ask in a different thread....

[dlmcmurr]

Jeremy,

I've also had good luck with buy.com. In addition to IDE/ATA-100/ATA-133, PATA is the same thing. Just stay away from SATA in any flavor. 5400 drives are hard to find now. 160gb drives can frequently be found for the same price as an 80gb. As for models, you get into a lot of personal preferences. Some badmouth Maxtor, others Western Digital. Seagate doesn't get many detractors and has a 5 year warranty on some models. They can be a little noisier, but not that much, IMHO.

Have fun,
Dave

[wbrault]

maybe im looking way to into this. but i just started the zipper on my pc and its asking for a 3 digit service number, i have looked at the insructions... so far i dont know where to find this

any help?

thanks much!

[bnm81002]

maybe im looking way to into this. but i just started the zipper on my pc and its asking for a 3 digit service number, i have looked at the insructions... so far i dont know where to find this

any help?

thanks much!



it's located in the system information page, it's the first 3 digits of your service #

[wbrault]

it's located in the system information page, it's the first 3 digits of your service #


thanks, to bad its already turned off with the drive out. but after digging deeper in this thread. it was mentioned it is on the back

so far so good its restoring the 3.1 image

thanks anyway bud

[wbrault]

oook tivo we have a problem.

keeps rebooting while getting info from satellite

any ideas while i dig into this thread?

EDIT:

seems to be fine for now, for some reason though it rebooted 3 times when getting info from satellite, is that normal? per instructions it made it out to seem like it should happen just once

also, its on the network so i guess its good to go.

[papatriot]

I've read a LOT of this thread and others (after searching) and think I have an idea what I need to do but would GREATLY appreciate some verification as well as advice.

Equip:
Hughes directivo model HDVR2
160GB Seagate drive (PTVnet + instantcake 6.2 image)

Background:
Was up late last night installing new 160GB drive in to my Hughes box that was still in original config. (I put orig 40gb drive away as a backup)
Unit did the 2 re-boots, I set the zip, etc got my local chan's and everyting working.
Happy camper so far.

Today I decide to do the networking. Uh-oh.
problem:
I have wired/wireless network. No wire run to the tivo location yet.
I have a wusb11v4 wirelessB USB adapter which will not work w/PTVnet hack
the ONLY wired USB adapter I could find locally was a Linksys USB200M but it is V2 ! Another no-go for PTV hack :(
I REALLY want to get this networked tonight so the wife gets off my case :) so would rather not wait for a 'compatible' adapter to arrive via mail-order.

MY QUESTION is this:

A: Can I run ZIPPER on this (working) new drive (without the new image option) OVER the PTVnet tools thereby allowing my existing network adapters to work? Not loose my settings?

B: Any reason NOT to use the WUSB11v4 wireles adpter in light of the fact that I plan on running a ethernet cable to the tivo ,just not tonight, but in the future.

[wbrault]

OK up and running super

ftp is up, telnet is up... no tivowebplus??


must i do something extra?? when it asked i said y (yes)

[Gunnyman]

I've read a LOT of this thread and others (after searching) and think I have an idea what I need to do but would GREATLY appreciate some verification as well as advice.

Equip:
Hughes directivo model HDVR2
160GB Seagate drive (PTVnet + instantcake 6.2 image)

Background:
Was up late last night installing new 160GB drive in to my Hughes box that was still in original config. (I put orig 40gb drive away as a backup)
Unit did the 2 re-boots, I set the zip, etc got my local chan's and everyting working.
Happy camper so far.

Today I decide to do the networking. Uh-oh.
problem:
I have wired/wireless network. No wire run to the tivo location yet.
I have a wusb11v4 wirelessB USB adapter which will not work w/PTVnet hack
the ONLY wired USB adapter I could find locally was a Linksys USB200M but it is V2 ! Another no-go for PTV hack :(
I REALLY want to get this networked tonight so the wife gets off my case :) so would rather not wait for a 'compatible' adapter to arrive via mail-order.

MY QUESTION is this:

A: Can I run ZIPPER on this (working) new drive (without the new image option) OVER the PTVnet tools thereby allowing my existing network adapters to work? Not loose my settings?

B: Any reason NOT to use the WUSB11v4 wireles adpter in light of the fact that I plan on running a ethernet cable to the tivo ,just not tonight, but in the future.

A: Not easily. You might be better off just running the enhancement script. See Rbautches Thread for details.

B: no reason at all. if no wireless is detected you can revert to wired without problems

[Gunnyman]

OK up and running super

ftp is up, telnet is up... no tivowebplus??


must i do something extra?? when it asked i said y (yes)


from bash type twprs (tivowebplus restart) watch the prompts and report back here if you get any errors.

[wbrault]

from bash type twprs (tivowebplus restart) watch the prompts and report back here if you get any errors.


yep an error

/enhancements/TWPrunc.sh: /var/hack/tivowebplus/tivoweb: No such file or directory

[Gunnyman]

sounds like twp didn't install properly

[wbrault]

sounds like twp didn't install properly


hmm what can i do, should i just run the install script and go through everything again?

the tweak.sh command?

[Gunnyman]

you will have to uninstall it 1st, but yeah

[wbrault]

you will have to uninstall it 1st, but yeah


o gee

whats the command to uninstall?

EDIT: I take it, this is it.

tweak_uninstall.sh

[Gunnyman]

it's been a while but from /enhancements I think you run tweak_uninstall.sh

[papatriot]

A: Not easily. You might be better off just running the enhancement script. See Rbautches Thread for details.


Thanks, problem is that I have no network connectivity to the box now (thus the original problem)
It was my understanding that the enhancement script is deployed to the box via FTP when done standalone (not with zipper).
Did I miss something in the thread on installing it manually (HD in PC or something?)


At the time I asked the original question, I was under the impression that the Zipper install would be no problem... The instructions mention installing it on a disk with working (6.2+) software, like mine... But I figured I'd ask, especially since PTVnet was used initially to create the 6.2 image on this disk.
And in your response you indicated "not easily". Could you elaborate on why it would be less than easy or specific problem/s I might encounter.
THANKS again, I do appreciate the help.

[Gunnyman]

well the main caveat is that ptvnet puts things on the tivo in places differently from the zipper. My biggest fear is that your tivo system software partition may run out of room with both hacks installed.
I've never done a zipper over ptvnet before so I can't tell you for sure what will happen.

[wbrault]

ok things seem to be fine, for one thing

telnet is no longer open.

it was.. but now its closed.

[rbautch]

well the main caveat is that ptvnet puts things on the tivo in places differently from the zipper. My biggest fear is that your tivo system software partition may run out of room with both hacks installed.
I've never done a zipper over ptvnet before so I can't tell you for sure what will happen.I've seen a PTVnet installation, and if you remove the /ptvugrade and /init directories, it should free up enough room and disable the PTVnet stuff. Also delete test.conf in root.

[papatriot]

I've seen a PTVnet installation, and if you remove the /ptvugrade and /init directories, it should free up enough room and disable the PTVnet stuff. Also delete test.conf in root.

Thanks guys! I can hook the drive up to my SUSE box and try that.

I am a bit miffed I purchased PTVnet disk only to find out it is not compatible with any currently available adapters. Thought I was avoiding headache and going the easiest path possible :rolleyes:
Oh well, live and learn.
My choices now seem to be:


Just order a compatible adapter, wait, sell existing adapter.
Try what you suggest above, followed by zipper. Worst thing that can happen is I have to re-image the disk in which case I will simply use zipper in the first place w/instantcake I have. Wife will have to (again) set up her season passes, like she just did today. She will not be to thrilled about that :D
Make an image backup of this new drive and then procede as above in case it does not work, can restore and then wait for an adater as in choice 1. In light of keeping wifey happy I think this is the path I will pursue. :) I WILL post my results for future reference. Surely I'm not the only one to realize the PTV route was not the best choice for me after taking it ;)

[sk33t3r]

Well here goes my first s2 upgrade with zipper. We shall see what happens. Im going to jsut add a 80 gig I have laying around as a second drive to the 40.
HDVR2 is up and running but I cant get a bash via tera term and the serial port, cable is fine as I get bash on my S1 on this machine with this cable. I installed zipper with no errors and setup networking but I dont have the usb to ethernet adapter yet, so I was trying to use the serial port. Any idea's????

:confused:

[papatriot]

Thanks, problem is that I have no network connectivity to the box now (thus the original problem)
It was my understanding that the enhancement script is deployed to the box via FTP when done standalone (not with zipper).
Did I miss something in the thread on installing it manually (HD in PC or something?)



Wait!... Can I simply use the serial cable connection to install/run the enhancement script? Thereby gaining the correct driver for the USB200M V2 adapter?

[sk33t3r]

I dotn know why you couldnt, as long as you get a bash, my speed is at 115200. I get the following when I rebooted but its raining its ass off here and I cant get a signal now and I cant get bash so I can run the tweaks.sh script!!! And I havent called to activate this machine yet.

/dev/hda9: 605/32768 files (2.1% non-contiguous), 8406/131072 blocks
Cleanup /dev/hda9 pass 2
ext2fs_check_if_mount: No such file or directory while determining whether /dev/
hda9 is mounted.
/dev/hda9: clean, 605/32768 files, 8406/131072 blocks
/dev/hda9 is clean after pass 2
Mounting /var
/dev/hda9 on /var type ext2 (rw)
Cleaning up files in /var
Checking space in /var
Mounting initial environment
Starting logging daemons
Found Silicon Labs "Si2433" modem, rev F, skipping modem patch
Scanning for phase1 repair scripts
Running boot Stage C_MediaInitialization scripts
Loading input section drivers
cobra module was successfully installed, LNBPA 0x10 LNBPB 0x16
Loading output section drivers
Splash the screen
Running boot Stage D_PreMfs scripts
Remote control is TIVO
MFS partition on /dev/hda10
Loading Provo dssapp
Look for debug board
/tvbin/dssapp: DSS Interface Version 1.24, compiled on Nov 12 2004
Loading irblast
Loading ideturbo
Loading fan
Loading therm
Loading TvBus router
Updating system clock
Time set to: Mon Oct 16 06:05:23 2006
Enabling local route
Setting TCP keepalive parameters
Checking for additional disk
Start fan control
First temperature parameters set:
Terminal temp: 71
Critical temp: 62
Logging temp: 60
Target temp: 50
Lowest fan speed: 7
/tvbin/fancontrol is running in the background.
Starting TvLauncher
PokeFirewallPort: Poking hole through firewall at port 2191, protocol tcp
Waiting for launcher to start.
Launcher is running.
Scanning for phase2 repair scripts
Running boot Stage E_PreApplication scripts
Checking for database conversions
No upgrade to load
Not upgrading software
Scanning for phase3 repair scripts
Running boot Stage F_ApplicationLaunch scripts
Starting Services.
Microcode version is TiVo!
Found hpk front panel model 1
PCI: 00:0d.2 PCI cache line size set incorrectly (0 bytes) by BIOS/FW, correctin
g to 32
PokeFirewallPort: Poking hole through firewall at port 2190, protocol udp
PokeFirewallPort: Poking hole through firewall at port 2190, protocol tcp
using driver frame iter
ApgLogFrequency( 0 sec )
Finished creating ApgDriverFrameIter
Using a smartSorter!
Calling ReadStream()s
....started status session
Initialize with 2 live caches
AddInputSection 1
AddInputSection 2
TvMomMediaSwitchSource::DoSetup()
TvMomMediaSwitchSource::DoSetup()
AddInputSection 3
ApgManager Transition from state INIT to BOOT
....started status session
....sending Booting event
....sending Booting event
Scanning for phase4 repair scripts
Running boot Stage G_PostApplication scripts
Inside fakecall 4.x+
done with fakecall

rc.sysinit is complete
ApgManager Transition from state BOOT to FAST_LOAD
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
---- rubbishing channels in network 0 because ULO wasn't processed
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
---- rubbishing channels in network 2 because ULO wasn't processed
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
---- rubbishing channels in network 40962 because ULO wasn't processed
....sending Timeout event
....sending Timeout event
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to STEADY_STATE
---- rubbishing channels in network 40965 because ULO wasn't processed
....sending Done event
....sending Done event
Removing local market config
ApgManager Transition from state STEADY_STATE to INIT

[papatriot]

Strange you can't get bash. I'll make a cable tomorrow and try to get to bash on this HDVR2

[Finnstang]

I dotn know why you couldnt, as long as you get a bash, my speed is at 115200. I get the following when I rebooted but its raining its ass off here and I cant get a signal now and I cant get bash so I can run the tweaks.sh script!!! And I havent called to activate this machine yet.

/dev/hda9: 605/32768 files (2.1% non-contiguous), 8406/131072 blocks
Cleanup /dev/hda9 pass 2
ext2fs_check_if_mount: No such file or directory while determining whether /dev/
hda9 is mounted.
/dev/hda9: clean, 605/32768 files, 8406/131072 blocks
/dev/hda9 is clean after pass 2
Mounting /var
/dev/hda9 on /var type ext2 (rw)
Cleaning up files in /var
Checking space in /var
Mounting initial environment
Starting logging daemons
Found Silicon Labs "Si2433" modem, rev F, skipping modem patch
Scanning for phase1 repair scripts
Running boot Stage C_MediaInitialization scripts
Loading input section drivers
cobra module was successfully installed, LNBPA 0x10 LNBPB 0x16
Loading output section drivers
Splash the screen
Running boot Stage D_PreMfs scripts
Remote control is TIVO
MFS partition on /dev/hda10
Loading Provo dssapp
Look for debug board
/tvbin/dssapp: DSS Interface Version 1.24, compiled on Nov 12 2004
Loading irblast
Loading ideturbo
Loading fan
Loading therm
Loading TvBus router
Updating system clock
Time set to: Mon Oct 16 06:05:23 2006
Enabling local route
Setting TCP keepalive parameters
Checking for additional disk
Start fan control
First temperature parameters set:
Terminal temp: 71
Critical temp: 62
Logging temp: 60
Target temp: 50
Lowest fan speed: 7
/tvbin/fancontrol is running in the background.
Starting TvLauncher
PokeFirewallPort: Poking hole through firewall at port 2191, protocol tcp
Waiting for launcher to start.
Launcher is running.
Scanning for phase2 repair scripts
Running boot Stage E_PreApplication scripts
Checking for database conversions
No upgrade to load
Not upgrading software
Scanning for phase3 repair scripts
Running boot Stage F_ApplicationLaunch scripts
Starting Services.
Microcode version is TiVo!
Found hpk front panel model 1
PCI: 00:0d.2 PCI cache line size set incorrectly (0 bytes) by BIOS/FW, correctin
g to 32
PokeFirewallPort: Poking hole through firewall at port 2190, protocol udp
PokeFirewallPort: Poking hole through firewall at port 2190, protocol tcp
using driver frame iter
ApgLogFrequency( 0 sec )
Finished creating ApgDriverFrameIter
Using a smartSorter!
Calling ReadStream()s
....started status session
Initialize with 2 live caches
AddInputSection 1
AddInputSection 2
TvMomMediaSwitchSource::DoSetup()
TvMomMediaSwitchSource::DoSetup()
AddInputSection 3
ApgManager Transition from state INIT to BOOT
....started status session
....sending Booting event
....sending Booting event
Scanning for phase4 repair scripts
Running boot Stage G_PostApplication scripts
Inside fakecall 4.x+
done with fakecall

rc.sysinit is complete
ApgManager Transition from state BOOT to FAST_LOAD
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
---- rubbishing channels in network 0 because ULO wasn't processed
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
---- rubbishing channels in network 2 because ULO wasn't processed
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to FAST_LOAD
---- rubbishing channels in network 40962 because ULO wasn't processed
....sending Timeout event
....sending Timeout event
ApgManager Transition from state FAST_LOAD to STEADY_STATE
---- rubbishing channels in network 40965 because ULO wasn't processed
....sending Done event
....sending Done event
Removing local market config
ApgManager Transition from state STEADY_STATE to INIT


Have you tried hitting enter?

[sk33t3r]

Finnstang, Yes several times. I am getting channel 100 and 200, still cant get bash, and i know my cable is good.
Well I guess I can go picok up a linksys USB200M, $30 at circuit city.

[sk33t3r]

WOHOOOOOO!!!!! I picked up a usb linksys adapter, reinstalled my backup image to my drive, reinstalled zipped and now have bash running the tweak.sh via secure crt, the scripts downloads an update from a web site???

I have a 40 gig as drive A and 80 gig as drive B, but i still only see 35 hours of recording time. Heres my info from tivoweb;

File System/Disk Information
Filesystem Type Size Used Avail Capacity Mounted on
/dev/hda4 ext2 124M 74M 44M 63% /
/dev/hda9 ext2 124M 2.9M 115M 2% /var

/dev/hda:
multcount = 16 (on)
I/O support = 0 (default 16-bit)
using_dma = 1 (on)
readahead = 8 (on)
geometry = 4998/255/63, sectors = 80293248, start = 0
drive state is: active/idle

Device: Maxtor 2F040L0 Supports ATA Version 7
Check S.M.A.R.T. Passed

/dev/hdb:
multcount = 16 (on)
I/O support = 0 (default 16-bit)
using_dma = 1 (on)
readahead = 8 (on)
geometry = 9729/255/63, sectors = 156301488, start = 0
drive state is: active/idle

Device: ST380011A Supports ATA Version 6
Drive supports S.M.A.R.T. and is enabled
Check S.M.A.R.T. Passed

User Space
Invisible 1 134 MB 0.4% 0:02:55
Live Cache 2 512 MB 1.4% 0:12:00
Used User Space 3 646 MB 1.7% 0:14:55
Reserved Space
Used Reserved Space 0 0 MB 0.0% 0:00:00
Space Summary
Total Space - 37725 MB 100.0% -
Total Used 3 646 MB 1.7% 0:14:55
Total Free - 37079 MB 98.3% -

[rbautch]

Wait!... Can I simply use the serial cable connection to install/run the enhancement script? Thereby gaining the correct driver for the USB200M V2 adapter?The enhancement script gets copied from the CD to your tivo drive while you're running the zipper, so no FTP necessary. The zipper also installs Jamie's backported drivers while the drive is still in your PC which should allow the usb200m v2 to work the first time you boot up. You can also run the enhancement script via serial.

[sk33t3r]

Well after some reading of the how to, I figured out my drive issue, MFSADD its amazing what you can find when you read.


Space Summary
Total Space - 114041 MB 100.0% -
Total Used 3 1158 MB 1.0% 0:26:57
Total Free - 112883 MB 99.0%


I think mom and dad will be quite happy!!! Especially once dad figures out the season pass for his scifi StarGate!!!

[rbautch]

Well after some reading of the how to, I figured out my drive issue, MFSADD its amazing what you can find when you read.


Space Summary
Total Space - 114041 MB 100.0% -
Total Used 3 1158 MB 1.0% 0:26:57
Total Free - 112883 MB 99.0%


I think mom and dad will be quite happy!!! Especially once dad figures out the season pass for his scifi StarGate!!!What was your issue?

[sk33t3r]

I didnt know I needed to run MFSADD, I was thinking Zipper did the drive expanding as well. Maybe that should be an option?
Now its time to tackle my DSR7000.

[tward_biteme1]

After Zippering a Philips DTivo DSR704, have a D-Link DWL-122....

Music & Photos seems to work some of the time, but other times it doesn't seem to see my Computer (when it doesn't see it I can telnet to the DTivo from the Computer without a problem)...

Might help if I tell you it seemed to happen with the Tivo Desktop and with JavaHMO....

Anyone have that happen before?

[rbautch]

I've seen a few other users have trouble keeping the wireless connection active. Rebooting the router always fixes it, but that's a pain. Maybe a continuous ping would keep it from dropping off. Also make sure you're advertising your SSID on your router.

[cr33p]

I didnt know I needed to run MFSADD, I was thinking Zipper did the drive expanding as well. Maybe that should be an option?
Now its time to tackle my DSR7000.


Am I to understand that running the zipper on a fresh image on a new Drive will not expand it to the full capacity in my case a 250 gb drive? Did I still need to run Mfsadd?

[rbautch]

Am I to understand that running the zipper on a fresh image on a new Drive will not expand it to the full capacity in my case a 250 gb drive? Did I still need to run Mfsadd?No. The Zipper will expand to use the full capacity of any drive. Mfsadd is used to when you want to add a second hard drive.

[cr33p]

Pheeeew, I thought that seemed weird if it didnt. Thanks

[spydraver]

Quick question, will runing this on a drive that has been previously hacked mess with my recordings. Basically have one Tivo runnnig older OS not sure which one exactly and One Tivo running with Zipper. Want to run Zipper on my older HD but just want to make sure my recordings will be saved.

[tward_biteme1]

I've seen a few other users have trouble keeping the wireless connection active. Rebooting the router always fixes it, but that's a pain. Maybe a continuous ping would keep it from dropping off. Also make sure you're advertising your SSID on your router.

It is broadcasting the SSID.

Very weird, it happens if I am in viewing pictures, then I come out of it and it is supposed to display the menu again, instead I get:

"No music or photo servers were located on the network....."

I can still at that point telnet to the Tivo, Pinging it works fine, but after a period of time the menu will return...

I powered down the router and still get the above message....

Letting it sit, it seems to be able to see it again....

Any ideas....

[sk33t3r]

Pheeeew, I thought that seemed weird if it didnt. Thanks

Sorry for the confusion, I loaded zipper on the 40 gig that came in it and added a 80 gig that I had here, mom and dad dont need a lot of recording time, 107 is a bumch for them. But I had to run mfsadd to expand the second drive.


Spydraver I need to know the same thing basicly, can I take my drives from a dsr6000 and put them in a dsr 7000, and install a 6.2 image and zipper and keep my recordings?? If not my wife has a lot of tv to catch up on. :)

[jaxgent]

My recently "Zippered" Directv series 2, will not save the local stations logo affiliation.

Its TWP ver 1.3.0. Everything else works just fine, any ideas.

Thanks

[zotts]

I've been going through a seriew of USB adapters on my RCA box, the netgear FA120 works fine but this D-Link DUB-e100 just wont give me any love. Is a script I'm missing?

dk

[tedmel]

Ok, After about a month of reading everything I could find about the zipper I finally got it done last night. Made my own serial cable (No network to telnet into it yet thanks to UPS.:down:.....well brown sure doesn't get your network there on time :rolleyes: ) got everything working, put my tivo back in my entertainment center and now notice the background in all of the menus are gone. The background is whatever is playing on the tivo. This is pretty cool but makes it really hard to read on some programs. Is there anyway to turn the dtivo backgrounds back on or give it some kind of semi translucent colored background and still have the show playing? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mostly cuz it will shut my wife up. :D

[willardcpa]

Ted do a search in the upgrade forum using "transparent". It looks like you made a mistake in the upgrade area and may have to reimage your HD. :(
There doesn't seem to be anyway that you can just "add" the background.

[tedmel]

Thanks for the info willardcpa. :up: I guess I'll have to pull the drive and use my instacake image instead of my backup. Oh well I guess resetting all of my favorites, season passes, and everything else will get my wife off my back. :D :D It could be worse.
Thanks again.

[JWThiers]

Quick question, will runing this on a drive that has been previously hacked mess with my recordings. Basically have one Tivo runnnig older OS not sure which one exactly and One Tivo running with Zipper. Want to run Zipper on my older HD but just want to make sure my recordings will be saved.
Zipper does 2 things, the most important of which is it hacks the DTivo (Must be a DirecTV with Tivo (Not an R10 or there newer DVR and NOT SA Tivo)) to enable networking and allow other hacks. It then installs some popular enhancements (runs Rbautch's Enhancement script). Since you already have hacked your unit I assume that networking is enabled and that other hacks can be applied (Superpatch) you don't need to run zipper. What you MAY want is the enhancements (ie hacks). Rbautch's Enhancement script can be run separately from zipper, see This Thread (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=250680). I say MAY, because you may already have some of the hacks already and not need them.

[taz291819]

I'm about to do the Zipper to my Hughes H10-250, but have a question. All I really want to do is have the ability to watch HD football games on my laptop (it's plenty fast enough), and I know about the "other software" needed.

My question is, do I have to wait for a recording to be over, or can I start recording a game, then start streaming it to my laptop a minute or so later while it's still recording?

btw, I use a wired network connection on my laptop when streaming HD, due to bandwidth constraints of wireless.

It's nice watching the early games outdoors on the laptop while I'm grilling, but so far, I can only do so with whatever games are available OTA.

[ttodd1]

My question is, do I have to wait for a recording to be over, or can I start recording a game, then start streaming it to my laptop a minute or so later while it's still recording?


You have to wait til it is finished recording

[taz291819]

You have to wait til it is finished recording

Damn, that sucks (for me).

Oh well, hopefully that Directv PCI card will come out sometime and have that feature.

Thanks for the response, going to still hack it anyway.

[dlmcmurr]

Damn, that sucks (for me).

Oh well, hopefully that Directv PCI card will come out sometime and have that feature.

Thanks for the response, going to still hack it anyway.
Just an idea -- would you be interested in recording a ballgame as six or so 30 minute manual recorded programs and watching one segment as the next one is recording. Amounts to a half hour delayed program.

Dave

[tedmel]

Ok more questions. I burnt a new zipper disk this time I used the 000001 image from my instacakes disk and when I go to mount the image it gets almost all of the way done and then tells me it can't finish installing the image. Any ideas why this would happen? I installed the image from instacakes and it worked fine. I figured I'd give it a try right now I am doing the clear and delete everything and after that I will install the zipper. Just wondered if anyone has had this problem before.

[taz291819]

Just an idea -- would you be interested in recording a ballgame as six or so 30 minute manual recorded programs and watching one segment as the next one is recording. Amounts to a half hour delayed program.

Dave

That's probably what I'll do, thanks. A half-hour delay isn't bad, gives me time to drink a beer or two. :D

[TechniKal]

Sorry if this is covered somewhere else in the thread. I tried searching, but couldn't find a direct match.

I have 2 zippered SD-DRV40's that are networked together. I'm able to use MRV to see the 'Now Playing' list of my 'old' tivo from my new one. However, when trying to transfer, it doesn't work. I get a message saying

"This program has been added to the To Do list and will be transferred onto the 1d7D DVR after previously requested programs have finished transferring"

However, it's not in the 'To Do' list, and I can't find any other "previously requested" programs from the 'old' tivo in the 'new' tivo's To Do list, either.

Both machines have been rebooted. Things worked fine a while back. But I took the old Tivo offline for an extended period of time. Since powering it back up and reconnecting it to the network, I can't get anything to transfer. I can pull things down with TyTools, just not with MVR.

Any ideas? Anyway to see (other than the To Do list) what's queued up to transfer from the old Tivo to the new?

Thanks!

[clambert11]

I didn't want to cross-post, but JWThiers suggested that I post here although I already created a thread to introduce my problem.

Basically, I have 3 Zippered Philips DSR704's that are networked via ethernet and one of them is rebooting under certain conditions.

At this point, I'm not sure what to do. I guess two topics shouldn't be going at the same time. I apologize.

The topic is HERE (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=322634) if you think you can help.

Gunnyman, if you want me to repost it in here please let me know.

Once again, sorry.

Thanks for any help,
Craig

[jbigboote]

I have a DirecTV Philips DSR708. I replaced the stock 80GB drive with a 400GB drive. no hacks, just backed up the original, and restored to the new. ended up with 355 hours, so I think I did that part right. OS = 6.2-01-2-301
I did not transfer the recorded programs, and after booting the 400GB up, I cleared the now showing list.

Now I am trying to zipper the 400GB drive. here is what is in my zipper_tools folder:
bootpage
network.tcl
ptvlba48-4.04.iso
rbautch_files.tgz
rc.sysinit.author
set_mrv_name_67.tcl
superpatch-67all-NutKase-1.1.tcl
tivopart
tivotools.tar
tweak.sh
tweak_uninstall.sh
vmlinux.px
zipper.sh
Zipper_Installation_Instructions.pdf
Zipper_Version_History.pdf

My understanding is I don't need the virgin InstantCake image, that I can zipper the drive as is. but when I try, the process errors out before I get to the part after entering the first three of my service number (301), and the location of my TiVo drive. I do not get to the point where it asks for an IP address. it says something akin to "no hacked kernel detected." well, yeah, I thought that was the whole point of the zipper.

Please let me know what I am missing, or point me in the right direction. thanks.

[ttodd1]

Did you run zipper.sh or tweak.sh? Because it sounds like you did tweak.sh.

[jbigboote]

Did you run zipper.sh or tweak.sh? Because it sounds like you did tweak.sh.

I ran zipper.sh

[jbigboote]

Did you run zipper.sh or tweak.sh? Because it sounds like you did tweak.sh.

here is the end of the sequence:

Copying tivotools to busybox...
Disabling firewall...
Copying author file...
Copying hacks to tivo drive...

Copying hacked kernel to tivo drive...
cp: /cdrom/s2_kernels/3.1.5/vmlinux.px.gz: no such file or directory
Hacked kernel not found on Zipper CD. Aborting...

and then it's dumps me to a "PTVupgrade /#" prompt.
Is this because I didn't use the $5 LBA48 Boot CD iso? I used the free, non-enhanced one. But again, I thought zipper did the hacking.

[JWThiers]

Is this because I didn't use the $5 LBA48 Boot CD iso? I used the free, non-enhanced one. But again, I thought zipper did the hacking.
You just solved your problem you need the $5 iso, it has the HACKED KERNAL.

[ttodd1]

That was my next guess. Yes Zipper does the hacking but you have to supply the right pieces and follow directions:

"The second component is an LBA48 Boot CD iso from PTVupgrade, which can be downloaded for $5 here."

[DepecheNYC]

I bought a used DSR7000 which I'm about to install Zipper. Does my DSR7000 need to be activated before I install zipper?

[Gunnyman]

I bought a used DSR7000 which I'm about to install Zipper. Does my DSR7000 need to be activated before I install zipper?
nope.

[jbigboote]

You just solved your problem you need the $5 iso, it has the HACKED KERNAL.
is it normal for it to look for 3.1.5? Seems like that is for HD.

[Gunnyman]

is it normal for it to look for 3.1.5? Seems like that is for HD.
3.1.5 is the kernel version number which is separate from the software version number.

[gerryger]

Not sure which forum/topic I should post this in but I'll try here. I have an Hr10-250 - hacked via Zipper - upgraded to 6.3a via slicer.
I get my locals via OTA. Whenever there is bad weather I obviously lose some locals due to poor signal.
I check my kernel log all the time to see if anything unusual is happening. I am receiving the following in my kernel log repeatively (like every 5 seconds):

<BroadcomAtscStreamGetData> Signal quality problem: 1 more error-flagged start codes seen; total now: 9

Even when i change the channel to a DSS station those messages keep coming. It takes a long time for the log file to generate via TWP because the file size is so large. Is this normal.
Obviously this only happens when there is bad weather. Why does the receiver continue to search for a OTA signal when I change the channel to a DSS signal. When I put the receiver in standby mode the messages finally stop. Shouldn't the ATSC tuner stop searching when that signal is no longer being called for by the TV/Receiver.

[taz291819]

Not sure which forum/topic I should post this in but I'll try here. I have an Hr10-250 - hacked via Zipper - upgraded to 6.3a via slicer.
I get my locals via OTA. Whenever there is bad weather I obviously lose some locals due to poor signal.
I check my kernel log all the time to see if anything unusual is happening. I am receiving the following in my kernel log repeatively (like every 5 seconds):

<BroadcomAtscStreamGetData> Signal quality problem: 1 more error-flagged start codes seen; total now: 9

Even when i change the channel to a DSS station those messages keep coming. It takes a long time for the log file to generate via TWP because the file size is so large. Is this normal.
Obviously this only happens when there is bad weather. Why does the receiver continue to search for a OTA signal when I change the channel to a DSS signal. When I put the receiver in standby mode the messages finally stop. Shouldn't the ATSC tuner stop searching when that signal is no longer being called for by the TV/Receiver.

Hmm, sounds like it's still looking for a signal on the OTA tuner, even if you're using the sat tuner. When it happens, see if you can tune to another OTA channel that is coming in fine, then tune to a sat channel. I bet that'll stop the logging.

[Ilovetorecord2]

Began to learn how to hack my units earlier last year with 2.5 and 3.1 and it took several weeks to do and then recently had done 6.2 and had a problem with one I thought and when I redid it I could not get it to work.

I spend the last 8 days all day reading and trying out various things and tried for help on another forum which cannot be mentioned with no replys.

Anyhow after fooling around with the zipper again I was able to get it to work right.

Just wanted to say it is very impressive and I love the fact that I don't have to clearn and delete everything every time as I was doing about 7 or 8 times in the last several days.

I have a sleep disorder where I never wake up refreshed so my thinking process is very slow and it takes awhile to understand things.

This has been asked before but I got to ask why can something be done on long threads that span a few years be earlier to read and or copy to review. Cutting and pasting a page at a time is very time consuming plus cleaning up the document it is in.

Thanks much. I hope to get a little more involved here since I had the fun of upgrading my unit 15 times in the last few days.

Patrick

[cr33p]

I have 2 zippered Dsr 704's and I just hooked up my ethernet wireless converter. I can hit one tivo via telnet and both web and telnet on the other. Any ideas? how can i check my network settings from a bash prompt ?

[gerryger]

Hmm, sounds like it's still looking for a signal on the OTA tuner, even if you're using the sat tuner. When it happens, see if you can tune to another OTA channel that is coming in fine, then tune to a sat channel. I bet that'll stop the logging.


I will try that when the weather is bad again. But my main concern is ...is this a normal function of the HR10-250 .....to log a poor signal every 5 seconds....the log file is VERY large....shouldn't there be point where the tuner finally kills the process until asked to try again.

[rbautch]

I have 2 zippered Dsr 704's and I just hooked up my ethernet wireless converter. I can hit one tivo via telnet and both web and telnet on the other. Any ideas? how can i check my network settings from a bash prompt ?Run the script called /enhancements/net-status.tcl.

[Finnstang]

I have 2 zippered Dsr 704's and I just hooked up my ethernet wireless converter. I can hit one tivo via telnet and both web and telnet on the other. Any ideas? how can i check my network settings from a bash prompt ?
So you can telnet to both boxes, but can only get to TWP on one of them? Sounds like TWP maybe isn't running on the second one. Have you checked to see whether TWP is running?

[cr33p]

Well im not sure what it was , but after a reboot its all up and running :)

Quick question in regards to the zipper. Will Tivo Desktop run on zippered machines since they do not have a MAK ?

[ttodd1]

Tivo Desktop will only do photo and music NOT recordings - and no you will not need a MAK.

[jeremybb]

The isomaker used by the Zipper has a limitation of 300GB, so if your tivo software image is larger than about 290MB, it will fail. To get around the issue, you have a few options. One is to use an image smaller than 300MB, like the Instantcake download linked in the instructions. Or, you can leave the image off of the Zipper disk, and apply the image first before you run the Zipper. Finally, you can use a program like ultraiso or winiso to add the image to the bood CD iso.

I think I am running into this problem. I am trying to zipper a new 80GB drive for a Samsung 4040R. I followed the instructions, including using the instantcake image (by which I mean I paid the $20, downloaded it from ptvupgrade, and copied the 00001 file into my zipper_tools directory). However the resulting image created by the zipper_isomaker.bat file is 302 MB.

Did I do something wrong?

If not, how do I "apply the image first before I run the zipper"?

EDIT: I am burning with CDBurnerXP Pro 3, which has a lot of options. When I set the options as follows it boots:
-Make disk bootable
-close disk
-ISO 1 (vs. Joliet)

None of these is a default setting.

However, it now does not recognize the "Mount" command, so I think the problem is that making the cd bootable has made it a DOS disk.

EDIT 2: OK, sorry, there is a totally separate mode for writing *as* an ISO image, even though you have to select that option to get started. The software is free, but not that intuitive. Anyway, it seems to be working despite the 302 MB image.

[jeremybb]

BTW, here is what my zipper tools dir looks like

[rbautch]

I think I am running into this problem. I am trying to zipper a new 80GB drive for a Samsung 4040R. I followed the instructions, including using the instantcake image (by which I mean I paid the $20, downloaded it from ptvupgrade, and copied the 00001 file into my zipper_tools directory). However the resulting image created by the zipper_isomaker.bat file is 302 MB.

I modified the zipper isomaker to remove unused kernels from the boot disk, which should save about 3MB.

[jeremybb]

I modified the zipper isomaker to remove unused kernels from the boot disk, which should save about 3MB.

Thanks, however once I figured out how to operate the cd burning software it seemed to work fine according to the original instructions, even though the image produced is 302MB. At least, the script reported success; my tivo is still booting.

I expect I will be back with more questions, but thanks to you and Gunny for creatingthis great tool.

[cr33p]

Well last nite I installed my new Ethernet Bridge along with my two zippered 704's Mrv is working great, they seem to be in full operation but I have 2 problems. Wondering If anyone has any ideas or a way for me to trouble shoot them.

1. Now one of the zippered boxes , which has been up and running for 2 weeks without any problems all of a sudden today started becoming unresponsive to remote control commands. It will play a show you tell it to FF and then you cant press play again to make it stop. It controls the Tv still just fine so I do not suspect batteries.

2. I can get Tivoserver up and running on my PC and it shows up in the NP list, i browse the list, select my show and then the server program crashes and spits out a stack dump error. then the command box on my pc closes.

And one last note, does the zipper and all of its tools put a significant amount of strain on the CPU since there are new things running in the background, and if so should I rezipper and only load exactly what I want to use? IE Cron, endpad, Etc. Since first of all im not sure how to use them yet or If I even want to use them.

Thanks

[snowybunting]

I Zippered my DVR-40 yesterday and all seemed to go pretty well, except for some hard drive errors when accessing the NPL. I thought I had the NPL issue noted in the wiki, but I have changed my /etc/resolv.conf to the routers IP address, can resolve and ping internal and external ip addresses, but accessing the NPL freezes the unit. In /var/log/kernel, these errors pop up the same time the NPL freezes:

Oct 22 20:17:22 (none) kernel: ide0: reset: success
Oct 22 20:17:24 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
Oct 22 20:17:24 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: error=0x40 { UncorrectableError }, LBAsect=77219076, high=4, low=10110212, sector=33057792
Oct 22 20:17:24 (none) kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev 03:0b (hda), sector 33057792
Oct 22 20:17:26 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
Oct 22 20:17:26 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: error=0x40 { UncorrectableError }, LBAsect=77219076, high=4, low=10110212, sector=33057792
Oct 22 20:17:26 (none) kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev 03:0b (hda), sector 33057792
Oct 22 20:17:28 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
Oct 22 20:17:28 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: error=0x40 { UncorrectableError }, LBAsect=77219076, high=4, low=10110212, sector=33057792
Oct 22 20:17:28 (none) kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev 03:0b (hda), sector 33057792
Oct 22 20:17:30 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
Oct 22 20:17:30 (none) kernel: hda: dma_intr: error=0x40 { UncorrectableError }, LBAsect=77219076, high=4, low=10110212, sector=33057792
Oct 22 20:17:30 (none) kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev 03:0b (hda), sector 33057792


These errors go on until I pull the power, at which time the unit is completely locked up. I have an identical drive I will try tomorrow, but these 2 WD160gb drives were pulled from a working raid array so I am fairly certain they are good, but you never know. Meanwhile, any tips are appreciated.

[rbautch]

Your fist problem could be related to your last problem. Tivos don't respond well to remote commands when your CPU is pegged. You could edit your author file to not start all your hacks when it boots, or use Hackman to turn your hacks on and off as you need them. How much of your CPU is being used?

[snowybunting]

Your fist problem could be related to your last problem. Tivos don't respond well to remote commands when your CPU is pegged. You could edit your author file to not start all your hacks when it boots, or use Hackman to turn your hacks on and off as you need them. How much of your CPU is being used?

I have that drive pulled and the original 40gb reinstalled, as I was getting a beat down from the missus who was worried she couldn't watch her shows tonight. I'll drop the drive in later tonight and watch...is there a "top" command? I didn't get to look thru the bin dir.

I'll look around for Hackman, as I installed pretty much all the hacks from your enhancement script.

Edit: Errrrr....I thought rbautch's answer was aimed at me. Nevermind.

[sk33t3r]

Mine started bitchen that I better get the newer tivo up and running so she could record her shows. :)

[sk33t3r]

When you login to the Tivo via telnet, is that the ROOT account an dif so should the passwd be changed???

[bman12]

I just replaced my tivowebplus directory version 1.30 with 1.31. I used Filezilla in binary mode and simply replaced the entire folder tivowebplus with the one that I made by using winrar on the .tgz file. I now can't get to tivowebplus. Here is what I get:

INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_ui '/' ''
can't read "::hostname": no such variable
while executing
"append ret "
[html_link "/" $TWP:..." (procedure "html_start" line 35) invoked from within "html_start "User Interface" $ui_submenu" (procedure "::action_ui" line 10) invoked from within "::action_$action $chan $part $env" ("eval" body line 1) invoked from within "eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}" --cut here--
Two thoughts that I had:
I did not quit all tivowebplus processes first.
I did change the name of the folder from TivoWebPlus to tivowebplus
What did I do now?

UPDATE
Well, I decided to uninstall and retweak to update TWP. After doing so and rebooting as well as restarting TWP I still have version 1.30. I thought it updates to 1.31. I did say that I did not have tivowebplus and noticed it downloading.
I then reinstalled Hackman and did the requirements from the readme. Now I get:
INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_hackman '/' ''
couldn't read file "/tivowebplus/modules/hackman.cfg": no such file or directory
while executing
"source $source_dir/modules/hackman.cfg"
(procedure "::action_hackman" line 12)
invoked from within
"::action_$action $chan $part $env"
("eval" body line 1)
invoked from within
"eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}"
--cut here--

and I notice that hackman.ini is not made nor is hackman.cfg.

[cr33p]

The zipper does not contain "hackman" correct? So I need to download it and ftp it to the Tivo? Sorry for bein a NOOB. Anyways how do I check the cpu useage? I did reload the zipper last nite, that shouldnt have effected it right?

Thanks :)

[crxrocks]

The hackman doesn't seem to work well with new TivoWebPlus installations.

[rbautch]

The zipper does not contain "hackman" correct? So I need to download it and ftp it to the Tivo? Sorry for bein a NOOB. Anyways how do I check the cpu useage? I did reload the zipper last nite, that shouldnt have effected it right?

Thanks :)
Correct, no Hackman in the Zipper. Run the top command to check CPU usage.

[cr33p]

K thanks, I will check in to it and see what I can find out.

[sk33t3r]

On my dsr 7000 with 6.2 and zipper has this for top

Mem: 42760K used, 1124K free, 0K shrd, 1128K buff, 28556K cached
Load average: 1.38, 1.20, 0.96

[MATT1981M]

Just got done hacking my 89th tivo... Even upgraded one of my 3 tivo's to a dual 250GB drive setup and another one to dual 400GB drives...... I want to do dual 750GB drives in the 3rd tivo... Just need to wait for i good deal on the drives...

[MATT1981M]

What happened to the zipper wiki site???

[ForrestB]

The Zipper Wiki site works fine from here Zipper Wiki (http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Main_Page)

[Finnstang]

I just replaced my tivowebplus directory version 1.30 with 1.31. I used Filezilla in binary mode and simply replaced the entire folder tivowebplus with the one that I made by using winrar on the .tgz file. I now can't get to tivowebplus. Here is what I get:

INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_ui '/' ''
can't read "::hostname": no such variable
while executing
"append ret "
[html_link "/" $TWP:..." (procedure "html_start" line 35) invoked from within "html_start "User Interface" $ui_submenu" (procedure "::action_ui" line 10) invoked from within "::action_$action $chan $part $env" ("eval" body line 1) invoked from within "eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}" --cut here--
Two thoughts that I had:
I did not quit all tivowebplus processes first.
I did change the name of the folder from TivoWebPlus to tivowebplus
What did I do now?

UPDATE
Well, I decided to uninstall and retweak to update TWP. After doing so and rebooting as well as restarting TWP I still have version 1.30. I thought it updates to 1.31. I did say that I did not have tivowebplus and noticed it downloading.
I then reinstalled Hackman and did the requirements from the readme. Now I get:
INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_hackman '/' ''
couldn't read file "/tivowebplus/modules/hackman.cfg": no such file or directory
while executing
"source $source_dir/modules/hackman.cfg"
(procedure "::action_hackman" line 12)
invoked from within
"::action_$action $chan $part $env"
("eval" body line 1)
invoked from within
"eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}"
--cut here--

and I notice that hackman.ini is not made nor is hackman.cfg.

I wouldn't use WinRAR to decompress the tgz archive. Transfer (in binary mode) the .tgz file to the same directory that has your current tivowebplus directory. For me that is the root. Then:

tar xvzf filename.tgz

[bman12]

I wouldn't use WinRAR to decompress the tgz archive. Transfer (in binary mode) the .tgz file to the same directory that has your current tivowebplus directory. For me that is the root. Then:

tar xvzf filename.tgz
When I uninstalled and retweaked TWP was reinstalled. Why do I still have version 1.30 and not 1.31?

[SteelersFan]

When I uninstalled and retweaked TWP was reinstalled. Why do I still have version 1.30 and not 1.31?
That's because that's what is in The Zipper package. To get a newer version start reading here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4429965&&#post4429965) including post #7571 for a simple way to manually update TWP.

[TR7110]

Just completed a zipper install on my DVR-704 with drive upgrade. Read most of the 265 pages over the last week. I have TWP 1.3.1 on a Series 1 Phillips TiVo and everything seems to work well.
If I update to TWP 1.3.1 on my DVR-704, using the methods described, will I loose any of the features that are in the TWP 1.3.0 version that comes with the Zipper. Like MRV Setup or Net Config.

[rbautch]

Just completed a zipper install on my DVR-704 with drive upgrade. Read most of the 265 pages over the last week. I have TWP 1.3.1 on a Series 1 Phillips TiVo and everything seems to work well.
If I update to TWP 1.3.1 on my DVR-704, using the methods described, will I loose any of the features that are in the TWP 1.3.0 version that comes with the Zipper. Like MRV Setup or Net Config.I believe mrv and netconfig come standard with 1.3.1 now. You will lose some other modules though - check the OP for the full list. You'll also lose the feature that shows the name of each tivo on the TWP interface.

[SteelersFan]

I believe mrv and netconfig come standard with 1.3.1 now. You will lose some other modules though - check the OP for the full list.
You can manually add the modules you want to by ftp'ing them to the /modules dir.
You'll also lose the feature that shows the name of each tivo on the TWP interface.
This can be done manually by following this (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4417376&highlight=httpdtt#post4417376).

[TR7110]

Thanks for the Help. Got TWP 1.3.1 working with all the modules. I had to add net config and MRV Setup to the modules.
One other problem I seem to have is any changes give me an error of read only. If I telnet to Tivo and change it to rw changes work. But after a reboot I have to go back and change it to rw again. is there anyway I can make the tivowebplus directory rw. I am not very knowledgeable about linux commands. Thanks again for your quick responses and help.
Even the original install of the zipper gave me errors of read only on various setting pf TWP 1.3.0.

[solsurfer]

I had my hacked and zippered HDRV2 sitting around for about 3 weeks idle. Plugged in, but no DTV signal coming in, as I had switched to a new HD box. Well, the HR10-250's HD board went bad, so I switched back to the HDRV2 while I'm waiting to get my new HD box. But the tivo is rebooting itself every 15-20 minutes. And is very slow in responding to IR commands. Picture is also pixelated at times. Is this a bad drive? Some sort of buffer issue? Anything I can do to try to right it? Just a coincidence the drive went bad after it sat around unused? It was working fine before that.

[jeremybb]

I had my hacked and zippered HDRV2 sitting around for about 3 weeks idle. Plugged in, but no DTV signal coming in, as I had switched to a new HD box. Well, the HR10-250's HD board went bad, so I switched back to the HDRV2 while I'm waiting to get my new HD box. But the tivo is rebooting itself every 15-20 minutes. And is very slow in responding to IR commands. Picture is also pixelated at times. Is this a bad drive? Some sort of buffer issue? Anything I can do to try to right it? Just a coincidence the drive went bad after it sat around unused? It was working fine before that.

Some people argue that already marginal drives are more likely to fail when they are turned off due to (I think) lubricating oil cooling off and something seizing. Kind of like how the light bulb always fails right when you turn it on.

[MATT1981M]

The Zipper Wiki site works fine from here Zipper Wiki (http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Main_Page)
thanks... That was the same url i had... For some reason it kept loading an error but now it works... Oh well....

[solsurfer]

The HDMI board on my hacked HR10-250 went bad (think 3 yr old and milk cup), so DTV sent me a replacement. I put in a new access card and went through the whole set-up with the new box just to make sure it worked. Then I tried putting in the hard drive from the previous box. I get the error 51 message. I know there are ways to kill this message. Can I just do that, or do I need to re-image and zipper that old drive?

Thanks

[Lord Vader]

If I'm not mistaken, you can do a clear and delete to resolve this (I think Gunny once told me this), if you have no recordings you need saved.

[jjn]

Why don't you just switch the HDMI card?

[solsurfer]

If I'm not mistaken, you can do a clear and delete to resolve this (I think Gunny once told me this), if you have no recordings you need saved.

Will I lose my season passes and 'channels I receive' settings?

[Finnstang]

If you have already Zippered it, then just run the 51killer.tcl script.

[Da Goon]

If you have already Zippered it, then just run the 51killer.tcl script.

code : tivosh /busybox/51killer.tcl
that will clear the error 51 message within second as opposed to hours with a "clear and delete everything"

[sjmaye]

When I zppered my HD D*Tivo I installed EndPad Plus. I set it to record (when possible) 1 minute before and 10 minutes after a show.

After using it a while the extra 10 minutes at the end got annoying, so I wanted to edit the amount of time. After reading here I was unsure exactly how to do this editing without screwin something up.

I elected to install hackman. I got Hackman working. I stopped Endpad and Endpad Plus with Hackman. The recordings since then seem to start just a hair late. Makes me want endpad back.

I went back to Hackman today and saw that the EndPad and Endpad Plus were running.

Is it possible that they were both restarted during an overnight reboot of the D*Tivo?

[tward_biteme1]

When Zippering an existing 2 drive DSR704, do I only have to Zipper the main drive?

[Finnstang]

When Zippering an existing 2 drive DSR704, do I only have to Zipper the main drive?
yes

[SteelersFan]

When I zppered my HD D*Tivo I installed EndPad Plus. I set it to record (when possible) 1 minute before and 10 minutes after a show.

After using it a while the extra 10 minutes at the end got annoying, so I wanted to edit the amount of time. After reading here I was unsure exactly how to do this editing without screwin something up.

I elected to install hackman. I got Hackman working. I stopped Endpad and Endpad Plus with Hackman. The recordings since then seem to start just a hair late. Makes me want endpad back.

I went back to Hackman today and saw that the EndPad and Endpad Plus were running.

Is it possible that they were both restarted during an overnight reboot of the D*Tivo?
Yes.

[Matt L]

I've got a question. I zippered my HR10-250 back in March. All was well until I tried to kill the padding option, for some reason it would not let me record some show because it cailmed they overlapped. Anyway, I've lost most of the options the zipper program gave me. I can still telnet into my TiVo, so is there a way to ftp zipper and re run it?

With all the reported problems with 6.3 i've pulled the plug so to speak and will stick with 3.x

[SteelersFan]

I've got a question. I zippered my HR10-250 back in March. All was well until I tried to kill the padding option, for some reason it would not let me record some show because it cailmed they overlapped. Anyway, I've lost most of the options the zipper program gave me. I can still telnet into my TiVo, so is there a way to ftp zipper and re run it?

With all the reported problems with 6.3 i've pulled the plug so to speak and will stick with 3.x
Try rerunning tweak. You may need to run tweak_uninstall first, then tweak. That *should* do the trick.

[Lord Vader]

If one does not desire to run End Pad, why not just make one of your options when setting a Season Pass to end recording 1 or 2 minutes later? Unlike End Pad, which is a blanket fix for ALL recordings, setting the end time when you make a Season Pass allows one to at least choose which programs will get the extra minute.

[Da Goon]

I elected to install hackman. I got Hackman working. I stopped Endpad and Endpad Plus with Hackman. The recordings since then seem to start just a hair late. Makes me want endpad back.

If you want to adjust the amount of padding used, then check in your .author file for this line : tivosh /enhancements/endpadplus.tcl 1 10 -seq -auto >> /dev/null &

The "1" and the "10" are the indicators of how much padding is being used. Just amend these numbers, save the file and reboot, and Endpad will now pad the amount you just chose.

[kimsan]

Where in the TWP install is the line change to display the unit name?

I cloned my TWP from one unit to the other as an easy repair and now both display the same unit name.

Any help is appreciated.

[jeremybb]

If you want to adjust the amount of padding used, then check in your .author file for this line : tivosh /enhancements/endpadplus.tcl 1 10 -seq -auto >> /dev/null &

The "1" and the "10" are the indicators of how much padding is being used. Just amend these numbers, save the file and reboot, and Endpad will now pad the amount you just chose.

Can you put in 0?

[ttodd1]

Instead of putting in a zero just turn it off.

[gsr]

If one does not desire to run End Pad, why not just make one of your options when setting a Season Pass to end recording 1 or 2 minutes later? Unlike End Pad, which is a blanket fix for ALL recordings, setting the end time when you make a Season Pass allows one to at least choose which programs will get the extra minute.

If I understand how End Pad works correctly, there's a huge difference in how conflicts are handled. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but End Pad will only add the extra time if it won't create a conflict with a back to back recording. Setting up a Season Pass to add a few minutes will result in a conflict if there is a back to back recording (and not enough tuners to handle it).

Using End Pad is a nice way to have the best of both worlds - not missing the start / end of a show, but only if it doesn't mean missing an entire other show in the process which is a feature that Tivo really should have added (and is something UltimateTV did have).

[lithivm]

Hello I purchased all the items required to upgrade my HR10-250 and looking at my folder I have everything but the "000001" image file. Intant cake created an image named:

instantcake-hr10-250-1.2-3.1.5f-SE2-01-2-357.iso

its about 164MB in size what should I do?

[Lowcarb]

instantcake-hr10-250-1.2-3.1.5f-SE2-01-2-357.iso

its about 164MB in size what should I do?

What you downloaded from PTVuprade is an ISO file. This is an image of a CD.
Use CD burning software (Nero, Roxio, or a zillion others) to burn a CD. Then you will be able to see all the files on the disc.

[jeremybb]

Hello I purchased all the items required to upgrade my HR10-250 and looking at my folder I have everything but the "000001" image file. Intant cake created an image named:

instantcake-hr10-250-1.2-3.1.5f-SE2-01-2-357.iso

its about 164MB in size what should I do?

Hooray! I can finally contribute.

You need a program that can edit ISO files. I downloaded a trial version of UltraISO which worked fine. Open that file and open the .images folder to find the 000001 file and drag it out.

[lithivm]

Thanks for the quick replies but I had extracted that ISO file, but inside it there is no "000001"

Files in the root of the image:

File Autorun.inf
Folder isolinux
File ptstart.exe


Inside the isolinux folder (all files)

boot.cat
F1.TXT
F2.TXT
F3.TXT
initrd.img
isolinux.bin
isolinux.cfg
message.txt
vmlinuz

Please help

[rbautch]

Thanks for the quick replies but I had extracted that ISO file, but inside it there is no "000001"

Files in the root of the image:

File Autorun.inf
Folder isolinux
File ptstart.exe


Inside the isolinux folder (all files)

boot.cat
F1.TXT
F2.TXT
F3.TXT
initrd.img
isolinux.bin
isolinux.cfg
message.txt
vmlinuz

Please help
This looks like the $5 lba48 boot CD, not the Instantcake CD.

[SteelersFan]

Where in the TWP install is the line change to display the unit name?

I cloned my TWP from one unit to the other as an easy repair and now both display the same unit name.

Any help is appreciated.
This a popular topic. Here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4417376&highlight=httpdtt#post4417376) is one post that answers your question.

[rbautch]

Where in the TWP install is the line change to display the unit name?

I cloned my TWP from one unit to the other as an easy repair and now both display the same unit name.

Any help is appreciated.Its in /tivowebplus/httpd-tt.tcl

[sugarqubed]

I used zipper on my HR-10-250 and ran the enhancement scripts, i also used slicer to upgrade it to 6.3

Everything seems to be working fine, but I have a few questions. My guide is showing the chicago locals, ( live in LA) i realize this is probably a function of the 3.1 image that I used from ptv but when will my locals and guide update? Also I am unable to do a search with TWP, I always get the following error.

INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_search '' 'set "searchby" "0";set "cat" "0";set "scat" "0";set "q" "baseball tonight";set "submit" "Search";'
object not found (TV_NM_NAME_NOT_FOUND)

while executing
"mfs find "$guideindexdir/$searchbyfile""
invoked from within
"lindex [mfs find "$guideindexdir/$searchbyfile"] 0"
invoked from within
"set fsid [lindex [mfs find "$guideindexdir/$searchbyfile"] 0]"
("uplevel" body line 2)
invoked from within
"uplevel $body"
invoked from within
"transaction {uplevel $body}"
(procedure "RetryTransaction" line 5)
invoked from within
"RetryTransaction {
set fsid [lindex [mfs find "$guideindexdir/$searchbyfile"] 0]
if {[catch {set moddate [mfs moddate $fsid]}]} {
..."
(procedure "get_textindexsearch" line 17)
invoked from within
"get_textindexsearch $modq $searchby"
(procedure "::action_search" line 135)
invoked from within
"::action_$action $chan $part $env"
("eval" body line 1)
invoked from within
"eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}"
--cut here--

No matter what it is I search for I always get a similar result with the exception of the exact search name particulars.

Is this also a function of my guide data?

[lithivm]

I double-checked it and it wasn't the $5 image. This is the instantcake version for the HR10-250 which brings it down to version 3.1.5f. Under the Zipper instructions it says that if you are running Series2 software on a HR10-250 that you should purchase the old image for $20 which is the ISO that I have which doesn't contain the "000001" image. I spent the $55 to make sure I had all the software mentioned on the Zipper guide but so far no results.

If anyone upgraded an HD HR10-250 lately please help me.

Thanks again for the replies

[bman12]

I am having some difficulty upgrading tivowebplus from 1.30 to 1.31. I have quit tivowebplus, mounted rw and tried to use the built in update but keep getting a message related to tivowebplus vs TivoWebPlus (note capitalization) and it doesn't update. I do all the required reboots and tivowebplus starts but not updated to 1.31. tivowebplus is in root as zipper installs.

Will changing the directory to TivoWebPlus fix this and how exactly is this done?

Will doing this cause any other problems?

Will any other coding have to be changed reflecting the caps?

Or more simply, what is the best way to do this update on a zippered drive?
TIA

[Gunnyman]

unzip the archive you downloaded for twp
change the TivoWebPlus folder name to not contain caps. ftp that folder to your tivo overwriting the old one. restart twp

[bman12]

well....that makes sense! Thanks

[tward_biteme1]

Very Stupid Questions:

1. Is 30 second skip supposed to work with music?

2. System Information is supposed to have all the extra information in it, correct?

[kimsan]

This a popular topic. Here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4417376&highlight=httpdtt#post4417376) is one post that answers your question.

Its in /tivowebplus/httpd-tt.tcl

Thanks guys. I never saw it come up before. All better now.

[SteelersFan]

Very Stupid Questions:

1. Is 30 second skip supposed to work with music??
No.
2. System Information is supposed to have all the extra information in it, correct?
Yes. Not sure why.

[tward_biteme1]

Does the Tivo Wireless G (http://store.tivocommunity.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EA&Product_Code=2778&Category_Code=TOPSELLERS) work with DirecTivos?

[Da Goon]

Does the Tivo Wireless G (http://store.tivocommunity.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EA&Product_Code=2778&Category_Code=TOPSELLERS) work with DirecTivos?

No wireless "G" adapters are compatible with Directivos.

[tward_biteme1]

The list says Linksys WUSB11 ver 2.6 are compatible with DTivos, but a seller on Ebay states that they don't work with DirecTivos.... Just want to make sure before I buy any!

[SteelersFan]

The list says Linksys WUSB11 ver 2.6 are compatible with DTivos, but a seller on Ebay states that they don't work with DirecTivos.... Just want to make sure before I buy any!
Here's (http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Tips_and_Tricks) where the compatible list is (again). :)

[ttodd1]

The list says Linksys WUSB11 ver 2.6 are compatible with DTivos, but a seller on Ebay states that they don't work with DirecTivos.... Just want to make sure before I buy any!

And you believed him/her??? :D

[rbautch]

Here's (http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Tips_and_Tricks) where the compatible list is (again). :)There is a few on there that don't match up with the usb.map. I linked to a list of adapters from the usb.map in the main Zipper instructions.

[tward_biteme1]

Thanks rbautch, just wanted to make sure before I shell out a few bucks for them......

[SteelersFan]

There is a few on there that don't match up with the usb.map. I linked to a list of adapters from the usb.map in the main Zipper instructions.
Thanks. I'll make sure to send folks there instead. Shouldn't the Wiki be updated?

[bnm81002]

unzip the archive you downloaded for twp
change the TivoWebPlus folder name to not contain caps. ftp that folder to your tivo overwriting the old one. restart twp



Gunny,
how do I restart twp? everytime I go to the twp menu, I get an error "cannot display the webpage" I need some help please, thanks

[rbautch]

Thanks. I'll make sure to send folks there instead. Shouldn't the Wiki be updated?It should. I think anyone can edit it, so I nominate you! :p

[ttodd1]

Gunny,
how do I restart twp? everytime I go to the twp menu, I get an error "cannot display the webpage" I need some help please, thanks

twp

[tec007]

I've been reading conflicting information. 3.1.5f Zippered HR10-250. Can you record XM?

[Lowcarb]

I have two 2 S2 DirecTV units , monte'd that are/were at 3.1.1.
They have downloaded 6.2 slices.

I wanted to let one update to 6.2 and then zipper it.

I thought I would just remove "softwareupdate=false" using bootpage -P and reboot. That disn't do it. It still booted up to 3.1.1 with all my hacks intact.

Ok, step 2. I telneted to /tvbin and ran installSw.itcl and rebooted.
Still no effect.

Hmmm? Last chance. Nothing to lose I guess. ran installSw.itcl then bootpage -f then reboot.
Stuck at "almost there" .

I've still got another identical unit.
Any advise on how to let that one update to 6.2 before I zipper it.

[bnm81002]

I got tivowebplus 1.3.1 version installed on both my DTivo units but it doesn't set the names that I want in the "MRV Setup" after I entered the name that I want, it reports success but it's not shown next to TivoWebPlus v1.3.1, on version 1.3.0 it did show the name that I wanted, I did reboot and still nothing, help please? thanks

[tward_biteme1]

What does the following mean?

"A hardware problem has been detected which needs your attention. Until this problem is fixed, you will not be able to record programs or watch recordings.

Please restart the Recorder (either by unplugging the Recorder or by going to DIRECTV Central and selecting ......."

This happens when I try to go into the "Now Playing List".

Long story, but this is a Philips DSR708 that I think the hard drive was starting to go bad, so I replaced it with a another Zippered Philips (which went great).. And I figured I'd Zipper this one so I could get the Season Passes and Recordings off of it.... Doesn't look like the Season Passes or the Recordings survived which is no big deal, but it would have been nice!!

What could have gone wrong??

[Finnstang]

I got tivowebplus 1.3.1 version installed on both my DTivo units but it doesn't set the names that I want in the "MRV Setup" after I entered the name that I want, it reports success but it's not shown next to TivoWebPlus v1.3.1, on version 1.3.0 it did show the name that I wanted, I did reboot and still nothing, help please? thanks
MRV name is for MRV not for TWP. You can change the TWP name by editing httpd-tt.itcl and change the name or version variables to say whatever you want.

[Gunnyman]

What does the following mean?

"A hardware problem has been detected which needs your attention. Until this problem is fixed, you will not be able to record programs or watch recordings.

Please restart the Recorder (either by unplugging the Recorder or by going to DIRECTV Central and selecting ......."

This happens when I try to go into the "Now Playing List".

Long story, but this is a Philips DSR708 that I think the hard drive was starting to go bad, so I replaced it with a another Zippered Philips (which went great).. And I figured I'd Zipper this one so I could get the Season Passes and Recordings off of it.... Doesn't look like the Season Passes or the Recordings survived which is no big deal, but it would have been nice!!

What could have gone wrong??
this is error 51
run 51killer.tcl from bash

[Gunnyman]

I have two 2 S2 DirecTV units , monte'd that are/were at 3.1.1.
They have downloaded 6.2 slices.

I wanted to let one update to 6.2 and then zipper it.

I thought I would just remove "softwareupdate=false" using bootpage -P and reboot. That disn't do it. It still booted up to 3.1.1 with all my hacks intact.

Ok, step 2. I telneted to /tvbin and ran installSw.itcl and rebooted.
Still no effect.

Hmmm? Last chance. Nothing to lose I guess. ran installSw.itcl then bootpage -f then reboot.
Stuck at "almost there" .

I've still got another identical unit.
Any advise on how to let that one update to 6.2 before I zipper it.

There is a great thread by plainbill on deal data base on how to unsleeper (monte) a DTivo. I suggest checking it out.

[tward_biteme1]

this is error 51
run 51killer.tcl from bash

Thanks, that fixed it.

Just for future reference though, what could I have done wrong that would have erased the recordings and season passes?

Thought I did everything right, wasn't a big deal, just would have been a nice to have thing...

[Gunnyman]

not sure I follow your question. Was the unit in question already hacked?

[tward_biteme1]

not sure I follow your question. Was the unit in question already hacked?

No, the unit in question was not hacked, and I think it is haveing some hard drive issues, occasional lock ups while recording or playing back..


So I bought a refurbished Philips and Zippered a 300 GB Hard Drive to replace it with.

That all went fine, the replacement is working.

But for some reason, I thought I could take the one that I think is having a hard drive problem, and Zipper it and it would keep the SP's and Recordings.... I wasn't sure if it would work...

[stringmun]

I used zipper on my HR-10-250 DirecTivo and now my Wireless Netgear MA111 and my Netgear FA120 will not allow me to connect to run the Enhancements or the Slicer. These two adapters work in my 2 other Zipper'd Tivos's just fine. I'm not getting any lights on either of these two adapter in the HD 250. I wonder if the USB ports stopped working after I applied the Instant Cake Image during running the Zipper.

Please help....not sure what to do.

[technojunkie]

I have an HDVR2 that was zippered. It has a 160 Gig drive but says it only has 35 hrs of space. Any ideas what could have gone wrong? Since I have network access I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to get the full amount recognized without pulling the drive or do I have to rerun the Zipper?

[restino]

Is an R10 considered a series 2?

Can it be hacked using anything yet?

Thanks

[ForrestB]

I have an HDVR2 that was zippered. It has a 160 Gig drive but says it only has 35 hrs of space. Any ideas what could have gone wrong? Since I have network access I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to get the full amount recognized without pulling the drive or do I have to rerun the Zipper?

Sounds like the new hard drive was not expanded. To fix this, you'll need to reinstall the new Tivo hard drive back in your PC, reboot with the $5 LBA48 Boot CD and run the mfsadd command. See here MFSTOOLS 2 (http://www.newreleasesvideo.com/hinsdale-how-to/index9.html) and scroll down to step 10 for more info on how to use mfsadd.