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

[rbautch]

They are both the same Hughes 351 - one with 120mb (not working), the other with 2 drives to make 180mb (working). I'd like to keep the programming and settings in place if possible, so if I could get by without re-imaging the OS I'd prefer that route.

I was thinking that I could look at the directory structure of the working unit, and copy the files to a CD via FTP, then compare the CD to the structure of the non-working unit, and see if all of the files are there, and have the same size / date.

The non-working unit was orignially a 3.1 DTV Tivo OS, then 4.01 hacked, then 6.2 upgraded by slices. I wonder if any of the files necessary for the zipper to work are missing or have been changed by the upgrade path from the different OS versions ? Its been working under 6.2 for about the last 2 months without any issues, but its history reveals its a frankenstein.

Thanks

sb.
If it's not booting, it's probably the kernel, the image, or bootpage. Pull the drive and check/redo all three. If you can live with the recordings on there already, just reimage with the Zipper.

[rbautch]

I've been searching...here is the problem. everything was working fine
Dtivo series two 6.2 hacked with the zipper

Today, I came home and found that I can't connect.
I could last night fine.

I can ping and get a good response.

I can't telnet (get "could not open connection to the host on port 23, connect failed)

I can't get in through tivoweb (say's connection refused)

I tried rebooting the tivo..hacks are there


The only thing I can think of that happened between yesterday and today, was I ordered a pay per view through my remote.



Any sugestions on where to start?
Do you have a firewall on your pc?

[Ocelot]

nope. no firewall..and everything was working fine last few days. I didn't make any changes either.

[rbautch]

Pull the drive, and make sure your author file is still there.

[GAM]

Pull the drive, and make sure your author file is still there.


That is what I was going to suggest.
After running zipper all my functions were active (telnet, tivoweb, etc.)
I changed my password in Hackman and it hosed the author file and I lost all access when the Tivo rebooted.
Fortunately for me cron was still running and it restarts Tivoweb at 3am every day.
I went back in via Tivoweb and turned telnet and FTP back on.
Next I FTP'd back in and found my original author file was backed up so I deleted the hosed file and renamed the backup.

[ksin291]

found the netgear fa120 from a local place around my job. plugged her in and reset my tivo and it grapped an ip. launched the script and everything ran perfectly, you guys are awesome. Thanks for all of the help.

[rbautch]

Dude! Sweet!

[Ocelot]

Thank you rbautch, I ended up pulling the drive and re-running the zipper. Everything works again.
I don't know enough about Linux to hook the drive up and navigate it comfortably.

All of the enhancements remained, so I didn’t re-run the tweak script. I just wonder what could have caused all access but ping to disappear over night, so I can avoid it in the future.

[Uncle Spanky]

If it's not booting, it's probably the kernel, the image, or bootpage. Pull the drive and check/redo all three. If you can live with the recordings on there already, just reimage with the Zipper.

I re-did the kernel and the bootpage last night...no luck. I'm going to re-image with the Alpha Wolf 6.2 minimal 6.2 tonight using zipper, and see if it gets going...

Will this erase my settings and saved programs ?

Thanks

sb

[Gunnyman]

yes if you use a new image it sure will.

[tcflint]

I have a question on 6.2 :) When I got my 6.2 image from DTV it gave me folders in the recorded shows for multiple recordings of a season pass.

With the zippered drive, and cake image I noticed no more folders :eek: , it's all listed in one big list.

Is there a setting to activate those folders, or something else?

[Gunnyman]

hit enter on your now playing list.

[tcflint]

That's "Enter" and not just "Select", correct?

[Gunnyman]

yes
I said enter not select

[tcflint]

;)
Thanks

[Uncle Spanky]

yes if you use a new image it sure will.

Can I use MFStools to export the saved programs only, and then import them back in later ?

sb

[DLiquid]

After hours spent trying to surf the learning curve over at the other forum, I found this thread a few days ago. This is exactly what I was hoping for!!! :up:

I've spent a long time reading this entire thread, but I'm still confused about something. This may be OT, I guess, but it's related to a lot of the discussion and troubleshooting from the thread. I plan to hack three Series 2 DirecTiVos. I have a PPPoE DSL connection that provides me with five dynamic IP addresses. I have always used a simple hub or switch connected to my DSL modem, with each PC or gaming console configured with my ISP username and password. I'm now moving to a new house that's fully wired with CAT6, and I need to buy a new 16-port switch or router. It seems I should consider the hacked TiVos before I choose what to buy. Questions:

1) Do the hacked TiVos need to connect to the Internet?
2) If so, is there a way to configure the TiVo with my ISP username and password (like I do with the Xbox and PS2)? I could then use a switch (cheaper :)) rather than a router, right?
3) If configuring the ISP username and password is not possible, what do I need to do? I'm guessing here, configure a router with the username/password and connect the TiVos to that?

[Gunnyman]

tivo doesn't NEED to connect to the internet.
In fact, a properly hacked directivo is prevented from doing so.

[DLiquid]

tivo doesn't NEED to connect to the internet.
In fact, a properly hacked directivo is prevented from doing so.Thanks for the quick reply!

So if I use a 16-port switch I should be okay? In that case, I would have no DHCP server so I would give my hacked TiVos static IPs as part of the Zipper process.

Should I be concerned about the DNS-related "slow Now Playing list" problem I've read about here? If the hacked TiVos are not connected to the internet, will I have this problem? What would their DNS settings be? Is that something I would set up during the Zipper process or would I need to manually edit some things after the Zipper install was done?

[dutchbrown]

Ok, about 6 months ago I hacked my 2 DVR-40s, enabled HMO and upgraded their hard drives using hacks and the 4.0 OS. However, I now want to upgrade to 6.2 (I DID save an image of a working, non-hacked 6.2 install while doing so).

The upgrade using Zipper seems very straightforward, shouldn't be a problem.

However, I would like to keep my recordings as I've got about 100 hours combined of shows I want to keep. My question is this: since the 4.0 hack disabled encryption, could I copy the files via FTP to my computer, reformat the hard drive to 6.2, zipper it, then FTP the files back to the hard drive and be able to view them? Where are the files located, and can I view them just through the FTP program?

Thanks in advance!

dutch

ps - I did search for this answer and couldn't find anything, but I apologize if it's out there and I just didn't see it.

[rbautch]

They are stored in MFS, so you can't see them in FTP or use FTP to take them off and put them back. Look on DDB for MFS_FTP, which should work fine for that purpose. If you have another Tivo, you can MRV them to the other Tivo, and them MRV them back when finished. Another option is the slice upgrade.

[mpost43062]

in the zipper instructions it says...Copy the hacked kernel from the PTV Boot CD. It is located in /s2_kernels/3.1.5/VMLINUX_.GZ.

When I make a boot cd it ends up with two BIN files.

What is my boot cd suppose to look like if done correctly. Since all I can see are two BIN files, I am not able to find the VMLINUX.GZ file.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark

[Gunnyman]

use nero or whatever your favorite burning program is and choose burn cd image.
the boot cd is an ISO.

[mpost43062]

Thank You....that worked.....I was trying to use the "Make Boot CD" option.

Mark

[Gunnyman]

no problem

[tivonew_b]

Great stuff here, you all! Superb! I'm waiting on my USB net card to arrive so I can begin my upgrade. I do have a question before I begin (don't we all :D )

I have directTV service running a Samsum SIR-S4080R. I will be putting a bigger HDD (keeping saved programming -- hopefully), and will add all the bells and whistles I can.

Will I still be able to order PPV movies on the unit? I notice the no-call mod, but won't that interfere with purchase?

Also, can anyone point me to a how-to or a forum where unmentionable video related processes can be discussed?

Keep up the good work you all. Thanks for all your efforts.

Newb

[rbautch]

Follow the instructions in post 9, and you can order PPV just fine. The "other" site cannot be linked from here, but try googling deal, tivo, and database.

[GAM]

I've had zipper running on my 2 Tivos for a couple of weeks, everything works great! You guys are the best!!

One question, I know fakecall is running on reboots but it doesn't seem to run everday at 3am.
Where can I check to to see what is going on and possibly get that running?

[Gunnyman]

/var/log/cronlog

[GAM]

I didn't have that log in the directory.
I know crond is running because I did a ps and it was listed.
Any suggestions?

[Gunnyman]

investigating this myself. /var/log was a logical place to look. It's not there on my tivos either.

[Gunnyman]

heh I had to rtfm :p
To verify cron is working properly, check out a file called /var/spool/cron/cronlogs/cron.test.out, which should have an entry created every 5 minutes if crond is reading your crontab correctly. This file gets wiped every night to keep it from getting too big. Also check out /var/spool/cron/cronlogs/CRONLOG-MAIN to see each of the activities described below being executed by crond.

[Gunnyman]

Thank you rbautch, I ended up pulling the drive and re-running the zipper. Everything works again.
I don't know enough about Linux to hook the drive up and navigate it comfortably.

All of the enhancements remained, so I didn’t re-run the tweak script. I just wonder what could have caused all access but ping to disappear over night, so I can avoid it in the future.

This looks like a good post to quote to give this friendly piece of advice:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (is that enough pleases?)
Make absolutely sure you are 100% sure about what you are doing before using the tivoweb module hackman. PortlandPaw has written a WONDERFUL module but a novice will surely lock himself out of his tivo pretty easily. Now I don't know if that's what happened to Ocelot, but I know it's what happened to GAM and perhaps a few others.
So just be careful out there mmkay? :p

[GAM]

I looked at those two logs and everything is running.
I reread rbautch's description of what the scripts do and I think fakecall runs everyday but the last call info on the Tivo doesn't update until a reboot.
Does that sound right?

[Gunnyman]

yep

[GAM]

This looks like a good post to quote to give this friendly piece of advice:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (is that enough pleases?)
Make absolutely sure you are 100% sure about what you are doing before using the tivoweb module hackman. PortlandPaw has written a WONDERFUL module but a novice will surely lock himself out of his tivo pretty easily. Now I don't know if that's what happened to Ocelot, but I know it's what happened to GAM and perhaps a few others.
So just be careful out there mmkay? :p


Does Hackman not run everything properly? I looked for some info on it but didn't see much. If there is a link to some info please reply with it and I will read up on it.

Thanks!

[Gunnyman]

portland paw has a thread in this forum for hackman.

[GAM]

Gotcha!

[dnemec123]

Gunnyman,
Here's the contents of my root file under /var/spool/cron/crontabs.

Is this correct? I'm concerned that the fakecall.tcl isn't being run.

Oh, and it appears from the TWP Hackman page that the crond is not running. Is it supposed be running all the time, or is it started by another process when needed?

Thanks!
Dale

Bedroom-TiVo# cd /var/spool/cron
Bedroom-TiVo# ls
crontabs
Bedroom-TiVo# cd crontabs/
Bedroom-TiVo# ls
root
Bedroom-TiVo# cat root
0 4 * * * fakecall.tcl

# Make a backup of season passes and wishlists every Sunday night at 3:30am CST
31 9 * * 1 cd /var/hack/tivowebplus; sh backup_run.sh; echo `date` season pass b
ackup made >> /var/spool/cron/cronlogs/CRONLOG-MAIN

# Delete season pass backups every month to save on space
29 9 1 * * rm -r /seasonpass_backups

# End of crontab
Bedroom-TiVo#

[Gunnyman]

crond should always be running.
I suggest manually editing rc.sysinit.author to add the line /busybox/crond if it's not there.
you can verify whether it is running or not by typing ps at the bash prompt and looking for it in the list of running processes.

[dnemec123]

crond should always be running.
I suggest manually editing rc.sysinit.author to add the line /busybox/crond if it's not there.
you can verify whether it is running or not by typing ps at the bash prompt and looking for it in the list of running processes.
Ok, just as I thought.

Yes, I had looked at the results of ps awx | grep -i cron and had nothing returned (no crond process running).

I manually typed /busybox/crond and it then showed up in the processes.

I've manually edited my rc.sysinit.author file to look like the following:
Bedroom-TiVo# cat rc.sysinit.author
#!/bin/bash
# Zipper author file
echo "starting rc.sysinit.author"

echo "set environmental variables"
export PATH=./:.:/utils:/bin:/sbin:/tvbin:/tivobin:/busybox:/enhancements
export TIVO_ROOT=
export MFS_DEVICE=/dev/hda10

echo "starting telnet and ftp"
tnlited 23 /bin/bash -login &
tivoftpd

echo "starting crond"
/busybox/crond

echo "starting serial bash"
/bin/bash </dev/ttyS2&> /dev/ttyS2&

echo "running fakecall"
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


######################################
mount -o remount,rw / &>/dev/null
rm /zipper_flag &>/dev/null
mount -o remount,ro / &>/dev/null

#############################################
# starting NCID CallerID
cd /var/hack/sbin; ./ncidd
cd /var/hack/bin; ./tivocid &

#############################################
# starting EndPadPlus
tivosh /enhancements/endpadplus.tcl 1 1 -seq -auto >> /dev/null &

#############################################
# starting Tivowebplus
/enhancements/TWPrun.sh

I also had a rc.sysinit.author.bak file that had the crond entry listed, so any idea why the rc.sysinit.author file got replaced?

Thanks again for your help!

Dale

[Gunnyman]

did you mess around with hackman by any chance? :p

[dnemec123]

did you mess around with hackman by any chance? :p
Nope, straight virgin Zipper install.

Dale

[mjhorv]

Sorry if this is dumb question but i have run the zipper and got to the point where i can ftp and telnet to my hdvr2. When i try to telnet from terminal on my mac every letter i type comes out twice. like ccdd. Am i doing something wrong or should i just use xp. I would prefer my mac if possible. Thanks Mike

[Gunnyman]

use telnet -K
solves it right away

[mjhorv]

thanks Gunnyman worked great. looks like all went well so far.

[Gunnyman]

Nope, straight virgin Zipper install.

Dale

dunno what to tell ya.

[tivonew_b]

Follow the instructions in post 9, and you can order PPV just fine. The "other" site cannot be linked from here, but try googling deal, tivo, and database.

Thank you. So ordering PPV will not do any type of software verification/update then? Great! What about Guide information? Will that be downloaded regardless of phone call?

Will Tivo2Go work with this update?

I have a DirectTV model. It would be nice to be able to watch the show I recorded while sitting at my computer working in another room.

Thanks again for all the help. I hope to be able to offer some help once I've completed the process myself.

newb

[tcflint]

Can Instant Cake be used to install an image to a formatted 40 gig drive (the same size as the original Dtivo drive, and the correct 40 gig cake image)?

If so can you point me to a thread or PM some instructions?

Thanks

Zipper to a bigger drive is flawless, but same size is giving me the size error :mad:

[Philly Bill]

I don't know if this is off topic or not...

Can I zipper two TIVOs which are hardwired via my router.. then later add a third TIVO and zipper *IT* but have *IT* as wireless???

I think there are routers that support both wired and wireless aren't there?

Does anyone have a wired AND a wireless TIVO on their network?

[Gunnyman]

yes this scenario will work just fine.
Wireless routers also have ethernet ports on them.

[Gunnyman]

Can Instant Cake be used to install an image to a formatted 40 gig drive (the same size as the original Dtivo drive, and the correct 40 gig cake image)?

If so can you point me to a thread or PM some instructions?

Thanks

Zipper to a bigger drive is flawless, but same size is giving me the size error :mad:
size errors are common. Not all drives of the same size on the label are the same exact size.
This is why it is reccomended to use instantcake on either the ORIGINAL factory drive or a larger one. The main reason it doesn't work is instant cake sets the tivo swap file to 127 mb while a factory install is 64 mb.

[dnemec123]

dunno what to tell ya.
No problem! Just a data point in case there's something about the Zipper'd drives or the Enhancement script that is removing the /busybox/crond entry from the rc.sysinit.author file.

It's really nice now to be able to telnet and TiVoweb into the receivers now to check things.

Thanks again!

Dale

[tcflint]

It is the orignal drive for that Dtivo, and after zippering other larger ones of the same model, and having no problems (thanks to zipper) I wanted to try and mess around with the stock drive....I formatted it last night to try and reimage after getting size errors.

Is there any way to change the 127 to 64 in Instant Cake?

[Gunnyman]

just use mfs restore manually with the image with teh -s 64 instead of -s 127

[bengalfreak]

tivo doesn't NEED to connect to the internet.
In fact, a properly hacked directivo is prevented from doing so.

Hmm, won't you get a slow to populate NPL without an internet connection.

[ttodd1]

Hmm, won't you get a slow to populate NPL without an internet connection.

No that is from no DNS entries.

[Gunnyman]

I don't think so as long as a router is in place and that router's dns entry is in tivo's settings

[ksin291]

I ran zipper and the enhancement script and I noticed something funny last night. The stanby option in direct tv central of my directivo is gone, is that normal? Can I get it back?

[Gunnyman]

its just been moved
I think its in the system info section now

[ksin291]

its just been moved
I think its in the system info section now


Thanks I found it.

[Dingo925]

I can't get past step M of "The Zipper" instructions. Each time I try to telnet into my DirecTivo, I receive the following message: 'Could not open connection to the host, on port 23: Connect failed". Do you know what might be causing this problem? I already turned off my firewall and it still didn't work.

Thank you in advance for your help.

[Gunnyman]

this is almost ALWAYS a firewall issue. Usually caused by the XP built in one

[Dingo925]

Thanks for your prompt response.

Two additional facts.

First, the two green lights on my USB network adapter (i.e., DLINk DUB-E100) are on and working.

Secon, my router is a wireless/ethernet router. I think I originally used some type of security to keep out unauthorized computers from accessing my wireless connection. Could this security affect my use of the router using an ethernet cable?

[Gunnyman]

yep

[ttodd1]

Acutally this depends on the router. Mine can do that limitation on the wireless side but it has no effect on the wired side.

And Dingo925, what part of DO NOT MENTION the Zipper on DDB did you not understand???????? :mad:

[Uncle Spanky]

yes if you use a new image it sure will.

Well, I was forced to re-image with the AlphaWolf 6.2 image, but the result was a clean booting DTVivo, and all of the hacks in the zipper. I'm not sure what the problem was with the second unit not booting correctly, but that has been cleared up not. I did a compare of the file systems between the two units, and the /var /lib and /etc directories were quite different. I believe that the /var differences are ok due to the differences in hacks between the two original systems, but shouldn't the /etc and /lib directories contain the same files ? I think so if the OS was the same 6.2 version.

Well, either way, I now have 2 units with HMO, MRV, and all of the other hacks.

Thanks for helping us mere mortal Tivo users with some cool stuff...
:D

sb

[Gunnyman]

Acutally this depends on the router. Mine can do that limitation on the wireless side but it has no effect on the wired side.

And Dingo925, what part of DO NOT MENTION the Zipper on DDB did you not understand???????? :mad:

no wonder I can never get any answers when I post questions over there.
Guess I've been black balled.

[rbautch]

Let's have a rule. You post there, and all support ends for you here. And by the way, there's no such thing as a Zipper boot disk. RTFD.

[rbautch]

...and then remove your post.

[Gunnyman]

Let's have a rule. You post there, and all support ends for you here. And by the way, there's no such thing as a Zipper boot disk. RTFD.
Good rule
I'll start enforcing this one myself.

[dswallow]

Let's have a rule. You post there, and all support ends for you here. And by the way, there's no such thing as a Zipper boot disk. RTFD.
In other words you're advocating being as bad as they are?

[Gunnyman]

doug
its not that at all.
Simply put, we don't want to be run out of there on a rail like Sleeper was.

[dswallow]

doug
its not that at all.
Simply put, we don't want to be run out of there on a rail like Sleeper was.

I hadn't realized they chased someone away. So they chase people away who do things that help people hack their units without having to have technical knowledge themselves?

I thought it was bad enough they just treated novices asking questions like they were garbage.

[bnm81002]

I hadn't realized they chased someone away. So they chase people away who do things that help people hack their units without having to have technical knowledge themselves?

I thought it was bad enough they just treated novices asking questions like they were garbage.




basically any newbie that asks questions that THEY don't like, you're RAW MEAT to them :down: :down: :down:

[rbautch]

I hadn't realized they chased someone away. So they chase people away who do things that help people hack their units without having to have technical knowledge themselves?

I thought it was bad enough they just treated novices asking questions like they were garbage.Like it or not, some of the most talented hackers out there are on DDB. The only reason Gunnyman and I can peacefully coexist in both places is that we've tried to prevent DDB getting besieged with Zipper questions by newbies. TCF and DDB have two very different "cultures", with TCF being a bit more newbie-friendly, tolerant, and even social...and that's fine with me. As long as I mind my p's and q's over there, I usually come out smarter. Gunnyman and I put many hours into creating (and supporting) something very useful to a great many people, and in return we only asked ONE LITTLE THING. When that small request is flagrantly igored, I'm sure anyone can understand when even the most patient of us would resort to threats.

[Gunnyman]

I sent a PM to dingo over there lets see if he follows my advice...

[Gunnyman]

I hadn't realized they chased someone away. So they chase people away who do things that help people hack their units without having to have technical knowledge themselves?

I thought it was bad enough they just treated novices asking questions like they were garbage.

Banned him actually.

[dswallow]

Like it or not, some of the most talented hackers out there are on DDB. The only reason Gunnyman and I can peacefully coexist in both places is that we've tried to prevent DDB getting besieged with Zipper questions by newbies. TCF and DDB have two very different "cultures", with TCF being a bit more newbie-friendly, tolerant, and even social...and that's fine with me. As long as I mind my p's and q's over there, I usually come out smarter. Gunnyman and I put many hours into creating (and supporting) something very useful to a great many people, and in return we only asked ONE LITTLE THING. When that small request is flagrantly igored, I'm sure anyone can understand when even the most patient of us would resort to threats.
I've no doubt at least one contributing factor to their behavior is their anonymity. People who put forth their real name tend quite often to be far less likely to behave like ... well, I can't even think of an appropriate word. I'd be insulting morons if I called those people by those names (shoot, I even edited my post to remove one name just because I didn't want to insult them!). But there's probably something appropriate to call them, even if it varies by individual. ;)

[dabook]

Hey guys, don't let them get you down.

The Zipper is excellent, easiest DTivo upgrade I have ever done. (Still getting the Error 51 but have to wait until the wife is done watching the Apprentice to "tivosh /busybox/51killer.tcl".

Just wanted to post the issue I had, I have a newer PC where the SATA interfaces take up hda-hdd. hde-hdh were assigned to the IDE controller so to get the Zipper to work I had to: (CDROM was at hdg and new tivo drive at hdh)

1. Between steps 5E and 5F (yes I RTFD!) delete the /dev/hda entries and make symlinks from hdh to hda as such
rm /dev/hda*
ln /dev/hdh /dev/hda
ln /dev/hdh1 /dev/hda1
...
(There were 16 partitions identified for hdh so I made a link for each)
...
ln /dev/hdh16 /dev/hda16

Then when the Zipper asks what drive just answer 'a' since hda is now linked to hdh. Installing the image was smooth after doing this.

2. Repeat building the symlimks after the reboot before step I. Installing the Zipper went smooth after doing so and drive worked 1st time installed in the Tivo! That has never been the case up until now. Nice work guys, keep it up and let me know if I can help with anything!

Derek

[bengalfreak]

no wonder I can never get any answers when I post questions over there.
Guess I've been black balled.


Change your screen name and you'll be back in business.

[Gunnyman]

thought about that actually :p

[sidestream84]

I did my best to search this thread, but I didn't find what I needed, so sorry in advance if this was asked before.

As far as I can tell, I successfully applied Zipper to the Tivo drive, but I haven't been able to connect to it with either of my NICs (I didn't expect the Linksys WUSB11 1.0 to work).

The question then is, since throughout the thread, it's stressed that you need to check the Tivo website for wireless adapter compatibility, but these are DirecTivo's with service number starting with 351 (mine is at least), but the tivo site only addresses "110, 130, or 140" and "230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590 or 595" (because they don't usually support wireless adapters), how do you know what will work with a 6.2 DirecTivo?

My assumption is it would be in the "230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590 or 595" column, and things that say they require software version 7.1 or higher wont work. Is that a safe assumption?

Secondly, I have an M$ MN-510 adapter (which is reported to work (with standalones at least)), but (assuming zipper was installed properly-- is there any way to check without a working LAN connection?) tivo doesn't seem to be able to use it (power LED comes on, "wireless" LED comes on for a few seconds when it first gets power and then stays off). I read up about it and it sounds like standalone tivos ask to modify the adapter's firmware when you plug it in, but since there's no network menu (just phone), is there any way to do that (or should I buy something definately supported, or find a friend with a standalone tivo and try to get it flashed... or does anyone know where to get the needed firmware and flashing app? -- assuming this is what's keeping it from working)

And yes... I'm sure the network is set up properly... WEP is off, MAC filtering off, and when plugged into a computer that's never used this adapter before, it was able to connect to the router (which actually also had never seen the adapter before) and get an IP address with access to the rest of the LAN.

Thanks in advance for any insight/ideas.

[Gunnyman]

I had one of these adapters and they don't work with the USB 2.0 drivers.

[tsunami]

From my experiences the best bet is to use a USB network adapter and then plug that into a wireless gaming adapter.
There are tons of people that know more about this than me, but that is my setup and it works great.

[kennybain]

I've got an odd problem I'm hoping some Mac users may have encountered. A couple of days ago, I took a brand new 160Gig drive and applied the 6.2 image to it using an InstantCake disk image that I purchased the same day. The image application went perfectly fine.

I then booted with the LBA48 boot cd from PTVUpdate. I did not put the 6.2 software image on this disk, as I already have applied that image with IntantCake. I removed this disk once I reach the Linux prompt, and insert the Tools CD.

This is where the problems begin. First, I can not mount it following the instructions word per word, as the OS will not mount in this case unless I specify the filetype. Not being sure of that, I opted to type CDROM, which is a script that will mount the cd. I can even run the zipper.sh script, but it breaks down in two places. The first is at rc.sysinit.author, and the second is at vmlinux.px.gz. The problem is that these files have "lost" the first period in the file names and appear as rcsysinit.author, and vmlinuxpx.gz. Therefore, the names are not found in the script!

I burned this disk using the OS X Finder process (drag and drop, then burn and eject). Under OS X, the periods are in there. When I list files at the Linux prompt, the periods are gone!

Any ideas? I suspect that the disk may not being mounted as the proper file type??

Best regards,

[rbautch]

I did my best to search this thread, but I didn't find what I needed, so sorry in advance if this was asked before.

As far as I can tell, I successfully applied Zipper to the Tivo drive, but I haven't been able to connect to it with either of my NICs (I didn't expect the Linksys WUSB11 1.0 to work).

The question then is, since throughout the thread, it's stressed that you need to check the Tivo website for wireless adapter compatibility, but these are DirecTivo's with service number starting with 351 (mine is at least), but the tivo site only addresses "110, 130, or 140" and "230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590 or 595" (because they don't usually support wireless adapters), how do you know what will work with a 6.2 DirecTivo?

My assumption is it would be in the "230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590 or 595" column, and things that say they require software version 7.1 or higher wont work. Is that a safe assumption?

Secondly, I have an M$ MN-510 adapter (which is reported to work (with standalones at least)), but (assuming zipper was installed properly-- is there any way to check without a working LAN connection?) tivo doesn't seem to be able to use it (power LED comes on, "wireless" LED comes on for a few seconds when it first gets power and then stays off). I read up about it and it sounds like standalone tivos ask to modify the adapter's firmware when you plug it in, but since there's no network menu (just phone), is there any way to do that (or should I buy something definately supported, or find a friend with a standalone tivo and try to get it flashed... or does anyone know where to get the needed firmware and flashing app? -- assuming this is what's keeping it from working)

And yes... I'm sure the network is set up properly... WEP is off, MAC filtering off, and when plugged into a computer that's never used this adapter before, it was able to connect to the router (which actually also had never seen the adapter before) and get an IP address with access to the rest of the LAN.

Thanks in advance for any insight/ideas.
I have a WUSB11 ver 3.0 wireless adapter and it works fine. I don't think either of your adapters will work. Try a new adapter, and if you still have trouble, look at the troubleshooting posts starting here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3449982&&#post3449982). Don't worry about the service numbers when checking the tivo website, any wireless adapter on there will work, except the g adapters meant for 7.x software.

[rbautch]

Hey guys, don't let them get you down.

The Zipper is excellent, easiest DTivo upgrade I have ever done. (Still getting the Error 51 but have to wait until the wife is done watching the Apprentice to "tivosh /busybox/51killer.tcl".

Just wanted to post the issue I had, I have a newer PC where the SATA interfaces take up hda-hdd. hde-hdh were assigned to the IDE controller so to get the Zipper to work I had to: (CDROM was at hdg and new tivo drive at hdh)

1. Between steps 5E and 5F (yes I RTFD!) delete the /dev/hda entries and make symlinks from hdh to hda as such
rm /dev/hda*
ln /dev/hdh /dev/hda
ln /dev/hdh1 /dev/hda1
...
(There were 16 partitions identified for hdh so I made a link for each)
...
ln /dev/hdh16 /dev/hda16

Then when the Zipper asks what drive just answer 'a' since hda is now linked to hdh. Installing the image was smooth after doing this.

2. Repeat building the symlimks after the reboot before step I. Installing the Zipper went smooth after doing so and drive worked 1st time installed in the Tivo! That has never been the case up until now. Nice work guys, keep it up and let me know if I can help with anything!

Derek
Interesting. I would think the only thing I'd have to do to fix this permanently is to expand the check of valid drive positions to include hde through hdh.

[dabook]

Interesting. I would think the only thing I'd have to do to fix this permanently is to expand the check of valid drive positions to include hde through hdh.

Normally I would have used my older PC which is my file server / linux box with only IDE controllers but the MB is dead. I expected some difficulty when I decided to try the new 64 bit HP PC, but it went suprisingly well.

As SATA becomes more widespread, this situation is likely to become more common. Assuming SATA controllers are given hda-hdd and the IDE is pushed back to hde-hdh, it might be worth a workaround or at least documenting the workaround. What I thought was interesting was that when I installed Mandrake Linux on the new PC, it didn't recognize the SATA controller but the linux version on the boot CD did.

Thanks again for the work put in to this project, it is really impressive. I have almost all the other features I want working, I'll work on the rest today before posting any questions.

Derek

[ttodd1]

I sent a PM to dingo over there lets see if he follows my advice...

Don't know if the post you did was your PM but I just have to say - Beautiful response. Made me laugh. :D

[Gunnyman]

I was feeling snarky this morning. Must have been yesterday's turkey.

[Gunnyman]

I've got an odd problem I'm hoping some Mac users may have encountered. A couple of days ago, I took a brand new 160Gig drive and applied the 6.2 image to it using an InstantCake disk image that I purchased the same day. The image application went perfectly fine.

I then booted with the LBA48 boot cd from PTVUpdate. I did not put the 6.2 software image on this disk, as I already have applied that image with IntantCake. I removed this disk once I reach the Linux prompt, and insert the Tools CD.

This is where the problems begin. First, I can not mount it following the instructions word per word, as the OS will not mount in this case unless I specify the filetype. Not being sure of that, I opted to type CDROM, which is a script that will mount the cd. I can even run the zipper.sh script, but it breaks down in two places. The first is at rc.sysinit.author, and the second is at vmlinux.px.gz. The problem is that these files have "lost" the first period in the file names and appear as rcsysinit.author, and vmlinuxpx.gz. Therefore, the names are not found in the script!

I burned this disk using the OS X Finder process (drag and drop, then burn and eject). Under OS X, the periods are in there. When I list files at the Linux prompt, the periods are gone!

Any ideas? I suspect that the disk may not being mounted as the proper file type??

Best regards,
do you have Roxio Toast?
I've noticed some odities like that using burn folders in finder myself.

[sabotage]

I experienced the same issue as you today using Toast. If you burn the cd as ISO9660, then you loose the long filenames. You want to burn the cd as 'Mac & Pc'.

Im also on a Mac, using Toast.

[sabotage]

Why is it that the enhancement script that we are told to use in the zipper instructions skip many of the questions? For example, it skipped the question if I wanted to run chron ever night - I didn't let me answer! I noticed alot of the other questions that were skipped were because something was missing.

I ran the enhancement script a few days ago that you (gunny) link to on your 'unguide', and it allowed me to answer yes or no to all the questions.

I guess if I want to use chron, i'll have to use the uninstall script, and go download the 'full' enhancement script. Why is that?

Besides this, I had complete success today with The Zipper, using the small 6.2 image from alphawolf over on ddb.

Take care,
Ryan

[rbautch]

You need to follow the directions for WinXP SP2 users.

[kennybain]

do you have Roxio Toast?
I've noticed some odities like that using burn folders in finder myself.
I have a copy of Toast w/ Jam floating around somewhere. I'll find it, install it, and see if that works! I'll also take the advice to burn as "Mac & PC" if that is an option in Toast (vs IS09600).

Thanks again & hope you guys had a good Thanksgiving...

[tcflint]

Can someone help with this one?

I zippered a stock 40 gig drive for a Samsung 4040 (Not the drive from that unit). The drive had a 6.2 image d/l from DTV on it, and I left that on one due to the size issue.

Everything with zipper and enhancements looks and works as it should, but anything recorded gives an on screen error #32 about not getting data. I can't watch, or delete the recording.
The same errror goes for the couple shows recorderd on the drive when it was in it's orignal state.

[LLanza]

I got the PVT UPGRSDE 6.2 ISO file download it and burned it to cd. it took me awhile to find out that this was a scipt to run to hack a 6.2 DTivo drive. I was looking for the image itshelf. I got and downlaoded anohter CD from the some place but this one was the 000001 image I was looking for.

I made my directry to look like the attached file I made

After I burned all that to a CD, I used the PVT UPGRADE CD to boot to Linex. I bypassed all the promts by pressing Enter. Once at the Linex command Promt I removed the PVT UPGRADE CD and replaced it with the CD I booted. The instructions told me to mount the CD but when I did it told me it can not find the file or dir.

so I could never run the sh zipper.sh file

I don't really no what to do at this point.

[Gunnyman]

Can someone help with this one?

I zippered a stock 40 gig drive for a Samsung 4040 (Not the drive from that unit). The drive had a 6.2 image d/l from DTV on it, and I left that on one due to the size issue.

Everything with zipper and enhancements looks and works as it should, but anything recorded gives an on screen error #32 about not getting data. I can't watch, or delete the recording.
The same errror goes for the couple shows recorderd on the drive when it was in it's orignal state.
This error is pretty obscure and I can only find a couple of references to it. It MAY be related to using an image froma different model. Every thing I have read about it, which granted isn't much at all, says a clear and delete everything should get rid of it.

[Gunnyman]

I got the PVT UPGRSDE 6.2 ISO file download it and burned it to cd. it took me awhile to find out that this was a scipt to run to hack a 6.2 DTivo drive. I was looking for the image itshelf. I got and downlaoded anohter CD from the some place but this one was the 000001 image I was looking for.

I made my directry to look like the attached file I made

After I burned all that to a CD, I used the PVT UPGRADE CD to boot to Linex. I bypassed all the promts by pressing Enter. Once at the Linex command Promt I removed the PVT UPGRADE CD and replaced it with the CD I booted. The instructions told me to mount the CD but when I did it told me it can not find the file or dir.

so I could never run the sh zipper.sh file

I don't really no what to do at this point.

1) what the heck is a "PVT UPGRSDE 6.2 ISO file"
2) did you thoroughly read the directions and does you tools disc look like the screenshot?
Don't really have enough info to tell you how to procede.

[rbautch]

Can someone help with this one?

I zippered a stock 40 gig drive for a Samsung 4040 (Not the drive from that unit). The drive had a 6.2 image d/l from DTV on it, and I left that on one due to the size issue.

Everything with zipper and enhancements looks and works as it should, but anything recorded gives an on screen error #32 about not getting data. I can't watch, or delete the recording.
The same errror goes for the couple shows recorderd on the drive when it was in it's orignal state.
There is 5 other posts on TCF with this error, and none of them have a response. I've never seen it before. Might be best to re-run the Zipper. If the problem persists, you may have to re-image.

[sabotage]

The instructions told me to mount the CD but when I did it told me it can not find the file or dir.

so I could never run the sh zipper.sh file

My cd drive was hdd, so I had to do: mount /dev/hdd /cdrom.

[rbautch]

Here's a tip. If you have two drives, you can put the boot disk in one, and the tools disk in the other. When you boot, the tools disk will automatically be mounted, and you can skip the mounting step. You can also skip the unmounting and disk swapping steps.

[bugs99]

A few questions about my HDVR2...

I replaced the 40GB HD with a 160GB using MFSTool 2.0. My HDVR2 only shows a total of 120 hours.

I'm a little confused about the image and the kernal, do I need to install a hacked kernal (bought the LBA48 CD) and leave the factory 6.2 image as is?

My wirless connection does not seem to be working, link light is not flashing and I don't see the HDVR2 connection to my router. I'm using a Linksys WUSB11 v2.6.
Could this be a problem with the zipper installation? The script "seemed" to run okay, is ther any way I can verify that?

Is it worth trying the wired Linksys USB200M (version 1) or will I get the same results as the wireless?

What could I have done wrong?

[Teraflop]

My Samsung sir-s4080r came with a WD 80gb drive and I want to replace it with a 200gb MAXTOR 6y200p0 drive. Windows will see the MAXTOR as 200gb FAT32, but bios will not when I try to use MFStools to do a direct copy. What do I do to get BIOS to see the whole 200gb FAT32 partition?

[rbautch]

A few questions about my HDVR2...

I replaced the 40GB HD with a 160GB using MFSTool 2.0. My HDVR2 only shows a total of 120 hours.

I'm a little confused about the image and the kernal, do I need to install a hacked kernal (bought the LBA48 CD) and leave the factory 6.2 image as is?

My wirless connection does not seem to be working, link light is not flashing and I don't see the HDVR2 connection to my router. I'm using a Linksys WUSB11 v2.6.
Could this be a problem with the zipper installation? The script "seemed" to run okay, is ther any way I can verify that?

Is it worth trying the wired Linksys USB200M (version 1) or will I get the same results as the wireless?

What could I have done wrong?
You need to install a hacked kernel so your tivo does not erase all hacks when it boots. It sounds like you followed the Zipper instructioins properly if you didn't get any errors. You should have gotten output that said something "1 + record in, 1 + record out". I would suggest first trying a wired adapter (if you have one), and also try the troubleshooting steps starting here. (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3449982&&#post3449982)

[joeblow17]

OK I have used the zipper successfully for myself and friends with no problems. Well I got brave and upgraded my HDVR2 from 4.0x to 6.2 with the slices upgrade. Well I was able to get it to upgrade and all seemed well. Well I rebooted and tested made sure 6.2 was working properly. Everything up to this point was working fine. Then I decided it was time to run the zipper. I went through the whole process it said it was successful. I pulled the drive put it back in my Tivo and booted up it went pass the Welcome screen go the DirecTV logo and looke dto be fine. Then all the sudden it rebooted itself and has been stuck at the Welcome screen since.

I pulled the drive again and copied the kernel manually and it looked to work fine just like the unguide says. Put it back in and again it is stuck at the Welcome screen any ideas?

[rbautch]

Since you already hacked your Tivo when you installed 4.01b and then upgraded with slices, there was really no need at all to run the Zipper. A non-booting Tivo could mean many things, and is difficult to troubleshoot unless you provide serial console output. Your best bet now is to use the Zipper to re-image the drive.

[joeblow17]

Since you already hacked your Tivo when you installed 4.01b and then upgraded with slices, there was really no need at all to run the Zipper. A non-booting Tivo could mean many things, and is difficult to troubleshoot unless you provide serial console output. Your best bet now is to use the Zipper to re-image the drive.


I thought that might be the case, but I do have a lot of shows on here I would like to recover. Anyway I can look at any logs on the hdd in my computer or do I need the Serial cable? Anyway I can undo the changes by the zipper? Thanks in advance if you have any ideas...

[rbautch]

One possibility is that you applied the wrong kernel. Otherwise, pull the drive, mount it in a pc and check the bootpage settings. The only parts of the Zipper that could cause a tivo not to boot is the kernel and bootpage settings.

[bdrowe]

Thank you Gunnyman and rbautch!
I spent the last few days reading all 1300+ posts in this thread, and today I ran the zipper on my dsr704.
I ran into two small problems, first I selected an IP address outside my routers capability, so I reran zipper and corrected that.
The second problem was the dsr704 has 2 usb jacks, but the bottom one would not work, even though the fa120 power and link lights were on. The top usb port works fine.
Thanks again for your fine work, and for your patience with all the people who don't read the instructions or this thread before they try an undertaking such as this.

[Uncle Spanky]

Well I got brave and upgraded my HDVR2 from 4.0x to 6.2 with the slices upgrade. I went through the whole process it said it was successful. I pulled the drive put it back in my Tivo and booted up it went pass the Welcome screen go the DirecTV logo and looke dto be fine. Then all the sudden it rebooted itself and has been stuck at the Welcome screen since.


This is exactly the same problem I had, and couldn't find a solution for. After copying the kernel over and upgrading it by hand, and resetting the bootpage, I finally gave up, and re-imaged the 6.2 image with the Alpha Wolf minimal 6.2 image, and re-ran Zipper. This worked just as expected.

I'm guessing that a previously imaged 4.01 to 6.2 via slices is incompatible with something, but I don't know what.

If you want you system to work, you'll need to re-image and run zipper again. You'll lose your programs and settings, but since you can boot now, they're gone anyway (hope you backed up).

The only thing I didn't try was to change the bootpage to /dev/hd4 instead of hd7. Its worth a try for you before you re-image.

sb

[rbautch]

It's probably the kernel. Some 4.01b upgrades used a monte configuration where you boot from one kernel into another. If you know what your doing, you could fix it by copying the correct kernel back to the drive. If you don't, re-image.

[drv80only]

I have a DVR80 and have made a copy of it and am now tring to use zipper but it tells me that there is no .nst to run. I am stumped. I have just puchased the new boot cd. I did check my tools cd and it is correct. Can anyone tell me what is wrong. I followed the instruction but no luck.

[sgs55]

2 Netgear FA-120 Adapters -- $30
3 Belkin F5D7230-4 Routers (v. 2000 and 3000) -- $90
Rbautch and Gunny producing The Zipper and having the knowledge and patience to answer hundreds of questions.....priceless.

You guys rock.

I haven't had to post in this thread before because I've been too busy reading. I Zippered two drives Wednesday night and I've been MRVing ever since. I has one small issue with one drive. I tried it twice and both times it skipped over several steps in the Enhancement Script, including cron installation. As a result, season passes are not being backed up on that drive. Is that affecting fakecall? Neither box has pushed its next call date out yet. I'm using a Windows 98 computer to run the scripts, so it can't be the XP SP2 issue. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

And have I mentioned that you guys are the best!!!! Thanks for all the hard work!!

[drv80only]

Tring to give all the info i can.
My screen shows:
"PTVupgrade /# LDrive"
"/dev/hda1: Sucess"
"mount: you must specify the filesystem type"
"Launching /c/nsts/*.nst"
"/bin/ldrive: /c/nsts/*.nst: No such file or directory"
After that it goes to the prompt again.
The instruction on there page said to use Ldrive to mount, but I also tryed the text that was in the instruction from zipper with no luck also.
If you need to know more please let me know.
6.2 version on the dtivo

[Gunnyman]

which boot disk is this?
The NST stuff is documented to not work very often. It's an auto mount feature.
what instruction did you follow to mount your tivo drive?
Mounting of the drive is an automatic function of the Zipper script.
Are you trying to use instantcake first?
I'm a bit befuddled as to where you are in the process.
Please note these instructions work AS WRITTEN. Deviation causes errors. Lets try to see where you deviated from the written directions.

[Gunnyman]

2 Netgear FA-120 Adapters -- $30
3 Belkin F5D7230-4 Routers (v. 2000 and 3000) -- $90
Rbautch and Gunny producing The Zipper and having the knowledge and patience to answer hundreds of questions.....priceless.

You guys rock.

I haven't had to post in this thread before because I've been too busy reading. I Zippered two drives Wednesday night and I've been MRVing ever since. I has one small issue with one drive. I tried it twice and both times it skipped over several steps in the Enhancement Script, including cron installation. As a result, season passes are not being backed up on that drive. Is that affecting fakecall? Neither box has pushed its next call date out yet. I'm using a Windows 98 computer to run the scripts, so it can't be the XP SP2 issue. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

And have I mentioned that you guys are the best!!!! Thanks for all the hard work!!

Hmm this is the 2nd report I've now seen of the enhance scripts skipping steps.
Got some digging to do I guess.

[drv80only]

I am using the ptv boot disk that the instruction told me to use. It does say that it is an automount. The exact boot disk I do not know it was the link on the instruction page that I used and orderd that one. Am I using the wrong boot disk. I did buy it. It was not the free one.

[drv80only]

When I enter the "mount/dev/hdc/cdrom" it tells me that "No such file or directory"
hdc is the location of my dvd drive

[Gunnyman]

note the spaces here: mount /dev/hdc /cdrom

[drv80only]

Thanks,
That was the problem and I have made note of it on me sheets. Thanks for the quick response and help.

[Gunnyman]

no problemmo :D
Sorry if I sounded curt, it's been a long day.

[rbautch]

Hmm this is the 2nd report I've now seen of the enhance scripts skipping steps.
Got some digging to do I guess.This is the CR/LF issue, that is easily fixed by following the instructions for WinXP SP2...as stated in the Zipper instructions.

[Gunnyman]

a user executing this on win 98 and another on a Mac are seeing issues too.

[rbautch]

The issue is still the same, so if you're skipping steps, then follow those instructions or get a new telnet client.

[Gunnyman]

ah HA!
Suggestion to mac users too, use telnet -K no more echo.
I hadn't thought of the echo issue until just now. Sorry Russ.

[joeblow17]

OK thanks for the info I originally put a new drive in this Tivo a year or so ago and used Dellanave 4.x Rid guide it worked fine and then I followed his 6.2 slices upgrade until step 7 it rebooted before then and 6.2 upgraded and seemed to work fine. That is when I decided to try the zipper on it.

Anyway I have over 100 hours of shows the wife loves me right now. Anyway I tried flipping the bootpage trying again anymore info would be greatly appreciated!!

[Gunnyman]

I agree with Rbautch. Sounds like you used the wrong kernel.

[joeblow17]

OK I used PTV upgrade LBA48 4.01 w/enhancements took the kernel from S2_KERNE\3_1.5. Any ideas how to check if that is wrong. I know I can mount the old Tivo from /dev/hda7 is there a way to check?

[Gunnyman]

ok that looks like the right kernel. here's what I'd do
follow the steps in the unguide to dd the ungzipped kernel to hda3 and hda6
the check with bootpage -p and make sure root is pointing to the proper place.
the unguide is at http://www.thewallens.net/tivo/tivo_unguide.html

[drv80only]

I have one more question for you. I installed the hard drive in my tivo and loaded fine. I am using a dwl-120. I am having problems connecting. Both lights are on the adapter power and link. I look at my router and it does not show it. I went ahead and went to telnet and tried to connect as stated in the instructions with errors saing that it could not open connection port to host on port 23. Any ideas?

[Gunnyman]

windows firewall running?

[rbautch]

Are you telnetting to the address you set when running the Zipper? Did you use an IP in your subnet?

[joeblow17]

Already tried that thanks for all the info guys I guess I am going to have to bite the bullet start from scratch. At least I know I can download TV shows from other places try to make up for what I am missing.

Oh well live and learn!! Thanks again guys the Zipper still is the best!

[drv80only]

The windows firewall is off. I am telnetting the correct address. As for your second question for the IP in your subnet I do not understand.

[Gunnyman]

didn't you follow step one and make a backup?

[drv80only]

My ip is standard for my network 192.168.1.15

[drv80only]

Is there problems tring to connect wirelessly. Should i go to wired connection.

[rbautch]

Wireless works fine. Try the troubleshooting steps starting here. (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3449982&&#post3449982)Start with checking your router to make sure WEP is turned off.

[Gunnyman]

make sure wired works 1st
speaking of wireless did you enter your SSID info?

[drv80only]

Well it turns out that the connection light was on but no connection. I unplugged it and plugged it back in ( the dwl-120) and the connection light did not come back on. There is no wep on the router or any other type of security when I tried. Can I connect direct to it through a USB cable? Other question it what is the best wired adapter to use that staples might carry. Thank you all for all of your help.

[joeblow17]

I wish I had I guess I had used it flawlessly so many times I didn't think I had to.

[rbautch]

Well it turns out that the connection light was on but no connection. I unplugged it and plugged it back in ( the dwl-120) and the connection light did not come back on. There is no wep on the router or any other type of security when I tried. Can I connect direct to it through a USB cable? Other question it what is the best wired adapter to use that staples might carry. Thank you all for all of your help.Connection light on means it's connected to your network. If you can't telnet, its usually caused by WEP, wrong IP, or firewall.

[drv80only]

Cable not pluged in right. Now I have an activity light that is flashing with activity. Still having port 23 problems.

[Gunnyman]

netgear FA120 for wired wireless the belkin 5060 is solid

[drv80only]

Any ideas to fix port 23, I did mess up one time during the setup. I did not unmount the cd drive before I shut down the computer.

[Gunnyman]

that's is almost always 99.99% of the time a firewall issue.

[rbautch]

HR10-250 test.
Beta1 worked, but didn't automatically recognize an HR10-250.
Beta2 was a bust.
Beta3 was a bust.
Beta4 was a bust.
Beta5 is ready (attached)

[mrjwade]

Ok.. I've got a problem. I've installed zipper using an image from PTV. Everything looked good. I have tivo desktop on one pc and javahmo on another. My tivo sess both pc and is able to display the photo on both. It sees the music I've configured, including all the sud directories and mps file, BUT when I select a music file to play, nothing happens.. the play bar (elpase time) stays at the start.. no music.. What am I doing wrong ?

[Gunnyman]

not really a zipper question
try posting it in the HMO forum.

[nathan909]

I followed all the steps up to telnet'n the tivo. I just ordered a USB network adaptor, so I don't have one here... Can the zipper script run from the serial port?

Thanks for your help

[Teraflop]

My DIRECTIVO SIR S4080R came with a WD800 80gb Western Digital hard drive and I want to upgrade it with a 6Y200P0 200gb MAXTOR drive. I formatted it as FAT32 and Windows will see it as 186gb, but when I reboot the computer, it is detected as 137gb. I tried to disable the HD auto detect in CMOS like the Hinsdale instructions told me to, but it still reports it as 137gb. What do I have to do to get the drive reported correctly? On the boot screen, the drive is reported correctly as 6Y200P0, but after it in the string is the firmware version YAR41BW0 which is for the 6Y080L042100 which is an 80gb MAXTOR model. Maybe they use the same firmware for various capacity drives all the time, but it didn't seem correct to me. What is the fix for this problem? Thanx in advance for any help anyone can give me.

[Gunnyman]

ignore what windows says and just do the mfsrestore and report what IT says.

[Gunnyman]

I followed all the steps up to telnet'n the tivo. I just ordered a USB network adaptor, so I don't have one here... Can the zipper script run from the serial port?

Thanks for your help
yes

[drv80only]

I have installed JavaHMO to move shows. But it says I need a (MAK) Media Access Key, any ideas. DVR80 Dtivo

[Gunnyman]

you cannot use JHMO or tivodesktop to move shows they are Stand alone Tivo only.
t this point if you want xtraction, which we can't talk about here, head to the "other site"

[ksin291]

you cannot use JHMO or tivodesktop to move shows they are Stand alone Tivo only.
t this point if you want xtraction, which we can't talk about here, head to the "other site"


Not to sound like a complete newb, although I am, what's the other site?

[Gunnyman]

the one mentioned in the zipper directions where you downloaded the stuff for the tools disc

[kennybain]

Hi guys,

First, I wanted to say thanks for the help. I found a couple of things that may have caused that problem. First, I had mistakenly picked up a CD-RW disk! I suspect that may have been the problem. Regardless, I burned the Tools disk with a PC (rather than a Mac) and brought it home and it worked just as the instructions said it would. So... my TiVo hack is complete!

Thanks again...

[drv80only]

Gunnyman I have some questions for you. Can I email you, or IM. Talk of this not allowed on this chat. Zipper has worked perfect and will use on all of my Tivo's. Thanks for the great software.

[jroehrig]

:up: I used your instruction to place os 4.0 on my direct TIVO. It's alived and networked. Thanks for all of your hard work and the work of the other contributors and most of all thanks for sharing.

Regards

Joe

[GusMan]

Hey everyone,
Im going to be a new DirecTV sub once I get my DVR80's tomorrow. I have a new drive that I have already done most of the script and it is awesome!

I guess my question is... does anyone foresee a problem with me doing these updates and swapping the drives out before I activate my D* account? I was hoping to do all this so that I would not have to go through the inital setup with the phone line. (Vonage user here..) If I have to anyway, I guess its not a problem as there are ways around that. Just wondering.

Thanks!
-Gus

[tsunami]

Hey everyone,
Im going to be a new DirecTV sub once I get my DVR80's tomorrow. I have a new drive that I have already done most of the script and it is awesome!

I guess my question is... does anyone foresee a problem with me doing these updates and swapping the drives out before I activate my D* account? I was hoping to do all this so that I would not have to go through the inital setup with the phone line. (Vonage user here..) If I have to anyway, I guess its not a problem as there are ways around that. Just wondering.

Thanks!
-Gus

There are others that know much more about this than me, but, here is my 2 cents.
That should be fine. But, depending on where you got your image, it may show up as a hardware error. You have to do a clear and delete which takes over an hour. But I just recently was informed there is a file called 51killer.tcl in the /busybox directory that fixes that problem. Just boot up and run it from a the bash prompt.

[bugs99]

Can't remember if this topic is allowed or not but will the zipper decrypt old shows? If not, how? Thanks.

[Gunnyman]

nope and we can't discuss how here.

[GusMan]

That should be fine. But, depending on where you got your image, it may show up as a hardware error.
I followed the directions to a "T" and got my image via InstantCake. But I will be prepared to run 51killer if need be.

But let me ask this... which is the "preferred" method... 51killer or a clear and delete?

Thanks in advance.

[Gunnyman]

they both acomplish the same thing on an empty tivo.

[Grentz]

I have read through most of this thread, looks great, i am looking at upgrading my DSR708 (i have already done Hinsdale's guide and upgraded myself to a 200gb drive about 3 months ago)

Went perfectly, and i am a computer tech/system designer so i am quite familiar with pcs, just not necessarily linux programming hehehe

1)Anyhow, i am curious, can i just apply the zipper to this already upgraded drive? or do i need to start from scratch...

Also, if i upgrade the drive with the zipper, will the recorded shows, settings, etc. be saved?

2)Also, this will not mess up if directv adds new channels or removes channels (they have added a few and rearranged a few, and i dont want the channel logos to be all screwed up or something) right?

3)My final question is, via serial link (which i currently use PPP to do my calls with), i know i can setup the zipper, but can i also look at photos from other machines, etc., or do i need to get myself a adapter like the MA111?

If you could get back to me that would be great as i would like to start upgrading ASAP :)

Thanks all!

[GusMan]

Thanks Gunnyman.

One more question... would I still have to do the initial setup with the phone line?

I ask since I know there are known issues with Tivo and Vonage. That is, of course, if there is a way to do it over the network.

Thanks again!!

[Gunnyman]

nope no phone line needed :D

[Grentz]

Any tips on my questions?

I REALLY would like to start right now, and i need to know the answers before starting

Thanks

[Gunnyman]

I have read through most of this thread, looks great, i am looking at upgrading my DSR708 (i have already done Hinsdale's guide and upgraded myself to a 200gb drive about 3 months ago)

Went perfectly, and i am a computer tech/system designer so i am quite familiar with pcs, just not necessarily linux programming hehehe

1)Anyhow, i am curious, can i just apply the zipper to this already upgraded drive? or do i need to start from scratch...

Also, if i upgrade the drive with the zipper, will the recorded shows, settings, etc. be saved?

2)Also, this will not mess up if directv adds new channels or removes channels (they have added a few and rearranged a few, and i dont want the channel logos to be all screwed up or something) right?

3)My final question is, via serial link (which i currently use PPP to do my calls with), i know i can setup the zipper, but can i also look at photos from other machines, etc., or do i need to get myself a adapter like the MA111?

If you could get back to me that would be great as i would like to start upgrading ASAP :)

Thanks all!


1) Yes re-imaging the drive is completely optional.
2) No effect on channels
3) you will need to NETWORK the tivo to get the added features.

[rbautch]

For all who get the Error #51, if you follow the directions exactly, the tweak.sh script will remove the error without manually running 51killer. You just have to ingnore the error when it first pops up. If it still persists, then go ahead and run 51killer, but I would suggest not doing a clear and delete everything.

[bugs99]

I recently applied the zipper to my HDVR2 which has a 160GB HD. When I replaced the original factory drive with this drive I didn't have the proper tool(s) to allow me to take advantage of the full 160GB so it is now only using 120GB.

What is the best way to re-image the drive so I can get the full 160GB? I do realize I will lose the shows already recorded but I'm looking for the easiest way to do it, something with the ease of use as the zipper.

P.S. I still have my original factory drive (with the zipper installed on it).

[Gunnyman]

bugs you will need to get yor own image and apply it with the zipper.
Your shows will be gone.
Sadly, there's no way to recover the disk space without starting from scratch.

[toadleyb]

Just wanted to post another success! I am totally new to Tivo Hacking. I found Zipper 2 days ago. I took the 40 GB out of my HDVR2 copied it to an 80GB using the Hinsdale guide. I then Zippered the new drive and all is working awesome.

I should be getting my FA120 from New Egg today, then I can start playing!

Thanks for making this process soooo easy!

Todd

[tstout]

Hi guys,

First, I wanted to say thanks for the help. I found a couple of things that may have caused that problem. First, I had mistakenly picked up a CD-RW disk! I suspect that may have been the problem. Regardless, I burned the Tools disk with a PC (rather than a Mac) and brought it home and it worked just as the instructions said it would. So... my TiVo hack is complete!

Thanks again...

I don't think it was the CD-RW disk. I had no end of problems trying to use a finder-burnt cd but was able to fix it by reburning using Toast (IS9660 w/Joliet filenames) It looks like the OS X finder is doing something funky with the structure of the discs or filenames it's burning. The Toast-burnt cd worked fine first try.

The zipper script and associated hacks are pretty slick -- Thanks to all who contributed to them!

[dougw]

First I wanted to say that I Zippered my 2 units and everything worked beautifully :)
Thanks for making such a great program!

I do have one question. I want my brother to also Zipper his units but he needs to use a wireless network for SD-DVR40 tivos. Is there any wireless USB 2 adapters that are recommended? Preferably an 80211.G.

I did look up the Belkin 5060 but I believe it is USB 1 and also it seems to be discontinued.

Thanks,
Doug...

[Gunnyman]

wireless G won't happen unless you go with a wired adapter into a wireless G bridge
this is how mine are set up they work perfectly.

[Grentz]

what do you recommend for a wireless card?

And from your response i take it shows will not be deleted if i just apply the zipper?

Thanks again, your the best gunny!

[sandpj]

wireless G won't happen unless you go with a wired adapter into a wireless G bridge
this is how mine are set up they work perfectly.

What transfer rate do you realize with the wireless G bridge? I get just under 2Mb/s transfer between two WUSB11 adapters which is normally not quite fast enough to watch immediately upon initiating transfer.

[Gunnyman]

I MRV a 1 hr show in just over 10 minutes.

[Grentz]

i really need help with an adapter...what wifi adapter should i get

all of you say go look on tivos site which has some versions and such...but common, most stores dont say the versions so where can i find one that works

please i need help

you seem to be skipping my posts gunny lol

SO when you do your zipper thing will i lose my recorded shows?

[Gunnyman]

i really need help with an adapter...what wifi adapter should i get

all of you say go look on tivos site which has some versions and such...but common, most stores dont say the versions so where can i find one that works

please i need help

you seem to be skipping my posts gunny lol

SO when you do your zipper thing will i lose my recorded shows?

On Tivo's support page there is a list of wireless adapters to use. Just avoid the wireless G ones that say for 7.2 only.
Zipper won't delete shows if you hack an in place 6.2 image.

[Grentz]

On Tivo's support page there is a list of wireless adapters to use. Just avoid the wireless G ones that say for 7.2 only.
Zipper won't delete shows if you hack an in place 6.2 image.


OK I JUST SAID

everyone tells me to go to tivos site

I am having trouble though finding these adapters as they are ALL version specific (at least the ones i can actually find)

SO, most stores dont say the version, so can someone give me a link or something to a good one......

Seriously, i have spent tons of time looking, and the only ones that i can find with versions are from stores that charge way too much....

also, there are two columns, which one do i go by to see if its supported or not?

[Gunnyman]

ok tivo sells one that works in its store (or it used to anyhow)
Look wireless b technology is OLD.
You're gonna have trouble.
I have no magic 8 ball telling me what stuff is for sale where. Print teh list and go shopping. Try Ebay 1st.

[sandpj]

The Linksys WUSB11 is a popular 802.11b adapter. The best option is to buy a version 2.6 or 2.8 off of ebay for about $20 plus shipping.

[mercurial]

Or Froogle or PricewWatch.com...

[Grentz]

ok, i was curious if you had store or something

I know how to buy technology, i just have had a hard time finding OLD versions for B

B is common place, i can get B stuff anywhere, just not the old versions of b hardware.....


its stupid that i have to pay 50$ for an older version of something i can get for 20$...(thats the case with the WUSB11)

I have looked on ebay and other places and whenever its v2.8 its really expensive...very stupid

[Grentz]

The Linksys WUSB11 is a popular 802.11b adapter. The best option is to buy a version 2.6 or 2.8 off of ebay for about $20 plus shipping.


all that is on there now are some for like 50$

[Gunnyman]

http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?q=belkin+802.11+b+wireless+usb+network+adapt er&pid=2025434421377496276&oid=15139269013561627678&btnG=Search+Froogle&lmode=&addr=&scoring=p
that one works
28 bucks

[Grentz]

i think i am going to just get this

http://www.mobileplanet.com/us/product.asp?code=106272&sbadd=106272

seems like it should work correct?

it has a thumbs down on tivos site for the first column but not the second so i should be good correct?

edit: sorry, didnt see your post as you posted as i was typing this, does this dwl 122 work? i will fall back on the belkin if i have to

[Gunnyman]

yeah

[Grentz]

ok, thank you for your help, now i just have to wait for the adapter :(

So you are sure that belkin is the right version? i just checked and mobile plant shipping prices stink :eek:

can i hack it and still use the tivo regularly while waiting for the adapter?

[Gunnyman]

I wasn't aware the belkin had different version issues.
the BEST way to make sure you get one that works with tivo is to ORDER it from Tivo.
and yes you can use the tivo before you finish the setup

[Grentz]

ok, so just wait on the enhancements till i get the wifi card, sounds good, thank you for your help, i might just order the one from mobile planet and be done with it

[bengalfreak]

I recently applied the zipper to my HDVR2 which has a 160GB HD. When I replaced the original factory drive with this drive I didn't have the proper tool(s) to allow me to take advantage of the full 160GB so it is now only using 120GB.

What is the best way to re-image the drive so I can get the full 160GB? I do realize I will lose the shows already recorded but I'm looking for the easiest way to do it, something with the ease of use as the zipper.

P.S. I still have my original factory drive (with the zipper installed on it).


If you have more than one DTivo, simply MRV the shows to the other unit, rezipper/upgrade the drive, then MRV them back.

[Grentz]

at what point in the zipper can you test usb network items (like the wifi cards)

i found one to test that is not really a brand and not listed anywhere

[Gunnyman]

the USB 2.0 drivers get installed during the network portion of the install. Not sure how to answer your question. But it is best to not try adapters until after that is completed.

[Grentz]

so if i install with no adapters on the thing, use serial to run the bash to run enhancements and such, then try different adapters after that till one works it should be fine?

[Gunnyman]

yessir
the reason I say that is, some adapters will work pre USb driver install but won't work after. The Microsoft Wireless B is a good example of this.

[Grentz]

ok, i guess i will try than

as long as my tivo will work with the zipper installed and no network card for awhile, i should be good to go

sorry for being kinda stern before, wierd day, frustrated, and then found out i have to find a new adapter somewhere so i probably cant do this this weekend kinda got me down

[Grentz]

WOW, i just found that my laptop from work as a MN510 adpater, but from what you are saying, it does not work?

is there anyway to make it not install the 2.0drivers then?

[sandpj]

I have purchased six WUSB11 from Ebay for $24-$32 after shipping. I agree it seems like a lot for "old" technology.
I actually have over-bought since I may end up dropping wire to a couple of DTivo locations that have large drives.

[Grentz]

is there anyway to get the mn510 working, i have searched the forums and see nothing on it

that would be unbelievable as i could get it working this weekend or even tomorrow

o yay, it doesnt work :(

just my luck right now

[bugs99]

bugs you will need to get yor own image and apply it with the zipper.
Your shows will be gone.
Sadly, there's no way to recover the disk space without starting from scratch.

Thanks for the response.
One thing I don't understand, why do I need my own image? My HDRV2 had 6.2 and I didn't replace it when I applied the zipper.

If I understand this correctly, the zipper does not install a new image (unless I copy an image to the tools cd and name it 000001) but it installs a new hacked kernel, right?

[rbautch]

Right. A new image is not entirely necessary, but is a great insurance policy if something goes wrong. I've had to re-image my tivos countless times because I royally screwed it beyond recognition. I'm probably a little harder on Tivo's than the average user, but you get the idea...

[Gunnyman]

you asked about getting all of your drive space used correct?
The ONLY way to get the drive space to the whole drive, is to re-image.
Your MFS has already been expanded and cannot be expanded again.

[bugs99]

If you have more than one DTivo, simply MRV the shows to the other unit, rezipper/upgrade the drive, then MRV them back.

I have a Sony T60 (no hacks), HDVR2 (zipper), and R15. Can I MRV between the T60 and HDRV2? Basically S1 to S2. Would I need a TivoWeb for the T60?

[bugs99]

you asked about getting all of your drive space used correct?
The ONLY way to get the drive space to the whole drive, is to re-image.
Your MFS has already been expanded and cannot be expanded again.

Thanks again but I'm still unclear as to how to upgrade the HDVR2 so I can take advantage of the full 160GB.

Will this work?
1- install old HDVR2 HD (6.2 image w/zipper) inside my PC
2- install new HDVR2 HD (160GB w/zipper) inside my PC
3- startup with LBA48 Boot CD from PTVupgrade
4- backup original HD using MFSTools to PC
5- restore original image to new HD using MFSTools

Thanks in advance

[starbiker99]

First off let me say this is a great site. My ?? is I hacked one of my Tivo's last night and it went SUPER!!! HMO is cool the mrs actually thouhgt so too TWP is great also but I have 2 more to do and haven't yet ran the ethernet cables to the locations yet. How will they see this Tivo when I hook them up? Have I missed something? I named it "Basement" but dont see that anywhere in the Tivo. Thanks again all!!!

[tsunami]

First off let me say this is a great site. My ?? is I hacked one of my Tivo's last night and it went SUPER!!! HMO is cool the mrs actually thouhgt so too TWP is great also but I have 2 more to do and haven't yet ran the ethernet cables to the locations yet. How will they see this Tivo when I hook them up? Have I missed something? I named it "Basement" but dont see that anywhere in the Tivo. Thanks again all!!!

As soon as you plugged your second hacked TiVo into your network it will show after the last show on Now Playing, or after Suggestions if you have them. Then you click on the name of the other TiVo and you can browse it and start watching stuff.

[starbiker99]

I was hoping it would be that easy. I had a heck of a time getting my tivo to see my music and pictures. ( firewall issue)

Thanks again

[austin61]

what do you recommend for a wireless card?

And from your response i take it shows will not be deleted if i just apply the zipper?

Thanks again, your the best gunny!If at all possible, go with a wired connection. All you'd need is a Netgear FA120 for each Tivo (list price $30, can be found easily for less online) and of course the harder part a LAN cable between the units. If that's not possible I'd still get the Netgear FA120 and go the wireless G bridge route. Gunnyman is transferring an hour long show in 10 minutes. That's about what I get on my wired setup. I tried the wireless b option and it was just to slow for me. Often not even real time

[alert5]

I did a stock Samsung 6.2, SIR-S4040R first. Used InstantCake image to hack and enhance with a new 250GB HD. Connected by ethernet cable to my router and all is well with this box. The primary motive for doing this machine was to allow batch "Save-to-VCR" to a standalone DVD recorder with internal hard drive. This will be a real time saver when recording entire series to DVD.

Next box is a stock Hughes HDVR2. I have a new 250GB HD in hand and hardware specific InstantCake ISO is downloading as we speak. I'll make up another Tools CD specific to this hardware. This box will also be connected directly to my router. MRV nirvana! The wife was actually happy to hear about this capability, but as usual thinks this is all just a wacky guy thing.

Question 1: After these machines have been running a while and appear stable, is there any reason not to "Zipper" the 40GB original 6.2 drives that came out of them? My thinking is, if one of the new hard drives should fail, I'd be able to get the machine back up and running with all the bells and whistles provided by Zipper by just swapping the old drive back in. Reverting to the original capability would be such a letdown.

Question 2: Rbautch I'm a bit confused by your reference to the HR10-250 on your enhancement thread. I have an HR10-250 in hand awaiting delivery of a Samsung DLP. Is there a way to get this into the mix? Do I need to hack the HR10-250 to 3.1.5f (?) to allow networking and then use your enhancement script on it? Or is there nothing to be done with the this HD-Tivo box to allow two-way sharing of at least SD recordings with the DirecTiVos?

[solsurfer]

If that's not possible I'd still get the Netgear FA120 and go the wireless G bridge route. Gunnyman is transferring an hour long show in 10 minutes.

Do you mean he's getting that transfer rate with the wireless?

[austin61]

Do you mean he's getting that transfer rate with the wireless?Apparently, here are his comments about it from earlier in this thread:

Post 1431: wireless G won't happen unless you go with a wired adapter into a wireless G bridge this is how mine are set up they work perfectly.

Post 1434: I MRV a 1 hr show in just over 10 minutes.

[bengalfreak]

I have a Sony T60 (no hacks), HDVR2 (zipper), and R15. Can I MRV between the T60 and HDRV2? Basically S1 to S2. Would I need a TivoWeb for the T60?


Series 1's are not capable of MRV, sorry.

[bengalfreak]

Question 1: After these machines have been running a while and appear stable, is there any reason not to "Zipper" the 40GB original 6.2 drives that came out of them? My thinking is, if one of the new hard drives should fail, I'd be able to get the machine back up and running with all the bells and whistles provided by Zipper by just swapping the old drive back in. Reverting to the original capability would be such a letdown.

Alot of hackers advocate keeping our original drive in a safe place untouched. I'm not one of these. As long as you have you an unhacked image (in your case the instant cake image) you're good to go. Just realize that if zipper ever fails for some reason, it will probably take the better part of a day to get your DTivo going again.

[Gunnyman]

Thanks again but I'm still unclear as to how to upgrade the HDVR2 so I can take advantage of the full 160GB.

Will this work?
1- install old HDVR2 HD (6.2 image w/zipper) inside my PC
2- install new HDVR2 HD (160GB w/zipper) inside my PC
3- startup with LBA48 Boot CD from PTVupgrade
4- backup original HD using MFSTools to PC
5- restore original image to new HD using MFSTools

Thanks in advance
if the drive in step 1 is the original factory drive, then yes that will all work fine.
I read or misread, that you already HAD a 160 gig set up at 137 gigs. If THAT is teh case, you can'r expand THAT drive to a full 160 gigs without starting from scratch.

[Gunnyman]

For those asking about my netwok setup.
My wireless G Bridged setup is nearly identical in speed from when I was straight wired. There is aparrantly a lot of overhead in tivo-tivo xfers.

[Gunnyman]

I did a stock Samsung 6.2, SIR-S4040R first. Used InstantCake image to hack and enhance with a new 250GB HD. Connected by ethernet cable to my router and all is well with this box. The primary motive for doing this machine was to allow batch "Save-to-VCR" to a standalone DVD recorder with internal hard drive. This will be a real time saver when recording entire series to DVD.

Next box is a stock Hughes HDVR2. I have a new 250GB HD in hand and hardware specific InstantCake ISO is downloading as we speak. I'll make up another Tools CD specific to this hardware. This box will also be connected directly to my router. MRV nirvana! The wife was actually happy to hear about this capability, but as usual thinks this is all just a wacky guy thing.

Question 1: After these machines have been running a while and appear stable, is there any reason not to "Zipper" the 40GB original 6.2 drives that came out of them? My thinking is, if one of the new hard drives should fail, I'd be able to get the machine back up and running with all the bells and whistles provided by Zipper by just swapping the old drive back in. Reverting to the original capability would be such a letdown.

Question 2: Rbautch I'm a bit confused by your reference to the HR10-250 on your enhancement thread. I have an HR10-250 in hand awaiting delivery of a Samsung DLP. Is there a way to get this into the mix? Do I need to hack the HR10-250 to 3.1.5f (?) to allow networking and then use your enhancement script on it? Or is there nothing to be done with the this HD-Tivo box to allow two-way sharing of at least SD recordings with the DirecTiVos?

as for question 1) It's best to leave the factory drive in a drawer unaltered just for peace of mind
2) The enhance script won't allow mrv on an HD Tivo because the code to do so is non existant in the HD Tivo software. You can set it up for tivoweb amd that thing we can't discuss here however.

[alert5]

Thanks for the explanation Gunnyman. I guess the WEB thing would be pretty nice for the HD. I personally have no interest in that taboo subject, although I think it a bit silly. After all isn't real time transfer to other media the same thing?

I'll follow your advice and store the originals with the CDs.

Wonderful job by you guys. I'm very grateful for all your hard work.

[DrJohn2005]

Do you guys have a mIRC room or some other kind of live chat room if so where would it be? If not i would be happy to set it up for us. Just let me know...

[sgs55]

Just an update -- iI was having problems with the tweak script skipping steps when run on a Win98 machine. I tried the XP instructions, but couldn't get them to work on the Win98 manchine.

No worries, I followed rbautch's advise and ran telnet from an XP (following the SP2 instructions) and it worked like a charm. Thanks again.

One last question. I'm getting transfer rates of 5-7 Mb/s in one direction and 8-10 Mb/s in the other. Both are significantly faster than real time (1 hour show in less than 20 minutes in the "slower" direction) so its not a problem. I'm just curious whether anyone knows why two Tivos both with Belkin 7230 routers set as APs would consistently give different transfer rates depending on the direction of the transfer.

Thanks again rbautch and Gunny!!!

[DLiquid]

A couple of questions:

1) Last night when activating my new TiVo, the CSR asked if it would be connected to a phone line. I said, "Um, I think so." I am about to Zipper this thing. Does it matter that I answered yes to this question?

2) I don't yet have the Linksys BEFSR41 router I'll be using on my network. Can I still run the Zipper and rbautch's script? I would set up the DNS and gateway addresses to my (future) router's IP address, but during the install process the TiVo would not be connected to a router and would have no internet access.

Thanks!

[Gunnyman]

Do you guys have a mIRC room or some other kind of live chat room if so where would it be? If not i would be happy to set it up for us. Just let me know...
hmm intersting idea
I can create an AIM chatroom I suppose
unless you wanna set up IRC with a bot of some sort

[DLiquid]

Should I use the Version 2.5 October 28, 2005 of tweak.sh that comes in tools_disk.zip, or should I use the Version 2.7 November 20, 2005 from the "Enhance Your Hacked Tivo With This Script" thread?

[Gunnyman]

2.7. I thought russ was keeping the site current. Hmmm

[pink_panther]

I just installed the zipper, went to hook up my network adaptor to my directv tivo and wasn't getting a signal. Apparanently I can't use wireless G on 6.2 tivos or something? It's a WG111 Netgear adaptor. I don't know what else to do. I can't do the wired approach because I don't have any extra spending money. I have two computers in my room for now, could I hook the tivo up to one computer, then connect the computer to my network? Someone please help me out here.
Thanks

[rbautch]

2.7. I thought russ was keeping the site current. HmmmI have deliberately kept an older version of the enhancement script on the Zipper tools disk to make it simple for new users. Most users won't notice the difference between the two. The version of the script in the Enhancement thread downloads the main scripts on the fly so network settings better be correct, and you need to have a high-speed internet connection. If one more variable is taken out of the equation for newbies, then that's a good thing.

[rbautch]

2.7. I thought russ was keeping the site current. HmmmIf you decide to use 2.7, then first delete the rbautch-files.tgz archive in the /hacks directory.

[pink_panther]

I just installed the zipper, went to hook up my network adaptor to my directv tivo and wasn't getting a signal. Apparanently I can't use wireless G on 6.2 tivos or something? It's a WG111 Netgear adaptor. I don't know what else to do. I can't do the wired approach because I don't have any extra spending money. I have two computers in my room for now, could I hook the tivo up to one computer, then connect the computer to my network? Someone please help me out here.
Thanks

[Gunnyman]

there is a list of compatible adapters on tivo's website in the support section. Or scan this thread for what others are using.

[rbautch]

I just installed the zipper, went to hook up my network adaptor to my directv tivo and wasn't getting a signal. Apparanently I can't use wireless G on 6.2 tivos or something? It's a WG111 Netgear adaptor. I don't know what else to do. I can't do the wired approach because I don't have any extra spending money. I have two computers in my room for now, could I hook the tivo up to one computer, then connect the computer to my network? Someone please help me out here.
ThanksSeach this thread for "wireless adapter".

[pink_panther]

so from what I'm seeing, I'm gonna have to spend money I don't have for a wireless b adaptor or some wired adpator. I didn't see any other alternatives... :mad:

[Gunnyman]

you don't HAVE to hack your tivo's either. Sometimes a hobby requires some investment.

[DLiquid]

I have deliberately kept an older version of the enhancement script on the Zipper tools disk to make it simple for new users.I guess I will stick with 2.5 then. Based on the change notes, I thought there was a possibility 2.6 and 2.7 fixed some stuff.

[pink_panther]

is there away to add the enhancements before pulling the harddrive from the PC. I'm not sure if theres any point to that, there really wouldn't be if all the programs required the network... I don't know, I guess it's time to scrap some money togather and get a workable b adaptor. what's a good choice?

[Gunnyman]

it's on the HD, but the script requires that it be run in a running tivo. You can always build a serial cable and install it that way.
As for a good choice, like I said in an earlier post, check tivo.com for the list of compatible devices.

[rbautch]

Or see post #1487.

[dnemec123]

Rbautch,
For some reason, joe did not install. When I type "author" (without the quotes of course), it complains that joe is not found. The .profile is correct, but the application did not install.

Is there a way to manually install joe?

Thanks!
Dale

[CopyCat]

I've been working on getting all of this working for me and your help has been great as is The Zipper, but now I'm stuck again, this time with a TivoWeb error when trying to merge 2 programs.
INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_merge3ns '/' ''
can't read "splist": no such variable
while executing
"mergerecordings $splist "
(procedure "::action_merge3ns" line 22)
invoked from within
"::action_$action $chan $part $env"
("eval" body line 1)
invoked from within
"eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}"
--cut here--

This happens when I click on 2 programs to merge into 1

I searched and found this :
tivocommunity_com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p = 3143165&highlight=action_merge#post3143165

but no fix was there or trail to a fix.

Any ideas where to start ? :D

[rbautch]

Rbautch,
For some reason, joe did not install. When I type "author" (without the quotes of course), it complains that joe is not found. The .profile is correct, but the application did not install.

Is there a way to manually install joe?

Thanks!
Dale
Find the joe archive in /enhancements and untar it. Leave the joe binary in enhancements, and copy the .joerc file to the root directory. Or, try uninstalling/reinstalling the script.

[rbautch]

I've been working on getting all of this working for me and your help has been great as is The Zipper, but now I'm stuck again, this time with a TivoWeb error when trying to merge 2 programs.
INTERNAL SERVER ERROR
--cut here--
action_merge3ns '/' ''
can't read "splist": no such variable
while executing
"mergerecordings $splist "
(procedure "::action_merge3ns" line 22)
invoked from within
"::action_$action $chan $part $env"
("eval" body line 1)
invoked from within
"eval {::action_$action $chan $part $env}"
--cut here--

This happens when I click on 2 programs to merge into 1

I searched this site and some others and did not get a hit, any ideas where I went wrong ?Try restarting Tivowebplus with "twprs" at bash. If still no luck, then post in the TWP-merge thread.

[CopyCat]

Try restarting Tivowebplus with "twprs" at bash. If still no luck, then post in the TWP-merge thread.

Super answer, worked like a charm.

Any idea what might have caused it or just something to file away for the next time ?

Thanks for The Zipper and all your support. :o

[DrJohn2005]

hmm intersting idea
I can create an AIM chatroom I suppose
unless you wanna set up IRC with a bot of some sort

I can do a mIRC chat with a bot on a ultra private server with no problem at all. All I need is a yes or no answer???

Oh yea what would you wanna call the room?

[Gunnyman]

yes
call it tivo_zipper :D

[bengalfreak]

I just installed the zipper, went to hook up my network adaptor to my directv tivo and wasn't getting a signal. Apparanently I can't use wireless G on 6.2 tivos or something? It's a WG111 Netgear adaptor. I don't know what else to do. I can't do the wired approach because I don't have any extra spending money. I have two computers in my room for now, could I hook the tivo up to one computer, then connect the computer to my network? Someone please help me out here.
Thanks


Don't bother to read any of this thread or do any kind of a search. Gunnyman helpeth he who helpeth himself.