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jww41005 · 13-10-07, 04:31 PM

Hello all.

Is it possible to patch a receiver through the RS232 port?

Cheers

JWW

lincsat · 13-10-07, 08:38 PM

Depends on the receiver - most are patched through the RS232 port.

jww41005 · 14-10-07, 12:18 PM

Thanks lincsat,

It's just that I've been led to believe that patching can only be done through a USB port.

So, If it's possible to patch via the RS232, what is the USB port good for?

Cheers

JWW

lincsat · 15-10-07, 02:19 AM

What receiver are you talking about? The new TM receivers, you can patch by RS232 or USB, you can also record onto a Hard Drive via USB. Most other receivers with a USB port, you can only use the USB for viewing Pictures or playing music

jww41005 · 15-10-07, 08:46 AM

Thanks lincasat.

I haven't got any receiver in mind at the moment. Although I'm following a few on e-bay. At the moment I just trying to find out what the possibilities are. I've now found out, thanks to you, that it's possible to patch via a USB port and the RS232. I think that this is a small but important detail as this affects the price and what you expect from a receiver.

Thanks again

JWW

Robbo · 23-10-07, 01:56 AM

Hi,
If you want one of the best supported receivers at the moment, the Technomates fulfill this role.
The TM1000 series only have an RS232 port, which needs a null-modem cable to connect to your PC if it has a com port, else you also need a USB to RS232 converter cable.

The TM5200D also has a USB port, the software can then be applied with a 'key' drive.

There is however problems reported with the patch at the moment that prevents the PVR facility working fully when patched

Robbo

jww41005 · 25-10-07, 08:35 AM

Thanks Robbo.

I'll look into it.

Cheers!!

madrat · 25-10-07, 09:16 PM

Technomates start at around £70 for TM1000D and as Robbo says they are the best supported.

lincsat · 25-10-07, 10:19 PM

I can do you a new TM5200 for £70, or a used TM1000 for £60

madrat · 26-10-07, 01:50 AM

thats a good price, how much could you do a motor for and what make would it be?

13-10-07, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
jww41005 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Patching question Hello all. Is it possible to patch a receiver through the RS232 port? Cheers JWW

13-10-07, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,757 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1,004 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Patching question Depends on the receiver - most are patched through the RS232 port. __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Humax Freesat HD £125 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

14-10-07, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
jww41005 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Patching question Thanks lincsat, It's just that I've been led to believe that patching can only be done through a USB port. So, If it's possible to patch via the RS232, what is the USB port good for? Cheers JWW

15-10-07, 02:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,757 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1,004 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Patching question What receiver are you talking about? The new TM receivers, you can patch by RS232 or USB, you can also record onto a Hard Drive via USB. Most other receivers with a USB port, you can only use the USB for viewing Pictures or playing music __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Humax Freesat HD £125 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

15-10-07, 08:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
jww41005 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Patching question Thanks lincasat. I haven't got any receiver in mind at the moment. Although I'm following a few on e-bay. At the moment I just trying to find out what the possibilities are. I've now found out, thanks to you, that it's possible to patch via a USB port and the RS232. I think that this is a small but important detail as this affects the price and what you expect from a receiver. Thanks again JWW


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23-10-07, 01:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 27 Thanked 471 Times in 454 Posts	Re: Patching question Hi, If you want one of the best supported receivers at the moment, the Technomates fulfill this role. The TM1000 series only have an RS232 port, which needs a null-modem cable to connect to your PC if it has a com port, else you also need a USB to RS232 converter cable. The TM5200D also has a USB port, the software can then be applied with a 'key' drive. There is however problems reported with the patch at the moment that prevents the PVR facility working fully when patched Robbo

25-10-07, 08:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
jww41005 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Patching question Thanks Robbo. I'll look into it. Cheers!!

25-10-07, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Patching question Technomates start at around £70 for TM1000D and as Robbo says they are the best supported.

25-10-07, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,757 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1,004 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Patching question I can do you a new TM5200 for £70, or a used TM1000 for £60 __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Humax Freesat HD £125 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

26-10-07, 01:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Patching question thats a good price, how much could you do a motor for and what make would it be?

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