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Analoguesat · 03-09-06, 12:44 PM

Just dipping my toes into the world of the Dreambox owner. I'll be keeping this log of my adventures with the 7020 Ive just ordered.

So -- box ordered Sunday Sept 3rd 2006.

BGonaSTICK · 03-09-06, 12:54 PM

Come on then, give us all the details - where from, how much, what disk...

Analoguesat · 03-09-06, 02:12 PM

dreamboxshop.co.uk

No hard drive - got a couple of them lying around - I'll just retro fit one later (being a school ICT technician has given me plenty of practise of swapping / installing hdd's over the years!)

£339. Could probably have got one cheaper from Germany, but prefer to use British suppliers where possible..

BGonaSTICK · 03-09-06, 02:48 PM

Sounds like a fair price to me

Look forward to tracking your journey. My favourite image at the moment is Gemini 3.x.

Deffo get yourself a 128Mb or 256Mb USB stick too.

Jimdefruit · 03-09-06, 05:21 PM

Go for the 256 MB usb stick. The different cost is small and it gives more space for those extra images and a swap file.

I have Gemini 3, Gemini 3.1, Colosseum 1, Doppie Polar Eye, Doppie Polar Light and PLi Flubber images on usb and I definitely prefer the Colosseum image. It seems to work faster and gives more info.

Sorry if we are beginning to hijack your post, but I assume you will just be adding to your first post by editing.

Analoguesat · 03-09-06, 05:50 PM

It will be interesting to see how the thread changes over the next few months. Im sort of hoping the thread will evolve into a list of the common problems faced by the new DB owner and how they get fixed. Im a complete beginner where the DB is concerned so Im going to fall headfirst into all the potholes you experts have already safely navigated.

BGonaSTICK · 03-09-06, 06:32 PM

We'll try and keep the newbie-experience theme in mind...

Do you want comments in this thread, or in separate 'Q&A' threads?

Analoguesat · 04-09-06, 12:40 PM

Day 2. I get an email from dreamboxshop.co.uk saying I havent filled in my 3 digit security code for my credit card......

Jimdefruit · 04-09-06, 12:48 PM

I am beginning to doubt your sincerity.

While you are waiting, I suggest you get copies of FlashWizard 6.3 and a ftp prog like FlashFXP onto your pc ready for the big day. There is also a prog called Dreamup which you may need if it all goes tits up.

FlashWizard is used for adding and manipulating images and ftp is used for adding and manipulating emus/keys and addons.

There is a programme called Dreambox Control Centre you can use but I prefer to work directly with the files using ftp.

Analoguesat · 04-09-06, 06:32 PM

Day 2 update

Getting myself prepared. Currently got various utilities downloaded.

Dreambox edit from Llamasoft (v2.01)
DreamUp (1.2.2)
Already got a ftp prog Im happy with for uploading my websites (WS_FTP95 LE)
Flashwizard 6.3 from this site.

Already got a spare 128mb flash drive which I will try - and a 50cm usb extension cable to avoid the difficulties of trying to get to the back od the db when its under the telly........

Got a long lan cable lying around which will do for connecting the db to the router.

03-09-06, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Dreambox newbie Just dipping my toes into the world of the Dreambox owner. I'll be keeping this log of my adventures with the 7020 Ive just ordered. So -- box ordered Sunday Sept 3rd 2006. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

03-09-06, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie Come on then, give us all the details - where from, how much, what disk... __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

03-09-06, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie dreamboxshop.co.uk No hard drive - got a couple of them lying around - I'll just retro fit one later (being a school ICT technician has given me plenty of practise of swapping / installing hdd's over the years!) £339. Could probably have got one cheaper from Germany, but prefer to use British suppliers where possible.. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

03-09-06, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie Sounds like a fair price to me Look forward to tracking your journey. My favourite image at the moment is Gemini 3.x. Deffo get yourself a 128Mb or 256Mb USB stick too. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

03-09-06, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie Go for the 256 MB usb stick. The different cost is small and it gives more space for those extra images and a swap file. I have Gemini 3, Gemini 3.1, Colosseum 1, Doppie Polar Eye, Doppie Polar Light and PLi Flubber images on usb and I definitely prefer the Colosseum image. It seems to work faster and gives more info. Sorry if we are beginning to hijack your post, but I assume you will just be adding to your first post by editing. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

03-09-06, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie It will be interesting to see how the thread changes over the next few months. Im sort of hoping the thread will evolve into a list of the common problems faced by the new DB owner and how they get fixed. Im a complete beginner where the DB is concerned so Im going to fall headfirst into all the potholes you experts have already safely navigated. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

03-09-06, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie We'll try and keep the newbie-experience theme in mind... Do you want comments in this thread, or in separate 'Q&A' threads? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

04-09-06, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie Day 2. I get an email from dreamboxshop.co.uk saying I havent filled in my 3 digit security code for my credit card...... __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

04-09-06, 12:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie I am beginning to doubt your sincerity. While you are waiting, I suggest you get copies of FlashWizard 6.3 and a ftp prog like FlashFXP onto your pc ready for the big day. There is also a prog called Dreamup which you may need if it all goes tits up. FlashWizard is used for adding and manipulating images and ftp is used for adding and manipulating emus/keys and addons. There is a programme called Dreambox Control Centre you can use but I prefer to work directly with the files using ftp. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

04-09-06, 06:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Dreambox newbie Day 2 update Getting myself prepared. Currently got various utilities downloaded. Dreambox edit from Llamasoft (v2.01) DreamUp (1.2.2) Already got a ftp prog Im happy with for uploading my websites (WS_FTP95 LE) Flashwizard 6.3 from this site. Already got a spare 128mb flash drive which I will try - and a 50cm usb extension cable to avoid the difficulties of trying to get to the back od the db when its under the telly........ Got a long lan cable lying around which will do for connecting the db to the router. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!