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chrisuk1 · 14-10-07, 01:58 AM

Can anyone point me towards the latest/newest firmware that 100% works for the SL65/12 Ali B1 stb that can be downloaded by rs232 null modem only?

I'm currently using SL65A.zip and SL65A_Key28012007.zip

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

solunauk · 14-10-07, 12:30 PM

I have the same box, but I don't know of any newer firmware, unless you want to turn it into a Yumatu/Truman (for which see the appropriately-titled thread in this section and also this one http://www.satellitehelp.co.uk/forum...ic,7647.0.html).

Actually I'm not absolutely sure that the Truman firmware will work on the 12V SL65 - can anyone confirm?

Sol

damonfeuer · 14-10-07, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by solunauk

Actually I'm not absolutely sure that the Truman firmware will work on the 12V SL65 - can anyone confirm?

Yes, the modded truman firmware works well (apart from the original remote and LED panel) on my B1 12v SL65.

Hopefully to help i'll summarise the options for people with a B1 SL35/65/65-12v and a null modem cable.

A) Original - No explanation necessary i.e. FTA

B) SL65A, 6 Pines, etc - up until recently the only patched firmware available. Although they often have different dates essentially they are all the same firmware (if you unpack them you will see that generally nothing changes) with sometimes a newer keyfile. The newest of this line is a slightly modified version from September that opens PW-Star.

C) Truman mod - a modification of the famous Truman emu that allows it to run on the B1 SL series. Currently the front panel is messed up, front buttons don't function and requires a universal remote. The Thomson ROC3205 is especially recommended. This works very well with the above limitations and modded versions are keeping up with Truman - the newest is a modded 1.3.77 from yesterday. Perhaps in the future the problems will be fixed but work is now more focussed on the next option.

D)The Open Source Option - The Truman software mod came about because the Metronic sources and an ALI SDK were leaked. This gave enough info to allow the above mod but people realised that they now had an opportunity to develop their own firmware. This has been going extremely well - already it autoupdates N2. Patches have been submitted for the comag remote, front panel, buttons, etc. A binary release is currently ruled out at the moment but everything is being done openly. At the moment you will have to get the SDK, metronic sources and the patches then compile your own firmware. This sounds harder than it is but it's easier than installing a lot of programs in Linux. On my SL65/12 it works very fast and the original remote functions. I do have some problems though - the remote powers off but not on (so i have to power cycle at the mains) and the front buttons don't work (although a 12v specific patch will fix these). The goal of this is to be a general open source ALI firmware.

All the above are available at Nachfalke DVB. Although it is German board using English is not banned. One of the patch submitters is Spanish but communicates in English.

Currently the future is looking very bright for the B1 SL-series.

BGonaSTICK · 14-10-07, 01:59 PM

Excellent post damonfeuer

solunauk · 14-10-07, 04:25 PM

Thanks, Damonfeuer - excellent news!!

Please keep us updated with any major improvements.

Sol

chrisuk1 · 15-10-07, 02:22 AM

Yes, great post damonfeuer. I await the new all-encompassing 100% firmware for the SL65/12 when it is eventually developed.

arden · 15-10-07, 05:41 PM

that sounds good news

been more than a little geeky like the idea of compiling your own firmware

im not using my sl65 at the mo but think in going to have play with this

jaks · 05-02-08, 09:52 PM

Do anyone know how to get the newest firmware to the receiver by the name SilverCrest SL65/12 with clearly instructions.

Thank you for your help!

solunauk · 06-02-08, 11:11 AM

Please go to the SL65 forums at satboard dot uk dot to where you will find all that you need.

Sol

dkindt · 09-02-08, 08:36 PM

Hello all,

I have a question for Damonfeuer.
You are talking about C so*rce code of the silverc. receiver, but I have been searching on the internet during hours for it, but couldn't find anything. Could you direct me more or less where I could find it? Have been looking on sat-ulc, and other sites. The only thing I found are manuals about how to compile, bot no software and C code.
Not that I have the intention to progam a lot, but I am interesting to see how it looks like, so I can learn a bit.

Greetings.

14-10-07, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
chrisuk1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware Can anyone point me towards the latest/newest firmware that 100% works for the SL65/12 Ali B1 stb that can be downloaded by rs232 null modem only? I'm currently using SL65A.zip and SL65A_Key28012007.zip Any info would be greatly appreciated.

14-10-07, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
solunauk Look into my eyes ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South West UK Posts: 316 Thanks: 6 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware I have the same box, but I don't know of any newer firmware, unless you want to turn it into a Yumatu/Truman (for which see the appropriately-titled thread in this section and also this one http://www.satellitehelp.co.uk/forum...ic,7647.0.html). Actually I'm not absolutely sure that the Truman firmware will work on the 12V SL65 - can anyone confirm? Sol

14-10-07, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware Excellent post damonfeuer __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

14-10-07, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
solunauk Look into my eyes ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South West UK Posts: 316 Thanks: 6 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware Thanks, Damonfeuer - excellent news!! Please keep us updated with any major improvements. Sol

15-10-07, 02:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
chrisuk1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware Yes, great post damonfeuer. I await the new all-encompassing 100% firmware for the SL65/12 when it is eventually developed.

15-10-07, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
arden Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 471 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware that sounds good news been more than a little geeky like the idea of compiling your own firmware im not using my sl65 at the mo but think in going to have play with this __________________ tm9100 diablo 2.3 and triax 1.1 motorized cards inc AKTA and Gamma

05-02-08, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
jaks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Silvercrest SL65/12 Do anyone know how to get the newest firmware to the receiver by the name SilverCrest SL65/12 with clearly instructions. Thank you for your help!

06-02-08, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
solunauk Look into my eyes ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South West UK Posts: 316 Thanks: 6 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware Please go to the SL65 forums at satboard dot uk dot to where you will find all that you need. Sol

09-02-08, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
dkindt Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Latest SL65/12 Ali B1 Firmware Hello all, I have a question for Damonfeuer. You are talking about C so*rce code of the silverc. receiver, but I have been searching on the internet during hours for it, but couldn't find anything. Could you direct me more or less where I could find it? Have been looking on sat-ulc, and other sites. The only thing I found are manuals about how to compile, bot no software and C code. Not that I have the intention to progam a lot, but I am interesting to see how it looks like, so I can learn a bit. Greetings.