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COUGHCOUGH · 02-10-08, 02:46 PM

My ntl box is now only showing the free channels. I've been told I need an Infinity USB to try and read the ntl card thats in it at the moment. If this doesn't work and is locked then I need to programme my own funcard.

I only have a usb socket on my laptop and no serial port.

Which Infinity USB do i need? The Unlimited supports Phoenix via USB and the Phoenix model only supports Phoenix via serial but otherwise works via USB?

Do i need the phoenix function? I just need the cheapest option!

Thanks for any pointers!

COUGHCOUGH · 02-10-08, 02:52 PM

also are there any cheaper alternatives I should consider for my basic needs?

£35 seem a cheap price by market standards but expensive for a poor boy like me!

callum16 · 02-10-08, 03:54 PM

if your just doind a fun card, u dont need the phoenix function thats for use with mosc cards etc, so jus get yourself a cheap programmer, id get yourself a dynamite or something, does funcards via usb and also has phonix if needed at a later date.

COUGHCOUGH · 02-10-08, 04:18 PM

any idea where to get a dynamite? can't see any on ebay.

what would i need a phoenix function for in the future? what extra stuff could i do?

I'm more concerned with being able just to update my current ntl branded card, therefore not having to buy and set up a new funcard. what type of card is the ntl branded one?

sorry for all the questions!

ksenghani · 02-10-08, 04:32 PM

rom 10 or rom 11 u will need infinite usb programmer to do anything with mosc rom 10/11 m8

COUGHCOUGH · 02-10-08, 04:41 PM

thanks. it doesn't list which infinity supports rom 10/11 here though.....

WB Electronics

will anyone do?

also if I just want to update the card is it easy to do this, or better just to get a funcard and start from scratch?

ksenghani · 02-10-08, 04:49 PM

what colour is your mine is like sliver
http://www.infinityusb.com/default.a...il&ProductID=7

COUGHCOUGH · 02-10-08, 04:51 PM

The ntl card or the inifnity?

the ntl card is white and I haven't got an infinity yet.

ksenghani · 02-10-08, 04:52 PM

if you haven;t got 1 then that's what you need m8

ouzi1212 · 02-10-08, 04:56 PM

the unlimited is isnt good with reading writing mosc card unless u use an old version its excellent for programming funs/atmegas its based over usb, the phoenix is a great programmer does moscs fine, u need to use a rs232 connector, 9pin male to female connector

02-10-08, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
COUGHCOUGH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? My ntl box is now only showing the free channels. I've been told I need an Infinity USB to try and read the ntl card thats in it at the moment. If this doesn't work and is locked then I need to programme my own funcard. I only have a usb socket on my laptop and no serial port. Which Infinity USB do i need? The Unlimited supports Phoenix via USB and the Phoenix model only supports Phoenix via serial but otherwise works via USB? Do i need the phoenix function? I just need the cheapest option! Thanks for any pointers!

02-10-08, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
COUGHCOUGH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? also are there any cheaper alternatives I should consider for my basic needs? £35 seem a cheap price by market standards but expensive for a poor boy like me!

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callum16 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 267 Thanks: 37 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? if your just doind a fun card, u dont need the phoenix function thats for use with mosc cards etc, so jus get yourself a cheap programmer, id get yourself a dynamite or something, does funcards via usb and also has phonix if needed at a later date.

02-10-08, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
COUGHCOUGH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? any idea where to get a dynamite? can't see any on ebay. what would i need a phoenix function for in the future? what extra stuff could i do? I'm more concerned with being able just to update my current ntl branded card, therefore not having to buy and set up a new funcard. what type of card is the ntl branded one? sorry for all the questions!

02-10-08, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
ksenghani Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Witney/oxfordshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? rom 10 or rom 11 u will need infinite usb programmer to do anything with mosc rom 10/11 m8

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COUGHCOUGH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? thanks. it doesn't list which infinity supports rom 10/11 here though..... WB Electronics will anyone do? also if I just want to update the card is it easy to do this, or better just to get a funcard and start from scratch?

02-10-08, 04:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
ksenghani Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Witney/oxfordshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? what colour is your mine is like sliver http://www.infinityusb.com/default.a...il&ProductID=7

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COUGHCOUGH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? The ntl card or the inifnity? the ntl card is white and I haven't got an infinity yet.

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ksenghani Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Witney/oxfordshire Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Which Infinity USB do I need? Unlimited / Phoenix?? if you haven;t got 1 then that's what you need m8

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