[mythtv-users] MyBlaster/Dish Network

[Robert Denier]

True, I originally had change_channel.sh and change_channel2.sh in my mythtv 
configuration, and it was easier to not go in and change things.  It was a 
bit of lazyness on my part I suppose.

On Wednesday 16 November 2005 05:58 pm, William wrote:
> > [---/usr/local/bin/change_channel.sh---]
> > #!/bin/bash
> > perl /usr/local/bin/MyBlaster.pl $1
>
> Its good to see that my scripts are still getting used. I just wanted to
> add a note about starting the script. You do not need to call the script
> from with a shell. Just put:
>
> /usr/local/bin/MyBlaster.pl
>
> in the script field for that capture card. If you need to use options:
>
> /usr/local/bin/MyBlaster.pl <option> <option>
>
> Mythtv will append the channel number to the end of the string and will
> call the script shell itself. No need to double shell the thing. Also will
> give you a noticable speed increase when changing channels.
>
> PS - I should have time this winter to pull the learning mode code into the
> origional command set and will release an update.  Check sourceforge for
> the latest version which is currently 1.4.1