[mythtv-users] True IP-STB front end with MythWeb and
MythstreamTV- Any one done this?
Bob
spam at homeurl.co.uk
Tue Sep 6 06:47:29 UTC 2005
Dean Oliffe wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been playing with MythTv and think the product is great. Only
> issue that I can see is the frontend being locked to a PC (home
> theatre version etc).
>
> Has anyone looked at IP-STB's like the Amino A103, A110, A124 or
> IP-STB's from other manufacturers like DTVRO&TCOM?
>
> I can see that some work has occurred in the MythstreamTv side but
> then we would be using VLC to do the streaming via http:// and not
> RTSP:// which would correctly support VOD access. Also MPEG2 TS
> (transport stream) would need to be supported from the backend of
> MythTv as well.
>
> I don't want to have PC's in the lounge room, kids room or any other
> location (other then the computer room) when I can get a IP-STB for
> AUD$300 or less each.
>
> The amino IP-STB's have full browsers, can support flash, small (like
> 120mm x 120mm x 30mm) and built for the exact function of sitting next
> to the TV and come with keyboard and remote control.
>
> Now I can multicast to my amino using VLC in two seconds but what I
> want to do is access the mythtv content and be able to control that.
>
> So are others interested in being able to do that? Anyone already
> working on it? What do we need to do to get it working?
>
> I am in Melbourne Australia so if there is a software guru who is
> local I can loan some hardware for development (ie the IP-STB's) but
> we would need to know if others are interested in this approach aside
> from myself.
>
> Comments and feedback please.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dean Oliffe
Don't know if this is what you want
http://rokulabs.com/products/photobridge/index.php
MythTV front end is work in progress
http://rokulabs.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2458
I want one.
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