new plugin for changing channels (DirecTV w/serial port) (3 Viewers)

[spachti]

If this works, the WAF will go back up, and when the Missis is happy, everybody is happy.
THANKS, i will report back.

 

[spachti]

Forgot to update this thread...

Micheloe in IRC assisted me in fixing this plugin myself! He was very patient in assisting me. MANY thanks!

This version I am posting works with my HTL-HD receiver. I'm running the latest SVN release with the 0.2.2.0 stable build installed.

spachti, I hope this helps! You'll need to configure it in the plugins section. Select the RCA (New) setting and click OK. Works flawless for me!

Well, you are the lucky one. I've installed the 0.2.2 first and tried it, when i was trying to set up the plugin, i've got an exeption right at the beginning. Well, reading back, ok, the SVN, i've loaded the last one, could set up the plugin, but it didn't do anything. Side dish of it, with the last SVN, i've got an exception, when i was trying to setup the Zap2It plugin. Well i would have to use the other Zap plugin, i know. But anyway, what drives me nuts, is, i can control the HTL-HD with absolutely no problems via DTVControl version 1.82.
Anybody any ideas? The WAF is near the freezing zone now.

 

[natrlhy]

Well, you are the lucky one. I've installed the 0.2.2 first and tried it, when i was trying to set up the plugin, i've got an exeption right at the beginning. Well, reading back, ok, the SVN, i've loaded the last one, could set up the plugin, but it didn't do anything. Side dish of it, with the last SVN, i've got an exception, when i was trying to setup the Zap2It plugin. Well i would have to use the other Zap plugin, i know. But anyway, what drives me nuts, is, i can control the HTL-HD with absolutely no problems via DTVControl version 1.82.
Anybody any ideas? The WAF is near the freezing zone now.

Regarding the zap2it plugin, please make sure you are using the correct version (SVN, stable, etc).

As for this plugin you are placing the two .dll files in the correct spot?

1. Copy the DirecTV.SerialInterface.dll file into your MediaPortal folder
2. Copy the DirecTV.TunerPlugin.dll file into the MediaPortal/plugins/process folder

And regarding setting up the DirecTV serial plugin, use this as reference:

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?p=87106#post87106

If I used any other settings, my channels would not change, either...

If you want to use just the 0.2.2.0 build with no SVN installed, I might have to recompile this plugin to work with just the stable build installed.

Post your exception output and then your mediaportal.log file to http://pastebin.team-mediaportal.com/ if you continue to have issues.

 

[spachti]

Ok, here it is the log and the exception....

used with 0.2.2 naked with no SVN's.

http://pastebin.team-mediaportal.com/11859

I'm about to give up, LOL.
Btw, do you think, it could have anything to do with the fact, i'm using the HTL only for the OTA digital channels? Like i've said before, it works like a charm with DTVControl. I'm not on DirecTV, we have Dishnetwork.

 

[natrlhy]

Ya can't give up yet

Try this plugin version. I recall using this version fine on the 0.2.2.0 build. There were some big changes to MP after a certain SVN build:

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/showthread.php?p=85902#post85902

I get OTA HD channels on my HTL-HD receiver, but I cannot use the zap2it account or the HTL-HD receiver in MP to tune to these channels. You have to have a separate ATSC receiver in your HTPC in order to have MediaPortal record your HD OTA channels. I recall thinking I could do this, too but it's not the case.

Are you able to use the serial plugin to change to any channels?

I don't think this plugin is limited on ONLY working with DirecTV. I have DirecTV so I can't say for certain that it works with DishNetwork.

 

[spachti]

Ok, did it,

of course, nothing different. Well, i can now run the configuration, but stll no reactions in MP. I was trying those files before, so i actually knew, it wouldn't work.
Anyway, thank you for trying to help.
PS:
Regarding the HTL and Dishnetwork, i have bought the Hughes for the OTA only. I'm not planning to use it with Dishnet. I was already so far, to try the blaster from my Hauppauge, but, of course, none of the codes is working with the HTL.

 

[natrlhy]

Can you take a screenshot or jot down the settings you have for the plugin?

Sometimes I had to reboot the HTPC after disconnecting the power from the HTL-HD receiver. Serial connections are not always the most resilient connection types. Power cycling my receiver then rebooting my HTPC cleared up some issues for me in the past.

 

[spachti]

Ok, will try that also...

you know, the crazy part is, i can close MP, open DTVControl, and it simply works.
Man, i could eat my dog, it's so frustrating.


Update:
Nothing changed. I've used your settings, and all the others, LOL. If i would be a programmer, i would maybe find a way, to send the commands to DT, and let this program deal with it. But, well, i could probably combine your refridge with your dishwasher to a new flatscreen TV, but i can't write a program, LOL.

 

[spachti]

Ok, the last try...

this is the error log, does this tell you something?

2007-01-23 19:27:35.218750 [ERROR][MPMain]: Exception: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
at System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)
at DirecTV.TunerPlugin.TunerPlugin.OnThreadMessage(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.SendMessageHandler.Invoke(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.GUIWindowManager.SendMessage(GUIMessage message)
2007-01-23 19:27:40.625000 [ERROR][MPMain]: Exception: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
at System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)
at DirecTV.TunerPlugin.TunerPlugin.OnThreadMessage(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.SendMessageHandler.Invoke(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.GUIWindowManager.SendMessage(GUIMessage message)
2007-01-23 19:27:42.968750 [ERROR][MPMain]: Exception: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
at System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)
at DirecTV.TunerPlugin.TunerPlugin.OnThreadMessage(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.SendMessageHandler.Invoke(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.GUIWindowManager.SendMessage(GUIMessage message)
2007-01-23 19:27:46.000000 [ERROR][MPMain]: Exception: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
at System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)
at DirecTV.TunerPlugin.TunerPlugin.OnThreadMessage(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.SendMessageHandler.Invoke(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.GUIWindowManager.SendMessage(GUIMessage message)
2007-01-23 19:27:53.796875 [ERROR][MPMain]: Exception: System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
at System.Number.ParseInt32(String s, NumberStyles style, NumberFormatInfo info)
at DirecTV.TunerPlugin.TunerPlugin.OnThreadMessage(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.SendMessageHandler.Invoke(GUIMessage message)
at MediaPortal.GUI.Library.GUIWindowManager.SendMessage(GUIMessage message)

 

[natrlhy]

Not sure what to make of this. If anyone else can offer advise, please jump in.