Good evening,
In the FAQ;
11. How to setup more than 4 satellites
The verbiage is close but not entirely correct and way short of actual capabilities.
As currently implemented Uncommitted switch values of 0-15 (16 values) times Committed values of 1-4 yields 64 total satellites maximum. The program header files also indicate the sat/chl db structure supports 64 total satellites.
I have tested the addressability/functionality of 64 inputs with success using 5 Spaun SUR420’s, w2kp, th 03t (red) and the genpix. Unfortunately my beloved b2c2 does not properly handle uncommitted at the moment.
I did not spend the time to establish a full 64 satellite structure because of the continuing scan/tune problems associated with the th and genpix routines. Only the b2c2 can reliably scan/tune for me at this time.
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In reality the roles of Uncommitted and Committed in the gui should be altered.
Uncommitted (0-15) should PRECEDE DiSEqC—>V1.0 or 2.0 as a selection and NOT appear as a Properties Tab subservient to a Committed value. Committed is subservient to Uncommitted.
The Uncommitted 0-15 input does not have to terminate in a Committed 1x2 or 1x4 DiSEqC switch. It could be the direct input from a splitter or lnb(f).
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I am attaching illustrations of 1x16 and 1x64 inputs with associated Uncommitted/Committed switch ‘bit’ settings and selection routing.
Hth...
NoOne1
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FAQ Item 11 needs revision-correction
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FAQ Item 11 needs revision-correction
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I think it is both a bug (Uncommitted is subservient to Committed) and feature request (make Committed subservient to Uncommitted). VBG
Best thing may be to document current capabilities and allow Rel the time to investigate the ramifications of changing the gui and all dd internal lookup routines for the Satellites.
Let me know which approach Rel wants to take and I’ll do some simple FAQ text for you.
I will be submitting a simple gui content change in the other forum soon that involves uncommitted regardless of the decisions here.
Best thing may be to document current capabilities and allow Rel the time to investigate the ramifications of changing the gui and all dd internal lookup routines for the Satellites.
Let me know which approach Rel wants to take and I’ll do some simple FAQ text for you.
I will be submitting a simple gui content change in the other forum soon that involves uncommitted regardless of the decisions here.
'Hi' yourself!
Potential FAQ text, for your/Dreamer's approval;
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How To Access More Than Four Inputs/Satellites?
DiSEqC x.1 compliance allows Committed values 1-4 and Uncommitted values 0-15 yielding 64 input paths with full lnb(f) control. First setup all final Committed inputs 1 to 4, in the current GUI: OPTIONS—>Diseqc—>V1.0 or V2.0—>Port 1 (thru Port 4) repeating ADD SATELLITE as many times as necessary for each Committed port. Then use the PROPERTIES—>UNCOMMITTED tab to set the Uncommitted 0-15 value. GUI is subject to change in the future. May not function correctly for all cards currently.
Diagrams for Uncommitted/Committed with 16 inputs ‘here’ and 64 inputs ‘here’.
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You may want to use the last sentence and possibly link to the respective diagrams. Entirely your choice.
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Hth,
NoOne1
(Glad to see you’re back up-n-running as well as having some fun [Just popping in/Just can’t stay away]. Never hurts to laugh!)
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Added: Then use
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Potential FAQ text, for your/Dreamer's approval;
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How To Access More Than Four Inputs/Satellites?
DiSEqC x.1 compliance allows Committed values 1-4 and Uncommitted values 0-15 yielding 64 input paths with full lnb(f) control. First setup all final Committed inputs 1 to 4, in the current GUI: OPTIONS—>Diseqc—>V1.0 or V2.0—>Port 1 (thru Port 4) repeating ADD SATELLITE as many times as necessary for each Committed port. Then use the PROPERTIES—>UNCOMMITTED tab to set the Uncommitted 0-15 value. GUI is subject to change in the future. May not function correctly for all cards currently.
Diagrams for Uncommitted/Committed with 16 inputs ‘here’ and 64 inputs ‘here’.
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You may want to use the last sentence and possibly link to the respective diagrams. Entirely your choice.
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Hth,
NoOne1
(Glad to see you’re back up-n-running as well as having some fun [Just popping in/Just can’t stay away]. Never hurts to laugh!)
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Added: Then use
Changed to question/answer format
Last edited by NoOne1 on Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Thanks NoOne1, I'm still not sure if this should be in FAQ, Rel what do you think?
There should be "?" - question first, we could change it, no problem.
Idea - what about main FAQ and then "special" FAQ - 1 per post, I could remove other posts and users could add new FAQ then. That topic would be locked, if someone would have suggestion for FAQ, he could contact me or Rel through PM, we would add it there (small to 1st post, "big" as new post), or just unlock the topic for a while.
There should be "?" - question first, we could change it, no problem.
Idea - what about main FAQ and then "special" FAQ - 1 per post, I could remove other posts and users could add new FAQ then. That topic would be locked, if someone would have suggestion for FAQ, he could contact me or Rel through PM, we would add it there (small to 1st post, "big" as new post), or just unlock the topic for a while.
Dreamer
umm yes, just make it like NoOne1 said. (or give link to his post) you dont need to ask me about the forum content, you have full right to modify or delete , for all the content here . I will try to let you know when it is necessary to do things in a different way.
Do not lock the FAQ thread, I think it will be better if you just edit or delete possible user FAQs when it is necessary. (after adding the users posts to main FAQ , delete their posts)
Do not lock the FAQ thread, I think it will be better if you just edit or delete possible user FAQs when it is necessary. (after adding the users posts to main FAQ , delete their posts)
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