remybfg10k
Expert Member
I've got a usb light somewhere, will do that exact thing tonight.
Unless someone around here can quickly test theirs?
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I've got a usb light somewhere, will do that exact thing tonight.
Unless someone around here can quickly test theirs?
SirFooK'nG
Executive Member
Drive is just not visible, No data loss, Power down / reset does work. Thats why I'm leaning towards the HDD preservation being problematic. Have disabled it for now.. will see what happens.
Nerfherder
Honorary Master
Well done ! This is really great.... 220 hours of PVR goodness !
Not only that but I think you are well on your way to creating an effective PVR backup system. Just need some one to crack the encryption !
When I do this i'm going to try the following:
1: Take out existing drive and mirror it on to a new sata drive, then extend the record partition fit the rest of the drive.
2:Get a IDE to SATA converter and swap out the drive.
3: Get one of those external coolers that they use for Xbox and modify the case so that it can be attached right behind the drive.
Not only that but I think you are well on your way to creating an effective PVR backup system. Just need some one to crack the encryption !
When I do this i'm going to try the following:
1: Take out existing drive and mirror it on to a new sata drive, then extend the record partition fit the rest of the drive.
2:Get a IDE to SATA converter and swap out the drive.
3: Get one of those external coolers that they use for Xbox and modify the case so that it can be attached right behind the drive.
SirFooK'nG
Executive Member
Been about an hour now... still working. The default preservation was 00H00 to 12H00 (done with that). Still holding thumbs tho!
Interestingly when I was copying from the original 250gig IDE to the 500gig SATA (using my PC) both drives were 10cm from eachother, in the open, the IDE got way hotter than the SATA. And I bought a Western Digital (first time in ages - usually use Seagate), hope it is as good if not better than the .12 Seagate drives...
Interestingly when I was copying from the original 250gig IDE to the 500gig SATA (using my PC) both drives were 10cm from eachother, in the open, the IDE got way hotter than the SATA. And I bought a Western Digital (first time in ages - usually use Seagate), hope it is as good if not better than the .12 Seagate drives...
SirFooK'nG
Executive Member
Sweet ... take some pics! the IDE/SATA converter is the XGR from Matrix PC, only cost R99! It can actually convert IDE to SATA or SATA to IDE. Depends on your needs. Just remember to make sure you use the 5V power and not the 12V (Fried my first converter - but Matrix replaced it as there was no mention of voltage requirements any where for the thing)
As for decrypting... well thats another story, I do it the long way round. I play from my SD-PVR and record to my mVix PVR. Takes long (real time unfortunately). But now I dont see the need to do it with all the additional space!
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Very cool modification.
Just some info for the guys talking about cracking the encryption... It is recorded with the same Irdeto encryption that the signal is being broadcast with. You need a CAM and active smart card to decode this.
Just some info for the guys talking about cracking the encryption... It is recorded with the same Irdeto encryption that the signal is being broadcast with. You need a CAM and active smart card to decode this.
SirFooK'nG
Executive Member
Thanx guys for all the encouragement and big ups! Will keep ya all informed on the long term performance! Any questions, feel free to PM me..
Nerfherder
Honorary Master
SirFooK'nG
Executive Member
5 Hours now, and going strong... looks like it was the Hard drive preservation...
remybfg10k
Expert Member
Nerfherder
Honorary Master
I wonder if its something silly like the SATA's own powersaving ?
demax
Active Member
I replaced mine with 500Gb IDE and has had no problems with it for over a year and a half now.
@ IRG: Good work on the SATA!
remybfg10k
Expert Member
did u disable the hard drive preservation on your 500gb IDE?
remybfg10k
Expert Member
So the usb on the pvr doesn't seem to have power. Anyone have any ideas on fixing the issue?
remybfg10k
Expert Member
So its wrong to assume that the power could not be somehow enabled? Forget about the actual data code?
demax
Active Member
No, preservation from 00:00 to 07:00
SirFooK'nG
Executive Member
It was definately the Hard Drive Preservation. No hiccups at all now. So using a SATA drive with the IDE>Sata converter obviously brings in some new parameters when it comes to the source command that comes from the PVR board. So basically it will park the SATA drive but can not wake it again... hmmm. Well makes no difference to me, the drive is running super cool all the time, and I disable all my PC's hibernation and HDD power down features while leaving my PC on 24/7, and those drives run for years...
Besides now to change to a new drive again will be so easy.... Wonder what the size limitations are on the PVR? If I had to pop a 1.5TB drive I would get an additional 500 to 600 hours!
Besides now to change to a new drive again will be so easy.... Wonder what the size limitations are on the PVR? If I had to pop a 1.5TB drive I would get an additional 500 to 600 hours!