The Droid TV thread

[Hemps]

Funny I just tried a 3D 50GB iso last night- the movie played perfectly BUT in 2D?
Is this an XBMC setting cos it wasn't even blurry as it was supposed to be

I have 3x 3D movies where I kept the 3D part when creating an mkv, they don't play 3D but play as normal 2D as well.

 

[silkman]

I didn't creat a mkv. It was a straight 3D iso?

 

[JvanD]

Its a XBMC and Amlogic issue.

 

[silkman]

sorry JvanD..don't understand.
So if I use mx player it will play fine in 3D?

 

[JvanD]

@Silkman No, MX player won't play 3D BD ISO. It can Play SBS and OU rips but you will need to bit the 3D button on your TV remote control. Current XBMC cannot play 3D BD ISO but it can play the 3D SBS and OU. 3D BD ISO in XBMC will show in 2D. Hope this helps

In future if AML releases their new SDK we might see support for 3D BD ISO in XBMC or equivalent applications. I don't like small rips as the quality needs be of the hook

 

[silkman]

Thanks man- so I currently have no option of watching a 3D BD iso with an android box?

 

[Hemps]

What temp do you guys get on your DroidTV, Im hitting 162 degree Fahrenheit so 60 degrees celsius when left on for 30min + playing SD content.

 

[JvanD]

Thanks man- so I currently have no option of watching a 3D BD iso with an android box?

No problem. Not yet

 

[JvanD]

What temp do you guys get on your DroidTV, Im hitting 162 degree Fahrenheit so 60 degrees celsius when left on for 30min + playing SD content.

I have a ATV 1800, running @30 degc.

 

[Hemps]

I have a ATV 1800, running @30 degc.

I switched to Linux recently, I remember when running 4.4.2 and hovering around 40 but can't confirm.
Anyway after that I used a shot Glass to raise the device so there's slightly more airflow than lying flat on wooden shelf.

 

[JvanD]

@Hemps I blame heating issues on bad design. It can be controlled by kernel or ventelation. But its not acceptable for me. 40 degc is still pretty awesome.

 

[balky]

I have a ATV 1800, running @30 degc.

Which app are you using to measure the cpu temperature?

 

[Hemps]

Which app are you using to measure the cpu temperature?

I see the temp in XBMC under settings submenu.

 

[JvanD]

Not using an app as apps only shows baterry sensors not actual temps. I use a temprature gun made by Fluke.

 

[balky]

Not using an app as apps only shows baterry sensors not actual temps. I use a temprature gun made by Fluke.

That will just be the surface temperature of the CPU component. It will be a lot hotter internally. I use an app called CpuTempPlus which gives the cpu temperature and the battery temperature. I will look at it tonight if I get a chance. Tonight is Tai Chi

 

[JvanD]

Cool, I'll give it a go.

 

[AVSupply]

Hey quadcore owners

Someone released an XBMC script that enables auto resolution switching. Videophiles can finally enjoy 24Hz film mode without any hacks. Only problem is the script was made for the MINIX X8

I believe it can be modified to work on the DroidTV M8 and MXIII, will confirm after testing it

 

[Yotch]

@AVSupply: Let us know if you get the Minix XBMC 24Hz script working.

If anybody else is interested, here are some more details about the new budget DroidTV MXQ player that AVSupply will be bringing in. It uses the latest Amlogic S805 processor which includes 1080p HEVC support. It has only recently been released in China so there don't appear to be any reviews of the exact machine. Apparently it will retail for less than R1000 but you better speak to them regarding the retail pricing. The S805 processor is slightly slower than the S802 (1.5 vs 2.0GHz, A5 vs A9 quad core processor, quad vs octa core Mali 450 etc.) used in the MXIII but the MXQ will apparently also offer Bluetooth 4.0 which is not available on the cheapest MXIII as well as 1080p HEVC support which is not available on the S802. It offers good value if you are on a tight budget.



Dimensions
115mm * 115mm * 26mm

Weight
215g

CPU
Amlogic S805 Quad Core 1.5GHz (Cortex-A5)

GPU
Quad ARM Mali-450 GPU

RAM
DDR3 1GB

ROM
Onboard eMMC Flash 8GB

Expansion Memory
Micro SD Card (Maximum support 32GB)

Antenna
Built-in antenna for WIFI

Video/Picture Decoding
H.265 HEVC [email protected] up to 1080P@60fps
H.264 [email protected] up to 1080P@30fps
H.264 MVC up to 1080P@60fps
MPEG-4 ASP@L5 up to 1080P@60fps (ISO-14496)
WMV/VC-1 SP/MP/AP up to 1080P@60fps
AVS JiZhun Profile up to 1080P@60fps
MPEG-2 MP/HL up to 1080P@60fps (ISO-13818)
MPEG-1 MP/HL up to 1080P@60fps (ISO-11172)
RealVideo 8/9/10 up to 1080P@60fps
WebM up to VGA
Multiple language and multiple format sub-title video support
MJPEG and JPEG unlimited pixel resolution decoding (ISO/IEC-10918)
Supports JPEG thumbnail, scaling, rotation and transition effects
Supports *.mkv,*.wmv,*.mpg, *.mpeg, *.dat, *.avi, *.mov, *.iso, *.mp4, *.rm and *.jpg file formats

Audio formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC, OGG

Ethernet
10/100M LAN

WIFI
IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Bluetooth
BT 4.0 (Optional)

IR Sensor
1*IR

Power LED
1* power LED with two - color

Buttons
1*Power Button
1*Update Button(via one pin hole)

USB2.0
2* Standard USB
1*Micro USB with OTG

DC-in
1*DC in Jack

HDMI
1*HDMI A Type

SPDIF
1*S/SPDIF (2CH, 5.1CH)

RJ45
1*RJ45

TF Card Slot
1* Micro SD card slot

AV
1*AV Port

Power Adapter
5V 2A

OS
Google Android 4.4.2

Language
Multi-language

Keyboard
Qwerty keyboard

Features
Miracast/DLNA

UI
AZW custom UI

Working Environment
5°C--35°C，30%--90% Humidity

Storage Environment
-20°C--60°C，10%--90% Humidity

 

[diets]

HEVC is H.265? Which will most likely be used for 4K? Awesome

 

[Hemps]

@Hemps I blame heating issues on bad design. It can be controlled by kernel or ventelation. But its not acceptable for me. 40 degc is still pretty awesome.

Tested last night again, according to XBMC temp was 92c.
I felt device and although it was warm it didn't feel like 92c but rather 30c.
Internals will differ to enclosure i know.