DD max8 Big trouble

    Hi guys


    I really need help installing Digital Devices Max8
    I have 2 cards max8 and one Cine 5


    I use Ubuntu 14.10 linux-headers-3.16.0-23-generic


    I need step by step instructions to be able to run this 3 cards at one pc


    Latest results with 1 Max8 card:






    Code
    root@astra:/dev/dvb/adapter0# ls
demux0 dvr0 net0
root@astra:/dev/dvb/adapter0#






    I do not see frontend in driver


    Any one can help me out?


    Thx in advance

    You need the frontend driver mxl5xx.
    Have a look at Aktuelle Treiber für Octopus(ddbridge), CineS2(ngene/ddbridge), DuoFlex-S2, DuoFlex-CT, CineCT, MAX S8 sowie TT S2-6400 (Teil 3)


    Lars

    Here using DKMS and Digital Devices driver package "0.9.18beta3":


    => DD max8 Big trouble


    But you could also just do make;make install ...


    Regards
    fnu

    HowTo: APT pinning

    Edited 2 times, last by fnu ().

    Oh, sorry didn't realize that:


    Code
    #/> #/> apt-get install dkms#/> cd /usr/src#/> tar jxf /home/vdr/Downloads/dddvb-0.9.18beta3.tar.bz2#/> cp /home/vdr/Downloads/dddvb-dkms.conf.txt ./dddvb-0.9.18beta3/dkms.conf#/> less ./dddvb-0.9.18beta3/dkms.confPACKAGE_NAME=dddvbPACKAGE_VERSION=0.9.18beta3AUTOINSTALL=yMAKE="make all"CLEAN="make clean"...#/> dkms helpError!  Unknown option: helpUsage: /usr/sbin/dkms [action] [options]  [action]  = { add | remove | build | install | uninstall | match | autoinstall               | mkdriverdisk | mktarball | ldtarball | mkrpm | mkkmp | mkdeb | status }  [options] = [-m module] [-v module-version] [-k kernel-version] [-a arch]              [-d distro] [-c dkms.conf-location] [-q] [--force] [--all]              [--templatekernel=kernel] [--directive='cli-directive=cli-value']              [--config=kernel-.config-location] [--archive=tarball-location]              [--kernelsourcedir=source-location] [--no-prepare-kernel] [--no-initrd]              [--binaries-only] [--source-only] [-r release (SuSE)] [--verbose]              [--size] [--spec=specfile] [--media=floppy|iso|tar] [--legacy-postinst=0|1]


    Code
    #/> dkms add -m dddvb -v 0.9.18beta3Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/dddvb/0.9.18beta3/source ->                 /usr/src/dddvb-0.9.18beta3DKMS: add completed.#/> dkms statusdddvb, 0.9.18beta3: added


    Code
    #/> dkms build -m dddvb -v 0.9.18beta3Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel.  Skipping...Building module:cleaning build area....make KERNELRELEASE=3.18.5-031805-lowlatency all...................cleaning build area....DKMS: build completed.#/> dkms statusdddvb, 0.9.18beta3, 3.18.5-031805-lowlatency, x86_64: built


    Code
    #/> dkms install -m dddvb -v 0.9.18beta3octonet:Running module version sanity check. - Original module   - No original module exists within this kernel - Installation   - Installing to /lib/modules/3.18.5-031805-lowlatency/updates/dkms/...#/> dkms statusdddvb, 0.9.18beta3, 3.18.5-031805-lowlatency, x86_64: installed


    It's not mandatory to call "dkms build" & "dkms install", as "dkms install" includes "dkms build" if not done already ...


    Code
    modinfo ddbridgefilename:       /lib/modules/3.18.5-031805-lowlatency/updates/dkms/ddbridge.koversion:        0.9.18license:        GPLauthor:         Ralph Metzler, Metzler Brothers Systementwicklung GbRdescription:    Digital Devices PCIe Bridge...


    Don't forget to set a proper module config:


    Code
    cat /etc/modprobe.d/maxs8.confoptions ddbridge fmode=3 => Unicable & JESS at my place


    Regards
    fnu


    neshkito


    Please use code tags for code output the button with "#" ...

    Files

    dddvb-dkms.conf.txt 1.77 kB – 222 Downloads

    HowTo: APT pinning

    Edited once, last by fnu ().

    Is the beta3 driver suitable for the Cine 5? Otherwise it could be better to use the media_build_experimental driver.


    Roman

    VDR: Gigabyte P43-ES3G, Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200, GeForce GT730

    Quote from u-dog

    Is the beta3 driver suitable for the Cine 5?

    Yes, you're right for mixed environment UFO's "media_build_experimental" is the way to go.


    Quote from neshkito

    I got adapter 0-2-4-6 and should get adapters 0-7

    Well, you need to set a proper config, depending on your infrastructure. Behind each connector is a pair of tuner tied togehter. Can you describe a bit?


    Quote from neshkito

    I am adding kernel 3.18

    You don't need to use Kernel 3.18, it was just the kernel I used to describe DKMS ...


    Regards
    fnu

    HowTo: APT pinning

    Well


    I use Quad lnb with 1 cable for the tests


    I have follow that guide and got in my dvb folder 4 adapters, and must be 0-7 right?


    Code
    root@astra:/dev/dvb/adapter0# ls


demux0  dvr0  net0


root@astra:/dev/dvb/adapter0#


    I also do create: /etc/modprobe.d/ddbridge.conf
    options ddbridge fmode=1


    Here is the result with Media-build but without frontend driver mxl5xx.




    Upgrading now to Kernel 3.18 as we speak with menu config with MAX dvb devices set to 32
    Ubuntu 4.10

    Quote from neshkito

    I use Quad lnb with 1 cable for the tests

    Well I guess that doesn't work with "fmode=1", you need to use all 4 cables to your Quad LNB:


    Code
    - fmode = 0 - You can use that card in each environment, but need to configure everything by your own, limited to the fact that you have 4 tuner pairs, sharing a LNB each.- fmode = 1 - You need to connect all 4 cables to a multiswitch what does include Quad LNBs. Card does run in Multiswitch emulation and set each output fix to a specific level, VL, VH, HL, HH- fmode = 2 - Nearly same as "1", you need to connect all 4 cables to a Quattro LNB, where each output does deliver a fixed level, VL, VH, HL, HH- fmode = 3 - Let's call it SCR mode, you need just one cable, most top connector and you can run all 8 tuners within a SCR/Unicable (EN50494) resp. SCR/JESS (EN50607) infrastructure


    Quote from neshkito

    I have follow that guide and got in my dvb folder 4 adapters, and must be 0-7 right?

    If you use just one cable and default "fmode=0", you will see just 4 tuners.


    Regards
    fnu


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    HowTo: APT pinning

    Edited 4 times, last by fnu ().

    Hm,
    What it has to do with the fact if cables are connected or not?
    I must see the card working in the machine, if cables are not connected, what that has to do with the drivers?
    Sorry for the unclear comment
    I can connect 1 cable and get out one spectrum for example: VL
    Or I am wrong?


    Mod.: Fullquote on a direct answer ... ?

    Looking to your output the card is showing 8 tuners in "fmode=1" with "media_build_experimental", so it's IMHO running ...


    But that doesn't mean you get any signal, you should run in default mode "fmode=0" with one cable, where it shows just 4 tuners.


    You can use 8 independend tuners (dmods) only in specific configurations. With "fmode=0" might be a way to use all 8 tuners but not independend, as the 4 tuner pairs are sharing one LNB physically each. But I don't know how to run that, I run it in a SCR environment, "fmode=3".


    And I don't know the "astra" programm you're using ...


    Regards
    fnu

    HowTo: APT pinning

    Edited once, last by fnu ().

    Ok questions:


    -Should I not see frontend file in each adapter folder after successful installation of the driver? like Cine 5?
    example:


    Code
    root@astra:/dev/dvb/adapter0# ls


demux0  dvr0  net0  frontend0


root@astra:/dev/dvb/adapter0#


    -Can the fmode be changed whenever needed, or must each time drivers re-installed
    -Very confused, what guide to follow now ):, 10 days busy with this, and no success. Getting tired !!!


    Mod.: Stop full quoting on direct answers!

    Quote from neshkito

    -Should I not see frontend file in each adapter folder after successful installation of the driver? like Cine 5? example:

    Yes, 4 or 8 depending on "fmode".


    Quote from neshkito

    -Can the fmode be changed whenever needed, or must each time drivers re-installed

    No, just unload module, change "/etc/modprobe.d/ddbridge.conf", load module:


    Code
    #/> sudo modprobe -r ddbridge
#/> sudo vi /etc/modprobe.d/ddbridge.conf
...
#/> sudo modprobe ddbridge


    or just edit "/etc/modprobe.d/ddbridge.conf" ... and reboot ...


    Which guide do you mean? You need to understand how the card is working, as you do it with each technical device ...


    Regards
    fnu

    HowTo: APT pinning

    Ok finally get it to work but not complete
    Thx guys :)


    I see only 10 adapters and they are working :)
    I miss one more max 8 card
    I do have 2x max8 and one cine5


    See error on console:


    Fail to apply ACL on /dev/dvb/adapter10/dvr0
    Fail to apply ACL on /dev/dvb/adapter10/demux10
    Fail to apply ACL on /dev/dvb/adapter10/net0


    etc...till 16


    Any idea?

    Hmm, I'm not sure, but afaik there's a kernel parameter defining max number of DVB devices ...


    Maybe some other reader does remember that ... ?


    Regards
    fnu

    HowTo: APT pinning

    I have made menu config and upgrade the kernel already
    /usr/src/linux-headers-3.18.0-custom


    in .config


    CONFIG_DVB_MAX_ADAPTERS=32


    /dev/ddbridge
    card0
    card1
    no card 2 visible




    Greets

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