Would it be possible to mount a usb stick on one enigma2 box to be used to expand the flash on another using the plugin flashexpander?
Are you mad? Using a flash expander is not a good idea using a local drive never mind over a network
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Why is flash expander not a good idea? I don't know much about it but as its in the vix feeds so I assume its not harmful
Its not harmful but if the usb stick is not found or the mounts change then the box wont boot and a reflash will probably be required. From memory it wont allow to use network shares anyway.
Zgemma H7S running OpenVIX 6.2, Darkmotor, Triax TD110 dish, Inverto Black Ultra dual lnb
LG 50UM7450 4K TV, Pioneer VSX-534 Atmos AVR , Panasonic UB820 region free 4K Bluray & a PS4.
seame (13-01-14)
If I can't network mount it I may have to open a for sale thread!
Can't remember you mentioning anything about flash expander on your previous thread...
I'd previously stated about using a hdd from a network box for the hdd of another box. Basically, to stop the need of an internal hdd just for recording and playback etc...
You could mount a hdd, usb stick etc in this manner. But as stated above, flash expander wouldn't really be of any use over network. Why are you thinking of doing this anyway?
Why not use a usb stick if its so important to use flash expander?
Zgemma H7S running OpenVIX 6.2, Darkmotor, Triax TD110 dish, Inverto Black Ultra dual lnb
LG 50UM7450 4K TV, Pioneer VSX-534 Atmos AVR , Panasonic UB820 region free 4K Bluray & a PS4.
@Ronand The box is a dm500hd so it has no usb ports.
@Pooface I wasn't thinking of doing it until I seen your post in the other thread and that gave me the idea. The box is currently in a friends house not being used so I thought this might help me make use of it. The 2.0 images are bigger than the 1.6 and the 500hd's flash is only 50 or 60mb.
I don't want to use an external hdd as I had one connected to it before and it was quite noisy + the box would be on a small shelf in the bedroom which doesn't have much space left on it.
Which type of external hdd did you use? Try one of the self-powered 2.5" hdds... I've found that these usually provide less noise than the 3.5" desktop hdd's that require an external power plug...Originally Posted by seame
seame (13-01-14)
It was a 3.5" hdd with external power supply. Self powered hdd? never heard of it before, off to google it.
I mean something like this:
They still make a little noise (as all hdd's do), but I find that since they are not using a fan and require external power, are usually quieter .. especially if you place them on a piece of fabric...Code:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Passport-1TB-Portable-Hard-Drive/dp/B007UOW818
seame (13-01-14)
Ah I know what you mean now but unfortunately the box only has an esata connection which won't work with those HDDs
I would still try an oe2.0 image before selling the box - the 64Mb flash should be enough for a basic install if you can live without picons etc.
Zgemma H7S running OpenVIX 6.2, Darkmotor, Triax TD110 dish, Inverto Black Ultra dual lnb
LG 50UM7450 4K TV, Pioneer VSX-534 Atmos AVR , Panasonic UB820 region free 4K Bluray & a PS4.
Yeah, I just had a look... WTF! Can't believe that dmm wouldn't include a usb port!
Having a quick look around, if you want to hack about with the box, it looks possible to add a usb port! But, I don't think I'd fancy having a go at that myself just yet... lol
I couldn't believe it myself, no usb or no facility for an internal hdd. I got excited when it was released and just jumped in, I knew there was no usb ports but thought I could just pop a hdd inside.
I considered moding too but I'd end up wrecking it.
A decent oe2.0 image for it is around 54-58mb so I assume it would run slow without any plugins added.
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