Lraizer Autobouquets E2 UK Cable Support thread

[abu baniaz]

This was done by Lraizer as a proof of concept project. It is script based instead of reader based. It does not read the lamedb file at the moment. He did say that it could be incorporated into the script based light edition of his satellite version. This could lead to lamdb being appended.

Please do not confuse this with Auto Bouquets Maker by the OE Alliance or the Satellite version by Lraizer.

Edit region code on file on PC using linux compatible editor such as Notepad++. Saves you having to do it every time. Windows Notepad and Wordpad are not linux compatible.
dvbsnoop is required for this script to run.
Transfer file to /tmp/ directory on receiver.
Chmod 755 the file
Ensure you are on an active channel cable channel
Enter following commands one by one in telnet

cd /tmp/
./autobouquets_c2.sh

lamedb and bouquet files will be created in the /tmp/ directory. Transfer them to /etc/enigma2/ (You will lose all existing channel data.)

this was just a little proof of concept prototype script to see how it could be done. if others want to take this and develop it any more, have fun!

EDIT: 02/05/2014
Lraizer used the following settings for the initial scan which did not require a cables.xml file (use your own net ID)

[Peterj]

It uses dvbsnoop. Unfortunately dvbsnoop is no part of the image anymore, as far as I can see.
What I don't understand: the script is reading LCN from SDT table. But there is no LCN available. LCN in part of NIT, in the transportstream , descriptor 83.
Sorry, I can't test it.

[invisiblelayer]

any updates/reviews on this? need an autobouqets plugin for cable

[abu baniaz]

There is no update. It works. You just have to transfer the bouquets from /tmp/

[invisiblelayer]

Thanks will have a play about with this end of this week

[invisiblelayer]

ok ordered the miraclebox hd combo this morning, just a quick question guys on this script line 9. netid="a0 05" ... what do I change this to for the Stafford area? Stafford NTL, 00015 826250 6887

I believe the net id is 00015, how to change for this script, help appreciated

[abu baniaz]

You convert the decimal to hex. It should be "00 0f" for you.

If it does not work, zap to the PVR_EPG channel and run the following command

dvbsnoop -n 500 0x10 >/tmp/10.txt
dvbsnoop -n 500 0x11 >/tmp/11.txt

When you read the file, it will show you the network id.

[josh_g]

complete novice cable question here (always been sky!!)

i have just moved into my brothers flat and set up my dish and sky and chucked his Virgin TiVo box in the wardrobe (bloody thing bleeps every time you do anything!!) it still has a card with valid subscription in it so would i be able to use either of my TM boxes to get the cable Channels like i do with sky or is something different needed?

[uscool]

hi, from Birmingham here looking to have a go at cable

i see there is 2
# 41011 (0xa033) "Birmingham 750"
41015 (0xa037) "Birmingham TDN"

sorry to ask but how would i add either to try ?

Thanks

[abu baniaz]

hi, from Birmingham here looking to have a go at cable

i see there is 2
# 41011 (0xa033) "Birmingham 750"
41015 (0xa037) "Birmingham TDN"

sorry to ask but how would i add either to try ?

Thanks

You wiull have to edit line 9. You can check the NET ID in the official receiver. Otherwise, try one at a time.
netid="a0 33"
netid="a0 37"

[uscool]

You wiull have to edit line 9. You can check the NET ID in the official receiver. Otherwise, try one at a time.
netid="a0 33"
netid="a0 37"

will have a go at this when i have cable tuner arrive.

Thanks

[invisiblelayer]

You convert the decimal to hex. It should be "00 0f" for you.

If it does not work, zap to the PVR_EPG channel and run the following command

dvbsnoop -n 500 0x10 >/tmp/10.txt
dvbsnoop -n 500 0x11 >/tmp/11.txt

When you read the file, it will show you the network id.

Hi getting this result when entering command in telnet

-sh: cd can't cd to /tmp/./autobouquets_cs.sh

I did the dvbsnoop command as suggested and found this in the data? Original_network_ID: 61472 (0xf020) [= Cable and Wireless Communication | Cable and Wireless Communications]

[abu baniaz]

One line at a time.

You have also mistyped the second line.

[invisiblelayer]

One line at a time.

You have also mistyped the second line.

That was my mistake not doing a line at a time, thanks. My fault rushing, thanks for your help!

[abu baniaz]

Here is a plugin of sorts. Transfer to normal plugin location (/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/) and chmod 755. Script will need to be edited to use your netID. Reboot and you should have a plugin with no need for ftp afterwards.

Please backup your bouquets first. Saves having to rescan if things go wrong. If using a mutli tuner receiver, bear in mind you will lose all other services because lamedb is replaced.