New Technomate?

[Tow164]

Hi Guys, My name is Tow164 and have just joined today and thought I would get stuck in right away,
I suppose the main reason i have joined is to get some info on the latest technomates having seen them
advertised BY W.O.S. who advise would be buyers that these boxes need a certain amount of technical know-how.
I am not sure how much is needed currently I can add an image and c***** to a TM 800 so would I be able to manage
the new models such as the single or twin? any advice would be appreciated.

[manicscrewdriver]

If you can work a TM800 you can work any of the new TM Linux models.

The main differences are that the boxes are a lot faster and have a better choice of images available to them. Support for the TM800 has more or less stopped now, which is a shame as things may have got better for it.

Nano

[Tow164]

Thanks Nano, There is a new one called a "single" which looks suspiciously like an 800 to me, is it just a faster model re-labeled do you think?

[Larry-G]

Thanks Nano, There is a new one called a "single" which looks suspiciously like an 800 to me, is it just a faster model re-labeled do you think?

The only thing it shares is the chassis or casing, otherwise its nothing at all like the TM800. The TM single is a full blown broadcom based E2 receiver.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

[manicscrewdriver]

As to is the TM-2T, which is a cracking bit of kit :D

[Larry-G]

As to is the TM-2T, which is a cracking bit of kit :D

Cant disagree there, mine is a fantastic little box ( 2T ). Just needs a few more niggles ironing out but other than that its as good if not better than either of my Vu+ Duo's.

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[Tow164]

Thanks guys for your comments I don't really need a twin tuner, as it sounds very complicated plus you are always limited to the one transponder anyway (I think)
I'm just a bit scared of getting into something that i don't fully understand, so maybe a new 800 to replace the on that died is my best option!

[Larry-G]

Thanks guys for your comments I don't really need a twin tuner, as it sounds very complicated plus you are always limited to the one transponder anyway (I think)
I'm just a bit scared of getting into something that i don't fully understand, so maybe a new 800 to replace the on that died is my best option!

I really would not waste any more money on the TM800, go for a proper E2 receiver such as the 2T and you wont be sorry.

[abu baniaz]

I have the Single and Twin. Both are proper receivers and work as how E2 receivers should work. The TM800 does not. Whichever of the two you buy you will not be disappointed. However, I would recommend buying a twin tuner receiver. You are not correct about one transponder. Two tuners are independent. You record several channels on one transponder of one tuner and do the same for the other tuner. Once we had two web browsers watching two different channels and the TV on another.

There are a couple fo niggles though.

[manicscrewdriver]

If you going to spend £130 on a TM800 you may aswell go for the Maxview XP1000. It works in more or less the same way as the TM800 but it is a lot faster and runs a lot better than the TM800. There is also upto date software available for it.

The TM800 is a Dinosaur now that is no longer supported. If you can setup a TM800 you can set up an XP1000. There is loads of help here if you do get stuck and if you get it from the forum sponsor it will arrive on your door running which ever firmware on it you wish.

All you will have to do is scan the satellite and set up the emus so you can use it in the same way as you did with your old TM800.

[Larry-G]

Technomate them selves have stated officially that the TM800 is now obsolete and no longer supported so it would be a big mistake to buy one new now knowing this, when there are many other true E2 boxes that you can buy for just a little more that have full support and will continue to have full support for some time to come.

[Tow164]

Yes of course, its the sat that counts, my system is motorized and I was thinking different sats. but that's not my problem as i don't tend to record much.
The info I am really after is as follows (and I am trying very hard not to break rules here)
on the 800 you would use the on/off button on the box to access the (for want of a better word) the image setup) and the O.K. button (on switch on after 100%)
to access the cam settings. is the same system used on these other boxes or would i have to learn something new? I would be very grateful for any further info.

[Tow164]

Thanks for the advice, I will have a look at that one, but i am very cautious and would probably feel more confident with a TM I have sent a reply to
abu baniaz which might give you an idea what I am after but don't want to get banned in my first week!!!!

[josh_g]

take a look at this its a guide to set up a new VIX based box.. http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?23571-New-box-set-up-guide

as for the question in your second to last post its not that different at all

[Tow164]

Thanks, had a look and confidence is growing but will sift for more info before decision

[Tow164]

Thanks, cost isn't the problem confidence on being able to deal with a different box is, but will keep listening to what you guys are saying.

[manicscrewdriver]

To be completely honest if you buy another TM800 you will be wasting your money. Its highly unlikely that any more images will ever be released for this box, its also only a matter of time before the download server for the TM800 images is switched off too.

I know its nice to work with a box you are familiar with, but to be totally honest if you can use a TM800 you can use any other Enigma 2 box, they all operate in more or less the same way. I like my TM800 but there's no way i would buy another one when there are better boxes on the market for more or less the same price.

At the end of the day its your choice which box you buy, we can only try and guide you when deciding which box to buy.

Nano

[Tow164]

Well Nano, I have decided to go for the TM single. In all the years I had the 800 I didn't find the need for a twin tuner so I'll keep things simple (if you can call it that)
It will be a few days before I get it and will need to set it up to my motor and location etc... that shouldn't be a problem but I have three sets of text to enter on the cccam
which may be, a little help there would be appreciated but I'll try myself first and see how I get on.

[marty]

Well Nano, I have decided to go for the TM single.

Good choice, fantastic box :thumbsup:

[josh_g]

have three sets of text to enter on the cccam
which may be, a little help there would be appreciated but I'll try myself first and see how I get on.

just put said txt into a blank file as stated in the guide FTP it to the box and away you go :)

[manicscrewdriver]

Don't worry about setting up the emus, i will go through that with you when you have the box.

Nano

[Tow164]

Thanks, not sure how to do that but Nano is on my case so I should be O.K. But don,t go away will you!!

[Tow164]

Thanks, I'll let you Know when I am ready I am looking forward to using a box that I don't have to fight with all the time, I will still have a go at the 800
take it apart, look for dry joints etc.. (it comes and goes) so there is a chance but just for the experience. also when ordering the box from W.o.S. i take it i get the Vix
setup rather than the TM setup?

[manicscrewdriver]

Remove the ribbon between the main board and the card reader. That sometimes causes start up issues on the TM800 :D

[Tow164]

Thanks I,ll Try that and let you Know.

[Tow164]

Removed the ribbon but no difference still gets to 65% and remains there, I have tried the on/off button on start-up but the box just talks to itself 127.0.0.1 so I cant re-flash.
I now have the single set up to my motor coordinates and it is fine finding all sats available but can,t find a way into Cccam, it's set for 221 but that as far as i can get.