[mythtv-users] ROKU

[bill peck]

On 10/7/05, Josh Burks <dotnofoolin at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 10/7/05, bill peck <bill.peck at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/7/05, match at ece.utah.edu <match at ece.utah.edu> wrote:
> > > Recent discussions about the PhotoBridge peeked my interest. How about
> > setting one
> > > up as a diskless slave backend? That might get us a way to capture
> > component HDTV
> > > sources. Suddenly it would be an alternative method for satallite and
> > cable users.
> > >
> > > Just a thought, I have no idea if the hardware would allow this. With
> some
> > > encouragement from some ROKU users who have a clue how the hardware is
> > > configured, I could be convinced to buy one and try it.
> > >
> > > Marvin
> >
> > The HD1000 from Roku has no way to capture component video. The
> component
> > inputs you see in the pictures are for pass through.
>
> It has USB though. How 'bout a Plextor ConvertX for the tuner? Add a
> hub and an external drive and you've got a near-complete BE/FE system.
> How cool would that be? I don't own one yet, but I'm trying to
> convince the wife that I _NEED_ it :)
>
> Josh



its only usb 1.1, not fast enough for video capture

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