[mythtv-users] Set top box capture in 2024.

[Greg]

On 6/30/24 3:34 PM, Peter Bennett wrote:
>
> On 6/30/24 14:45, Christopher Sean Hilton wrote:
>> What do people do for capture from a set top box these days?
>>
>>
> There are usb devices available for $10 - $20 that do a good job. I 
> have used them for 3 years now, with very few problems. The link below 
> has my scripts for using a fire stick as set top box. Any HDMI output 
> could be done the same way. Most of the code in that repository is for 
> launching the app and tuning the correct channel. if you already have 
> a way of changing channels it could be much simpler. This uses the 
> external recorder and ffmpeg to make recordings.
>
> The restriction with the devices I use is that 1920x1080 is the 
> maximum resolution and the audio is stereo only, no surround sound. 
> There may be devices now that do support surround sound.
>
> https://github.com/bennettpeter/MythTV-LeanCapture
>
> Peter
>
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I still use HDPVR's,I am able to use fire wire channel changing,but I'm 
sure if my fire wire STB gives up, it will be a disaster for me. LIRC is 
a mess and no one is maintaining it, so that option is gone. I don't 
have the skill set to make it work. I think most people today are using 
ota,where I live the transmitters are nearly 50 miles away. It's also 
lots of hills and mountains. I have looked at Peters scripts,but they 
are way to technical for me. Maybe there's something new,and someone 
will chime in..

Good Luck