[mythtv-users] Third Frontend solution? XBox??

[Matthew Schumacher]

Phill Wiggin wrote:
> I've been using the Chameleon solderless modchip (3rd generation chip)
> in my first xbox that I use as a Myth frontend.  I've had no need to
> adjust the solderless adapter or the chip.  It's a really nice chip,
> but unfortuantely for the OP, I believe it is no longer sold.  The
> Xenium is the next generation of mod chip (4th gen).  It's features
> are really nice.  As a matter of fact, I should be receiving mine
> tomorrow  for use in my second xbox myth frontend.
> 
> The Xenium seems to be completely solderless as long as you don't have
> a V1.5 xbox.  It uses the same solderless adapter as the chameleon;
> it's a simple one-screw install.  Check out http://www.ozxodus.com for
> more info.
> 
> The Xenium can apparently be turned off as well so you won't get
> banned from xbox live. (The older chameleon chip did this too, but it
> requried some minor soldering.)
> 
> --Phill
> 

Most mod chips allow you to turn them off, but if you changed the hard 
drive you will still get banned.

How smooth is your video.  I'm using mpeg2 from a pvr-250 and while my 
xbox frontend is pleny watchable, when I have scrolling text it's not 
PERFECTLY smooth.

schu