[mythtv-users] Using a Tivo Chassis for Myth

[Tim Coughlin]

Brian C. Huffman wrote:
> Has anyone attempted to use a Tivo series 2 chassis to build a myth box?
> I'm trying to find out how much of a problem it would be.  I'd of course
> be replacing the mobo, and doing some metal cutting to use something
> like a PVR-150 in the back.  I realize this would take a good bit of
> mechanical work, but I'm wondering if anyone has attempted this and what
> their experience was.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>
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I don't know about a Tivo box, but I built my frontend from a dead 
satellite receiver that I picked up for $10 on ebay. You can pretty much 
gut it and install anything you want it it. It would probably be cheaper 
than a tivo box (unless you have one sitting around).

-Tim