[mythtv-users] I need a firewire command-line channel-changer for a DCH-3200

[William Munson]

Marc Barrett wrote:
> I apologize for posting this once already, but apparently there was
> some confusion the first time I posted this.
>
> I need a command-line program to change the channel via
> firewire with a Motorola DCH-3200.  
>
> I found the following on a web page:
>    ( https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV_External_Channel_Changer )
> "for Motorola boxes other than the DCT6200, such as the DCH3200 
> or the DCT3412, you need to use the newest version of the channel 
> changer which is currently available from the MythTV SVN branch 
> as of 1/08."
>
> So, I grabbed the SVN development source, and compiled the 
> 6200ch.c source file.  But when I ran it, it still complained that it 
> could not find a DCT-6200 attached. 
>
> Please note: I DO NOT HAVE A DCT-6200.  That is why the program
> is complaining that it can't find one connected, BECAUSE THERE 
> ISN'T ONE CONNECTED.  I have a DCH-3200.  I need a command-
> line program to change the channels on a DCH-3200.  The above,
> which I quoted, said that the SVN version of the 6200ch program should
> work with a DCH-3200, but it doesn't.
>
> I ran plugreport, and it works fine.  I ran firewire_tester, and it works
> fine.  No problems there.  
>
> I know that MythTV has the ability to change the channel on my 
> DCH-3200, because it does so with no problems via the program
> guide. I just need a command-line program to do it.  
>
>   

Try this link, near the bottom. Precompiled channel change scripts for 
your box plus instructions on rolling your own.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MythTV_External_Channel_Changer

If you do roll your own, be sure to compile for the correct device.