[mythtv-users] Mythtv-frontend memory usage?

[John]

On 05/12/2018 11:45, James Abernathy wrote:
>
> On 12/5/18 6:14 AM, John Pilkington wrote:
>> On 05/12/2018 10:19, James Abernathy wrote:
>>>
>>> On 12/5/18 5:09 AM, John wrote:
>>
>>>> I find the panning judder on the pi with myth 29 unacceptable at 
>>>> 1280i. Version 30 pre is an improvement with the new sync mechanism 
>>>> and I find 720i acceptable on a 32ins TV. Kodi gives perfect 
>>>> pictures at 1280 if you are ok with the interface. Using Rasbian 
>>>> out of the box with 256m screen memory and Steppes theme not 
>>>> suffering memory issues,
>>>>
>>>> The Firestick 4K is a game changer with picture quality as good as 
>>>> Nvidia. It is not however currently reliable enough for production 
>>>> use,
>>>>
>>>> The Firestick 4K is much bett
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Interesting feedback.  I have 3 questions:
>>>
>>> 1. Are we talking about this Firestick 4K? 
>>> (https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544004803&sr=8-3&keywords=fire+stick+4k)
>>>
>> That site says it doesn't ship to the UK, where 'we' both are. Peter 
>> will no doubt be using a US version.
>>
>>> 2. Will the ethernet adapter I use on my non-4k version of the Fire 
>>> Stick work on the new 4K version?
>>
>> Not much info visible.  Perhaps.  the unit has only a mini-usb 
>> socket, the adapter has ethernet port, usb socket and 
>> lead-with-mini-usb-plug. In my daughter's house wifi works well with 
>> 1080p and the router in the attic, but it might not for you.
>>
>>>
>>> 3. Will Version 30 Pre Frontend on RP3 server video from my 29.1 
>>> backend?
>>
>> I believe Peter has said that it will at present but cross-version 
>> operation is not always possible.
>>
>> You might find the 'Advanced' search facility here helpful:
>>
>> https://lists.gt.net/mythtv/
>>
> The link to list.gt.net/mythtv/ looks interesting.  I've always 
> searched my gmail for mythtv topics to find help.  The list.gt.net 
> seems to be a better way.  Is that the method most user are using? 
> seems better than my method.
>
> Jim A
>
>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> John P
>>>
>>> Jim A
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> mythtv-users mailing list
>> mythtv-users at mythtv.org
>> http://lists.mythtv.org/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
>> http://wiki.mythtv.org/Mailing_List_etiquette
>> MythTV Forums: https://forum.mythtv.org
> _______________________________________________
> mythtv-users mailing list
> mythtv-users at mythtv.org
> http://lists.mythtv.org/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
> http://wiki.mythtv.org/Mailing_List_etiquette
> MythTV Forums: https://forum.mythtv.org

I am using the UK version of the firestick

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079QB9BD7/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1

with this adapter

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LXP5TXI/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_2