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3tv
08-09-2008, 07:56 PM
it had an old image on it so i ran the erase.img on it then went to put the new nabilo image on but i can no longer connect to it. running dcc with search reaveals no ip's relating to the box. Any ideas appreciated
sonic1
08-09-2008, 08:03 PM
Are you using Dreamup and a null modem cable ?
3tv
08-09-2008, 08:07 PM
dcc via network
sonic1
08-09-2008, 08:10 PM
I doubt you have killed the box but the safest way to flash a 500 is via a null modem cable and using dreamup.
If you don't have a null modem cable get one and don't mess with the box until you do as you may cause more problems.
;)

Here is a link to the latest version of dreamup
https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?t=88349
3tv
08-09-2008, 08:47 PM
thanks, the green light is always on also as opposed to red when on standby, the tricky part os gonna be connecting via a null modem cable. My new pc doesnt have a serial port DOH!
aslat
08-09-2008, 08:49 PM
You can gut usb>serial cables for a couple of quid

You should never upload images of the network coz of packet loss and possible corruption.
3tv
08-09-2008, 08:56 PM
bonus the kids pc has a serial port. i only have standard serial cable though could i butcher this?
sonic1
08-09-2008, 09:19 PM
Yes you can convert the cable, I am sure there is a post on the board about this.
Maybe in Humax section
3tv
08-09-2008, 10:56 PM
2 pins share 1 socket, crap soilering iron is in the shed, gonna have to come clean and tell him i cant sort his box out till tommorow :(
3tv
09-09-2008, 05:50 PM
allsorted via null modem cable, cheers
sonic1
09-09-2008, 06:30 PM
No problem m8, that's what we are here for :respect-055:
r.maxwell
09-09-2008, 06:37 PM
That was quite gripping. Wonder if it will turn it sat folklore. LOL
3tv
09-09-2008, 07:44 PM
not gonna believe this, the power supply just went bang, well it was more of a pop, had a go at driving my usals motor after a few mins of nothing the power supply blew, i was gonna get 1 of these but screw that, does the dm600 use the same external power supply? oh, and were can i get a replacement dirt cheap? Try to help a mate out and look what happens :(
big mick
10-09-2008, 07:21 AM
hi m8
i got 1 of these
much better than the 1amp one that comes with the dreambox
drives my motor much easier ..
-http://cgi.****.co.uk/AC-Power-Adapter-12V-3A-Dreambox-500-600-power-supply_W0QQitemZ150286378148QQcmd ZViewItem?

mick

replace the stars with well known auction site
3tv
10-09-2008, 03:14 PM
hi m8
i got 1 of these
much better than the 1amp one that comes with the dreambox
drives my motor much easier ..
-http://cgi.****.co.uk/AC-Power-Adapter-12V-3A-Dreambox-500-600-power-supply_W0QQitemZ150286378148QQcmd ZViewItem?

mick

replace the stars with well known auction site

thanks, so its ok if the ampage is above that of the power supply thats bundled with the reciever, cant aford to burn his house down :)
big mick
10-09-2008, 07:34 PM
thanks, so its ok if the ampage is above that of the power supply thats bundled with the reciever, cant aford to burn his house down :)

yes m8
when my original psu burnt out i had a little google for the problem and found out it is quite a common one ..
something to do with the power needed to drive a motor and the 1amp supply not being up to the job.
been using this one for about 4 months with no probs:respect-048:

mick
3tv
13-09-2008, 06:41 PM
yes m8
when my original psu burnt out i had a little google for the problem and found out it is quite a common one ..
something to do with the power needed to drive a motor and the 1amp supply not being up to the job.
been using this one for about 4 months with no probs:respect-048:

mick

thanks, mate uses a fixed dish with dual lnb, got a 12v 2a to the replace the 1 i blew :) I just took the plunge and ordered a dm500, i'll keep youir link handy just incase :)