WD HD TV Live firmware update

Thanks for producing that oli =)

So if I'm reading and understanding that properly, I would need to update (using thumbgen) every time I added a new film to my library/NAS (assuming it does work across my network)?

As far as you know is there an automatic way of doing that, I appreciate you may not know the answer.

Thanks again for the guide.
 
Not read of a way to do it automatically no. I just have stuff one folder downloads/processing. And do it in that folder, then move it to its correct place.

Doesn't take to long for a few films at least, just got to remember to do it! I was thinking about trying to do tv sheets. But it seemed a bit more confusing and couldn't be bothered. It's only like the weekly show of Chuck I would watch so.

If you need anything else explained because the guide doesn't make sense just ask.
Surprised I wrote that much lol
 
Fantastic guide! Thank you for taking the time to write it :)

I've recently purchased a WDTV Live and have been messing with moviesheets etc (with little success!)
I was all set to give it up as a bad job until I read this. I'd seen the guides and tutorials on other sites and watched videos but none of them seemed to explain it in a way I could easily follow.

One question I do have though. Do you have your USB stick plugged in all the time (as well as your HDD), the one with the S00 file on?
Some of the guides seem to suggest this is the way to do it, but I'm wondering if that is where my problems lie?

Thanks again :)
 
Just seen this thread,

You only need to use the S00 custome options file when you want to change options etc, once done you don' need to have the USB stick with it on plugged in.

There is an alternative version of the firmware, and some various plugins that require a USB stick to be permanently plugged in but other than that you will be ok.
 
Movie Sheets do indeed function quite well on the WDTV Live media player!

I have a youtube video that shows a NAS configuration @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygs1ivCESPQ
so I know it works.

In fact, I've created my first OSD and PlugIn solution that I decided to call "MovieSheets+" dedicated specifically to Movie Sheet functionality.
Version 1.0.0 is now available @ http://moviesheetsplus.shawwebspace.ca/ !

The OSD and PlugIn require 4.3.1 of b-rads custom firmwware. The OSD and PlugIn are both required due to the various features implemented.
 
Hey Markster

Having seen the video of your plugin and OSD, I had to give it a whirl.

First thing to say is , how lovely and refreshing to find a plugin etc where the developer gives you a step by step guide on how to get it working.

Secondly, yesterday night I did everything you said, got Thumbgen doing my sheets and I love the results, so much better than the previous sheets I was using, much faster, better looking and much better functionality! I'm really impressed with it!

Many thanks for your work!!!

My only very very very tiny gripe is the icon for video which I don't like but other than that, it's brilliant!

Do you know of any other good plugins which add decent functionality, eg the weather one etc?
 
Thanks for the feedback valve90210.

What video icon are you referring to? The "lovely" blue plus one in the main menu, or one of the default thumbs?
 
Great post!

Does anyone know if there is a 'fix' for the .mkv header issue for Gen 2? I know there isn't one on the official web site but how about a un-official one?

Thanks
 
It's the videocamera used for video, to me it doesn't say films and movies etc. Didn't realise it was a deafult thumbm having come from a considerably older firmware.

The plus I don't mind...

Really love the way moviesheets + works, really pleased with it, great work!!!
 
valve90210 said:
Hey Markster

Having seen the video of your plugin and OSD, I had to give it a whirl.

First thing to say is , how lovely and refreshing to find a plugin etc where the developer gives you a step by step guide on how to get it working.
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I'm going to sound like an idiot here, or perhaps just someone who has looked in the right place, but can you point me to this "step by step" guide as that's exactly what I need.
 
valve90210 said:
It's the videocamera used for video, to me it doesn't say films and movies etc. Didn't realise it was a deafult thumbm having come from a considerably older firmware.

The plus I don't mind...

Really love the way moviesheets + works, really pleased with it, great work!!!
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Valve90210, the Video Camera was part of the pyschoTHC theme package I referenced in the guide. Version 2.0.0 will allow you to choose your own themes. Currently you can't change the menu icons with MovieSheets+, only the background and screen saver.

Glad you like it and Merry Christmas!
 
Just a bump with regards to the Gen 2, it does seem as if WD has stopped releasing updates for this model which is infuriating!

Does the OP know if here are compatible firmwares with the Gen 2 for movie sheets, most info I find is always for the Live!
 
Not sure if this has been mentioned, just read the post where the guy said it was impossible and wanted proof of movie sheets running over the network. Well that's how I do it.

You have to use a small pen drive which stays plugged in with a certain file on which says this

#
# Example net.mounts file to demonstrate auto-mounting
# of network shares
#
# note: that if you store a net.mounts file in /conf/ then it will ALSO
# execute on startup.
#

# Mount a windows file share (must be done by IP address)
#
#xmount "//192.168.0.33/ShareName" "ShareName" cifs


# if your "guest" account is disabled, you must supply username and password
#
#xmount "//192.168.0.34/ShareName" "ShareName" cifs "user=username,pass=password"


# Mount an NFS share
#
#xmount 192.168.0.44:/nfsroot ShareName nfs


# Mount a remote FTP
# to find advanced options execute:
# curlftpfs --help
#
#xmount "ftp://192.168.0.234:21" "FTP Name" ftpfs "-o user=UserName:Password -o Option2"


# Mount a remote SSH server
# sshfs *requires* keyless login
# you can view your public key by executing:
# ssh-public-key
# add your key to a remote machine by executing:
# ssh-copy-id user@server
#
# to find options execute:
# sshfs --help
#
#xmount "User@ServerName:Directory" "Server Name"sshfs "-o follow_symlinks"


# combine previous xmounts using unionfs
# unionfs takes a colon delimited list of 'ShareNames' and aggregates their content to the target
# directory structure is preserved
## the following is an example, it mounts 4 remote shares 'hidden' so they
## are not visible in the OSD and then aggregates them.
## you hide an xmount by preceeding its 'ShareName' with a . (dot)
#xmount "192.168.0.44:/movies" ".movies1" nfs
#xmount "192.168.0.233:/stuff" ".movies2" nfs
#xmount "192.168.0.101:/movies3" ".movies3" nfs
#xmount "192.168.0.151:/videos" ".movies4" nfs
#xmount ".movies1:.movies2:.movies3:.movies4" "ShareUnion" unionfs


xmount //192.168.1.142/mylibrary Media cifs user=*********,pass=*****

Took me ages to get working but now all my movies come from my NAS with lovely Movie sheets
 
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