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* [http://www.mythtv.org/pipermail/mythtv-users/2010-March/285079.html mythtv-users USB video capture]
 
* [http://www.mythtv.org/pipermail/mythtv-users/2010-March/285079.html mythtv-users USB video capture]
  
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This guy had trouble getting capture from composite to work
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* http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=55754
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Use synaptic (Package Manager) to install ivtv-utils, (in some distro's its just ivtv and described as Tools) If you don't have VLC media player installed use synaptic to install that too.  In a terminal type (might be a good idea to copy and paste this command) 
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v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video0 -i 2
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and press the enter key (note 2 is Composite, 1 is S-video, 0 is TV-tuner). You will get a reply saying input is now composite.
  
 
== Sample Systems for Consideration ==
 
== Sample Systems for Consideration ==

Revision as of 01:14, 2 January 2015

SPECS: MUST HAVE

  • HDMI video out. TV does not have VGA input
  • Composite video input. Must accept a/v from satellite receiver.
  • WiFi networking
  • Linux supported hardware

CPU

Atom versus Celeron

Intel Atom vs Intel Celeron: similar performance. Atom is newer and uses less power. Conclusion: Atom over Celeron.

Composite Video Capture

MythTV pvrusb2 driver with an external usb capture device.

This guy had trouble getting capture from composite to work

Use synaptic (Package Manager) to install ivtv-utils, (in some distro's its just ivtv and described as Tools) If you don't have VLC media player installed use synaptic to install that too. In a terminal type (might be a good idea to copy and paste this command)

v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video0 -i 2

and press the enter key (note 2 is Composite, 1 is S-video, 0 is TV-tuner). You will get a reply saying input is now composite.

Sample Systems for Consideration

remember: If it has USB then a wifi adapter can always be added.

Jetway Intel Atom D525 Dual Gigabit LAN Quiet MIni PC w/2GB, T3410, NC9MGL-525

  • $221.00
  • Intel Atom D525 1.8GHz Dual-core Processor
  • HDMI
  • not fanless

Intel Atom D2550 Mini-ITX PC Kit w/ NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 Graphics, ZOTAC D2550ITXS-A-E, M350

  • $320.00
  • AtomTM D2550 1.86GHz dual-core CPU
  • WiFi
  • HDMI
  • not fanless

ntel Barebone System Embedded Kit/ Jetway NC9KDL-2550 Dual LAN Intel Atom D2550 1.86GHz Mini-ITX Motherboard, 2GB DDR3 SODIMM Memory, M350 Enclosure, PicoPSU-80 80W DC-DC power supply

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