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How can i change the boot logo on the Dreambox.

I'm using a Nabilosat image and I've found a file called NABLOGO in this directory /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures/ the file has no extension and I cannot open it (yet).

Does anyone know?
 
This may help.

Dimensions of boot, radio, mp3 and scan picture must to be 720x576 pixels in PAL format.
Path where boot image are stored is /root/platform/kernel and named is bild
Path where other pictures are stored is /var/tuxbox/config/enigma/pictures/
Program what is usually used to make boot/background pictures is TMPGEnc

So little brief for using TMPGEnc:

#1 Download TMPGEnc from official site
#2 Unzip the file to your chosen destination.
#3 Double click the 'TPMGEnc.exe MPEG Encoder' file and click 'OK' on the small pop up window and then click 'Cancel' on the 'Project Wizard (1/5)' window that appears.
#4 Next screen, bottom right...'Stream type', check the box 'ES (Video only)'.
#5 Next, bottom left...'Video source:' click on 'Browse' and select the background/photo that you want as your new boot logo for the Dreambox.
#6 Next, bottom left... 'Output file name:' click on browse and choose the path for your finished 'new' boot background/photo and edit the name to 'bild' (minus the '....' and in lower case) ie: the line that apperars in the 'Output file name:' should read similar to C:\Documents and Settings\Whatever\My Documents\bild ( the actual name of the photo does NOT appear).
#7 Next, bottom right...click on 'Setting' and check that the value settings are:

.....'Stream type:' = MPEG-1 Video
.....'Size' = 720 x576 pixels
.....'Aspect ratio:' = 1:1 (VGA)
.....'Frame rate:' = 25 fps
.....'Rate control mode:' = Constant bitrate (CBR)
.....'Bitrate:' = 12000
.....'Motion search precision:' = Normal

When checked, click 'OK' to exit the screen.

#8 Top left click 'Start', if all is goes well, the '100%' bar appears and your completed 'bild' file is to be found in your chosen 'Output...' location.


Transferring the new 'boot' photo to the Dreambox.


ENSURE that the image that you want to change the boot/radio background pictures for, is the image RUNNING in the Dreambox when editing.

With the image, that you want to change the boot photo for, running in the Dreambox, open your chosen FTP prog and transfer your new 'bild' file to the path: 'root/platform/kernel', you can overwrite or delete the pevious 'bild' file that exists.

Exit your FTP prog and reboot the Dreambox.

You should, if all ok, see your new photo on the next boot.

*** If You want to change boot picture before compressing image (after command make rebuild-flash ) , just copy it into /tuxbox-cvs/root/cdkflash/boot/root/platform/kernel before executing command make flash-compress

Also try this...

Also now if you ftp a .m1v (boot screen use logoviewer to convert jpg/gif/bmp etc to m1v) or .mp3 (audio file) to /var/etc and reboot the box then they will overwrite the existing ones.
 
How can i change the boot logo on the Dreambox.

I'm using a Nabilosat image and I've found a file called NABLOGO in this directory /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures/ the file has no extension and I cannot open it (yet).

Does anyone know?

Folder /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures is used for SHARED PICTURES.
What is inside:
* skin folders/pictures
* countries folder ( with pictures )
* main menu ( default ) pictures
* scan picture
* radio picture
* mp3 picture

File what You find inside called: NABLOGO is probably logo picture from menu: MAIN - INFO - ABOUT
 
if it's in /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures you will need linux to edit it as only /var is editable on the box.
 
if it's in /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures you will need linux to edit it as only /var is editable on the box.

I'm using a Nabilosat image and I've found a file called NABLOGO in this directory

!!! He use Nabilo image !!!
!!! He find NABLOGO ( what is in info panel ) !!!
!!! He can FTP file to PC and look at it !!!
!!! He doesn't say that wanna edit that !!!
!!! He ask :
How can i change the boot logo on the Dreambox.
!!!
 
@fergy and your point is ????

I got the impression that witchy2k1 was under the impression that NABLOGO was maybe the file he needs to edit/change and I was pointing out the requirements to attempt this.

Update :)
Just loaded on the image and had a look in
/etc/init.d/rcS
and found this
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If you load nablogo into logoviewer or double click in windows and open with media player classic then you will find it is a standard dbox type bootlogo with the extension removed, rename it nablogo.m1v as all they have done is remove the .m1v to attempt to fool people.

As I said before you need linux to edit the root and you will need to do that to replace the bootscreen
You can put your own in later in the /var section but it looks tacky having the 2 screens
make a file called init
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and unrar the attachment and put it into /var/etc then reboot and it will show the old screen then the new screen.
logoviewer will turn most things into an .m1v for you

Have Fun
 
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Excellent, thanks mate.

You don't happen to know of a live version of Linux that will fit onto a 256mb mem stick do u?

Any chance i could get access to the Dreambox development section, I'd like to learn how to customise my box :)

UPDATE :

Ok, I found a few small Linux Live discs and I opted for SLAX Live (writing this on it), now all I need is Linux lessons :)

PMSL

UPDATE :

I've managed to Telnet into the Dreambox with Xtrem and I've managed a FTP connection with something called MC, I'm just about to unpack the rar file and send the contents across, oooh the excitement! :)
 
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once u have your new boot logo ready u should be able to ftp over to /var/share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures name it the same as the old one and it should show upon boot up :)

cheers

osborne82
 
why should it ?

the command line is quite clearly
/bin/showlogo /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures/nablogo

I have tested your method and it doesn't work.
if the line had said

Code:
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then your method will work but it doesn't and the method doesn't work.

ps it's a nice image pity no infobarepg :(
 
why should it ?

the command line is quite clearly
/bin/showlogo /share/tuxbox/enigma/pictures/nablogo

I have tested your method and it doesn't work.
if the line had said

Code:
You don't have permission to view the code content. Log in or register now.

then your method will work but it doesn't and the method doesn't work.

ps it's a nice image pity no infobarepg :(




hehehehe ok m8 :) and so it carrys on :) :)
ellie please teach us all to make images like u why not open the school up so its puplic and then u may show us all how enigma works

cheers

osborne82
 
the school is open to any member that wants a password.

it is not open to guest viewers (why should it be)

I don't understand your problem.

I try to help you expand your understanding and you get all stroppy ???

Would you prefer I didn't show you where you were going wrong and just post something along the lines of

doesn't work ?

doesn't seem right to me to not give an explanation where you are going wrong !!! .
 
ellie1998, in your opinion, what would you say was the best current image available?

What is this infobar epg you mentioned?
 
infobar epg is that is shows the epg on the infobar so hitting info once will tell you what is on and what is on next.

Not fair for me to say my favourite as I will pick the forum image.

I only use images with infobar epg so it limits me to

dw-dream 1.6.2
diorj 0.6
and the new pli image though i prefer images with less addons.

Of the neutrino's I would only use cryo's version as he has it modded well for the uk market.

There are people that swear by other images gemini seems the most prominent but there are plenty to play with thanks to zaf786 and others.

I would go with the have a play advice and see what image suits your needs.
 
infobar epg is that is shows the epg on the infobar so hitting info once will tell you what is on and what is on next.

Not fair for me to say my favourite as I will pick the forum image.

I only use images with infobar epg so it limits me to

dw-dream 1.6.2
diorj 0.6
and the new pli image though i prefer images with less addons.

Of the neutrino's I would only use cryo's version as he has it modded well for the uk market.

There are people that swear by other images gemini seems the most prominent but there are plenty to play with thanks to zaf786 and others.

I would go with the have a play advice and see what image suits your needs.

hi all i have dreambox 500S how to upload an image nemesis 4.4 boot logo.

thanks...
 
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