Satellite and Media Centre

[stevemac40]

Am looking at the potential of switching to using digital satellite (possibly HD).

I am looking at various potential set-ups and am not necessarily afraid of having to do a bit of messing around to get things right (though the system should be user friendly so the missus can use it). I'm assuming that I will be looking at a motorised setup.

A few questions though, where does the motor get power from? Is there a media centre PC setup that can work. Am getting a little confused between CAMs and EMUs for the hacks, is it that CAMs are paid for hacks whereas EMUs are updated through Patches?

Sorry for all the questions

 

[SiKinn]

if you use a diseqc motor the power is taken from the reciever, if you use a 36v motor the power is taken from a device called a v-box this converts the diseqc signal into 36v signal.

Diseqc motors are great if your dish is not in an over exposed location and you use a light dish.

the cams and emus is not far off. The cam is also an emulator but your right about it costing you money.

Si