tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post7983064250466593977..comments2014-04-24T05:53:14.048+01:00Comments on Nick's Morning Beat Blog: Acer Aspire Revo - the perfect high definition XBMC media center.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-56339733028673096952011-01-10T12:37:34.571+00:002011-01-10T12:37:34.571+00:00Steven - I had the same issue, using HomePlugs. I ...Steven - I had the same issue, using HomePlugs. I was able to resolve the problem by moving the HomePlug to a different socket in the same room. That sorted the problem. <br /><br />FYI - I've recently moved and the new house must have much better wiring as I'm now getting better speeds with the HomePlugs. Another option is to see if you can upgrade the HomePlugs if you're not using the fastest versions.Web Design Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142553341039418423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-55082615395577089162011-01-05T22:40:24.871+00:002011-01-05T22:40:24.871+00:00My system is up and running but the movies keep st...My system is up and running but the movies keep stopping so that the buffer can reload about every minute. Is there some setting somewhere that I am missing? I am using an NAS server with Powerline Ethernet. It works fine for streaming video over the internet but not with the server.Stevennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-37093389129913977572010-07-01T02:05:04.185+01:002010-07-01T02:05:04.185+01:00Just a quick note for people having issues with ge...Just a quick note for people having issues with getting wireless working with the Acer Revo 1600. I have two of these beasties, one has a Atheros 5891 wireless card. The other has a RaLink 3090. The tutorial above works for the Atheros wireless but not for the RaLink. If you look at the bottom side of the device you will see the Wlan type. To configure the Ralink you must do the following:<br /><br />sudo apt-get install python-software-properties<br />sudo add-apt-repository ppa:markus-tisoft/rt3090<br />sudo apt-get install rt3090-dkms<br /><br />This will configure a private ppa to get the latest stable ralink 3090 module and build it for your system. Reboot now.<br /><br />Strangely the interface will not be called wlan0 but rather ra0. After rebooting. Do<br /><br />iwconfig <br /><br />To confirm that it shows up.<br /><br />You will have to modify the /etc/network/interfaces file to reference ra0 instead of wlan0. <br /><br />auto lo<br />iface lo inet loopback<br /><br />auto eth0<br />iface eth0 inet dhcp<br /><br />auto ra0<br />iface ra0 inet dhcp<br />pre-up wpa_supplicant -B -Dwext -ira0 -c/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf<br />post-down killall -q wpa_supplicant<br /><br />The wpa_supplicant.conf file can stay the same.<br /><br />Then you can run:<br /><br />sudo wpa_supplicant -ira0 -c/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf -Dwext -dd<br /><br /><br />I had to manually delete the following:<br /><br />sudo rm /var/run/wpa_supplicant/ra0<br /><br />and reboot to get it going. <br /><br />After reboot do an ifconfig to see the ipaddress of your ra0 interface.<br /><br />I hope this helps somebody else.SuperSlughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006255578316703506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-68002951707871887372010-06-13T19:52:16.467+01:002010-06-13T19:52:16.467+01:00Hi AMG. I've no clues what your problems might...Hi AMG. I've no clues what your problems might be caused by. I suggest you try the Ubuntu forums here: http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/webforumsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-44579597110227204522010-06-12T18:18:59.590+01:002010-06-12T18:18:59.590+01:00I instead did a full Ubuntu 10.04 install on my HD...I instead did a full Ubuntu 10.04 install on my HD (not the XBMC Live) and then installed XBMC). I added the NVIDIA driver. My networking, display, etc. all works great.<br /><br />My problem is I have tearing in the middle of the screen when watching a movie. Even smaller 800mb or so XviD movies. I didn't have this when I had 9.04 installed before. Not sure what option I missed or if its a display driver deal.<br /><br />ALSO, I have a 9GB 1080p .mkv file which XBMC on my Revo will not even play (I have the 4gb revo) properly. It frames a lot, audio stops, it isnt watchable. I wonder why?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17107150229463076843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-6091066820014183192010-05-13T15:06:22.419+01:002010-05-13T15:06:22.419+01:00Thanks for the quick response Nick, I nipped out t...Thanks for the quick response Nick, I nipped out to Maplin yesterday and purchased the remote you mentioned. The Revo just arrived so I'm all set!<br /><br />Thanks for the link to the other post I hadn't spotted that.Web Design Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142553341039418423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-82747037400005445502010-05-10T22:53:35.133+01:002010-05-10T22:53:35.133+01:00All - don't miss my updated guide, with XBMC L...All - don't miss my updated guide, with XBMC Live 9.11, here:<br /><br />http://morningbeat.blogspot.com/2010/01/xbmc-911-on-acer-aspire-revo.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-22533890259648769612010-05-10T22:50:47.924+01:002010-05-10T22:50:47.924+01:00Hi sygyzy - you are correct, this procedure will f...Hi sygyzy - you are correct, this procedure will format and re-partition your hard drive and therefore replaces Windows 7 if that's what you have currenty installed. So proceed with caution!<br /><br />NickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-42071642260508078372010-05-10T22:48:48.513+01:002010-05-10T22:48:48.513+01:00Hi Michael - thanks for the feedback. I use the fo...Hi Michael - thanks for the feedback. I use the following media center remote control from Maplin Electronics in the UK:<br /><br />http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=218643<br /><br />Works with no configuration - just plug-in the USB IR receiver and you're away!<br /><br />NickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-82322733324495745502010-05-10T21:45:26.857+01:002010-05-10T21:45:26.857+01:00Nick, does your method replace the OS (in my case ...Nick, does your method replace the OS (in my case Win 7) that comes on the box? Or does it dual boot?sygyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681416792612410666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-59965327732165397402010-05-09T06:47:38.620+01:002010-05-09T06:47:38.620+01:00Hi Nick,
Thanks for posting up this guide it'...Hi Nick,<br /><br />Thanks for posting up this guide it's exactly what I want to do.<br /><br />Which IR adapter did you purchase? I'm having trouble finding one on eBuyer et al.<br /><br />For what it's worth I also have a Logitech Harmony series remote so I'm hoping I can programme that to control the Revo/XBMC.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MichaelWeb Design Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142553341039418423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-20746939226107176342010-04-13T17:42:29.752+01:002010-04-13T17:42:29.752+01:00Oh. Thank you! I looked at a Revo that didn't ...Oh. Thank you! I looked at a Revo that didn't have wireless built in. I'll have to get one that does.<br /><br />Once again, great article and thank you very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-25391943534838177332010-04-13T16:55:43.124+01:002010-04-13T16:55:43.124+01:00Hi. The Revo has wireless built-in, so I'm jus...Hi. The Revo has wireless built-in, so I'm just using that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-28262250479273512312010-04-13T16:54:40.136+01:002010-04-13T16:54:40.136+01:00Great article Nick. I am looking forward to using ...Great article Nick. I am looking forward to using this. I have one question, however.<br /><br />What wireless card are you using to get wireless? <br /><br />Thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-89109744053794841442010-03-13T17:18:41.235+00:002010-03-13T17:18:41.235+00:00Josh - many thanks for the tip - this worked. I ca...Josh - many thanks for the tip - this worked. I can confirm that, after performing an apt-get update; apt-get upgrade, this results in XBMC not booting, but instead displaying a very small error window instead. This can be solved by SSHing into the Revo and issuing the following commands:<br /><br />sudo stop xbmc-live<br />sudo nvidia-installer --update -a -s -f<br />sudo start xbmc-live<br /><br />Thanks again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-32049929658510184562010-03-05T15:49:29.656+00:002010-03-05T15:49:29.656+00:00Ben/Nick-
I ran into a similar problem where XBMC-...Ben/Nick-<br />I ran into a similar problem where XBMC-Live would boot up with a small error window centered that was very hard to read. This error was basically saying that there was a problem with the graphics driver. Similar to your situation, this error popped up after I <a href="http://boshdirect.com/blogs/tech/upgrade-xbmc-live-to-latest-svn.html" rel="nofollow">upgraded to the latest XBMC-Live SVN</a> (via apt-get upgrade) so I could <a href="http://boshdirect.com/blogs/tech/how-to-install-git-on-xbmc-live.html" rel="nofollow">install the latest Aeon65 skin</a>.<br /><br />The first time I had the issue, I just completed re-installed. The second time around I wanted to figure out what happened and fix it. I've posted some simple instructions on my blog which show <a href="http://boshdirect.com/blogs/tech/fix-revo-nvidia-driver-error.html" rel="nofollow">how to fix the NVIDIA driver error</a>. (aka. the small centered box error).Josh Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778181700704153432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-11985223648477030232010-02-27T16:10:16.837+00:002010-02-27T16:10:16.837+00:00Hi Ben
I did notice when recently re-installing m...Hi Ben<br /><br />I did notice when recently re-installing my XBMC Live 9.11 system that after performing the apt-get update; apt-get upgrade, the system would not boot any more. I just got a very small error window appear in the centre of my screen - too small to read what it said! Anyway, for now I recommend you re-install, but do not perform the online update from the command line. All then should hopefully be well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-47862723174284697722010-02-27T10:10:58.911+00:002010-02-27T10:10:58.911+00:00I did as you mentioned all seemed OK till i reboot...I did as you mentioned all seemed OK till i rebooted and now stuck on starting up ....Ben Hoganhttp://www.cowandmonkey.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-61325908731250415272010-02-02T22:04:14.635+00:002010-02-02T22:04:14.635+00:00Thanks Barrie. I'm sure I tried this (unsucces...Thanks Barrie. I'm sure I tried this (unsuccessfully) first time around, but I will give it another shot when I get a moment and will report back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-12916249701478418612010-02-01T00:46:40.878+00:002010-02-01T00:46:40.878+00:00wpa_ap_scan 1 is for a broadcast ESSID
wpa_ap_scan...wpa_ap_scan 1 is for a broadcast ESSID<br />wpa_ap_scan 2 is for a hidden ESSID<br /><br />this comes from the article you linked to earlier in the thread - could this cure your hidden network ails?<br /><br />http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202834Barrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-15304995248845432332010-01-07T23:55:45.742+00:002010-01-07T23:55:45.742+00:00...and of course, I meant XBMC Live 9.11...!...and of course, I meant XBMC Live 9.11...!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-16798966982251773762010-01-07T23:55:15.972+00:002010-01-07T23:55:15.972+00:00Hi Darin - I installed XBMC Live from my USB CDROM...Hi Darin - I installed XBMC Live from my USB CDROM just the other day and using almost the same procedure as for 9.04 it went on fine. I'll add a new post to the blog with my install notes in the next day or two.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009983006147324179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-14206513032580242622009-12-31T17:19:19.001+00:002009-12-31T17:19:19.001+00:00I'm running XBMC Live 9.11 (repack) on my Revo...I'm running XBMC Live 9.11 (repack) on my Revo. The install process didn't work the first go around (from USB), so I had to restart the installer to get it running. I should note that I had upgraded my Windows install from XP to 7 though so my partitions were different than what originally came on the box.Josh Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778181700704153432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-55412671736014628732009-12-27T03:39:24.715+00:002009-12-27T03:39:24.715+00:00Has anyone tried XBMC Live 9.11 on their Revo?
I ...Has anyone tried XBMC Live 9.11 on their Revo?<br /><br />I tried to install it via USB, but the installer's partitioner failed every time I tried to install on the HDD. :(Darin Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373367985730572247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588619346611441742.post-58195353322156119642009-12-04T19:48:18.663+00:002009-12-04T19:48:18.663+00:00I disagree about not upgrading to the additional g...I disagree about not upgrading to the additional gig of ram. The revo would not play 1080p content in Windows 7 (MPC-HC) or XMBC Live (VDPAU) without the additional gig of ram and the video memory set to 512MB.<br /><br />Out of the box, the device would play 720p fine, but 1080p only worked with the additional gig of ram.Josh Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778181700704153432noreply@blogger.com