2007.11.09

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A few weeks ago I have decided to try to write an alternative BDA device interface
for AltDVB v2.2.0 build 3912 for my TT S2-3200 card with v5.0.0.x BDA drivers.
It might work with other BDA compatible devices (DVB-S/T/C), but no guarantee is given.

1) please don't ask me for the device interface SDK for AltDVB v2.2 since I
   simply don't have it (the knowledge to write this implementation was gathered
   just by observing when and which information is exchanged between the main
   application and the original Dev_BdaDriver.int)
   - I might release in the future my knowledge on the device interface
   - if AltX wishes that this information shall not ever be disclosed I will honor
     his decision
   - no, I am not in any contact with AltX, nor know his whereabouts
     (wish him all the best though :)

2) it might work with other BDA compatible devices, but no guarantee is given

3) Technotrend's BDA drivers (still) have difficulties with DiSEqC 1.0 under BDA,
   especially when tuning to 8PSK transponders

4) DVB-S support have been tested only with the TT S2-3200 card (aka SkystarHD)

5) DVB-T support has been tested only with the TwinHan MagicBox Pro VP-704A
   (aka Pinnacle PCTV-310e)

6) don't have access to DVB-C hardware, so it's not tested at all

7) if you want to report an anomaly/bug/strange behavior please be specific, provide
   as much information as possible about your configuration/ devices etc and
   the log from http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/debugview.mspx
   I will try, if my free time permits, to look into the problem

8) CI & IR remote will probably not ever be supported


Parts of my work are based on the work of DCoder, nate et al from the
the DVB Owners Discussion Forum. Good work guys! Cheers.


Diodato

