DVB-S2 tuner for Raspberry Pi

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Deadpool

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Master Geek

#175444 30-Jun-2015 07:39

Hi All,

I am looking at using a Raspberry Pi to watch Freeview Saterlite. Has anyone got any recommended DVB-S2 sticks that they have used that work well in NZ, or any that they have use that they recommend to avoid.

At the moment I am looking at getting a Sundtek Sky Ultimate 5, which seems to fit the bill but just wondering what others think.

Thanks

openmedia

3330 posts

Uber Geek

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#1333892 30-Jun-2015 09:31

Looks like a reasonable option based on http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Sundtek

Where are you looking at picking one up from?

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.

PANiCnz

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Ultimate Geek

#1334358 30-Jun-2015 18:14

Geniatech HDStar can be had for $40 USD plus shipping of aliexpress. I'm using one and it rock solid with tvheadend.

openmedia

3330 posts

Uber Geek

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#1334513 30-Jun-2015 22:35

Just ordered one of their DVB-T2 tuners to have a play with.

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.

Deadpool

54 posts

Master Geek

#1334613 1-Jul-2015 08:23

Might have a look at that one, $40 USD is much cheaper than 85 euros.

And I was looking at ordering it directly from Sundtek.

Deadpool

54 posts

Master Geek

#1337548 6-Jul-2015 07:37

PANiCnz: Geniatech HDStar can be had for $40 USD plus shipping of aliexpress. I'm using one and it rock solid with tvheadend.

Cheers ordered one of these the other day, hopefully setup is realltively easy.