[vdr] Re: splitted vdr system

[Malcolm Caldwell <malcolm.caldwell@ntu.edu.au>]

What about a perlscript that runs from cron frequently.

The script would connect to the first vdr and list the timers.  It would
then connect to the second vdr and do the same.  It could then sync the
timers together.

You would need a way to stop the first vdr from actually doing any
recording - can this be done with the primary priority?

This way there is no need to patch vdr.

To improve the situation simple patches to vdr could be added to
1) disable recordings on the view only vdr
2) call the script everytime times are changed on the first box
eliminating the need to use cron.

I have not looked at the code to see if any of this is possible but it
may just work.

On Sun, 2003-03-23 at 03:08, Claas Hilbrecht wrote:
> >> 1) Has anyone built such a system before and is willing to share his/her
> >> knowlegde?
> >
> > I have a server with multiple clients, but I have the same problem with
> > programming as you. I solve this by using vdradmin and epg2timers.
> 
> This is not an option for me. My parents will use such a VDR client and 
> anything beyond simple OSD action is too complicated in this case.
> 
> [ sharing timers.conf ]
> > It does not help to share it because it is only rescanned at start of
> > vdr.
> 
> I looked at the source and noticed this also. Maybe it is possible to add 
> the rescan function in some central VDR function.
> 
> @Klaus: Do you have an idea where to place such a rescan function?
> 
> [ use SVDRP to submit timers ]
> > That is the way to go. Ideal would be to have a plugin interface for the
> > standard menus like schedule, timers and recording. Then this
> > functionality can be easily replaced by a plugin which uses svdrp to
> > communicate with one or multiple servers.
> 
> Is it possible for a plugin to "override" a main menu from VDR? I think I 
> will take a look the Plugin API.
> 
> > BTW, as far as I know it is not possible to use VDR with only two budget
> > cards. You have to have at least one full featured card or a DRX3 card
> > in a machine.
> 
> The server machine will only be used to do the recording which sould be 
> possible without a full featured card.
> 
> ---
>  Claas Hilbrecht
>  http://www.jucs-kramkiste.de
> 
> 



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