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Share your XBian/RPi custom setup pictures
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8th May, 2013, 01:33 PM
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RE: Share your XBian/RPi custom setup pictures
Hi,
I thought I would share how I use XBian with everyone. First some background... My main HTPC is Windows 7 running xbmc and a MediaPortal TV Server. I have a Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector, an nVidia GT430, a Hauppauge 2250 dual ATSC TV Tuner for Over the Air reception, and a 2TB drive for my content. I've tried using haneWin NFS Server and though my Raspberry Pi benefits from it, for some reason, I have nothing but problems with it on the Windows HTPC. A NAS was in the plans, though and both my RPi and Windows HTPC should benefit from it. Now on to XBian... XBian #1
The first Raspberry Pi with XBian is in my bedroom. It's currently running Frodo 12.2. I installed XBian to a USB flash drive (Kingston DT111) so I could overclock the RPi. My TV doesn't decode DTS so I needed to overclock for LiveTV and for blue-ray content. Many people here use CEC, but I prefer to use a serial connection. I have a Satellite receiver and I use its remote control for the Satellite receiver, the TV, and xbmc. I built a cable to connect from the RS-232 port of my TV to the GPIO pins on the pi. FLIRC picks up all my button presses to control xbmc and I have a few special ones to control inputs on the TV. XBian #2
I'm running a second XBian in my van to entertain my 3 year old on long trips and have all my music available at the touch of a button. I installed a switch and a couple relays that allow me to fool my van into thinking the backup camera is on, but instead of showing what's behind the car on the front screen, I display whatever (XBian!) is being shown on the Aux (composite) input in the rear seats. I also tapped into the touchscreen system and switch the touchscreen inputs to a USB controller plugged into the RPi. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get the USB driver to work properly so I've been using a generic remote and Flirc IR receiver to control xbmc. Now that it's warm out again (winter, ugh!) and I can work in the car I'll try UART instead of USB and that should get the touchscreen working. Yay! I like XBian because it boots fast (important for a carputer) and allows me to tweak it a little bit (important for drivers and serial control). Keep up the good work, guys! Doug P.S. I don't drive with a video displayed on the front screen and neither should you! I have a bossy 3-year old to remind me if I forget to turn it off! 
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