BETA: Channels DVR Server for Raspberry Pi 4 (USB BOOT IMAGE)

Channels DVR Server Raspberry Pi
#522

Thanks. I was thinking of turning Comskip off but then you have to use the API to enable per manual recordings? What about season pass recordings? Would not be user friendly for the Family though.

Do like the second option to disable comskip on PBS and certain sports channels, but that would not work well for OTA broadcast channels for the few long recordings I would want to turn-off comskip for but keep comskip for tv series.

Just to be clear, very happy with Channels DVR running on a Pi. No way the Family would have allowed me to cut the cord(and save money) without Channels DVR. Just hit a worst case scenario and would love to avoid the few times a year this could happen.

#523

You could either select Rededect Commercials per recording (they'll get queued up) or use the API to do it (which does the same thing) if you know the Recording FileID (1075 in example below).
curl -XPUT http://127.0.0.1:8089/dvr/files/1075/recomskip

Yah, if you disbable commercial detection in settings, nothing will get comskipped unless you manually do it. I would vote for a setting in passes to enable/disable comskip for that passes recordings.

You can also set it per show, but only for those you've already recorded at least once.

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#524

that looks suspiciously like the indexing job would be at fault - I've recorded a ton of things at once and never come close to that load.

Was the reindex triggered manually?

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#525

Hancox, everything was automatic. I only went to the UI after I was having issues watching the recording while all those recordings/processes were running. Since so many things were recording, I did not want to reboot the Pi. I never rebooted the Pi and everything is running normally again. I assume with all those processes running, it caused the race condition I experienced. I don't recall triggering a reindex, but I was trying to stop processes and may have caused it. I understand a re-index happens depending on the stream format if I read an older forum post correctly.

#526

having a really tough time with getting ssh access. I've followed countless guides with no success. is this something that can just be enabled in future builds? or can I use the console to run commands like normal? trying to install Tailscale.

#527

Try this post, if you haven't already, then let me know where it falls over

#528

Has anyone used this USB to SATA adapter from UCTRONICS: https://www.uctronics.com/uctronics-ssd-mounting-plate-for-raspberry-pi-1u-rackmount-compatible-with-all-2.5-ssd,.html I have enough Pi's to rackmount them now. 2TB 2.5 SSD drives a little cheaper compared to M.2 Sata sticks.

Video I found on how the drive bracket works:

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#529

I have the exact same question. Any updates?

#530

Same question how do we run the Argon Script

#531

This was already answered in the other thread you already posted to, a few posts up.

No. The os that the image is based off (HomeAssistant)does not support the things needed to make that work.
Install the normal raspian os and install channels on that.

#532

makes sense. thanks!

#533

Which OS for the 4PI you recommend? Thanks!!!

#534

The official Pi OS (Raspbian OS) works well.
The Lite version (headless) is very good for always on sever setup.
That is what I use on my other Pi's that do other things..

There also is DietPi OS, that I have heard good things about.
Very nice wizard and easy graphical system to install other software's that is optimized for the os.

Personally, if you are only wanting to use the Pi as a Channels DVR server, use the Channels Image and a good usb3.0 hard drive (SSD works best, like a Samsung T7) and a good case that has a fan. There are many on Amazon. I use this case

The Argon case is kinda finicky, and best for use with more advanced setups with the Pi, in my experience when i tried it, ended up returning it. Bulky as case, and Didn't like the idea of using m.2 type drive setup anyway. M.2 can get kinda hot. Seems to me better to use a direct usb3.0 drive as the intended setup is designed for best stability and performance.

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#535

Wow :grinning: thanks a lot for the info.

The case that you got, looks really good.

Appreciated
Hector

#536

I'm having trouble getting a brand new Pi setup. I am wanting to move my Channels server from a Shield to a Pi.

I have followed the instructions in this thread, but when I go to http://dvr-server.local:8089/ it doesn't load.

I have the Pi connected to one of my wifi mesh network notes through a ethernet switch. Do I need to connect it to the "main" router instead of a node? Anything else to troubleshoot?

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#537

Connecting to the actual router would be preferable.

Does http://dvr-server load? Are you trying to load on mac or pc?

If you check your router admin interface you should be able to find the Pi IP address and use that directly too.

#538

Trying to load on a PC. Would the Pi show up as "dvr server" on my mesh device list? If so, I see the IP address. Do I just replace the "local" part of the web address with the actual IP to try that way?

#539

just type the IP into the browser

#540

Same thing... "refused to connect"

I turned off my Shield server by disabling the DVR and Bonjour. Also disabled the Channels DVR server app from the shield directly. Does any of that factor in here?

#541

No. You should be able to connect to the Pi DVR using its IP http://x.x.x.x:8089

It might not actually be running on the Pi. Is the green light on the front solid?