[linux-dvb] dib0700 problems (nova-T usb stick)

[Stephen Rowles]

Soeren Moch wrote:
> Hello Stephen,
>
> at http://www.stud.uni-hannover.de/user/76793/v4l-dvb.patch
>
> you can find a patch for the dvb-usb-dib0700 driver, which should
> - solve vdr tuning problems
> - give you correct lock flags
> - give you (at least old) data for signal strength and error rate
> - decrease the usb disconnect rate of this stick
>
> Unfortunately I could not solve the disconnect problem at all.
>
> other thread:
>   
>> The reason for the whole TS is one to avoid tuning channels all the 
>> time.. 
>>     
>
> Here I have good news for you: as long as you are not tuning, no
> disconnect should occur with the patch.
>
> This patch probably breaks other (non dib7000p) dvb-usb devices. But
> this ugly hack might be nothing for the mainline anyway.
>
> S:oren
Just to say I've tried your "ugly hack" and it seems to work just great :)

I do get the occasional:

lounge kernel: mt2060 I2C write failed

in /var/log/messages but I can now stream the whole TS and my apps are 
happy with their fake status.

Thank you :)