XBMC + EyeTV + MacMini = The best of Mediacenter

[MegaMrp1]

Ok, the applescript has compiled. Not sure how you are able to execute it instead of the xbmc.app. Did you need to you the behaviour construction kit.

[satrayia]

@MegaMrp1 To switch to XBMC, I've used Automator to create an app for executing this script:

tell application "XBMC" activate

end tell

if application "EyeTV" is running then tell application "EyeTV" if (full screen) then exit full screen close windows else close windows end if end tell tell application "Finder" set visible of process "EyeTV" to false end tell

end if

[MegaMrp1]

Hi, is it possible to upload the applescript that you are using. I copied it as you have written it but its is displaying syntax errors. Thanks.

[mort56x]

Thanks for posting the Vid. I'm currently transitioning my setup from a Windows Media centre PC to a Mac mini. Nightmare to say the least, especially trying to set up the Harmony remote i used to use. I have bought an Apple Remote and am aiming for a simpler setup through Remote Buddy.

Looks like you have mapped a button on your remote to Instantly open the guide in EyeTV?

I use Plex atm but I'd imagine i can setup the same way. Thanks for the script :) are you using any others?

[satrayia]

@mort56x Hello, Yes I've mapped the guide on "Select (Held)" (command + G). With XML files you can do the same configuration on Plex

[cgmand]

This looks awesome. How do you get RB to close EyeTV when you open XBMC ? And you seem to have another menu when you open RB than I have.. When I open RB I have to select fx XBMC and chose activate ? you only have one click.. I wan't that too :)

[satrayia]

@cgmand For the menu under "Global mapping" in Remote Buddy Preferences, I've mapped "Open Remote Menu at the main menu" with menu (held).

Under "Menu Preferences", I've unchecked the option "Descend into the respective context menu when choosing a Behaviour in the menu" too.

[satrayia]

@cgmand When I open Mediacenter (XBMC), I don't start XBMC.app but an application called Mediacenter.app with XBMC icon. I have created it with automator for calling this script:

tell application "XBMC" activate

end tell

if application "EyeTV" is running then tell application "EyeTV" if (full screen) then exit full screen close windows else close windows end if end tell tell application "Finder" set visible of process "EyeTV" to false end tell

end if

[kuparsaa]

This is really magnificent! How do you switch between EyeTV and XBMC? If I want to build same kind of a system will I need to have the Server version of Lion? I haven't managed to get my XBMC setup working. The tv sees folders and files but can't playback any of the films. Any details you could share, I'd greatly appreciate.

Your setup is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Seeing your setup gives me hope that it is doable :-)

[satrayia]

@kuparsaa First... Thank you :-)

The server version of Mac OS is not necessary.

I use an Apple Remote to navigate.

To configure and to switch to EyeTV from XBMC, I use RemoteBuddy app.

For your problem with XBMC, have you added a scraper ?

If not, this article might help you: wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=­Set_Content_ (Video_Library)

If you've got another question, don't hesitate !

Good luck & enjoy ! ;-)