Stalker Client PVR Add-on Release Thread

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#864
Hello,
I have Kodi with Stalker client installed on my Amazon Fire TV. Yesterday I was testing and found an issue with cache, which I don't know if it's Kodi related, or Stalker client's, or AFTV's.
When I start Kodi, and start watching any of NFPS channel, I can watch it with no buffering for as long as I want. But if I change the channel, I get buffering every 10 seconds or so. If I clear the cache, then I can watch any channel again without buffering.

My advanced settings are:
Code: 
<advancedsettings>
  <network>
    <buffermode>1</buffermode>
    <cachemembuffersize>157286400</cachemembuffersize>
    <readbufferfactor>20</readbufferfactor>
  </network>
</advancedsettings>

Does anyone have found a solution?

thanks
 
#865
ranaguir said:
Hello,
I have Kodi with Stalker client installed on my Amazon Fire TV. Yesterday I was testing and found an issue with cache, which I don't know if it's Kodi related, or Stalker client's, or AFTV's.
When I start Kodi, and start watching any of NFPS channel, I can watch it with no buffering for as long as I want. But if I change the channel, I get buffering every 10 seconds or so. If I clear the cache, then I can watch any channel again without buffering.

My advanced settings are:
Code: 
<advancedsettings>
  <network>
    <buffermode>1</buffermode>
    <cachemembuffersize>157286400</cachemembuffersize>
    <readbufferfactor>20</readbufferfactor>
  </network>
</advancedsettings>

Does anyone have found a solution?

thanks
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Do a search in this thread for my post on making a change to the advanced settings for PVR cache, vs. network cache. It might help, it will delay the start of viewing when you change the channel, but it shouldn't buffer as much.
 
#867
Desktop PC with win 8.1, Kodi 14.2, Latest stalker configured with amended MAC and iptv address

Newbie at this but reasonably savvy. Seemed simple load Kodi, install stalker. Did that but here's my problem and I'm stuck.

Error message "None of the connected PVR backends supports scanning for channels"

Also I've read about necessity to have an emulator installed, what's that.

Appreciate any help from those who have this running this on a Windows PC. Am I obviously missing some step?
 
#868
You don't need the STBemu at this point. The message is expected if you attempt a scan from the menu. You may have multiple clients enabled initially, so first disable LiveTV, restart Kodi, enable LiveTV, and it should request you to enable a PVR client from a list, then enable Stalker client. You should see Kodi load up channels and attempt to load EPG data even if it doesn't exist.
 
#869
The Stalker Client PVR addon is constantly Writing to my Kodi.Log.
The file become quite large unless I reboot the system. (or Manually remove it)

See what your Kodi.log or the Backup file Kodi.old.log file looks like

If you want to see where your log file is stored:

3.1 Location

kodi.log (or xbmc.log) and kodi.old.log (or xbmc.old.log) are located here, depending on your platform:
Operative system File/Folder Paths
Note: Directories and files named kodi were called xbmc in versions before v14.
Android
Note: The first folder might be different on various devices:
<data/sdcard/Android>/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache/temp/kodi.log

or /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/temp/kodi.log
iOS/ATV2 /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/kodi.log
Linux $HOME/.kodi/temp/kodi.log
Mac OS X /Users/<username>/Library/Logs/kodi.log
Windows %APPDATA%\Kodi\kodi.log
Special protocol special://logpath (this can be used by scripts)
 
#870
would it be possible to have the option to dump the URLs to the kodi log file when it pulls them? I have noticed that some of the channels are not working in the kodi client, but are working on the hardware box, "TSN 3" for example is not working.
 
#871
domenic said:
would it be possible to have the option to dump the URLs to the kodi log file when it pulls them? I have noticed that some of the channels are not working in the kodi client, but are working on the hardware box, "TSN 3" for example is not working.
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That's up to the author, but I'm sure that NFPS or anyone trying to sell a paid service wouldn't like it, especially those that maybe 'home grown' as those would be cloned by others and packaged as their own.
 
#874
All I have to say is WOW!!!! Great job.... I do have to ask if there is something you have received regarding what I have noticed. I have a constant message in the lower right corner that says "Search Results Error - No Results". It will not go away. Do I have a setting issue? The other thing I noticed that may help you perfect your Pristine Artistry, MAC Address. I switched from WIFI to Ethernet and had to change the MAC. Perhaps you can automate the process? IDK because you have far more knowledge than I. Thank you for your hard work and insight.
 
#875
after a few days of testing the stalker client addon. I am very impressed, even with some channels down or some not working due to the limitation of the client at this time. probably the best new add on thus far for Kodi
 
#877
mookiex4 said:
All I have to say is WOW!!!! Great job.... I do have to ask if there is something you have received regarding what I have noticed. I have a constant message in the lower right corner that says "Search Results Error - No Results". It will not go away. Do I have a setting issue? The other thing I noticed that may help you perfect your Pristine Artistry, MAC Address. I switched from WIFI to Ethernet and had to change the MAC. Perhaps you can automate the process? IDK because you have far more knowledge than I. Thank you for your hard work and insight.
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Im not sure what your talking about here... I don't think his plugin is causing this message, directly anyways.. it sounds like you have another plugin triggering this message... try from a virgin Kodi install , or use one of the APK's found in the first post that have the plugin pre installed.

Also, You do not need to change the MAC when switching from wifi to ethernet.. You pick one mac (randomizing the last 3 pairs), and stick with it.. you give this mac to the servers when you pay for them.. its bisically used as your login. so changing it will deny you access... While the NFPS server is free all MACS (in the valid range) work, so you just need a unique one .
 
#879
there is no real reason you should (make it the same as the device you are using)... the servers do not care or look up the MAC of your internet connection... someone just made that up as its an easy way for people to randomize numbers.. but truth is you can just make it up in your head... it may confuse people (point in case) to instruct people to do this.. Make up one Mac. and stick with it.. if it doesn't work, or does but you keep getting disconnected, someone else is using the same mac, change yours, even by one digit to resolve this.
 
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#880
dara said:
You don't need the STBemu at this point. The message is expected if you attempt a scan from the menu. You may have multiple clients enabled initially, so first disable LiveTV, restart Kodi, enable LiveTV, and it should request you to enable a PVR client from a list, then enable Stalker client. You should see Kodi load up channels and attempt to load EPG data even if it doesn't exist.
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Followed your advice. Sad to say still getting the same error.
 
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