t rex cam and trex card with diablo programmer

[oasisrubyvale]

does any one have an easy to use software package for this card
every one i seem to download has a screwed crc check
the cas3 software dosent recognise my card or im stuffing it up help please

 

[Mickha]

With a Cas 3, and loader card you can program the T-Rex Cam, in 2 ways:

1 Use the Dummy Card.
Connect the Dummy Card to your Cas 3, the long rectangular PCB, which connects using the 20 pin ribbon cable.
Download the latest Predator/Predasaur file, if you're unsure of which version your Cam is stick with the Predator file, predator 380, as they both open the same.
Uncompress the file, using winzip, winrar, or a free utility like 7-zip.
Store predator380.dra on your computer desktop.
Ensure you have the latest Cas software installed, Cas 8.7, on your PC.
Insert the T-Rex Cam into your Cas 3 and insert the Dummy card with the ribbon cable connection underneath.
Start up the Cas 8.7 software.
Click on the Cam Module tab, then the Dragon Cams icon, and the first T-Rex cam icon.
Click on the icon with 3 dots, at the end of the file address bar, and navigate to the desktop and predator380.dra.
Select it and click open.
Now Click the Start Update icon and let the cam load.

2 Using the loader card.
Download Predator 380, as above.
Start uo the Cas 8.7 software.
Click on the Smartcard tab
Select Dragon Loader card and insert the card in the rear of the Cas 3, chip facing down.
Click on the folder icon, at the end of the address bar, and select predator380.dra.
Click on Write to dragon Cam and wait for the card to be programmed.

Now tune your receiver to a FTA channel.
Turn off your receiver.
Insert the loader card into the T-Rex Cam, chip facing up, and the cam into your receiver.
Turn on your receiver.
Navigate to the Cam menu, in your receiver, and once accessed select Yes to load the Cam.
Wait for it to finish and follow the onscreen instructions.

 

[oasisrubyvale]

ok ive done that and the programer keeps coming up with

Writing Firmware ...
Error. Please retry again.

is there any way i can format the card or empty it the card is about 2 1/2 years old but never been used
the file i loaded was
predasaur240 dra

I know it should be easy but I keep getting the same error

 

[Mickha]

The Predasaur files are only for the T-Rex 4.6 supermodule, which is why I suggested loading Predator 380 instead, as these are for all Dragon/T-Rex cams, and are identical.
Have you tried using the Cas 3 and Dummy card?
What type of loader card do you have?
There are loader card repair files but most require using the programmer in phoenix mode and using the loader software, which requires having your Cas 3 connected using a serial cable as well as a USB cable.

 

[oasisrubyvale]

ok im not sure what you are talking about with the loader card and dummy card i got this a couple of years ago all i got was the yellowy green diablo box and the green with white writting t-rex card if theres a way i can send u a pic i can

 

[oasisrubyvale]

can you tell me if its worth buying one of these instead of have the hussle im having
Linux BlackBox 500S (DM 500S OEM)
Features:
250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
2 LED status
Linux Operating System
Full automatic service scan
Supports directly bouquet-lists (indirect unlimited)
Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
1 x Smartcard-Reader
Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
SPDI/F interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3 / DTS)
MPEG2 Hardware decoding
Channel-change time < 1 second
Fully adaptable OSD in many languages (skin-support)
100Mbit full duplex Ethernet Interface
Supports EPG (electronic program guide)
1 x Scart-interfaces (fully controlled by software)


Video decoder:
Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible
Video Standard PAL and NTSC
Video Formats 4:3 / 16:9
Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)
Letterbox percolating for 4:3 TV-Device Audio decoder:
Audiokompression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo
Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

Video parameter:
Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 Ohm
Teletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 Standard

TV-Scart:
Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VHS over OSD selectable

Tuner:
Frequency Range 950 .. 2150 MHz
Signal Level - 65 dBm .. - 25 dBm
Signal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.
DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type female
Input Impedance 75 Ohm
AFC +/- 3 MHz
Demodulation Shaped QPSK
Input Symbol rate 2 .. 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC / MCPC
FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
Viterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilation
Roll-off Factor 35 %
Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1

Ethernet:
100 MBit compatible, bi-directional interface
Function Update of Firmware and Reprogramming

LNB Power and polarisation:
LNB Current 500mA max. ; short-circuit-proof
LNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mA
LNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mA
LNB shut-off at Standby-Mode

Count of active satellite position:
DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTION
DiSEqC - Rotor Control

Output digital:
Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 Ohm
Sampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
S/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)

Output analogue:
Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 Ohm
THD > 60 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk < -65 dB

Serial Interface RS 232:
Type RS232 bidirectional
Bit rate 115,2 kBit/s max.
Plug Connector SUB-D-9
Function Update of Firmware and Reprogramming

Power consumption:
< 10W / 12V

Input voltage:
DC12V,alternating acurrent +/- 15%

Extern power supply:
Input:
110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6A
Output:
12V = / 1A

can get them out of china meant to be same company that does the deam box for 70.00 $au

 

[Mickha]

They are probably clones, have a read through the Dreambox section for information on them.
Have a look at the bottom of the T-Rex Cam for which version it is, there were 2 types.
You stated you had a Cas 3 programmer, these came with 2 PCB's, Pronted Circuit Boards, as add ons, to program different cams, one was called a Dummy Card for programming Dragon/T-Rex cams.
Try programming your card again but use Predator380.dra, not the Predasaur file.

 

[oasisrubyvale]

the trex is the super module rev5.6 i never got any no other pcbs and ive tryed the 380 file so i guess its back to the drawing board and buy something that works whats the easyest for iredio 2 working C1

 

[Mickha]

You're based on the other side of the world, to me, so I don't know what satellites, or channels, you are viewing.
I should imagine a linux based receiver will support most subscription cards, providing the right software is available.
What information do you get from the T-Rex cam when you check it using your receivers CI option, is there anything already loaded on it?

 

[oasisrubyvale]

ok C1 shows predasaur 2.07

then sub menus
smartcard
debug================== this menu gos to irduhto as well in a list sucko negravision oh aladin viyuckses crptodorks leading to a list of channels dosent seem to be any off of C1
security update this loads the cam to the unit this has always been successful
settings

 

[Mickha]

The Security Update is no longer of any use, this feature wasn't supported for too long as official support ended fairly quickly.
Here are 2 images to show you what the Dummy Card looks like and how it works with the Cas 3+.

 

[oasisrubyvale]

yea no ive never had them guess i beter try and find another card thats a bit easer the sat here uses irdeito 2 is there a card that would be better and a programmer to use as this programmer seems to be locking up as well

 

[Mickha]

The cheapest card, and easiest to program, is the Fun Card 7, this can be programmed by most card programmers.
What happened when you tried to program your current card in the Cas 3?
Did you get an ATR?

 

[oasisrubyvale]

the dra file loaded up into the programmer but everytime u put the card in it comes up with an error when you then tell it to load to the card the programmer locks up it says
dragon card loader error
ATR :

 

[Mickha]

If the card doesn't have an ATR then it must be faulty, try cleaning the chip, gently rubbing it with a clean cloth.
What error message are you getting when you insert the card into the programmer?

 

[oasisrubyvale]

when I put the card in I get

dragon card loader error
ATR :

with the predator 380 file loaded and I click on

Write to Dragon loader card I get

Writing firmware ...
Error. please try again

if I click on ATR I get

dragon card loader error



looks like cards stuffed

 

[Mickha]

Yes, the cheapest option is probably a Fun Card 7, about £10, unless you can get hold of a Dummy Card to fit your Cas 3+

 

[oasisrubyvale]

ive found a silver card in the drawer what use are they ??? and using cas what do i program them as

 

[Mickha]

No good whatsoever, all these old cards are of very little use now, the only two you can use for the Dragon/T-Rex is the Fun 7 or Pic f84a.
If you start up your Cas 8.7 software, click on the smartcard tab, the card programmer icon and insert your card the Cas 3 should auto detect it for you.

 

[oasisrubyvale]

would you happen to have a link in aisa pacific region where i can get a card please