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There are many tabs accross the bottom of this sheet...
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Use the 'hamburger' menu on the lower left to jump between sheets
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Overview
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PiGS is a software project developed to replace the Channel Master CM-7500 DVR+ Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with guide data from Schedules Direct. PiGS is actually a mini webserver, designed with a specific purpose, to emulate, or act like channel Master's Guide Server (Except PiGS provides very good data)
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PiGS was originally developed on a Raspberry Pi 4. The name PiGS comes from Pi Guide Server.
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PiGS setup will take maybe 30-45 minutes. PiGS is not a commercial product - PiGS is free (if PiGS is useful to you, you can make a donation to the developer, as PiGS took hundreds of hours to code and test). The setup & installation will be improved over time, and you can get help on the AVS forum.
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The PiGS on AVS Forum - Table Of Contents
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AVS Forum PiGS Guide Server
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An Overview of selecting a Computer
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Select a Computer/Platform to Run PiGS​
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Installation Steps - Step # matches Tab # across the bottom
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1) If you have Windows, try the Portable version(video)
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OR continue for any Computer with Python (Win, Mac, Pi, Linux, Linux based NAS, etc)
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(2) Prepare your hardware (computer or Pi)
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(3) Configure computer to use a Static IP​ (Tab 3)
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(4) Install/Update Python if needed
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(5) Download/Install PiGS code & install support libraries
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(6) Create an account at Schedules Direct​ (Tab 6)
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(7) Start & Configure PiGS​ (Tab 7)
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(8) Configure the DVR+ and get the Schedule
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(9) Set PiGS to Auto-Start (on Linux Installs)​ (Tab 9)
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(10) Windows Auto-Start (Windows) (Tab 10)
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(11) Mac Install
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Where to go from here
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Your PiGS should now be running in a Terminal window. It will keep working as long as the computer is on and the terminal window is open. If your computer sleeps, PiGS will probably keep working when the computer wakes up. To stop PiGS, you press Ctrl-C. To restart you enter sudo python3 pigs.py
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Visit and AVS Forum where you can read about PiGS and ask questions
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PiGS: The CM-7500 DVR+ EP Guide Server Replacement (on the AVS Forum)
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(9) Pi AutoStart
Check out the [Auto-Start] tab for instructions
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I want to know more, how does this work? Check out the How PiGS Works Tab
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Jump to FAQ's Tab of this Workbook
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DVR+ Owners Thread: PiGS has been Approved by Schedules Direct
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https://www.avsforum.com/forum/42-hdtv-recorders/1481183-channel-master-dvr-owners-thread-569.html#post59055906
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You do need a computer to run the PiGS server software. PiGS can run on multiple platforms, but the most straight forward method, which is recommended by the developer, is to use an inexpensive Raspberry Pi mini-computer, ~$45. Why do I think this? The Rasberry Pi is a very small separate low power computer, always on, you dont need to worry about it. But, there are numerous other ways to run PiGS, some of them free. Others are posting their novel solutions on the forum.
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Source code is located here
PiGS Download Site pigs.goihl.com
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Videos, Even though it's a Windows install, you might watch it just to see the general setup steps
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PiGS on Windows 7 in just 15 minutes!!
https://youtu.be/1JhCCJqAmFM
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Fixed IP's on your Router and Static Info
https://youtu.be/EtE42JsCbMM
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