Hi,
I should think the two cards are similar. In fact, on the Provideo website,
they have a Linux driver with source code that worked after some minor tweaking.
However, the W99200 produces only the MPEG video stream, although it provides
the interface for you to extract uncompressed PCM audio. You will have to do
the MP2 compression + audio/video multiplexing yourself in order to get the
full output.
My objective goes beyond just getting the MPEG video stream, which can already
be done by the existing driver. I need to get the tuner + remote working, since
what I want to build is actually a expandable DVR (I can just plug in more
cards to encode multiple TV channels at once).
The Provideo card (w/tuner model) is only US$120 in this part of the world
(Singapore). Price is one of the reasons why I am starting with this card.
Regards.
joe briggs wrote:
Our objectives are the same. I too am interested in a multi-channel encoder,
but need other features such as the ability to insert text strings into the
captured frames before compression. Also, I am in crunch mode to deliver a
solution soon, so embarking on a new driver effort might not be feasable
right now. However, the PROVIDEO board seems to be architecturally identical
to the Linux Media Labs LM1013
http://www.linuxmedialabs.com/product_details.php?prodid=3
Have you tried their driver?
Joe
How much did the Provideo board costs - the LML is $420.
