Replacing embedded linux on a TVT NVR
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I think I have a TVT white-labeled NVR (Network Video Recorder for security cameras) from EasternCCTV as "Titanium NVR". The software kinda sucks and I'd like to have more options. If I can get rooted linux running on it, seems like there are options. I assume I have to root the machine somehow, install/reflash linux somehow, and restore all the drivers for hardware support somehow (especially the 4 pppoe ports). All without bricking it.
I'm not comfortable making any physical modifications (other than a confident jumper placement). Perhaps the most important chip number is under the heatsink, which seems glued down, but from other research about similar Dahua hardware?, I think it's a Cortex A9. "U-Boot" seems like it will come into play - but not sure how - I think rooting it is still required and once it's rooted then any bootloader would work, right? Or maybe uboot is like grub for embedded.
Am I entering a world of pain? Is there a good ~$200 alternative hardware that will support a rooted/robust/stable linux experience?
Thanks!
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I think I have a TVT white-labeled NVR (Network Video Recorder for security cameras) from EasternCCTV as "Titanium NVR". The software kinda sucks and I'd like to have more options. If I can get rooted linux running on it, seems like there are options. I assume I have to root the machine somehow, install/reflash linux somehow, and restore all the drivers for hardware support somehow (especially the 4 pppoe ports). All without bricking it.
I'm not comfortable making any physical modifications (other than a confident jumper placement). Perhaps the most important chip number is under the heatsink, which seems glued down, but from other research about similar Dahua hardware?, I think it's a Cortex A9. "U-Boot" seems like it will come into play - but not sure how - I think rooting it is still required and once it's rooted then any bootloader would work, right? Or maybe uboot is like grub for embedded.
Am I entering a world of pain? Is there a good ~$200 alternative hardware that will support a rooted/robust/stable linux experience?
Thanks!
embedded-system
asked May 28 at 16:16
Jason Kleban
114212
Sounds like a tougher job to take on than you're ready for. I'd live with the software, or as you ask, look for other hardware/software packages to do what you need.
– heynnema
May 28 at 16:43
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I think I have a TVT white-labeled NVR (Network Video Recorder for security cameras) from EasternCCTV as "Titanium NVR". The software kinda sucks and I'd like to have more options. If I can get rooted linux running on it, seems like there are options. I assume I have to root the machine somehow, install/reflash linux somehow, and restore all the drivers for hardware support somehow (especially the 4 pppoe ports). All without bricking it.
I'm not comfortable making any physical modifications (other than a confident jumper placement). Perhaps the most important chip number is under the heatsink, which seems glued down, but from other research about similar Dahua hardware?, I think it's a Cortex A9. "U-Boot" seems like it will come into play - but not sure how - I think rooting it is still required and once it's rooted then any bootloader would work, right? Or maybe uboot is like grub for embedded.
Am I entering a world of pain? Is there a good ~$200 alternative hardware that will support a rooted/robust/stable linux experience?
Thanks!
embedded-system
asked May 28 at 16:16
Jason Kleban
114212
I think I have a TVT white-labeled NVR (Network Video Recorder for security cameras) from EasternCCTV as "Titanium NVR". The software kinda sucks and I'd like to have more options. If I can get rooted linux running on it, seems like there are options. I assume I have to root the machine somehow, install/reflash linux somehow, and restore all the drivers for hardware support somehow (especially the 4 pppoe ports). All without bricking it.
I'm not comfortable making any physical modifications (other than a confident jumper placement). Perhaps the most important chip number is under the heatsink, which seems glued down, but from other research about similar Dahua hardware?, I think it's a Cortex A9. "U-Boot" seems like it will come into play - but not sure how - I think rooting it is still required and once it's rooted then any bootloader would work, right? Or maybe uboot is like grub for embedded.
Am I entering a world of pain? Is there a good ~$200 alternative hardware that will support a rooted/robust/stable linux experience?
Thanks!
embedded-system
asked May 28 at 16:16
Jason Kleban
114212
asked May 28 at 16:16
Jason Kleban
114212
asked May 28 at 16:16
Jason Kleban
114212
asked May 28 at 16:16
Jason Kleban
114212
114212
Sounds like a tougher job to take on than you're ready for. I'd live with the software, or as you ask, look for other hardware/software packages to do what you need.
– heynnema
May 28 at 16:43
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Sounds like a tougher job to take on than you're ready for. I'd live with the software, or as you ask, look for other hardware/software packages to do what you need.
– heynnema
May 28 at 16:43
Sounds like a tougher job to take on than you're ready for. I'd live with the software, or as you ask, look for other hardware/software packages to do what you need.
– heynnema
May 28 at 16:43
Sounds like a tougher job to take on than you're ready for. I'd live with the software, or as you ask, look for other hardware/software packages to do what you need.
– heynnema
May 28 at 16:43
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Sounds like a tougher job to take on than you're ready for. I'd live with the software, or as you ask, look for other hardware/software packages to do what you need.
– heynnema
May 28 at 16:43