Build your own embedded XBMC HTPC

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:49:00 +0000

Earlier I wrote an article how to build a cheap XBMC media center with a XBOX1. But nowadays you want a high definition media center and XVID and DIVX isn’t acceptable anymore on your full HD television. So I read a lot of information how to make an nice media streamer like the popcorn hour, ac rayon and xstreamer but then highly customizable .

Howto: Build the cheapest XBMC High Definition media center ever a.k.a. XBOX1 Softmod

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:31:13 +0000

What do you need?

This ISO (Custom XBOX HD Maker)
Auto installer deluxe (4.5 or higher) (Download: http://aideluxe.com)
Computer with an IDE connection
CD Burner
Screwdriver with a couple of tork plugs
Second-hand XBOX1 with remote (http://marktplaats.nl max €40)
XBOX1 component cable (http://bol.com €6, free shipping coupon @ http://retailmenot.com)

First download and burn the XBOX HD Maker and Auto installer Deluxe to a CD or DVD.

Then disconnect al the IDE cables except the IDE CD player. Put the XBOX HD Maker CD in the computer. Start the pc and before the BIOS recognize the harddisk press the pause key. Now the boot process is on pause :-)

Xbmc on Wapnet Blog

Build your own embedded XBMC HTPC

Howto: Build the cheapest XBMC High Definition media center ever a.k.a. XBOX1 Softmod