Topic: Python Script For Mlb Game Streams (Read 175 times)

lybertyboy · « **on:** March 01, 2006, 06:56:00 PM »

I'm still a relative to noobie to the python scripting side of XBMC, but I'm wondering how difficult it would be to set up a script that would allow me to watch streamed video and audio content from mlb.com. I'm a subscriber and it uses real player to stream the video. Is this possible? Any help would be appreciated.

jmusd · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2006, 01:09:00 PM »

I am also interested in this. I think mlb.tv is now windows media streaming only though, I do not know if that makes a difference.

mike315 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2006, 02:27:00 PM »

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=381945

Seems like people were able to do this with REAL streams...not so sure about the windows media ones though...they may be drm'd or something annoying...good luck.

sp44 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2006, 04:38:00 PM »

hey mike315 check your pm's

This post has been edited by sp44: Apr 10 2006, 11:41 PM

lybertyboy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2006, 10:27:00 PM »

Quick update: URL Paster works great in both Real and Windows Media. Now I'm really enjoying my subscription. (GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

P.S. I know, I know. I'm just asking to be flamed.

indians810 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2006, 11:18:00 PM »

I was wanting to know what you did to get mlb.tv to work. I used URL Paster and it shows the dialog box in XBMC up to chaching.... then it disappears and nothing else happens. Did you have to open any ports or change anything in the cache? Please let me know. Thanks

Update...I just was able to stream one of the games that was still going on. When i try to play a game that is already over from the archive it does not work. Can anyone else verify this? Why can you play games still going on and not the ones that are archived?

This post has been edited by indians810: Apr 16 2006, 06:34 AM

DavidMP · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:14:00 PM »

QUOTE(indians810 @ Apr 15 2006, 11:49 PM)

I was wanting to know what you did to get mlb.tv to work. I used URL Paster and it shows the dialog box in XBMC up to chaching.... then it disappears and nothing else happens. Did you have to open any ports or change anything in the cache? Please let me know. Thanks

Update...I just was able to stream one of the games that was still going on. When i try to play a game that is already over from the archive it does not work. Can anyone else verify this? Why can you play games still going on and not the ones that are archived?

I just get what you said in the first paragraph. Haven't gotten any of the live games to work yet..... Can you get it to work consistently now?

Sure would appreciate any help. My paste is like this:

"mms://a1780.l1086960411.c10869.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1780/10869/v0001/reflector:60411?
auth=ca.aDaBcMb.c_dJandfdOa5adcVb2aab6aX-berAuv-8-4ekwnL7y-mfj5n6nWj9jalck9j3kejfjmjal
fk5lamcj8m7majejhlekfjbkl&aifp=v0004&ct1=mlb&media_type=wms&av_type=video&event_pk=
477917&product=mlb_lg"

Does that seem right?

Thanks,
David

lybertyboy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:25:00 PM »

Yeah, that looks right. Hmmmm, I haven't had any problems. Now, they do suggest that once a game is complete, to wait until the next morning before trying to watch, since it may be choppy until then. Maybe that has something to with the problems some people are having. I must say, that I haven't had any problems watching the live game other than the occasional frame drops of like two or three per hour.

DavidMP · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2006, 11:11:00 PM »

QUOTE(lybertyboy @ Apr 18 2006, 10:56 PM)

Yeah, that looks right. Hmmmm, I haven't had any problems.

Thanks for the feedback. I finally figured out my problem. Should have gotten this sooner:

I usually use a hide IP program for a Proxy so that I can watch the my team that is in my blackout area (Yeah, 230 miles away, and still blacked out!).

Now I've got to see if I can figure out Proxy stuff in XBMC. Thanks again!

David

mickopla · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2006, 04:16:00 PM »

Ive checked all the posts on this topic and followed all the instructions but i still can't get the streams to run.Basically i start by running the Script in XBMC and running comes up on the screen. I then go upstairs to my PC and start the particular game i want to watch and get the address details and paste them into URLpaster on the PC. The game does'nt start on the XBOX and running is still next to the script. They are communicating as i have a history of addresses in the Log. Id love to get this working. Please help me guys.

lybertyboy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2006, 07:38:00 PM »

QUOTE(mickopla @ Apr 23 2006, 10:47 PM)

Ive checked all the posts on this topic and followed all the instructions but i still can't get the streams to run.Basically i start by running the Script in XBMC and running comes up on the screen. I then go upstairs to my PC and start the particular game i want to watch and get the address details and paste them into URLpaster on the PC. The game does'nt start on the XBOX and running is still next to the script. They are communicating as i have a history of addresses in the Log. Id love to get this working. Please help me guys.

Are you using any type of software firewall? Also, you might want to check and see if you are having any port forwarding issues.

mickopla · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2006, 04:03:00 PM »

QUOTE(lybertyboy @ Apr 24 2006, 02:45 AM)

Are you using any type of software firewall? Also, you might want to check and see if you are having any port forwarding issues.

Yeah i'm using Nod32 anti virus software and a netgear router.Do i need to open some ports?

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lybertyboy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2006, 10:14:00 PM »

QUOTE(mickopla @ Apr 24 2006, 11:10 PM)

Yeah i'm using Nod32 anti virus software and a netgear router.Do i need to open some ports?

??

I suggest a visit to portforward.com. It would be a good idea to open up the port that your xbox is using. I would make sure that you have a static ip address. If that doesn't work, let me know.

youthemandan · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2006, 03:55:00 PM »

Does anyone know what ports this uses??? And for those who have it working have you done anything special in your router setup? My xbmc will hang on caching, this is when i try archived games

This post has been edited by youthemandan: Apr 25 2006, 10:56 PM

lybertyboy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:58:00 PM »

QUOTE(youthemandan @ Apr 25 2006, 10:26 PM)

Does anyone know what ports this uses??? And for those who have it working have you done anything special in your router setup? My xbmc will hang on caching, this is when i try archived games

Actually, I've sort of started to change my mind on your problem. What build of XBMC are you using?

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