StellarTech Blog

After posting about my initial script for controlling the Roku Digital Video Player, ProdigiousJuggalo and eri3k from the roku forums took up the torch and added some really nice functions and UI enhancements. Thanks guys!

The screen shot to the left is the new interface. The latest version of the script can be downloaded by  clicking  here.

Some of the changes include function for rebooting beta firmwares, changing bit rate, saving IP information, and a much better UI.

It’s possible I might put something together to control the roku from the iPhone, eg. roku soundbridge and boxee,  if someone doesn’t beat me to it in the next week or two.

My Roku Netflix player finally got the 1.5 firmware update I’ve been waiting anxiously for the last week or so. I was hoping for HD and Hulu but only got HD. It does however look like they’ve setup the home page for future additions. Maybe Hulu and YouTube are actually planned for the future after all.

On another note, after talking with my significant other we both agreed that the Roku was the coolest device we purchased in 2008.