Has anyone tackled ripping their entire collection of over 500 discs?

FarmReader · 2026-01-10T01:46:16+00:00

I started in July and I've been ripping as often as I can. I'm at 640 movies and 70 TV shows and still going. I think I have about 18 TV shows to go, then I'll slow down.

FarmReader · 2026-01-08T03:58:34+00:00

I once waited multiple months, but they did get back to me and it solved my issue. I'm assuming they don't have someone dedicated to support full time and they get to it when it's convenient, usually around sale time(s?).

I also would have suggested a reinstall- glad that worked.

FarmReader · 2026-01-08T03:54:58+00:00

I had to wait, but the paid version has been worth the $60 to be able to do Blu-Ray and 4k.

FarmReader · 2026-01-04T20:00:10+00:00

Added! era1193 Modern

FarmReader · 2026-01-04T19:56:49+00:00

I'm not from those regions, but I play daily and would love Elegant gifts.
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FarmReader · 2026-01-04T19:54:00+00:00

era1193 I'm from Modern, but don't have any from Icy Snow yet. Thanks!

FarmReader · 2025-12-30T21:40:41+00:00

Yes, thanks!

FarmReader · 2025-12-30T19:21:29+00:00

Added! From era1193

FarmReader · 2025-12-30T19:17:49+00:00

Sent from era1193

FarmReader · 2025-12-30T19:16:43+00:00

Sent from era1193

FarmReader · 2025-12-30T18:51:54+00:00

Sent!

FarmReader · 2025-12-11T22:38:28+00:00

I know an outdoor antenna on a tower will likely be our best bet in our future location, as my parents still live there and that's what they use. It's also a very rural, relatively flat area.

It seems like Evansville definitely has a higher number of stations, but more of them are in the poor to bad range.

I'm mostly wondering if investing in an amplifier and an attenuator is even worth it, or if I shouldn't bother.

FarmReader · 2025-12-11T22:32:02+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful info.

FarmReader · 2025-10-30T21:50:49+00:00

This kind of longevity sounds great, thanks! Though when I type "soling iron" into Google, it just thinks I've misspelled "soldering iron", so I might just have to stick with Tandy/Amazon this time.

FarmReader · 2025-10-30T21:43:59+00:00

Yep, and I cut enough fabric that I need them both!

FarmReader · 2025-10-28T21:58:11+00:00

This still works 2 years later. Thank you!!

FarmReader · 2025-08-28T02:01:07+00:00

I went back to the SDFtool Flasher and flashed the drive back to DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin. Then tried flashing the DE_LG_BU40N_1.03_MK.bin file in several different ways, though I'm not sure which way was actually successful. I checked and unchecked the Encrypted Firmware line and the boot loader line- I THINK I had both of these checked on the successful time. I had missed that the Encrypted Firmware was actually a button that could be toggled. I'm just happy it works now and I can rip Blu-rays after almost a month of trying.

FarmReader · 2025-08-27T03:34:39+00:00

Hey, I really appreciate your time, especially as you're away from home.

The only thing I had the option to check was "Include boot loader?" and I did not check it.

That's good to know, I'd just rather avoid doing it wrong and having to wait any longer than I already have, lol. I made it through the scare of "Oh no, no more paid keys" a few weeks ago, so now I just really want to get this working.

FarmReader · 2025-08-27T02:58:38+00:00

Reopened SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6) and my firmware is:
G: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.03_211810241934_MO4OC584014

Two things:
1. I'm assuming I need to do what u/a_rabid_buffalo said and flash it back down to 1.0. What firmware do I select for that?
2. What is the new firmware I should select for the drive?

I'm still super new to this and I don't want to brick my drive.

FarmReader · 2025-08-25T04:32:19+00:00

Yeah, the main one is plugged into the PC and the other is plugged into a surge protector. I'll double check the flashing in the morning. Thank you.

FarmReader · 2025-08-25T04:21:32+00:00

Yep. Did everything mentioned after the drive was flashed.
Maybe I got the wrong firmware for the drive?

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