2019-01-01, 22:48
Happy New Year!
Updated version 3.3.0 is now available. This version addresses the issues caused by recent web site changes. Overall functionality has been restored, but a couple of minor bugs remain:
On the other hand, there are some nice improvements from the previous version:
No longer included:
The add-on should automatically update if you have my repository installed. If you can't wait for that, you can download the latest version from the link below:
Discovery Channels - v. 3.3.0
As usual, if you experience any issues with the add-on, please post a link to a full, unedited debug log (wiki).
Updated version 3.3.0 is now available. This version addresses the issues caused by recent web site changes. Overall functionality has been restored, but a couple of minor bugs remain:
- A few episodes listed by the add-on do not play in Kodi. I've tested these in a browser, and they do play. I've added some error handling for this, but am actively seeking a better solution. This same behavior was exhibited in the previous version of the add-on, and the number of episodes affected is minimal.
- Some thumbnail images do not load. Same as above. Not sure what is causing this, but I'm looking for a solution.
On the other hand, there are some nice improvements from the previous version:
- All scraping is done from the API with JSON. No more need for BeautifulSoup, and no more need to choose which parser works best for you.
- Now more channels than before! The add-on now includes DIY, HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, and Cooking Channel.
- Episodes are once again available @ 1080p resolution.
No longer included:
- DiscoveryKids - No longer available from Discovery. A new offering replacing this channel called Discovery Mindblown, is not yet available. If there's enough interest when it becomes available, I may look into including this, or creating a separate add-on.
- TLC - A long time ago, TLC was The Learning Channel. Now it is Totally Loathsome Crap. The TLC website for some time has not conformed to the standard design of the other Discovery channels. Between that, and the lack of desirable programming (IMNSHO), I'm tired of having to write special code just to make it work. If there's enough interest, I may consider spinning it off as a separate add-on. Otherwise it's dead and buried.
The add-on should automatically update if you have my repository installed. If you can't wait for that, you can download the latest version from the link below:
Discovery Channels - v. 3.3.0
As usual, if you experience any issues with the add-on, please post a link to a full, unedited debug log (wiki).
