Here is a toolchain for building Roku compatible software. Start reading here.ĭisclaimer: The author of this howto is not responsible for damage inflicted to your HD1000 software or hardware.Īll devices need a compiler for creating applications.

In this HOWTO all steps needed for setting up a cross-development environment for the HD1000 are written down. On this page the first version of the port will be available and also progress will be visible here, so don't be a stranger -) The VLC Media player is going to be ported to the Roku HD1000, which enables the device to function as a full fledge video client. There is even a contest being held to produce Roku compatible software. All code needed to develop for this device is available on the developers site in the form of an SDK. It runs a Linux OS called Roku OS and is maintained by the manufacturer. Roku HD1000 is a settopbox like device manufactured by rokulabs.