Taylor Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Has anyone had success with using the IR Inputs with the Media Controller? I'd like to be able to use a separate remote (Waterproof RF remote) to control the system inside. Know if this is possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I don't think they are enabled yet. What kind of RF remote is it? Is it one with an RF base to IR Emitter?I was talking to a tech at C4 (Jeff Golightly) that said you can write IP drivers, so it may be possible to route it through a computer until the IR receiver starts listening and there are DC's that can be sent to it.I am going to contact him to this message to see if he knows a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Yeah, RF to IR base. You can write your own IR drivers...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Apparently you can write your own IP and Serial Drivers relatively easily.I'm hoping Jeff gets the message so he can tell you all about it. He was EXTREMELY knowledgable, I was amazed by his knowledge of integration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Well, it has come time that I need this functionality. Does anyone have any ideas about controlling basic commands via IR/Serial? This is my project for today, and I think it will help others a lot if we can get this figured out. Hit me up and let's get this thing going! I'll call C4 right now and see if there are any options for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey Taylor.... What types of functionality are you looking for, maybe you can put another IR Emmitter on the device for the separate remote? It's not the most glamorous solution but it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Pretty much the only functionality I need is to be able to select a source for the digital audio stream. AKA XM Radio --> Media Controller --> STREAM --> Home Theater ControllerIt would be awesome if I could get more than that, but that's a start anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Well, I just got off the phone with tech support and they say it is a no go. I'm not willing to give up that easily though. Have you ever gotten ahold of Jeff yet? There has got to be someway to control these devices externally. The tech I spoke with said that the IR Inputs in the back of the MC are there to LEARN IR codes, not accept them. Not sure how that helps at all, but that's what he said. Anyone have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemay Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Anyone have any ideas?Robotic arm tied to an IR command system with a remote control in it's hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 The sad thing is that I've tried to work something like that out in my mind before:( I read in the reading that I received during training. They have the IR INputs listed as inputs that allow a device (such as a remote) to send IR commands and the MC Reads them! It says that's what it's supposed to do in the stinking literature!!! Anyway, it's obviously not available yet. Really, it should be a simple programming thing. Even give 10 commands (more would be great, but 10 would work) and have those commands set as an option in programmning. Then, under each command, be able to program macros. That way, whenever the command is receives, it triggers the macro. Simple eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamman Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Sounds very reasonable to me. I agree with you 100%, 10 commands would be much better than none. Hopefully, it's in 1.3.....Create 2way serial driver will be a nice addition as well.Jamman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Robotic arm tied to an IR command system with a remote control in it's hand? Lol I thought the same thing. A little arm that can press a keypad... Peewee Herman Playhouse style... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The sad thing is that I've tried to work something like that out in my mind before:( I read in the reading that I received during training. They have the IR INputs listed as inputs that allow a device (such as a remote) to send IR commands and the MC Reads them! It says that's what it's supposed to do in the stinking literature!!! Anyway, it's obviously not available yet. Really, it should be a simple programming thing. Even give 10 commands (more would be great, but 10 would work) and have those commands set as an option in programmning. Then, under each command, be able to program macros. That way, whenever the command is receives, it triggers the macro. Simple eh?Great Idea man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVZone Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Anyone had any luck yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 None so far, but it's getting to the point where we are needing this badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwells Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm not sure why you would put 5 IR Inputs on the back of the Media Controller if they are only there for learning. Taylor, what are you planning to connect and what are you trying to do with the IR inputs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirill Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 what kind of remote you have ? I want to add one to my bathroom (after 1.3 is out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I want to control some basic media controller functions with an RTI remote. Things like: Select Playlist, or Select XM Radio Via DIGITAL MUSIC SERVER. Maybe a play/pause option? Stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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