JP1 Remotes

Are you using it for JP1.x remote? It should be 3.3V. 5V could fry the remote.

The cable you linked is very likely to be using fake chip. Why don't you give the cable I linked a try? https://hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopi ... 20#p151620

Can you tell the difference between a genuine FTDI chip and a clone by looking at it? I have a SparkFun FT232R Breakout Board, the chip clearly says FTDI FT232RL but I have doubts that it is genuine. In my current work with a URC7981, I have tried all the FTDI USB to Serial cables I have. These ...

I just feel like trying something new. After trying the CH340 product, I think "DSD TECH" is actually a reputable company with quality products.

They also make a FTDI serial cable that is perfect for JP1.x:

https://www.amazon.com/DSD-TECH-SH-U09G ... B083HVM7VZ

I tried the CH340 USB Serial. I have mixed experience. Initially, it didn't work. Sometimes it reads null, sometimes it can detect my remote (RS 15-134, but it asks me to choose between 15-133, 15-134, 15-135), but would fail to read the entire memory.

I decided to keep the battery in the remote ...

Why? It comes with individual DuPont cables. The only pin not together is RTS which is just on a different header. No soldering required.

The sabotaging is widely reported as FTDIgate. https://hackaday.com/2014/10/22/watch-that-windows-update-ftdi-drivers-are-killing-fake-chips/ and they did it ...

Would CH340 based serial work too? https://www.amazon.com/DSD-TECH-SH-U07B ... B09CK79B4C

I am reading about FTDI and I don't agree with their measure of sabotaging counterfeit equipment and punishing their customers who may not know they are using fake chip.

Incidentally, I came across this thread. I have the exact same board (bought from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXT54KHT). And I am also faced with the "Remotes not found" error when using RMIR. My remote is RadioShack 15-134, fully functional, connected with batteries inside.

The only ...

I have installed JRE 8 and successfully ran setup.vbs and ran RemoteMaster.jar

But then, as I try to Download from remote. I am getting "No Remotes Found" error. I have batteries in my 15-134. As I plug in the wires (RTS, TXD, RXD and GND). I can see the LED come up on the FTDI board, even before I ...

I shipped mine to One-4-All and they upgraded for me for free.

Yes, many buttons on my URC-6131 is unresponsive. But over the years, it has gone through a lot of abuses and eventually it cracked. At the time, my fix was to JB-Welt the case back together. I don't think I can open it without cracking the case again. I think it is time for it to go.

I am going to ...

I have been using a URC-6131 for 20 years. I program it with a parallel cable and I have my Windows XP machine for it. The software is IR.exe, I think v7.15. The remote is failing and I need to replace it.

I have a RS 15-134. Unfortunate for me, I found out it is using JP1.3. So I bought an FTDI ...

Folks, would one of these work as a JP 1.3 cable?

https://www.amazon.com/AITRIP-Converter-Breakout-Breadboard-Assorted/dp/B0DXT54KHT
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PK5723H
https://www.amazon.com/DSD-TECH-SH-U09G-Serial-FT232RL/dp/B083HVM7VZ

I am leaning toward first one as it is cheaper and ...

If it is truly just $10, I am willing to give it a try. But where is this $10 JP1.3 cable?

I bought the 15-134, over a decade ago, as a backup for my go-to remote, which is a URC6131. But lately it is acting up. So I break out my brand new 15-134 and hoping I could programme it.

If my parallel JP1 cable is not compatible, I would be really disappointed. I don't think I am willing to ...

EDIT: Finally got one and finished up the RDF. Actually nicer than I expected. The device buttons have led's so you know the active device, and the number keys have letters printed above them for easier searches on DirecTV DVR's. It also has a hidden Home Theater mode as well as 3 additional ...