JP1 Remotes

UPDATE.
The first computer was a Dell Latitude D630. I just tried an IBM Thinkpad T42p with the same results, "Failed to open JP1.x interface"

Thanks for your reply. I agree that the controller is a JP1.3. The Interface Place cable has an inline, pin 5 disconnect that I have disconnected per those instructions. (I tried connecting it as well and received the same error.) I have two of the Atlas remotes and the error shows up with both. I'm ...

Thanks for the reply. This was from InterfacePlace. Supposedly, they check them each before they ship them. It also has an inline disconnect for the JP1.X (which I have disconnected). I'll open it up and check the wiring. I have an email to them as well. Thanks!

Hi,
I'm trying a JP1.X serial cable on an Atlas 1056 remote (both just purchased) with IR.exe. I have it connected to the serial port (which works properly for an externally-connected modem), the remote connected with the red stripe at pin 1 (batteries installed), and have "JP1.x (Serial or USB ...

UncleMiltie,
And also whatever documentation/code you were going to send me. Thanks!

I have for sale 2 each of the new style boards, populated and connectorized. See here for a pic of what they look like. As I recently moved, and I can not yet find my cable, heatshrink, backshells, or 6-pin connectors, I have not completed them. Some people may prefer it this way, so they can ...

So search the marketplace section of these fora. DIY sells what you want

I did that, but everyone seemed to mention the JP1.2 cable, but not JP1.3. Being new to JP1, I was also confused by the website text "This is the dedicated JP1.2 cable (not the JP1.x design with a few component removed ...

Mark Pierson wrote:I'd contact Tommy Tyler about one of his new cables. He's the JP1 interface guru!

Yeah, I did, but he said he's only making USB cables now. I didn't want to spend the extra money for USB since I have systems with parallel and serial ports on them begging to be used again... Thanks!

I'm looking for a cable to connect to a JP1.3 remote, Atlas 1056 OCAP. I've seen some suppliers sites listed, but haven't seen any JP1.3 specific cables. I can do either serial or parallel. Thanks!

Speaker.Guy,
Please PM me when you get a chance. Thanks.

As I said earlier, I am an IT geek. :) I used to develop on embedded microcontrollers for lighting control systems in C and Windows interfaces in VC++. I'm not familiar at all with how to develop anything yet for the remotes, but am definitely excited to give it a try. Based on everyone's comments ...

Thanks for the lengthy explanations! Is there a list showing which remotes are JP1, .2, and .3?

I really don't need the RF and would like to get a remote that's going to be around for a few more years (probably not the 8910 then). I really don't even need the JP1 capability, but am tired of buying ...

So what do I gain by buying a JP1.3 remote?

Thanks for the info. I did read through the forums on picking a remote, too. I think the URC-8910 or URC-9910 would work for me. How do I know what JP version they are? Thanks!

Hi,
I'm new to JP1 and haven't even purchased a remote yet. I don't know which to buy, but would like to get something that is somewhat future-proof and easy for the family to use. I'm a techie, so want to be able to program it when I want/need to. I have a $15 gift card at Best Buy, but don't have ...