DSTV Explora

3FG · Post by **3FG** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:12 pm

Alan,
We'll have to write a custom executor, because this signal isn't any kind of NEC. It has a basic duration unit of 500uSec instead of 564uSec, and the organization of the bits is different, assuming the original PDF is correct.

I reckon the IRP is

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{38.4k,500}<1,-1|1,-3>(16,-8,246:8,9:4,D:4,F:8,~F:4,0:4,1,40m)+

D has values of 12 or 0 (the digit buttons), and F is the OBC reported by DecodeIR. I can probably work on it tonight if someone else hasn't already gotten to it.

3FG · Post by **3FG** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:52 pm

Here's an RMDU file which I tested with a RCRP05B. Of course we don't know if it will work with the actual box. Protocls.ini entry:

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[DSTV Explora]
PID=01 FF
FixedData=6F
CmdParms=Dev:4=12, OBC:8=0
CmdTranslator=Translator(lsb,0,4,4) Translator(lsb,1,8,8)
DefaultCmd=9F 00
Notes=Dev=12 for most functions.  Digits use Dev=0
Code.S3C80=43 89 12 8B 12 8D 45 08 08 00 FA 02 DA 00 FA 00 E6 4E 20 0F A0 07 BC E6 11 03 E4 05 06 B6 06 FF 56 06 F0 8D 01 46

This needs to be converted to a Slingbox bin file, buttons assigned, etc.

ZAGooner · Post by **ZAGooner** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:28 am

Hi, I am a South African "Explora" user with the same requirement as "zimisfit"

I am also using a Slingbox Solo in South Africa and want specifically to be able to change channels (P+ P-) remotely, as a minimum. Any other control would be a bonus.

I already have access to the SA Slingbox outside my firewall, so control is the only component lacking. (I already have full remote control of my UK Slingbox running on a Humax sat box -- why does Multichoice make it so tough for us?)

Though a technical person, I have zero experience in the speciality of IR codes. So I am here to learn.

Thanks in anticipation of some help.

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:57 am

OK, I have built a test remote using that executor. It's at

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload ... e_id=12355

Could one, or both, of you test it ?

ZAGooner · Post by **ZAGooner** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:22 am

alanrichey wrote: Could one, or both, of you test it ?

Hi Al, many thanks for such an amazing response!

Will try this during the day and respond as soon as I have feedback.
Cheers.

ZAGooner · Post by **ZAGooner** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:21 am

Hey Al, some initial Feedback.

The _PL does not work; it gives the invalid .bin file error message when I tried to upload it.

The _RV uploads successfully (for a Slingbox Solo) and then downloads the remote to the Slingbox.

The test button does indeed switch the Explora into and out of Standby. So I saved and exited from the setup programme at that point.

I then used the "legacy" stand-alone Sling player to perform additional testing.

The channel up/down button has no effect.
The menu key has no effect
The guide button works
The Info key works
The Exit button works (or at least performs the Back function)
The individual Number Keys work, so I can tune to a specific channel

I'll do a full test of the available keys with pen and paper at hand and provide detailed feedback this evening when I have time to sit down and test properly.

So a HUGE thanks to Al for this work

This is a world first!

Cheers.

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:09 am

ZAGooner wrote:The _PL does not work; it gives the invalid .bin file error message when I tried to upload it.

Don't forget what is says in the instructions, that message does NOT mean invalid BIN file it actually means "Cannot find the BIN file". You must have mistyped.

ZAGooner wrote:The _RV uploads successfully (for a Slingbox Solo) and then downloads the remote to the Slingbox.

In fact both files will do that, but in your case only the RV one sends the right signals.

ZAGooner wrote:The test button does indeed switch the Explora into and out of Standby. So I saved and exited from the setup programme at that point.

Good that means the difficult part is completed, the rest will be easy, although maybe a bit time consuming.

ZAGooner wrote:I then used the "legacy" stand-alone Sling player to perform additional testing. I'll do a full test of the available keys with pen and paper at hand and provide detailed feedback this evening when I have time to sit down and test properly.

OK, what I will need is a list of EVERY SINGLE button, including the Custom Buttons you get when you right click on the remote, which tells me which buttons operate correctly and which ones don't. And make sure for each button you test, that the system is displaying a page where the button 'should' work. I spent hours with one chap who could not find a code for the Red button only to find that he had a screen up where the Red button didn't do anything.

Al

ZAGooner · Post by **ZAGooner** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:10 pm

Could not immediately see how to attach a spreadsheet in this Forum; getting old or just tired

So mailed the test results to Al.
For the benefit of other Forumites, many of the functions work fine; some don't. I've provided full detail to Al with some change requests.

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:47 pm

You can't attach files directly, you need to upload them in the Slingbox Work area and just post a link here.

However, no need, as sheet safely received and another test remote sent to test some other OBC codes.

However, for 3FG. Based on what I am seeing in IR Scope I am not confident.

Using my Harmony remote I am seeing identical OBC codes to the ones you provided in the RMDU file.

The buttons decoding as NEC2, Device 246 are all working correctly

The buttons decoding as NEC2-f16, Device 246.201 are also working

But all the buttons decoding as NEC2-f16, Device 246.41 are the ones that are not working.

Does that make sense ?

3FG · Post by **3FG** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:54 pm

alanrichey wrote: But all the buttons decoding as NEC2-f16, Device 246.41 are the ones that are not working.
Does that make sense ?

No, because that's the first I've heard of a 246.41 decode. I used zimisfit's decode, which have no device.subdevice information. If you have an ICT file, please upload it.

Or, if you just want to guess, I suppose the the 246.41 decodes should have Dev=4. Revised: Should be Dev=2.

3FG · Post by **3FG** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:06 pm

Actually, testing shows that the 246.41 decodes are Dev=2.

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:53 am

3FG wrote:[No, because that's the first I've heard of a 246.41 decode. I used zimisfit's decode, which have no device.subdevice information. If you have an ICT file, please upload it.

Sorry about that, I came to this thread late because I had been working with ZAGooner separately when we realised this was the same box. I know you normally like full ICT files, but this one has lots of buttons and you have succeeded with the majority. What I have done is produce one with 3 examples of each of the decodes. If you still need a full one let me know.

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload ... e_id=12359

3FG · Post by **3FG** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:22 am

The ICT file confirms what I posted earlier: In the upgrade use Dev=2 for the 246.41 decodes.

alanrichey · Post by **alanrichey** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:04 am

Thanks, new remote sent to the user, fingers crossed.

ZAGooner · Post by **ZAGooner** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:59 am

Thanks guys, file received; will test and report back in the morning when fresh!
Cheers.

JP1 Remotes

DSTV Explora

Some real initial success! Thanks

Re: Some real initial success! Thanks

Test Results spreadsheet.