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Mandrake
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 Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 2:18 pm Post subject: Please explain "Extender" |
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| I just bought a RadioShuck 15-2117 and have been searching FAQs and posts on how to program it. I came across some mentions of "extender" and "extender2" but am unable to find any basic info on what these are. |
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usblipitor
Joined: 10 Oct 2003
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Location: Greenbelt, MD
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: Please explain "Extender" |
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| Mandrake wrote: | | I just bought a RadioShuck 15-2117 and have been searching FAQs and posts on how to program it. I came across some mentions of "extender" and "extender2" but am unable to find any basic info on what these are. |
Extenders are programs that you can upload into the eeprom of your remote via a JP1 cable. These programs allow you to do radical, wonderful, amazing things on your remote. These include:
--LKP: allow you to make keys do one thing for a short press and another thing for a long press. Like power might toggle one device on/off if short pressed, but turn off every device in the room if long pressed.
--ToadTog: turn your remote into a frog. No wait, thats not right. This protocol allows you to create discrete on and off commands (using a toggle power command) even though your device does not have a disrete on and off command.
--Get rid of memory wasted on things you wont use to give you more memory for device upgrades and protocols.
--and more..
If interested, check out the files section (click in my sig line) under extenders. Dont forget to make or buy a JP1 cable.
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Mandrake
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Cool, thanks. I actually thought it was a piece of hardware.  |
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jamesgammel
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Joined: 03 Aug 2003
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Location: Gillette, Wyoming
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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You can make an extender from a broom handle and a little electrical tape. I was gonna make one, but that would mean my neighbor lady would be out her major mode of transportation, and I sure don't want to keep her home one second more than necessary. 
Jim |
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usblipitor
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Location: Greenbelt, MD
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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| jamesgammel wrote: | You can make an extender from a broom handle and a little electrical tape. I was gonna make one, but that would mean my neighbor lady would be out her major mode of transportation, and I sure don't want to keep her home one second more than necessary.
Jim |
Jim,
Your response is too technical for me. Dumb it down so I can understand all the technical terms.  On a different note, so this is how you got 300+ posts!  Just kidding! Congrats on the 300+ mark! I hope to be there someday!
Happy Chanukah,
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