JP1 Remotes

Mark Pierson · Last edited by Mark Pierson on Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:20 pm; edited 1 time in total

The JP1 how-to's and software tools can be found at the links below. For best results, please make sure you are using the latest versions of the tools, and take the time to read any included documentation (readme files, installation notes, etc).

JP1 - Just How Easy Is It? - a basic JP1 how-to (based on KM), written by the JP1 Master, Rob Crowe. There's also a version for RM users.
JP1 for Beginners - though this is a little outdated, it covers many of the basic JP1 concepts and is a good tutorial into the world of JP1 (a downloadable version is available here).
Origin and History of JP1 - great Wiki piece written by Tommy Tyler
The WHAT and WHY of JP1 - another excellent document for beginners just getting into the world of JP1.
Choosing The Right JP1 Cable - before you buy, or build, a JP1 cable, read this doc to make sure you get the right type. To build your own, check out these Interface Designs.
Having Problems Using Your Parallel JP1 Cable? - if your new JP1 cable doesn't seem to be working, this doc describes some tricks that you can use with the batteries to try and make it work.
IR.exe - the program used to communicate with the remote using a JP1 Cable.
- Requires Windows 9x or later (NT, 2k, XP require Admin rights).
- Requires a JP1 Interface to communicate with the remote
- Requires the RDF Files below.
KM (keymap-master) - Excel spreadsheet used to create and edit Device Upgrades files. Some older upgrade files can still be found at Yahoo. Once loaded into KM, these are copied into IR to upload to the remote.
- Requires Excel 97 or later.
- Will NOT work with any other spreadsheet software (ie, Open Office, etc)
RM (RemoteMaster) - Java-based application used to create and edit Device Upgrade files. Some older upgrade files can still be found at Yahoo. Once loaded into RM, these are copied into IR to upload to the remote.
- Requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Software Development Kit (SDK) available from Sun Microsystems.
- Requires the RDF Files below.
- Requires Maps and Images below.
NOTE: you can use either KM or RM to create Device Upgrade files... you do not need both.
RDF Files - Remote Definition Files required by IR and RM. (Some aditional RDFs can be found here).
Maps and Images - Remote Images required by RM.
Want to post a screen shot? - this doc describes how.
Other tools and miscellaneous files can be found in the File Section.

gjarboni

Since we end up making the same requests for most people who ask questions, maybe this should be a sticky post. Something like:

"Having trouble with upgraded device/macros/keymoves/IR.exe"

Please post your IR and KM/RM file in the Diagnosis Area for us to look at. We can usually spot the mistake in seconds, whereas it could take days with us asking you questions trying to guess which step you might have skipped.

PLUS....
1) PLEASE post a link to the files

Nils_Ekberg · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 10:27 am Post subject:

Agreed.....

I am bad about trying to ask a few questions before recommending this and I am sure that wastes peoples time in the end.
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Nils
Files Section
Diagnosis File Section

The Robman

I know some online user groups can be brutal in their treatment of newbies, but most new comers seem to find the JP1 group very hospitable and informative. So don't feel shy about asking your questions, just don't insult us by asking us not to flame you.

If there is any hostile activity I will deal with it immediately myself (I am the group owner).

We do ask that you read the basic stuff first before you post what might be a very frequently asked question.

For example, before you ask "Does anyone have the code for a XXXXXX", please read the #1 Code Search FAQ thread, then post your question in the Code Search forum and use the provided template.

Before you ask "OK, so my JP1 cable arrived, what next?" please read JP1 - How Easy Is It?

You'll find other useful info in the various sticky threads at the top of each forum.

When you do post your question, please include as much info as possible as it will save us alot of time and you'll get your answer quicker. For starters, please tell us which JP1 remote you are using. Please tell us the brand and model of the device you are trying to control, and also tell us what sort a device it is as we don't know whether a Sony ABC-123 is a TV, VCR, DVD player, etc. If you have found a setup code that works at least a few functions for the device in question, please tell us what it is. If we ask you for more information, don't take offense, just give us the extra info and we'll try to help you.

Remember also that this pledge to be polite and fair works both ways. Here is a very good example of how NOT to start your JP1 experience...
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3392

We're a friendly group here, so come on in and join in the fun.
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Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help!

The Robman · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 2:49 pm Post subject:

I just came across an absolutely EXCELLENT document that explains how to get the most from online forums. While the document talks about hacking (as in Linux, etc) it totally applies to remote hacking.

Speaking as one of the experts here, I can absolutely validate many of the things spelled out in the document about how some newbies can appear to be "losers". Experience gives you a very good "gut feel" for when a poster is going to be a useless "sponge" and should be ignored.

I strongly recommend that all newcomers read this, especially if you are somewhat afraid to post a question about your problem for fear of being flamed or worse, ignored.

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help!

roger1818 · Just Gettin' Started Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 9

Could you also put the link to Maps and Images required for RM in the top post? I didn't have it at first and RM was giving me error messages. It took a bit of digging to find the problem and being told that it is requried and where to get it would have been helpful. Thanks!

Feel free to remove this post once the link has been added.