 |
JP1 Remotes
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
The Robman
Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Posts: 21234
Location: Chicago, IL
|
 Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:41 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
Any chance that you could make it configurable? I think the simplest way to do it would be to have a parameter that specifies the physical address where the date should be written.
I think I'd rather it just get written to one section rather than all of them.
How do you set up the display only stuff that you mentioned earlier?
_________________
Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
mathdon
Expert
Joined: 22 Jul 2008
Posts: 4523
Location: Cambridge, UK
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:50 am Post subject: |
|
|
| The Robman wrote: | | Any chance that you could make it configurable? |
Yes, but I (and I suspect Mike too  ) had hoped that we had finished with additions to the RDF Spec for quite some time, so it would not be my preferred choice.
| Quote: | | I think the simplest way to do it would be to have a parameter that specifies the physical address where the date should be written. |
If it is to be configurable, that would probably be the best way. I think the default, if this RDF item is missing, should be the present behavior.
| Quote: | | How do you set up the display only stuff that you mentioned earlier? |
Very simply. You add an entry of the form
| Code: | | StartReadOnlySettings=12 |
to the [General] section of the RDF. That example would make the 12th and all following entries in the [Settings] section be read-only.
_________________
Graham |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mathdon
Expert
Joined: 22 Jul 2008
Posts: 4523
Location: Cambridge, UK
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
| mathdon wrote: | | The Robman wrote: | | One minor thing that I noticed with this RDF is that the AUX2 button defaults to LASER/0029, which is not a valid code. I suspect that the correct code is LASER/0059, which is present in the remote. |
With the RDF I have, the @AUX2 button defaults to TAPE/0029, which is valid and correct. If it now defaults to LASER/0029 then that is a bug that has arisen in the latest juggling with the RDF, over the issues of "@ symbols" and duplicate device type aliases. |
Rob, I don't know what is going on with this RDF, as I've just checked SourceForge for the latest version and there appears to be no change - the "duplicate" device types and "@" symbols are still there. I thought Chris was going to be changing it. If it hasn't changed, then unless you have modified your own copy (and this was one for which you posted a suggested change), you ought to get TAPE/029, just as I do.
EDIT: I've now looked at the latest RDF's for the Extender versions of the URC-8550 and see that they HAVE been changed. They are wrong. They make the default device type of the AUX2 button be LASER instead of TAPE. Your suggested change juggled the order of the entries in the [DeviceTypes] section. I posted a correction, but still followed your changed order. The first 8 entries must be in the order corresponding to the device buttons, the order of the remaining ones does not matter. You left the first 7 unchanged but put LASER in the 8th position. The TAPE device type needs moving up to be in the 8th position, above LASER. I take it that you did put your change, or my corrected version, into your own copy though it did not get into SourceForge for the unextended URC-8550.
_________________
Graham |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
xnappo
Expert
Joined: 30 Dec 2003
Posts: 861
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
Hi Graham,
Sorry I screwed it up - I am unclear on exactly what needs to be done now even. Do you mind fixing them and checking them in?
Thanks,
xnappo |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mathdon
Expert
Joined: 22 Jul 2008
Posts: 4523
Location: Cambridge, UK
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:44 am Post subject: |
|
|
| xnappo wrote: | Hi Graham,
Sorry I screwed it up - I am unclear on exactly what needs to be done now even. Do you mind fixing them and checking them in?
Thanks,
xnappo |
Sure. We all screwed up. On the modification to the [DeviceTypes] section it was Rob and I that screwed up, Rob making the error and me not noticing it. On not dealing also with the unextended remote, that one does fall to you. I'll sort them all out.
_________________
Graham |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
xnappo
Expert
Joined: 30 Dec 2003
Posts: 861
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| mathdon wrote: | | xnappo wrote: | Hi Graham,
Sorry I screwed it up - I am unclear on exactly what needs to be done now even. Do you mind fixing them and checking them in?
Thanks,
xnappo |
Sure. We all screwed up. On the modification to the [DeviceTypes] section it was Rob and I that screwed up, Rob making the error and me not noticing it. On not dealing also with the unextended remote, that one does fall to you. I'll sort them all out. |
Thanks Graham!
xnappo |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Capn Trips
Expert
Joined: 03 Oct 2003
Posts: 3990
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I sort of just noticed that the RDF for the Comcast URC 1067B (JP1.3) Extender (3A393A39) is not in the current RDF release zip, nor does it appear in any of the "development" areas that I have been able to find. The RDF is included in the Apr 2009 extender zip file (v.1.00) and there is a newer RDF only in the diagnosis area with no explanation.
I have used this extender (with the newer RDF) on my father's setup in NJ and it seems to work fine. What needs to be done to "matriculate" this RDF to "official release" status?
_________________
Beginners - Read this thread first
READ BEFORE POSTING or your post will be DELETED!
Remotes: OFA XSight Touch, AR XSight Touch
TVs: LG 65" Smart LED TV; Samsung QN850BF Series - 8K UHD Neo QLED LCD TV
RCVR: Onkyo TX-SR875; Integra DTR 40.3
DVD/VCR: Pioneer DV-400VK (multi-region DVD), Sony BDP-S350 (Blu-ray), Toshiba HD-A3 (HD-DVD), Panasonic AG-W1 (Multi-system VCR);
Laserdisc: Pioneer CLD-D704.
Amazon Firestick
tape deck: Pioneer CT 1380WR (double cassette deck)
(But I still have to get up for my beer) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
xnappo
Expert
Joined: 30 Dec 2003
Posts: 861
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Capn Trips wrote: | | I have used this extender (with the newer RDF) on my father's setup in NJ and it seems to work fine. What needs to be done to "matriculate" this RDF to "official release" status? |
Just need to check with the extender developer to see if they feel it is mature enough for release outside of the extender .zip. We don't want a case where the extender keeps getting updated and user's are unsure whether to use the RDF in the zip or from the library - so the plan is to wait until the extender is 'stable'.
xnappo |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
3FG
Expert
Joined: 19 May 2009
Posts: 3367
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I run the 1067BX3 extender, using the RDF in the extender distribution. Works fine for me. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Capn Trips
Expert
Joined: 03 Oct 2003
Posts: 3990
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:53 pm Post subject: |
|
|
That extender has had no development nor work done for months. I would argue that it's as "mature" as it's likely to get for now.
_________________
Beginners - Read this thread first
READ BEFORE POSTING or your post will be DELETED!
Remotes: OFA XSight Touch, AR XSight Touch
TVs: LG 65" Smart LED TV; Samsung QN850BF Series - 8K UHD Neo QLED LCD TV
RCVR: Onkyo TX-SR875; Integra DTR 40.3
DVD/VCR: Pioneer DV-400VK (multi-region DVD), Sony BDP-S350 (Blu-ray), Toshiba HD-A3 (HD-DVD), Panasonic AG-W1 (Multi-system VCR);
Laserdisc: Pioneer CLD-D704.
Amazon Firestick
tape deck: Pioneer CT 1380WR (double cassette deck)
(But I still have to get up for my beer) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
xnappo
Expert
Joined: 30 Dec 2003
Posts: 861
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:46 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Capn Trips wrote: | | That extender has had no development nor work done for months. I would argue that it's as "mature" as it's likely to get for now. |
Okay - what I would like to have happen in a case like this is for someone else to move it into the development area here and let me know about it...
I can try to find it myself, but would be more comfortable if someone who is actually using it does it to ensure it is the right one.
Thanks,
xnappo |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
3FG
Expert
Joined: 19 May 2009
Posts: 3367
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
I've downloaded both rdf files (renaming one of them) and then used a utility to compare the files. The files are identical.
Capn Trips, please check to see if the RDF file you used is the same or different than the extender distribution. If the files are in fact the same, figuring out which one is better is a moot point. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
The Robman
Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Posts: 21234
Location: Chicago, IL
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
I just went to create an OBJ for ReplayTV and I discovered that the ReplayTV rdf is not in the distribution. I found it in the dev folder here:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=7025
It's a finished RDF, so it should be included in the main zip file.
_________________
Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Capn Trips
Expert
Joined: 03 Oct 2003
Posts: 3990
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
EDITED: I agree that the two Comcast 3A393A39 rdf's are identical but are NOT ready for distribution. I moved it to the RDF development area.
Although the RDF is good, there is some incompatibility between the RDF and the Map file in the general Maps and Images distro. The CBL, FFWD, Rewind and Record buttons do not get highlighted on the Layout Tab. Instead they have "Phantom" buttons images created below the remote.
See this thread (that I finally located) where this was previously mentioned. Once Bill fixes the RDF in the extender distro zip, it ought to be good to go.
It turns out that MapThis won't run on my Win7 machine so I cannot try to fix the imagemap. I'll look at the RDFs to see if there is a naming inconsistency, since the UNEXTENDED image displays mapped keys correctly in RM.
_________________
Beginners - Read this thread first
READ BEFORE POSTING or your post will be DELETED!
Remotes: OFA XSight Touch, AR XSight Touch
TVs: LG 65" Smart LED TV; Samsung QN850BF Series - 8K UHD Neo QLED LCD TV
RCVR: Onkyo TX-SR875; Integra DTR 40.3
DVD/VCR: Pioneer DV-400VK (multi-region DVD), Sony BDP-S350 (Blu-ray), Toshiba HD-A3 (HD-DVD), Panasonic AG-W1 (Multi-system VCR);
Laserdisc: Pioneer CLD-D704.
Amazon Firestick
tape deck: Pioneer CT 1380WR (double cassette deck)
(But I still have to get up for my beer) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mathdon
Expert
Joined: 22 Jul 2008
Posts: 4523
Location: Cambridge, UK
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:59 am Post subject: |
|
|
Some time ago, in this post:
| The Robman wrote: | Back to the question of the [DeviceTypes] list for the URC-8550, I have reviewed the data in it and I think the following replacement list should work: | Code: | [DeviceTypes]
SAT = 0
TV = 0
VCR = 2
CD = 3
AMP = 4, $0604
TUNER = 4, $0605
MISC_AUDIO = 4
LASER = 5
VID_ACC = 0, $0008
DVD = 3, $0709
HOME_CT = 6, $060A
PHONO = 3, $030B
CABLE = 1, $000C
TAPE = 6, $070D
DAT = 6, $070E |
|
There have been various posts since about errors in this revised list, and I said I would sort it out. I've just got round to doing so but have hit on a big snag. Any revision that removes the duplicate AMP and TUNER entries that were the cause of Rob's revision removes from the RDF some values for that 2-byte second field (remember, there is a default value for the entries that don't have this second field explicitly) that are valid in, and can be set by, the remote. If the remote, or an existing .ir file, contains one of these missing entries, it causes an error in IR.exe.
It therefore seems to me that we are stuck with the duplicate device types in order for IR.exe to be able to read any possible download from the remote. So I suggest that we go back to the original list for the [DeviceTypes] section for the various URC-8550 RDFs.
_________________
Graham |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
File Section
Wiki
