JP1 Remotes

kupakai · Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 283 Location: New York

There seems to be a slight mix up with the RDF and image/map files for Comcast remotes. I had created a new image file for the URC-1067 and modified the RDFs for the URC-1067 and URC-1068 to be a bit more consistant with the generic button names. However, the current image/map file for the URC-1068 in version 1.28 points to the original URC-1067 image/map files and doesn't quite work with them because the button names don't quite match (namely, rew, ff, rec). I've revised the RDF, jpg and map files from version 1.28 for URC-1067 URC-1067 Extender, URC-1068, and URC-1067BX3 so they all work with one set of image/map files and have consistent generic button names for the RDF spec. They are all pointing to "URC-1067.map" file, which is a revised original version for URC-1067. I also revised the files for URC-1058 so that the button names are consistant with the other files.

I've zipped and uploaded the files here:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=5346

Nils_Ekberg · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:32 am Post subject:

Thank kupakai.

I will take a look at it and include it in the next distribution. I think the RDF's in the 1.28 had changed because of the extender under development but since you used the ones in 1.28 we should be good.

Mike and I have updated the [Protocols] since then so I will have to apply that before including them. Not a big deal I am just saying it here so I don't forget to do it.
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mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

Nils,

I'm not sure if this is worthy of a new thread or not, but I have a question about RDF updates. I'm wondering if I should add special protocols to my new non-extended 15-135 rdf. The threads I've seen on this seem contradictory to me. On one hand, you are adding special protocols to most rdfs with each new update, IIRC. On the other, the special protocols tab in IR still doesn't handle them correctly in non-extended remotes, i.e., most require key moves to work properly. My limited testing, just with the pause protocol confirms this. Simply adding the protocol to the rdf and configuring it on the special protocols tab doesn't function. However configuring it with a key move works fine. So the bottom line is, does the special protocols tab in IR serve any purpose for a non-extended remote?

Thanks

Mark Pierson · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:57 am Post subject:

gfb107 · Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 3411 Location: Cary, NC

Also, IR doesn't use the [Protocols] section of the RDF file. That is only used by RM (and RMIR).
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Nils_Ekberg · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:40 am Post subject:

Mark is correct. If a special protocol is available for an unextended remote the protocol needs to be in the protocols tab and also enabled in the RDF. A good example is the MultiPlexer which is available for a lot of remotes. If you go into the special protocol tab and do an add you will see which ones are available for that remote. It will be grayed out if the protocol is not also there.

So, you can add the sp to the rdf and add the sp to the protocol tab and it should work.
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mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

vickyg2003 · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

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mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

I'm sorry. I haven't been clear. Of course this functionality is of tremendous value. I didn't mean what's the value of this aspect of IR. I meant what's the value of adding a line to my RDF if it may confuse other users like myself. If I was pointing out a flaw, it was quite by accident and a result of my own ignorance. I realize and appreciate the enormous efforts of the volunteers, and didn't mean to be disparaging at all. Please accept my sincerest apologies.

vickyg2003 · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

Very good. I'll add it then.

Last question, hopefully. I know pause works, but how do I know which others will work? Does device multiplexor work with any S3F80? How about LKP, DSM, etc?

Capn Trips · Expert Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 3990

To my knowledge, there are not "non-extender" versions of Multiplex, ToadTog, LKP and DSM for S3F80 at this point. I've only ever seen them bundled with extenders. Pause is the only one supported directly in KM and RM.
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mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

Thanks.

investability · Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

As a brand newbie, I am wondering how RDF files are created? I have just received Tommy Tyler's USB cables and successfully hooked up one of my remotes for which the RDF was in your listings. How are RDFs created? Can I create my own RDF files? Is there a means of getting an RDF if it is not in your file listings?

Thanks for the newbie assistance.....