JP1 Remotes

jacqueusi · Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 9

Happy New Year everyone. This is my second attempt at trying to replace my Pronto Neo with a RS-2116. Since my first attempt 6 months ago, I've noticed that the documentation, groups, and tools have gotten much better. I've reviewed How To Rev 1.1 and have gotten further than my first attempt.

Unfortunately, I'm having difficulty grasping how to convert a learned IR code to an "upgrade". For example I have a Qtronix IR keyboard. My Pronto would not learn the code, but out of desperation I found my 2116 would! Quickly ran out of memory though hence the need to upgrade.

Anyhow, for each command (i.e. CBL: Up) I'm getting two # (1 and 2), Protocol of Gap-260-610-40?, Device 128, Sub-Device 0, OBC 0, Hex Cmd <blan>, EFC <blank>, Misc 80.0.0.53.0

There also references to Raw Data.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to converting this to less memory intensive remote upgrade?

Thank you.

johnsfine · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 8:25 pm Post subject:

The "Gap" decodes are just rough summaries of the signal that help an expert jump start the process of investigating a new protocol, and/or check for CCF files with the same signals. There isn't much there a beginner could use.

To get expert help you should learn several of these (I guess you already did if you filled memory) and use IR.EXE's file/save command to create a file of the eeprom image, and upload that to the Yahoo JP1 group's diagnosis folder (then post that file name back here).

Meanwhile I might be able to find a CCF file for the same signals based on just what you quoted above.

jacqueusi · Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 9

johnsfine,

Thank you for the quick response. I uploaded the file (qtronix.txt) into the diagnosis folder. I took a peek at the file and am amazed that anyone can make sense of it Wink

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Thanks again.

johnsfine

jacqueusi · Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 9

Funny that you would bring up the subject. Some of the keys worked, for example the up, down, left, and right. I don't recall the number keys working though, but chalked it up to a user error. Strange as the 2116 stated that all the codes were successful. Looking forward to seeing tomorrows reply.

The Robman · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:01 pm Post subject:

Also John, just FYI, he was using a Pronto NEO which is a totally different beast to the regular Prontos that you are used to seeing the output of. The NEO doesn't use CCF files for example.

And here's the link to Jac's file: qtronix.txt
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jacqueusi · Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 9

I generated the file from the 2116. The ProntoNEO refused to learn the codes Sad

Actually, it may be a good thing as I've been wanting to dump the Neo for quite some time. Having real buttons is a big plus.

* Just a sanity check. I found codes for both my Onkyo 898 and Philips Tivo. The steps I followed:

1. Import from keymap-master v8.08.xls
2. Copy the files and and paste what's in the clipboard into the ir.exe (v4.01) Devices tab > Add > Paste.
3. IF protocol is available, follow steps 2 but for Protocol.
4. Next, under the General tab take the "Code" from step 2 and assign it to the desired device.
5. Last, Upload to remote.
6. Use remote? Correct? I think I may have missed something as neither the Tivo or Onkyo commands work.

What have I missed?

johnsfine · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:24 am Post subject:

jacqueusi · Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 9

Thank you for the tips. I was writing things on the fly which I've found doesn't provide enough detail. I did manage to get my Tivo functions working using the txt files I found on the Yahoo site. The results were quite encouraging. My next step is to document the steps I took for my Nokia 898 and assuming my steps don't work, I'll be sure to post the steps to the letter to the group. Thanks again.