JP1 Remotes

Hi,

I wanted to open a discussion on the new hybrid Kameleon, because it seems like it has lots of potential. My name's Bob...you may remember me from my troubles with the rcu-810 (mostly 'cause I suck at soldering). Which is why this remote is cool...no soldering! It comes with the 6-pin male ...

Thanks for the pointer, Rob. I'll come back to this project another time. For now, I'm just going to play around with the new Kameleon URC-6690.

After taking some much needed time off from this frustrating project, I'm back with more questions. Is there somebody that can give me a more detailed description of the process involved with "holding the pins in the holes on the PCB"? Maybe I was doing it wrong. If the male 6-pin connector really ...

Okay...I desoldered and removed the 6-pin header and just stuck it into the end of the JP1 USB cable (from Filebug). Upon recieving the new rcu-810, I first did the MFR reset (as if it needed it straight out of the box), then I lightly held the pins in contact with the holes in the PCB.

With auto ...

Thanks for the input jherrick, I'll pick up the desoldering stuff at Rat Shack, and let you know how it goes.

I was considering ordering the same remote online for a backup in case this one's problem is irreversable. I saw it for just under ten bucks. Perhaps this time I'll just connect the header ...

Okay...took the batteries out and checked the ohms between the springs attached to the circuit board. I get a constantly moving reading starting at .6 Mohms and quickly moving up.

Then tried removing batteries, press a key, replace batteries....nothing.

Disassembled remote as per instructions and ...

Is there anything I can do with a multimeter to confirm my suspitions that this remote is a lost cause not worth the effort anymore? I have my eye on the Kameleon 9960. Seems like a better idea...any thoughts?

Thanks for the help so far.

Bob

No, Hal.

I just now reassembled it very, very carefully...making sure the button sheet and other sheet (?) are in their correct positions with the correct screws and everything. Nothing works at all. Brand new batteries. Pointed it at TV and other components...nothing.



Bob

Thanks for replying guys. The "female" was just a typo, sorry.

The mod was done exactly as the instructions you are referring to Rob...hot glue, elec. tape and all.

In reference to the RESET...I wish I could, but the remote will not turn on at all anymore. After disassembling it, I used an 8x ...

First of all...the JP1 Group is a cool idea, and thanks to all that help keep it running.

Now to my problem. I have recently attempted to reprogram an RCU810-A, and it has apparently died in the process. What did I do to it? Over the past several months I've been reading over the forums to ...