[mythtv-users] ir blasters from http://www.irblaster.info/

Paul Barrette paulbarrette at gmail.com
Sun Jan 16 21:28:18 EST 2005


Thanks for the config file JJ, I tried the DISH remote one, but it is
still the same.  What remote code is that supposed to be on, the
default (1)?

I think I'm going to have to build my own cable and ir blaster.  I
don't trust this one.  Something is strange here.

thanks,
Pb
On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 18:33:49 -0500, John Johnson <johnatl at mac.com> wrote:
> Sorry I didn't reply sooner. Hope this helps!
> 
> Regards,
>    JJ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 16-Jan-2005, at 11:36, Paul Barrette wrote:
> 
> > Hi John,
> > yes, the expressvu box is the same as dish, I'm told.  That would be
> > great if you could send me your ledxmitd.conf.
> >
> > thanks,
> > Pb
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 11:25:05 -0500, John Johnson <johnatl at mac.com>
> > wrote:
> >> (Assuming you're using a Dish Network box)
> >> I wound up using a JVC file with a remote named JVC_RAW in it.
> >> I can't find the file now, but I can email you my ledxmitd.conf if
> >> you'd like.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>    JJ
> >>
> >> On 16-Jan-2005, at 10:46, Paul Barrette wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi,
> >>> I bought an irblaster from http://www.irblaster.info/, nice looking
> >>> unit.  I followed the irblaster howto to the letter, and everything
> >>> seems to be working ok, BUT no channels change.
> >>>  -ledxmitd is logging events
> >>>  -infra red pulses coming out of the device when I run the
> >>> change_channel scripts (I checked with a digital camera)
> >>> -no channel changing at all!!
> >>> -tried http://lirc.sourceforge.net/remotes/echostar/
> >>> -tried http://lirc.sourceforge.net/remotes/expressvu/
> >>> -tried http://lirc.sourceforge.net/remotes/dishnet/
> >>>
> >>> I am starting to think that either some settings for my serial port
> >>> are not right, or the irblaster is not the right one for the
> >>> expressvu.
> >>>
> >>> The echostar DBS config looks like the right one.  I am not sure what
> >>> is meant by the following comment though:
> >>> "You may have to play with the one/zero widths to get it working
> >>>  on a particular computer."  (see below)
> >>>
> >>> I don't know what the one/zero settings should be or what they mean
> >>> anyway.
> >>>
> >>> I think my param.h  HZ setting is 1000.  Is there another place to
> >>> set
> >>> this in the linux kernel?
> >>>
> >>> Any ideas would be appreciated,
> >>> thanks,
> >>> Pb
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> # contributed by      Jordan Hazen  <jnh at aug.com>
> >>> #
> >>> # brand:                         Echostar / DishNetwork
> >>> # (ExpressVu) model no. of remote control:   "blue-button" remote
> >>> # set for codeset #6 supported devices:   Most models of Echostar
> >>> # IRDs: 2700, 4700, 5000 etc.  Receiver must be set to a matching
> >>> # remote codeset, per instructions in the manual.  There are 16
> >>> # choices available, to avoid interference between nearby units.
> >>> # I've recorded codes #6 (here) and #9.
> >>> #
> >>> # Pulse timing is more critical than usual for these receivers.
> >>> # You may have to play with the one/zero widths to get it working
> >>> # on a particular computer.  A kernel compiled with HZ set to 1000
> >>> # or 1024 (rather than 100) is also helpful.
> >>>
> >>> I have changed the remote code set to #6 and #9, since the config
> >>> offers both.
> >>> --
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> >
> >
> > --
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> 
> 
> 
> 


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Utque fit, in gremium pulvis si forte puellae
  Deciderit, digitis excutiendus erit:
Etsi nullus erit pulvis, tamen excute nullum:
  Quaelibet officio causa sit apta tuo.   (Ov. Ars 1.149ff.)


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