[mythtv-users] LIRC v ir-keytable -- Remote Control

[Another Sillyname]

I used LIRC for years and just recently switched to use the Linux
Kernel drivers, while it was a bit of a pain to get setup (as was LIRC
originally frankly...) once working it's fairly straightforward.

There is however conflicting information regarding the required
location of the Remote Device files on the web.....I came to the
conclusion that different distros were doing it in different
ways.....anyway.

If you want to try going the kernel drivers route.....

Install v4l-utils (this should provide ir-keytable   - make sure it
does in your distro)

This 'should' setup a directory likely under

/usr/lib/udev/rc_keymaps

in this directory you'll find a load of mapping files for assorted
different remote controls....find the one that matches your remote.

make a directory (if it's not already there)

/etc/rc_keymaps

COPY the file you identified previously to this directory

reboot

login...etc....open command line terminal

run (as root) ir-keytable -v -t

press buttons on remote and see if you get output....

GL

On 8 February 2015 at 20:08, jim <jim_32766 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Up until now I have been running MythTV using a wireless keyboard that has a
> trackball and mouse buttons. It's time I integrated a remote for the family.
> I have been struggling to incorporate a new remote control and would like
> some thoughts from the group.
>
> The remote is a combination IR remote, air mouse, and keyboard made by Aerb.
> It's an attractive unit and seems to be constructed well.
> http://www.amazon.com/Aerb-Multifunction-Wireless-Keyboard-3-Gsensor/dp/B00K768DHY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423425443&sr=1-1&keywords=aerb+remote
> The air mouse and keyboard functions are achieved via the 2.4GHz connection
> and work out-of-the-box. Some of the IR remote keys work out-of-the-box but
> several do not. I've run ir-keytable -t and xev, plus showkey in a non-x
> console in an attempt to learn the scan codes and key assignments. Only
> showkey gives results for all keys and those results don't agree with the
> few keys for which xev provides a report.
>
> The IR receiver is made by Topseed.
> http://www.amazon.com/USB-External-Infrared-Receiver-Cable/dp/B00J5NRWFO/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423423247&sr=1-19&keywords=ir+receiver
>
> Are there multiple paths to integrating a new remote? Is there a
> best-practice? Is LIRC the way to go?
>
> Here is the configuration I am running:
>
> Linux Mint 17.1
> Kernel  3.13.0-24-generic (x86_64)
> MythTV Version : v0.27.4-30-g3b43903
> MythTV Branch : fixes/0.27
> Network Protocol : 77
> Library API : 0.27.20141016-1
> QT Version : 4.8.6
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
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