[mythtvnz] SkyStar 2 remote with serial dongle...

[Steve Holdoway]

On Sat, 8 Dec 2007 19:42:20 +1300
Steve Holdoway <steve at greengecko.co.nz> wrote:

> Well, I've sort of had a partial success. I've got the remote working, but not very well. The provided config file for the TTS35AI ( the 100...  remote just doesn't work at all, so I created my own usint the irrecord utility. However, it's not working too well - have to press buttons twice, and don't seem to have any volume control. The faq suggests that it isn't recognising the RC-5 protocol in use, but it does state that. I think I'll try recreating the file tomorrow - it's beer o'clock now! 
> 
> Nothing worked until I set the device to /dev/lirc0 in the /etc/lirc/hardware.conf
> 
> Adding the config to the list in /usr/share/lirc/remotes/technisat, and then creating an entry for the remote in /usr/share/lirc/lirc.hdwr ( munging the default serial and the existing technicat entry ) brought it up in the list of remotes in the mythbuntu remotes selection page.
> 
> I think I now need some guidance in mapping the buttons on the remote to functions within the mythbuntu menu system. Can anyone point me resources to help me in getting that right?
> 
> Also, is there a wiki/forum/similar anywhere that I can publish all of this once I get it working properly?
> 

Replying to myself again. Got it all working fine only to find that the remote sends the same 4 codes for prog+/- and vol+/- as it does for the 4 arrow keys. What a letdown ):

I've got a version running now that uses the 4 coloured buttons for vol and prog. Anyone interested, and where do I publish it??

Cheers,


Steve

-- 
Steve Holdoway <steve at greengecko.co.nz>