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Has anyone got a list of what remote control or gamepad devices they got it to work under XBMC?
If you setup HID (opensource) you can use any remote.
I'm using a Media Center remote under vista now
you mean as long as I can get gamepad and any remote
that work under Human Device Interface in windows xmbc recognize it?
what about mapping buttons and stuff?
The Microsoft MCE remote is really good and well supported by most software.
HID is open source software that remaps keyboard strokes to your mce.
Hi,
where can i get HID?
Can you post a dl link?
dpassent
2008-03-19, 16:59
maybe this can help?
http://melloware.com/products/intelliremote/
DP
ok I got this solution which work just fine for me it may be some use to other.
so I dont care about the remote any more :D ..
I just need something wireless other than keyboard and mouse.
I use an Microsoft Wireless xbox360 controller
Then I use this software to map any controller to keyboard which XBMC support
http://xpadder.com/
Cheers
ok I got this solution which work just fine for me it may be some use to other.
so I dont care about the remote any more :D ..
I just need something wireless other than keyboard and mouse.
I use an Microsoft Wireless xbox360 controller
Then I use this software to map any controller to keyboard which XBMC support
http://xpadder.com/
Cheers
PS: I'm use a xb360 drivers written by a Japanese which I cant remember the link but have save it on my HDD so I upload it to rapidshare if someone need it. It's much better than Microsoft drivers because it has much better trigger buttons supports.
http://rapidshare.com/files/101442083/XB360_Wireless_Controller_Drivers.rar.html
CrazyIvan
2008-03-22, 19:45
I use wireless xbmc360 controllers with a freeware package around the house with LCD TV's. Wrote it all up here (http://ronin-tech.com/Content/pid=30.html). In the basement I sometimes just use a bluetooth mouse and keyboard.
First off as this is my first post I'd like to thank all the XBMC developers for their hard work on the ultimate media player !!! :grin:
Did a google search and came across this http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbcd_rc.html
Justs requires a simple soldering mod to add a usb cable to the dongle and for you to run a client program.
You'll need to add a new entry in the client program and map all the remote buttons to the proper keyboard strokes.
Only hitch for me was if you use VK_UP, VK_LEFT, VK_RIGHT, and VK_DOWN fields in the client software maps the UP DOWN LEFT AND RIGHT arrows to numberpad keys so the arrow buttons didn't work in XBMC. (because they would send 8 4 3 2 instead of actual cursor strokes) So I remapped those commands in the keymap.xml file to unused letters and adjusted the mapping in the client program and it works great.
eclin
CrazyIvan
2008-03-25, 21:50
First off as this is my first post I'd like to thank all the XBMC developers for their hard work on the ultimate media player !!! :grin:
Did a google search and came across this http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbcd_rc.html
Justs requires a simple soldering mod to add a usb cable to the dongle and for you to run a client program.
You'll need to add a new entry in the client program and map all the remote buttons to the proper keyboard strokes.
Only hitch for me was if you use VK_UP, VK_LEFT, VK_RIGHT, and VK_DOWN fields in the client software maps the UP DOWN LEFT AND RIGHT arrows to numberpad keys so the arrow buttons didn't work in XBMC. (because they would send 8 4 3 2 instead of actual cursor strokes) So I remapped those commands in the keymap.xml file to unused letters and adjusted the mapping in the client program and it works great.
eclin
Nice! Love these freebies. :grin:
I have remapped the VK_UP, VK_LEFT, VK_RIGHT, and VK_DOWN to g,h,y,b and edited the keymap file. But I don't get a response in XBMC. Can you post the section of your keymap file for these keys.
thx
Steve
Make sure that XBCD RC Client program is running and test it using notepad.
Depending on the version of XBMC you're using you may have to edit the keymap.xml in
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USERNAME\Application Data\XBMC\UserData.
I ended up using some Function keys though.
<f9>Left</f9>
<f10>Right</f10>
<f11>Up</f11>
<f12>Down</f12>
The arrows don't work with the virtual keyboard so I still use the keyboard for Source naming, renaming files etc.
Cheers :grin:
I see now where I was messing up. :oo:
Thanks
Not to plug my own site, but I wrote up a tutorial for adding original xbox controller ports to the front of a pc case.
Puts the dvd kit dongle right where it should be on the case.
http://www.westaby.net/portmod.htm
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6076/portmod1cs9.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=portmod1cs9.jpg) http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3587/portmod2if2.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=portmod2if2.jpg)
Forgive my lame camera.
Just a fyi some of EventClients (http://xbmc.org/wiki/?title=EventServer) should work under windows, although the bluetooth ones doesn´t work with bluesoelil. Might be worth checking out. Although they arent that much tested either :S
moocower
2008-05-19, 17:47
Anyone have a XBMC Plugin for any of the AIT Remote Wonder RF Remotes? These things are old but awesome.. Would be really nice to be able to use it.
moocower
2008-05-24, 02:02
First off as this is my first post I'd like to thank all the XBMC developers for their hard work on the ultimate media player !!! :grin:
Did a google search and came across this http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbcd_rc.html
Justs requires a simple soldering mod to add a usb cable to the dongle and for you to run a client program.
You'll need to add a new entry in the client program and map all the remote buttons to the proper keyboard strokes.
Only hitch for me was if you use VK_UP, VK_LEFT, VK_RIGHT, and VK_DOWN fields in the client software maps the UP DOWN LEFT AND RIGHT arrows to numberpad keys so the arrow buttons didn't work in XBMC. (because they would send 8 4 3 2 instead of actual cursor strokes) So I remapped those commands in the keymap.xml file to unused letters and adjusted the mapping in the client program and it works great.
eclin
Just like to say thanks to Eclin for this and the keymapping help! Took 15 minutes to mod and works great! I've always liked the Xbox 1 Remote and I've been using it with XBMC for so many years I really don't want to switch. :)
Just a fyi some of EventClients (http://xbmc.org/wiki/?title=EventServer) should work under windows, although the bluetooth ones doesn´t work with bluesoelil. Might be worth checking out. Although they arent that much tested either :S
I enabled remote events on XBMC Windows on my MBP and it's not responding to my Apple or Xbox1 remote, reading the info on the page http://xbmc.org/wiki/?title=EventServer i'm lost for further info how to test or set this up. Do in need to install something? Do i need to edit and file? How can is test in XBMC if IR command are received?
I have been using the PS3 Bluetooth Remote with XBMC on Vista using EventGhost as the helper application.
In the next couple of days i will fine tune and upload a small tutorial and EventGhost file if anyone wants it.
Sorry to but in here but i found this forum by the referring link in the post. I am the author of Intelliremote (http://www.intelliremote.com) which allows you to control any windows application with your MCE, Creative Soundblaster, X10, or USB-UIRT remote. So for moocower yes you can control XBMC with your ATI Remote Wonder remote. You can do just about anything you can think of with a HTPC remote and Intelliremote and it has the concept of profiles so you can have one profile for ITunes and one for XBMC. So Intelliremote will notice when you switch applications and adjust the profile accordingly so you can have different remote functions depending on the application you are using.
Feel free to check it out if you want to get the most out of your HTPC Remote and XBMC.
http://www.intelliremote.com (http://www.intelliremote.com)
Does your software support the remote that comes with Zalman HD160XT Plus case
http://www.zalman.co.kr/Eng/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=193
and the LCD and the remote in this case I believe made by this mob
http://www.soundgraph.com/Eng_/Products/oem6.aspx?topMenu=2&subMenu=3&leftMenu=46
I've bought a Logitech Harmony 885 today. Which is a universal-all-remotes-replacer.
I'm astonished by it's quality and ease in use.
The adviced price by Logitech is 249,95 Euro. I've bought mine for 79,95 from www.ibood.com :p
I had a a Logitech Harmony 525 before (has the same purpose). But the color screen, charching dock, better layout and more sold buttons make the 885 a much nicer remote.
DarkoDDio
2008-08-21, 11:55
I've bought a Logitech Harmony 885 today. Which is a universal-all-remotes-replacer.
I'm astonished by it's quality and ease in use.
The adviced price by Logitech is 249,95 Euro. I've bought mine for 79,95 from www.ibood.com :p
I had a a Logitech Harmony 525 before (has the same purpose). But the color screen, charching dock, better layout and more sold buttons make the 885 a much nicer remote.
Hi Bram77, which IR receiver do you have?
thanks