hralli Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) I just received my flirc today. I installed the software GUI and plugged it in and it recognized my flirc. But when I tried to program my remote it doesn't record, just sits there waiting for an IR signal. I've tried 3 different computers(2 windows 7 64 bit and 1 windows 8.1 64 bit) and many usb ports. I also tried 3 different remotes, no luck. Is my flirc dongle broken or is there something that I'm doing wrong? Edited December 15, 2014 by hralli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hralli Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Update: I also tried programming the flirc on a raspberry pi running openELEC. The same happens, it says the flirc is connected, but just sits there waiting for a keypress, tried 3 remotes on the pi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawor Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Does the Flirc app show the firmware version? It should be in the lower left corner of the app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hralli Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Firmware 3.3(I updated it before trying to map the buttons) Update: I also tried to downgrade to firmware 3.0, but no luck. Edited December 15, 2014 by hralli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawor Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 OK so you start the GUI, select one of the controllers from the Controllers menu (or use current one) and click on a button you want to record a remote button for. GUI shows a message "Press the button to be paired with 'xxxx'" and nothing happens when you press any button of the remote, correct? What remotes have you tried to use? Also try to keep the distance between remote and Flirc because it is really sensitive and the IR signal can be too strong if you point it directly at Flirc from short distance. I think the recommended minimum distance is 3 feet (1 meter) or you can point the remote at the ceiling and let the signal bounce of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hralli Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yes, correct. I tried my samsung TV remote, a generic brand universal remote(with many different IR codes), and a pioneer amp remote. I tried bouncing the signal, pointing it directly at the flirc and standing a few meters away from it, but nothing happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawor Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Try forcing the firmware upgrade again. It is in Advanced options in File menu. After that format it and try recording again. If this doesn't help then there is probably something wrong with the Flirc itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hralli Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Ok, i forced a firmware update again. Formatted it using flirc_util.exe, but still no luck. I just noticed the usb connector on the flirc is slightly angled downwards in relation to the dongle itself, is it supposed to be like that? I just got it today and I've been pretty gentle with it, so I know I didn't bend it. I live in Iceland, so returning it and getting a new one will probably be a hassle. Can you tell me whether I'm supposed to send it to my supplier(ModMyPi) or straight to flirc.tv? Edited December 15, 2014 by hralli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hralli Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 One more thing, I tried typing flirc_util.exe status and it returns Last upgrade attempt: Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawor Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 The USB connector on mine is also slightly bent so don't worry. Also the status command shows this exact message for me too - I think only Jason knows why :). I'm just helping on the forum so I don't know what return path/method you should take. I think you could try writing to Jason directly (via PM or E-mail - address is on his profile page) or wait until he responds here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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