Different key hash for same remote button

[knilch]

Hi,

 

I tried to program a Windows MCE remote. After learning i.e. button up, I noticed that only every second remote button press was recognized as UP. So I programmed the button again. That did the trick.

 

I then changed to flirc_utility and did a format command. Then I recorded UP with the command utility and listed the result via KEYS command. It says HASH B47CA919 up. Then I recorded same button UP again and did another listing. No there are 2 commands:

 

B47CA919 up

F3B14639 up

 

Same remote, same button, two hashes. I think that is the reason for my initial problem that only every second button press worked. But is this a normal bevahiour? Why are there 2 hashes for the same key recognized? Another MCE remote ended up with the same result.

 

Bug or feature?

 

Regards

Knilch

 

P.S.: I use the latest development RC2 package.

[Chris!]

Bug or feature?

You decide :)

 

Microsoft remotes alternate between two different frequencies (for lack of a better word): 

 

I think Jason mentioned something about adding a feature to flirc so users wouldn't have to program each one. It's not a priority at the moment as the work around is easy enough.

[jason]

Yes it's because these remotes send out two different keys for the same button. Just record each button twice. I'm working on how to solve this right now. Can you list the models of your remote?

[knilch]

At first I want to apologize for not reading the sticky thread in which the problem is already listed :-(

 

Both remotes are using the RC6 protocol. The first one is a Philips remote that came with my OrigenAE case, see http://www.cohaus-berlin.de/mce/srm5100.jpg

 

The other one is a Xbox 360 Media Remote, see http://www.amazon.de/Xbox-360-Media-Remote-Fernbedienung/dp/B005F28GYU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373263061&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+remote

 

Regards

Knilch