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  11. Harmony confusion -- which programming method to use?

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    Just one note: It would be really great (if it's even possible) if there were some extra "custom" commands added to the Harmony profile. So, for instance, if I wanted to create a button to launch my Video listings directly: in my Harmony setup I could map one of these custom commands (say, "Custom1" or something) to my button, then use the Flirc software to map that button to the Ctrl-E keyboard shortcut. Otherwise I'll have to either 1) add an additional device to my Harmony and map a random button from that device (but I'm already maxed out because Logitech insists on arbitrarily limiting me to 5 devices on my 650); or 2) learn a random command from another remote I'm not using, and map that. Unless there's some easier way to do this that I'm completely missing? Is there somewhere I can file some sort of feature request for something like this?

     

    This is the reason I've not been recommending the Harmony profile - I don't know of any work around for it yet but as it's in beta I'm hoping we get it sorted so we don't need a work around :)

     

    Once you're all set up, if you want to, please contribute to this thread so other would be buyers know what they're in for: 

    (Don't feel you have to fill it out though :) )

  12. Harmony confusion -- which programming method to use?

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    Hi Joek, welcome to the forums,

     

    I will admit it is a little confusing. The main reason for this is that I don't like to encourage everyone to use betas (which the flirc harmony profile currently is) - that's a personal preference though Jason hasn't mentioned any dislike of this practice.

     

    When it's out of Beta my plan was to replace all the samsung/panasonic stuff with Flirc profile. But I might just write a note in the sticky regarding the situation.

     

    Here's where to find current stable firmware for flirc: http://blog.flirc.tv/library-version-history/

    Here's where to find current stable software for flirc: http://www.flirc.tv/downloads

     

    For the harmony profile to work you'll need beta firmware and software (currenty on release candidate 2): 

     

    Has there been discussion of creating a Wiki or something similar to consolidate information like this?

    Indeed there has. Many a conversation.

    Me and Jason talked about it and agreed that perhaps a wiki wasn't the way to go for Flirc (as we wanted to curate information in a nice, pretty and easy way). We looked into some 3rd party solutions but weren't sure. Then we started focusing back on issues that had cropped up from users in the forum.

     

    In theory, Flirc should be relatively fool-proof and not need a wiki... we're not there yet but I can see that day coming.

  13. an ENABLE/DISABLE function

    in Ideas and Suggestions

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    I have a similar remote to the one pictured above.  A disable/enable feature would be very helpful.  Did this get included in one of the recent updates?

    Don't think so - I think Jason got bogged down in an issue with one of the features.

     

    I'll add this to out new issue/feature tracking app we have :)

  14. Harmony Powerbutton

    in Remote Controls

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    It is possible.

     

    You're probably going to have to mess about with the keyboard.xml file. I'm enjoying the surprisingly nice British weather today so not really at my computer for long.

    In the meantime, does this thread help? :

     

    If not post back and i'll help when I'm back at my computer  :)

  15. Rasbmc + Apple Remote (Silver Edition)

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    Umm... in theory yes but I've never managed to find good keymap information on plex's wiki.

     

    They share a lot of code with XBMC (as they were derived from it) but they do have the habit of soft-disabling features so you have to do more digging around to find them.

     

    I'm beginning to think I should contact Elan (or Plex) and get some solid info about these things - I think it just so happens that most users on here use XBMC

  16. Different key hash for same remote button

    in Firmware Bugs

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    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.

  18. XBMC colored buttons

    in How To

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    Hi Tia, welcome to the forums,

     

    The XBMC configuration doesen't show the function for downloading subtitles, how can I get a custom key in the configuration?

    Easiest way is to switch to "full keyboard" layout when programming flirc and find the shortcut to downloading subtitles (http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Keyboard_controls)

     

    If the function isn't in the default XBMC install keyboard shortcuts then you'll have to add it to keyboard.xml (not remote.xml) - there's a thread on it here: 

     

    You don't need to upgrade to beta firmware

     

    Any further questions just post back on this thread :)

  22. Help Please - Erratic Behavior

    in Remote Controls

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    Is it a logical assumption that after programming a keystroke to a button on a remote, I should not be able to program the same keystroke to the same button without getting a "redo" message everytime?  AFAIK this is true and is what leads me to believe they are not taking a true program from the gui.

    Not necessarily. Some remotes (e.g. microsoft MCE remotes and xbox remotes)emit different frequencies on each button press (alternates between two frequencies so a user needs to record every frequency for that button).

    But you've said you've tried several remotes and aren't using an MCE profile so I wouldn't have thought this applies

     

    At this point I am about to give up and send back the flircs.  I am beyond stressed and have wasted countless hours trying to get these guys working.

     

    As always, I am open to suggestions.

    Completely understandable - they shouldn't be like this. I'll highlight the thread to Jason to see if he can shed some light on it or if not get started with returning them.

  23. Button press not detected during pair operation

    in Remote Controls

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    thanks for your answer.

     

    I have only 2 computers and both are under Win 7 64bits both.

     

    Here the spec of my computer :

    Motherboard : MSI P67A-GD65 (B3)

    Processor : Intel core i7 2600K

    Ram : Corsair vengeance 2 x 4 Go DDR3 PC12800 cas 8

    Graphic card : GeForce GTX 580

    Is the other computer of the same spec?

    Have you tried the other computer?

    (We're always after more info to narrow down the cause of these issues)

  25. Button press not detected during pair operation

    in Remote Controls

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    Hi cerafin, welcome to the forums,

     

    Sorry you're having issues - of late many issues have been reported with windows 64 bit computers programming Flirc (but once programmed seems fine).

     

    We could check flirc is working by trying to program it on another computer (not win7 64bit) - is this possible.

     

    Also could you post the spec of the windows 7 64 bit computer (e.g. motherboard etc)

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