samuk Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 HI, I did ready through the pinned thread - but still have some questions.. I have a Acer Revo with XBMC - wanted to get a remote working so that my kids can use the system without hassle.. I did have a apple remote - but they are so small i just keep loosing it!! So i have a Harmony One Remote... Is this right? I initially set up a device for this using the Harmony Software (Will use TV as the example) - the buttoms will actually not control any device at this stage. Do i then use Flirc to setup the remote...? Is it as simple as that? Will be trying this this evening.. Any help pointers appreciated .. Sam Quote
Budwyzer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 First, it's "losing". "Loosing it" is what I did to my best friends sister. NOW, that we're past that, Yes, that sounds right. Besides using TV as an example. Use VCR, because, who has a VCR anymore? I lke to think it stands for Video Controlling Remote now. Quote
samuk Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 First, it's "losing". "Loosing it" is what I did to my best friends sister. NOW, that we're past that, Yes, that sounds right. Besides using TV as an example. Use VCR, because, who has a VCR anymore? I lke to think it stands for Video Controlling Remote now. lol cool thanks from the flirc software - what controller type do i choose? Windows Media or XBMC? Will flirc software have to always be running for the remote to work.. Quote
CHBMB Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 You choose how to set it up, for XBMC I set it up to emulate the keyboard commands that XBMC uses. A good guide is here to what those commands are:http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=95063&pid=732922#pid732922 Does the software need to be running? This is answered in the FAQ.http://www.flirc.tv/faq/ The answer is no. Quote
Budwyzer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 You can really choose whatever remote you want. But you're using xbmc, so why wouldn't you use that remote? Quote
samuk Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 thanks again - i will try thing tonight when i get in... :) Quote
CHBMB Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 If you struggle with the Flirc software, God help you with the Harmony software, one of the least intuitive pieces of software I have the misfortune to use! 1 Quote
Chris! Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Remember, Flirc emulates a keyboard so no matter what controller you pick it will still be sending keyboard signals. The presets just make it easier by finding out the keyboard shortcuts for you. In the case of xbmc preset there are a few errors (back and exit are both erroniously mapped to backspace) also you may find not all buttons are on there. The basics are certainly covered though :) A good guide is here to what those commands are:http://forum.xbmc.or...32922#pid732922 As xbmc sends keyboard commands I find a more appropreiate way to match things is the keyboard shortcut wiki page: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Keyboard Each to their own though :) Quote
CHBMB Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Just reread your two posts on this topic.... You don't have a Flirc do you? The Harmony is the remote that sends an IR signal, The Flirc is the device that receives an IR signal on your PC and converts it to a keyboard command. Without actually buying a Flirc the Flirc software is useless to you. Without an IR receiver of some type the Harmony is useless at controlling your PC. Quote
CHBMB Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Remember, Flirc emulates a keyboard so no matter what controller you pick it will still be sending keyboard signals. The presets just make it easier by finding out the keyboard shortcuts for you. In the case of xbmc preset there are a few errors (back and exit are both erroniously mapped to backspace) also you may find not all buttons are on there. The basics are certainly covered though :) As xbmc sends keyboard commands I find a more appropreiate way to match things is the keyboard shortcut wiki page:http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Keyboard Each to their own though :) Yeah I see your point but the forum page I linked to was quite good at mapping out a reasonable starting point for which commands to which button on the Harmony, excellent for lazy people like me! ;) Don't forget Chris! You're talking to the man who stuck his Flirc in a Devonshire Clotted Cream Fudge tin and has since wrapped it in Aluminium foil whilst awaiting a replacement. Don't expect any logic! Quote
Budwyzer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 to keyboard shortcuts someone graciously posted on here. Quote
samuk Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Posted February 21, 2013 confused, trying this now.. will the software work with my remote? i have a acer revo - and it has a remote so i am able to transmit to the machine,. Quote
samuk Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Posted February 21, 2013 when i click go in the software it says please connect flirc.. Quote
CHBMB Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 Samuk read my post in this thread! You NEED a flirc. Just reread your two posts on this topic.... You don't have a Flirc do you? The Harmony is the remote that sends an IR signal, The Flirc is the device that receives an IR signal on your PC and converts it to a keyboard command. Without actually buying a Flirc the Flirc software is useless to you. Without an IR receiver of some type the Harmony is useless at controlling your PC. Quote
CHBMB Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 And watch this video: All the information you need is on the site if you have a look and read what people are actually replying to your posts. Quote
Chris! Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 Nothing like holding my GoPro upside-down in my mouth. Turned out fairly well I think 1 Quote
CHBMB Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 Nothing like holding my GoPro upside-down in my mouth. Turned out fairly well I think If it conveys to Samuk what a Flirc does, then I wil consider it a job well done Chris! ;) Quote
samuk Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Posted February 25, 2013 thanks Guys, :D buying today.. Sam Quote
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