XBOX360 Remote w/Laptop's IR ???

shawnwc · 2006-08-11, 21:41

If my laptop has an IR reader/port on the front - will an XBOX 360 remote work with MediaPortal?

Callifo · 2006-08-12, 02:58

If its an IRDA receiver than no, you will need a proper IR receiver.

x-p-d · 2006-08-12, 12:26

My laptop has an IrCC transceiver is this any different?

IrCC = Infa Red Communications Controller

Its made by SMC, who also make imbedded IR ports for media centre PCs.

In control panel, it allows me to set a transceiver type:

AUTO (default) HP, IBM/Infineon/Temic, Sharp, or VISHAY Telefunken.

It also has options of min. turn around times, and speed (Max 4MBPS)

Without having to install MP and UICE on my laptop, does anyone know of any more information on the capabllities of this infa red type of port?

Thanks.

x-p-d · 2006-08-12, 14:05

On the other hand....

Has anyone a reccommendation of one of these: USB multimedia laptop remote control?

Not a bad price, but if it can't be mapped by MP, UICE or Girder, then is it worth it?

shawnwc · 2006-08-14, 15:01

Ok, I bought an XBOX remote control, which as it turns out on the back also said " / Media Center Remote".

It works great with my XBOX360, but so far not a hint of anything with my Evo's IR port. I'll dig around for settings that might open up the Evo's port.

In the meantime I've ordered from RadioShack dot com a Media Center Remote and USB receiver (about $38 ). I should have it in a couple days - and I'll let you know.

Deco · 2006-08-14, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnwc

In the meantime I've ordered from RadioShack dot com a Media Center Remote and USB receiver (about $38 ). I should have it in a couple days - and I'll let you know.

Thanks - be interesting to know if the Xbox360 remote really works as an MCE remote.

Can the 360 remote be programmed to control other devices (TV, AV amp, etc.)?

Thanks,
Deco.

Marcusb · 2006-08-14, 15:51

I tried the Xbox 360 remote with my MP to be used with my existing MCE remote.

It works to a point. Some of the HID buttons work but things like "TV Guide" and other specialised buttons don't.
It also has some extra buttons that aren't available in MP.

A while ago MPod said he would work on the extra functions if I could get him the codes for the non working buttons, but I haven't been able to capture any (haven't been home that much to test).

They should show up in the log file as unknown commands, but I didn't see any there.

shawnwc · 2006-08-14, 22:40

Someone in the office just handed me a Nvidia GeForce 3 -- is this ok for MediaPortal (if it in fact works with my motherboard)???

Marcusb · 2006-08-15, 03:12

Probably should have posted that in a different thread, but anyway, the GF3 will work with MP, but it will put more of a load on the CPU which may make your system sluggish.

You really need at least a GF5xxx or a Radeon 95xx or above cards.
(not too sure about the Radeons, don't use them myself)

shawnwc · 2006-08-17, 18:49

Ok - my MediaCenter remote showed up from RadioShack. I couldn't get XP Home to find any drivers, but after getting them from MP's site all was well.

The remote did activate my XBOX360, which might be an issue... And I haven't had a chance to then see if the 360 remote works with the MCE receiver.

The remote (once the drivers were installed), did work straight out of the box.

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shawnwc Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	XBOX Remote / Update Ok, I bought an XBOX remote control, which as it turns out on the back also said " / Media Center Remote". It works great with my XBOX360, but so far not a hint of anything with my Evo's IR port. I'll dig around for settings that might open up the Evo's port. In the meantime I've ordered from RadioShack dot com a Media Center Remote and USB receiver (about $38 ). I should have it in a couple days - and I'll let you know.

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shawnwc Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	Nvidia GeForce 3 Someone in the office just handed me a Nvidia GeForce 3 -- is this ok for MediaPortal (if it in fact works with my motherboard)???

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shawnwc Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My System	MCE Remove/Receiver Ok - my MediaCenter remote showed up from RadioShack. I couldn't get XP Home to find any drivers, but after getting them from MP's site all was well. The remote did activate my XBOX360, which might be an issue... And I haven't had a chance to then see if the 360 remote works with the MCE receiver. The remote (once the drivers were installed), did work straight out of the box.

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Callifo Retired Team Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	If its an IRDA receiver than no, you will need a proper IR receiver.

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x-p-d Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampshire, U.K Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My laptop has an IrCC transceiver is this any different? IrCC = Infa Red Communications Controller Its made by SMC, who also make imbedded IR ports for media centre PCs. In control panel, it allows me to set a transceiver type: AUTO (default) HP, IBM/Infineon/Temic, Sharp, or VISHAY Telefunken. It also has options of min. turn around times, and speed (Max 4MBPS) Without having to install MP and UICE on my laptop, does anyone know of any more information on the capabllities of this infa red type of port? Thanks.

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x-p-d Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampshire, U.K Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	On the other hand.... Has anyone a reccommendation of one of these: USB multimedia laptop remote control? Not a bad price, but if it can't be mapped by MP, UICE or Girder, then is it worth it?

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Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 71 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	I tried the Xbox 360 remote with my MP to be used with my existing MCE remote. It works to a point. Some of the HID buttons work but things like "TV Guide" and other specialised buttons don't. It also has some extra buttons that aren't available in MP. A while ago MPod said he would work on the extra functions if I could get him the codes for the non working buttons, but I haven't been able to capture any (haven't been home that much to test). They should show up in the log file as unknown commands, but I didn't see any there.

2006-08-15, 03:12	#9 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 71 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	Probably should have posted that in a different thread, but anyway, the GF3 will work with MP, but it will put more of a load on the CPU which may make your system sluggish. You really need at least a GF5xxx or a Radeon 95xx or above cards. (not too sure about the Radeons, don't use them myself)

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