Can't get iMON remote working with IR Server Suite

[globaldonkey]

I've installed IR Server Suite 1.4.2 on two machines now, one with the IMON VFD display device, and one with the external USB receiver (iMON station).

Here's what I did to install:

1. Install IR Server 1.4.2 test build.
2. Stop IR Service
3. Copy iMON update files into the appropriate locations
4. Start IR Service
5. Start IR Service Configuration. Check iMON is checked.
6. Start MP configuration, go to MPControl Plugin and delete MCE remote and add Abstract Model Remote

On the VFD device , the logs show the following error, and I get no input appearing in the logs for any keypresses on the remote:

2008-04-29 00:53:45.812500 - HID_SetMode(Keyboard)
2008-04-29 00:53:45.812500 - HID_SetMode(Keyboard): Can't find iMon Manager... unable to set mode

On the external USB device, I have had some better luck and can see input from the device, but it does nothing to control MediaPortal. I think I must be missing a configuration step here, but not sure what it is. Logs attached.

[sauronio]

Same situation here... Thermaltake DH101 case with Imod Pad, can't get work with IR server suite, same error in log...

[jolcese]

Hey, I've the same problem...

Which is the "appropiate location" for the patches in Windows Vista?

Thanks
Jose

[chemelli]

Are you all using 6.20.xx iMON Manager version ?

Simone

[jolcese]

Yes, I', using the 6.20.xx Imon Manager

Where does the "Imon PAD.xml" file goes in vista?

Jose

[sauronio]

Me too, Imon manager 6.20.0830 (Thermaltake)

[chemelli]

Path for Vista is : "C:\ProgramData\IR Server Suite\Input Service\Abstract Remote Maps\iMon"

Simone

[jolcese]

Well... seems that putting the IMON Pad.xml file in the correct path makes it work...

Now, I'm working with the keys mapping. So far I've been unable to use many of the keys.

For instance, I've added the following lines:

<RemoteTable RawCode="1050" AbstractButton="Up" />
<RemoteTable RawCode="1048" AbstractButton="Down" />
<RemoteTable RawCode="1046" AbstractButton="Left" />
<RemoteTable RawCode="1044" AbstractButton="Right" />

but nothing happens, actually the log for pressing a Clear and then Right buttons show:

2008-05-10 11:26:21.963487 - Debug: iMon generated a remote event: 1252
2008-05-10 11:26:21.963487 - Debug: Clear, remote: Imon PAD - Copy, device: iMon
2008-05-10 11:26:21.963487 - Info: Abstract Remote Button mapped: Clear
2008-05-10 11:26:21.963487 - Debug: SendToAll(RemoteEvent, Notify)
2008-05-10 11:28:15.146487 - Debug: iMon generated a remote event: 1244
2008-05-10 11:28:15.146487 - Error: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at InputService.InputService.LookupAbstractButton(Str ing deviceName, String keyCode) in F:\MediaPortal Development\Plugins\IR Server Suite\Input Service\Input Service\InputService.cs:line 1726
2008-05-10 11:28:15.147487 - Info: Abstract Remote Button not found: iMon (1244)
2008-05-10 11:28:15.147487 - Debug: SendToAll(RemoteEvent, Notify)

help is welcome!
Jose

[cybrmage]

Originally Posted by globaldonkey

2008-04-29 00:53:45.812500 - HID_SetMode(Keyboard)
2008-04-29 00:53:45.812500 - HID_SetMode(Keyboard): Can't find iMon Manager... unable to set mode

Originally Posted by globaldonkey

I think I must be missing a configuration step here, but not sure what it is. Logs attached.

You have uninstalled the iMon software... The iMon Manager is used by the IRSS driver to set the remote mode, so you must have the iMon software installed... (The iMon installation is also required for the CybrDisplay driver to work!!)... reinstall the iMon software, but remove the link that it creates in the windows startup folder... You want the iMon software installed, but you do not want it to run automatically!

Originally Posted by jolcese

Now, I'm working with the keys mapping. So far I've been unable to use many of the keys.

For instance, I've added the following lines:

<RemoteTable RawCode="1050" AbstractButton="Up" />
<RemoteTable RawCode="1048" AbstractButton="Down" />
<RemoteTable RawCode="1046" AbstractButton="Left" />
<RemoteTable RawCode="1044" AbstractButton="Right" />

but nothing happens.

First of all... Some of the keys may not work, because they do not have a mapping in the remotemap file... The "Abstract remote model" uses two files.... the file that maps raw button codes to button names (in this case, the "iMon Pad.xml" in the "Abstract Remote Mapping" directory of IRSS), and The remotemap file for the MPControl plugin that maps the buttons to actions that MediaPortal will perform (The MPControlPlugin.xml file in the MediaPortal InputDeviceMapping directory).

The MPControlPlugin.xml file is based on a Microsoft MediaCenter remote, and MAY not have mappings for the keys that the original MCE remote can not generate (ie: the number keys, the the clear and enter keys, the direction keys)... It may also filter out any keys that are NOT on an original MCE remote... (I haven't checked the latest installer, so these may have been corrected... I'm not sure)...


Secondly... You have the wrong key codes for the direction buttons....

a list of ALL the keycodes generated by the iMon PAD remote is attached below....

So.. first, fix the keycodes that you have added to the "iMon PAD.xml" file... the test the keys... It the don't work, check the "MPControlPlugin.xml" file and see if the the key you are trying to get working has actions defined for it...
If it does not, then you will need to add the action mapping to the buttons... (you can find functional "defaults" for some of these keys in the other xml files in the InputDeviceMapping directory, or try to use the button editor in the MPControlPlugin configuration to add the actions.

Code		Key Name

1002		App Exit
1016		Power
1064		Record
1128		Play
1114		Eject
1130		Rewind
1144		Pause
1192		Forward
1208		Replay
1220		Stop
1066		Skip

1032		Backspace
1080		Mouse/Keybd
1148		Select/Space
1194		WinKey
1060		MenuKey

1226		LeftClick
1228		RightClick

1034		Enter
1252		Esc
1086		Eject2
1124		AppLaunch
1178		GreenButton
1150		TaskSwitch

1218		Mute
1038		Volume Up
1022		Channel Up
1198		Timer
1042		Volume Down
1014		Channel Down

1058		1
1242		2
1050		3
1138		4
1090		5
1170		6
1214		7
1136		8
1160		9
1056		*							
1234		0
1096		#

1200		My Movie
1082		My Music
1224		My Photo
1040		My TV
1008		Bookmark	
1188		Thumbnail
1106		Aspect Ratio
1166		Fullscreen
1102		My DVD
1230		Menu
1074		Caption
1202		Language	

1244		RIGHT					
1246		LEFT					
1248		DOWN
1250		UP

[sauronio]

You have uninstalled the iMon software... The iMon Manager is used by the IRSS driver to set the remote mode, so you must have the iMon software installed... (The iMon installation is also required for the CybrDisplay driver to work!!)... reinstall the iMon software, but remove the link that it creates in the windows startup folder... You want the iMon software installed, but you do not want it to run automatically!

Unfortunately I did not unistall Imon Manager. Maybe I have some errors in the paths, IRSS looking in the wrong places or something