IR Server Suite - Public Test Version (2 Viewers)

[and-81]

I don't think it would be suitable for the packaging tool that dukus has made.

Given that it is really a collection of different applications and plugins and that you can install it on PCs that don't even have MediaPortal on them, it's like TV Server but for IR. But I'll take another look now that some time has passed since I last checked it out...

Cheers,

 

[mzemina]

Aaron - If this doesn't meet your needs, why not speak with dukus to see if there could be some slight mods which could be added to allow this to be used by the install/deploy tool. The more the tool is used and the more flexible it is, the better for the end users! That is if dukus and you agree.

 

[RICHARDG]

Aaron.
Take your time.
I will survive. the boss has lots for me to do right now so I can wait.

cheers

 

[and-81]

Aaron - If this doesn't meet your needs, why not speak with dukus to see if there could be some slight mods which could be added to allow this to be used by the install/deploy tool. The more the tool is used and the more flexible it is, the better for the end users! That is if dukus and you agree.

That's a fair statement.

I'll try to use it over the weekend and see where I end up.

 

[Epstone]

Hi there, your Suite is really great. Just disabled MCE replacement and it worked.
By now I started using your translator for controll the whole htpc with the remote.

I want to start Power DVD with the "dvd menu" key (just) in Windows. Until now I have the problem that PWDVD starts aswell when Im in Mediaportal. How Can I seperate it like "Do it just in Windows"

Please write a bit more in the documentation about the Translator
Thanks a Lot
Epstone

 

[and-81]

Yes, the documentation is still under-done.

In translator there is a program setting check box to "Ignore system-wide mappings".

If you tick that then you're system wide mappings will be ignored when that other program is in focus. That should do what you want.

Alternatively, instead of using System-Wide mappings you could set up a program entry for Explorer.EXE which is what is in focus when at the desktop ... So it's like "System-Wide" but really it's "Desktop" ...

I need to put more information on this sort of thing in the documentation ... But like most programmers, I hate writing docs

Let me know if you have any other questions or ideas. I'm always open to suggestions on ways to improve the application.

Cheers,

 

[Shurik]

Hey Aaron.. Thanks a lot for all the work you've been doing with the plugins.. I've used your MCE Replacement while I had 0.2.2.0 installed, but I just moved to 0.2.3.0 + TV Engine 3 and have been having issues.. I found this plugin, installed it, but there are few problems which prevent me from watching TV now..

1. I used the plugin to learn my STB codes (0-9, Select command).. When I try to test it from the screen where I configure STB box, the plugin repeats, for some reason, codes 2-3 times in a row - so, if I test switching to channel 2, the plugin sends "2" twice and I end up on channel 22. The same for all other digits.. I re-learned codes few times to avoid possible mistake, but nothing changed.

2. After few minutes of tests in #1, the test switching stops working - nothing is being blasted to the STB as if nothing works.. Restarting IR Server (from the tray) seems to fix the issue - tests start to work again (repeating problem in #1)..

Any help would be appreciated.. Not really sure where the log files are, so don't know what to post.. I have MCE remote + IR blaster that came with PVR500. The SVN versions of both MP and TvEngine are from Sep. 3, 2007.

1. It's a one seat setup - both MP and TVEngine 3 are on the same machine.
2. Before I installed IR Server suite I've installed MCE Replacement. It was disabled after I installed the suite, so I would assume it could not interfere..
3. I tried 'test' buttons from within a plugin config window in TVEngine 3 and MP (there are two client-side plugins there). All of them seem to send the signal at least twice..
4. I disabled the suite's plugins in MP, unloaded TvEngine and IRServer and then enabled MCE Replacement plugin. Taught it few digits from my STB remote and used 'test' channel switch from within the plugin config window. This worked fine - channels were changes as expected. Switched back to the suite and no luck - the same issue..
5. I have installed Debug Client (an option when installing the suite) and tried it.. There are 'learn ir', 'blast ir' buttons and that was doubling the digits too

Frustrating

Thanks for any help!

 

[and-81]

Hey Shurik,

I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble with it. Let's see if we can sort it out ...

The first thing I'd like you to try is re-learning the IR commands and just tapping the remote button once during the learning. The current version of IR Server Suite is a little silly and records everything it sees. The next version will be smarter.

Secondly, it could be the device access method I'm using in the current version. Again, this will change a little in the next version, so your problem might solve itself there too...

If you are interested in testing the new version before I put it up on the site then drop me a Private Message with your email address and I'll send you a copy... I'm still making changes daily, but it would be helpful if you could test it with your device.

Otherwise, it should only be a week or so before the next test version is available...

Features will include:
Recording IR Commands in Philips Pronto format.
Info on why we no longer need the replacement driver at all.
Vista support without the replacement driver.

Cheers,

 

[Mercurial]

Hi Aaron,

I have updated to your edit of 21/8/07. On this version and previous version, I am having a problem putting my PC into Standby. It is the same with or without Mediaportal running. I have a MCE remote and blaster. In Mediaportal, I have the PC power buttom set to Standby. In Translator I have it set the same, so, the functionality is the same with or without Mediaportal running. On exiting XP displays 'Preparing to Standby' screen. This screen will remain indefinately until any button on the remote is pressed. I also have the button on the front of my PC case configured to go to Standby - this exibits the same problem, until any remote button is pressed.
Without IRServer installed PC enters Standby straight away on pressing case button or keyboard button.

Not sure if this is something I have not set up correctly, anyone else having the same problem?

Not sure which log files may help with this one - probably an OS one? Do you know where to find it?


Also, IRServer does not always work on resuming from Standby. Just going into the setup on IRServer then clicking on okay will cause it to then work correctly. Closing and opening Translator has the same affect. Closing and re-opening IRServer doesn't always resolve the problem. I thought I had worked around the problem by using the program Hibernate Trigger to close IRServer on standby (using Autoit macro) and restarting IRServer on resuming from Standby. I am sure this work aroud worked on previous version, but I cannot get it to repeat now. Could it be something to do with the new driver?

Log files should have been created from computer being switched on from shutdown, without Hibernate Trigger in use.

Great work, keep it up..

Regards

John

 

[and-81]

Hey John,

This is a big problem, but I think I've got it fixed for the next test version.

Thanks for the detailed information and logs, they make it easier for me to fix this.

There should be a new test version very soon, with the resume problem as well as some other bugs fixed. And some new abilities too.

Thanks for your help,