Hello!
I know you have 3-6 remotes for your HT system. So do I.
I know that you use half of the buttons on those remotes, if not- less.
I know that there are repeaters avaialble- that listen for ANY ir and repeat it right back out instantaneously.
I know that there are processors available- that listen for KNOWN ir commands, and then perform some pre-programmed logic.
What I am looking to do, which I was not able to find in extended searches on this forum and through-out the internet... is combine a repeater/processor!
I would like to cover the IR receiving ports of all my devices (completely), while keeping a mini-ir bug underneath the covering. I would like to have a program (or piece of hardware) that I can program to listen to incoming IR commands- PASS ON the ones it does not recognize, OR perform whatever logic I dictate when a known code is received (send out a completely different IR code).
What I want to do is program the channel + buttons on my plasma tv remote to actually change channels on my digital cable dvr, for example, without sending the original channel + signal to my tv. Ideally, it would allow me to use states and other inputs within the logic (so if dvr is off, let the TV chan+ button send the normal TV code instead of the DVR chan+ code)
I work for a home automation company- so getting the IR repeating parts is not a problem. I first tried the Ocelot, which was very promising as I could disconnect it frmo my computer... BUT, it will not respond to unknown codes, and I definitely have more than 256 codes I woudl be passing. Also, the ocelot is ssssssssssllllllooooooooowwwww.
So, what can I use? Is there any hardware that can be PC independant? If not, will a generic USB sender/reciver and Girder on my computer get the job done? Does anyonw know if Girder can repeat out "unlearned" codes? That is the key function I cannot find in any device!
Thank you for your help!
P.S. I have a pronto remote ... but a tsu-1000 that doesnt have arrow keys. Therefore.. I would REALLY like to use 1 or 2 hard button remotes I already have to perform the functions of all 4 remotes I have (by intercepting!)
I know you have 3-6 remotes for your HT system. So do I.
I know that you use half of the buttons on those remotes, if not- less.
I know that there are repeaters avaialble- that listen for ANY ir and repeat it right back out instantaneously.
I know that there are processors available- that listen for KNOWN ir commands, and then perform some pre-programmed logic.
What I am looking to do, which I was not able to find in extended searches on this forum and through-out the internet... is combine a repeater/processor!
I would like to cover the IR receiving ports of all my devices (completely), while keeping a mini-ir bug underneath the covering. I would like to have a program (or piece of hardware) that I can program to listen to incoming IR commands- PASS ON the ones it does not recognize, OR perform whatever logic I dictate when a known code is received (send out a completely different IR code).
What I want to do is program the channel + buttons on my plasma tv remote to actually change channels on my digital cable dvr, for example, without sending the original channel + signal to my tv. Ideally, it would allow me to use states and other inputs within the logic (so if dvr is off, let the TV chan+ button send the normal TV code instead of the DVR chan+ code)
I work for a home automation company- so getting the IR repeating parts is not a problem. I first tried the Ocelot, which was very promising as I could disconnect it frmo my computer... BUT, it will not respond to unknown codes, and I definitely have more than 256 codes I woudl be passing. Also, the ocelot is ssssssssssllllllooooooooowwwww.
So, what can I use? Is there any hardware that can be PC independant? If not, will a generic USB sender/reciver and Girder on my computer get the job done? Does anyonw know if Girder can repeat out "unlearned" codes? That is the key function I cannot find in any device!
Thank you for your help!
P.S. I have a pronto remote ... but a tsu-1000 that doesnt have arrow keys. Therefore.. I would REALLY like to use 1 or 2 hard button remotes I already have to perform the functions of all 4 remotes I have (by intercepting!)