PSP iR Commander is OUT (Universal Remote Control)

[AhMan]

As promised, here is the official release of the iR Commander. iR Commander is a Universal Remote software for PSP and it's based on the standard Pronto Codes format. Refer to the Pronto code section for links to obtain Pronto codes for your remotes. The iR Commander only supports v1.0 & v1.5 PSPs as it requires kernel mode to run.

Download link:
http://www.ahman.co.nr/

Feature List:
1) Support standard Pronto Hex Code format. The most popular IR code database published on the net.
2) Allow direct mappings of PSP keys to remote control keys. Current version support maximum of 24 keys per device.
3) Support maximum of 100 Remote Control Description Files (rdf) per PSP.
4) Allow optional user supplied bitmap graphics for remote control layout description. If bitmap graphics are not used, system will automatically generate key description menu. Users can also choose the auto-generate key description menu to overlay on top of the bitmap graphics.

Usage Note:
1) unzip the pspircom06.zip and place the files "IRCOM" & "IRCOM%" to your PSP under /PSP/GAME/.
2) You can define a remote control by adding a Remote Control Description file (rdf). This is a plain text file. Pls refer to the sample "Panasonic TV.rdf" for syntax description. You can simply use Windows Notepad to create a rdf, make sure you disable Word Wrap via Format->Word Wrap menu. This will allow you to see one code entry per line under Notepad.
3) If you make any typos in rdf file. The program will abort telling what & where you've made the typo after you have chosen that remote in the application.
4) There is an iR indicator on the top right corner on the remote control screen. It'll flash in RED if the PSP is tranmitting IR signal.
5) Refer to the "Panasonic TV.rdf" sample for defining Macros.

Pronto Codes:
You can obtain Pronto hex codes from these links:
http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/codes/

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin...evices&br=&fc=

First link contains direct Pronto Hex Codes (over 2000 devices). Second link above points to Component Configuration Files (over 6000s) which contains many pronto codes for different devices, but you need to use the Pronto Editor (downlaod Pronto Edit 4.0.5 from the same site) to open it.

If you're having problem in using Pronto Editor, follow the instructions below:
1) From ProntoEdit main menu, choose File->Open to open the ccf file you downloaded.
2) The left hand side of the window has a list of HOME, DEVICES & MACRO GROUPS. Click the Plus(+) sign on the DEVICES and another list of sub devices will be listed. Look for the one that looks like to be the device you want. Example, "TV" or "TV Codes" and click it. A grahical device layout window will popup.
3) Look for the key that you to copy the codefrom. Double click the key.
4) Another popup window appears. Double click "Learned".
5) Another window appears. Click "View IR" and you'll see the code.

Additional Note:
1) You don't really need to find the exact model for your device. Most manufacturer uses the same set of IR codes for the same type of devices they made. If you can't find your model, try a similar IR codes from a similar model.
2) In case you can't find the Pronto codes for your device, you can use a pronto compatible device, such as PocketPC to learn it's IR code and copy to PSP. I tried to learn the code with my PPC and transfer it to PSP, it seems to work fine.

To Do List for Next Version:
- Increase support from 24 keys to 48 keys per remote.
- Increase maximum of RDFs from 100 to 1000.

[KidCactus]

I can't wait to get home and try this, since the IR app released the other day didn't really work that good for me. Great work!

[Campbell]

Looks awesome, I like the part where you choose what buttons transmit the code, but I cannot find any of my tv's or scientific atlanta cable boxes.

[Zoidberg]

so what have you updated form the 0.5?

[pJ14]

I learned my PPC some codes but i got 3 files

remotes20.sel
remotes20.usr
remotes20.set

Can i convert these to .rdf or something?

[Campbell]

if anyone has pronto codes for a scientific atlanta 2200, please post them.

[AhMan]

Originally Posted by Zoidberg

so what have you updated form the 0.5?

- support both CIRCLE & CROSS for remote selection.
- allows bitmap graphics as 8 bit or 24 bits.
- fix the repetition of IR codes for 3 times. Now, the IR code will only be sent once, unless you keep holding the button.
- no more auto-sorting on remote key description list. The key order will appear exactly as in the rdf file.

Originally Posted by pJ14

I learned my PPC some codes but i got 3 files

remotes20.sel
remotes20.usr
remotes20.set

Can i convert these to .rdf or something?

You may want to try using "Total Remote" on PPC to learn codes in Pronto format.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/sof...talremote.html
Make sure you download one of the Component Config File (ccf) from the Pronto link I listed, then upload the ccf to PPC. From Total Remote, open ccf and start the learn mode. After IR codes have been learned, copy the ccf back to PC and use ProntoEdit to open & extract it.

[Skate3214]

If anyone here has an Australiian Austar Atlas Decoder could you please learn the codes from the remote and post them because i havent got anything to learn the codes with.

[FishBulb32]

I just tryed making an .rdf file for a normal UK Sky remote, no luck.

If anybody manages to make one that works, please post it.

[pJ14]

i made one for my nokia tv. :icon_smil

[spvn]

i still hav no idea how to make a rdf file.. ah well.. i'll continue using the sony remote then... but juz a suggestion ahman, maybe you should create a few rdf files for major manufacturers?? eg sony etc.. juz a suggestion.. im not even sure if you can.. plz dont flame im a noob k??

but of course very good job done here... keep up the good work

[jaysgba]

Can someone please make me a *.rdf file for a UK Sky Digital Remote and a Microsoft Xbox DVD Remote,
Thanks in advance

On the xbox remote i would like the buttons as follows;
UP=Up
DOWN=Down
CROSS=Select
SQUARE=Stop
TRIANGLE=MENU
CIRCLE=Pause
R TRIGGER=FAST FORWARD
L TRIGGER=REWIND
RIGHT=RIGHT
LEFT=LEFT

AND MAKE THE SKY DIGITAL AS YOU WISH


I AM ONLY 12 AND CANNOT GET THIS TO WORK






SO CAN SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE THESE REMOTES FOR ME?

THANKS

[AzureBlack]

is there any sort of program that captures a normal tv remotes signals and converts them into a file that can be used for this? I remember hearing about one, but I couldnt find it.

[pJ14]

You can use a Pocket PC, and maby u can use prontoedit with a ir port on your pc not sure with that one.

[maddocks]

is this as good as the universal remote which was released a couple of days ago?

[AzureBlack]

hmmm...well I thought there was one for the PSP...

[spam23]

anyone know how to make use of a .ncf file?

and by the way, i'm loving this program

i just need codes for my Matsui TV

[KidCactus]

How come I can't just press a button real quick like you usually do on a remote? Nothing happens, even though I see that the TV receives a signal? Instead I have to hold the button down for maybe half a second to make the TV do what I want. Doesn't it send the whole Pronto code if I don't hold the button down?

[Eternal-Cowboy]

Originally Posted by jaysgba

Can someone please make me a *.rdf file for a UK Sky Digital Remote and a Microsoft Xbox DVD Remote

Dude it's pretty easy to change them. Open the file with notepad and change the buttons it looks like

UP=Play
0001 0102 etc etc

Not too hard. And if you want to make your own, get the codes from the website and make your own, it's not that hard. You'll see what I mean when you open the rdf file.

[spam23]

my dvd player seems to react faster than my tv

but then again, when i use the original remotes, the same thing also happens

[jeri2good]

Great program Ahman.This is amazing , i love the interface alot better than the other program.Questions though: I don't have a pocket pc but i do have a laptop with an ir port.Can i somehow use my laptop to learn codes then tranfer them to my psp?
For example i could try to emulate a ppc on my laptop then do it. Is that possible?

[Dr|PuppeT]

brilliant program!
adding a learn command function would be excelent
or someway to convert lirc into pronto hex

[Takazeki]

Once more, great work I also agree that the learning function would be great, as well as .ccf direct support because extracting the codes manually is a little boring :P

Cheers

[tmmuk]

A gui with something like .ccf would be cool - so that each remote would have its own set on-screen buttons, to look like a normal remote a bit...

[esc1]

Awesome. Configing my devices right now.

[Kampfkartoffel]

Ok.

I have a Laptop with IR Port, which programm do I need to capture the IR Signals? And what to do next with the signals?

Please answer AhMan!

ps: nice work!

[jeri2good]

How come this is not on the front page yet?

[tor]

I wish there was somewhere to get codes for a mitsubishi CT-21M3BM, I wonder if other mitusbishi codes would work on it, I mean theres others that start with ct I'm just not sure if they would work.

[Vilinh]

ProntoEdit seems to not work for me when I follow the instructions. I click on TV, but the only thing that pops up is it asking me to rename it. Anyone else having this problem?

[jeri2good]

Originally Posted by Kampfkartoffel

Ok.

I have a Laptop with IR Port, which programm do I need to capture the IR Signals? And what to do next with the signals?

Please answer AhMan!

ps: nice work!

I'v been doing some research myself on this.So far i 'v come up with this .I can't test it yet because i'm not at home and i won't be for the next 6 hours, so I'f you or anybody tests this before me please post your results. :icon_smil