Well, are you trying to do this as root? Are you ssh'd into the boxen?

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When the source is open, the possibilities are endless!

The workaround works fine. You will need to follow these instructions to get it to run every time (http://mysettopbox.tv/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3093&highlight=xmodmap).

This seems to be an issue in the ati_remote.c code. I wasn't able to compile (make ati_remote) it to try some things. I even tried the 2.6.11 kernel. There were differences, but I wasn't able to compile that one either with the same error (storage size of `ati_remote_driver' isn't known).

I should point out that is happening across distros (Fedora, Debian).

Does anyone else have the problem with the sensitivity on the ati remote? In r4v5 it would sometimes not recognize all the button presses.. i would have to repeat to get it to recognize. Now, on r5a12, with ati_remote, it's the exact opposite. If I am trying to press say the number 2, sometimes it registers as much as 3 2's. I was wondering if anyone else has this happening.

OK... still not working.
I have used



I keep getting the same error...

Let me start at the beginning... maybe I'm missing something fundamental.

I have a clean install of KnoppMyth R5A12.

I followed the instructions here: http://remotew.free.fr/linux_en.htm beginning with editing the XF86Config-4 file and continuing to the bottom of the page. I created an .xmodmaprc file and saved it to /home.

I tried logging in as root, I tried logging in as mythtv, I tried via SSH, I tried directly at the box. Every time I get "unable to open display" error.
Since I couldn't get the command to exec on its own, I tried the instructions here: http://mysettopbox.tv/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3093&highlight=xmodmap to make it run at startup.

Still doesn't work. Anything else I should try?

And chrix... I also have noticed the sensitivity difference between r4v5 and R5A12... much more sensitive. I can get used to it, if I could just get xmodmap to work!!

you need to use an xterm from the actual box inside xwindows to run an X based program do not su to root do not do anything but run xterm and type the command you want.

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Xsecrets

Woo Hoo! Xsecrets... you made my day! I guess I'm just an idiot who was trying to run an x based program outside of an x window...

Thanks for the help! It works beautifully.

New question...
Now that I have xmodmap working, I'd like to create a separate modmap for mplayer so the volume controls work properly, instead of having to use 0 and 9.

I tried the example found here: http://remotew.free.fr/linux_en.htm and added before the mplayer launch command.

This worked beautifully, except that as soon as I exited mplayer and went back to live or recorded TV, the modmap for the volume up/down keys were incorrect.

Is there any way to load my standard .xmodmap file on mplayer exit?

Thanks!

you could create a small script file that runs your xmodmap command then launches mplayer and once control is returned runs another xmodmap command then in the settings call your script instead of mplayer.

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Any volunteers to write that script for me? Or at least point me to a tutorial that will instruct me on the relevant commands?

I looked some more at ati_remote.c. There is a variable called FILTER_TIME. It is set to the same amount as the previous code. Changing it to 100ms instead of 50ms may help out. However, I can't compile it. BTW I am having the issue with sensitivity.

After several hours of troubleshooting and configuring I created to decent .xmodmap configs. One for myth and one for xine, I thought I would share them.
The mythfrontend one does not include any TV related things, as my mythtv box doesn't do TV. I'm using it purely as a DVD/Movie/Music device. Though if you look at the files you'll see it would be incredibly easy to modify this on your own.
I mapped all the buttons (for the most part) according layout in this post.

I strongly recomend following all the instructions in the parent topic before hand (such as editing your XFree86[-4] in /etc/X11).

I'm also providing two shell scripts I use in MythTv to run DVDs and Movies. These should go in /usr/local/bin and be chmoded to 755 to make them executable. Then in Mythtv > Setup > Media Settings > DVD Settings > Player Settings change the command to 'xine-post'
In the Movie Settings > Player Settings change the command to 'xine-postvid'

Note: The xine config is a bit rough, and it you should be aware that i changed my .xine/keymap a bit. So you might have to change the keys. I also edited my mysql jumppoints table as follows:
Play a DVD - changed keylist value to F8
Play a VCD - changed keylist value to F7 - In my config this ejects my DVD drive, because i changed the Play VCD command to 'eject /dev/hdc' This might not be desireable to yourself.
Video Manager - changed keylist value to F11
Video Browser - changed keylist value to F10

As for keycodes I don't know if they will work on others, i don't know why not as long as you have a somewhat recent Remote wonder. If not use xev as described previously to determine the correct code.

The reason the 'A' and 'B' buttons on the remote were mapped to space and backspace, respectively, was because it made editing Video metadata (in the video manager) easier with the remote. So now I no longer need a keyboard to change that data.


.xmodmap_mythfrontend




.xmodmap_xine



For DVD playback:
/usr/local/bin/xine-post


For Movie playback:
/usr/local/bin/xine-postvid

The only issue i am having now is that after I exit xine, I need someway to execute the xmodmap for mythfrontend again.

Anyone have any idea on how I could do this?

just add a second line to your scripts to set things back. once the first command completes (xine exits) it will fall to the second command.

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Outpour - how are you referencing the script you wrote in the "DVD Player Command:" box in the DVD Player Settings?

I tried a similar script to remap the remote for mplayer, but didn't have any luck getting MythTV to launch the script when I select a video to play.