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Author:  tcgardner [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  R5A12 -- lirc -- ATI Wonder Remote II
I have everything working in r5A12, except my remote.


I tried following the ATIRemote page on the Knoppmyth Wiki but could not find the add_ati_remote file.

I am getting the following in /var/log/lircd

Mar 23 20:07:51 mythtv lircd 0.7.0: lircd(hauppauge) ready
Mar 23 20:08:14 mythtv lircd 0.7.0: accepted new client on /dev/lircd
Mar 23 20:08:14 mythtv lircd 0.7.0: could not open /dev/lirc
Mar 23 20:08:14 mythtv lircd 0.7.0: default_init(): No such device
Mar 23 20:08:14 mythtv lircd 0.7.0: caught signal

I installed the latest lirc but that did not seem to help.

My /etc/modprobe.d/lirc
alias char-major-61 lirc_i2c
install lirc_i2c /sbin/modprobe --ignore-install ivtv; /sbin/modprobe --ignore-install lirc_i2c

Let me know if any other files would be helpful

Could anyone offer suggestion as to the problem.
Author:  Xsecrets [ Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:29 pm ]
Post subject: 
ati remotes don't use lirc.

and I don't have one, but I believe that since the module is included in the kernel now the install script is not needed, but I could be totally wrong on that account. probably all you need to do is add the proper module (sorry not sure what it's called) to the /etc/modules file.
Author:  dawas [ Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:53 am ]
Post subject: 
that is right in r5A12 atiremote is aktivated and work.
but there is also problems with it, the only working keys are: numbers, up, down, left, right, a, b, c and d.
Play, Stop Pause etc dont work.
Where is the file where i can configure the keys???
Author:  Xsecrets [ Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:20 pm ]
Post subject: 
Well in 2.6 kernels you have to edit the keys in the kernel module source, and recompile the modules this will of course break ivtv which will need to be recompiled and reinstalled. I belive so work is being put into this to have it corrected for future releases.
Author:  tcgardner [ Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:31 pm ]
Post subject: 
I see on the Gatos website that work on ati_remote has been discontinued as the code is now in the kernel AND lirc.

Now with my installation, could there be a conflict with the kernel module and lirc?

How can I confirm that I am using/loading the kernel module?

Would it hurt to install the ati_remote loadable module? I guess I am looking for someplace I can see what is going on and get my mind around it.

Thanks for the help. BTW mythtv is working great! I am recording as I write. I just cannot put my box under my tv until I can get away from the kb and to the remote. :)

THanks again,
Chris.
Author:  Human [ Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:55 pm ]
Post subject: 
tcgardner wrote:
Now with my installation, could there be a conflict with the kernel module and lirc? [...] I just cannot put my box under my tv until I can get away from the kb and to the remote. :)

I just went through an ordeal getting my ATI Remote Wonder working with R5A12, too, but it turns out it was all my fault.

I was trying to be clever and stealth the remote's wireless receiver inside the case, and that was sufficient to prevent it from getting any signal from the remote :( Silly me. I'm still looking for a sweet spot inside the case where it'll work.

Maybe you did something similar? You may already have your remote working but it just isn't getting signal. Even if it isn't inside the case but is on your case, behind a hunk of metal, etc. it may have problems. Try moving it into a position where it is sure to receive signal before going further with your configuration steps.

As for confirming you're loading the kernel module, type:

Code:
lsmod | grep ati_remote


If you get something like this:

Code:
ati_remote             12424  0


(the numbers will be different) then the module is being loaded.
Author:  fossks [ Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:13 am ]
Post subject:  ATI Remote Wonder II
I noticed this thread and thought I would contribute some of my knowledge.

I personally have yet to set up a Knoppmyth box but have been using, working on, and contributing to GeeXBoX. I was able to get the Remote Wonder II working with it without a lot of fuss.

It seems that the Remote Wonders use the same USB Receiver. The LIRC that is within Knoppmyth looks to be the lirc-0.7.0 version. Within this version is the module lirc_atiusb. Instead of using the lirc_i2c or lirc_gpio, use the lirc_atiusb. Now the lircd.conf file needs to be updated for the RW II remote. The newer versions of the lirc source code, such as the lirc-0.7.1pre series (unstable) has a whole slew of new remote configuration files. The lirc.conf.atiusb file has about seven entries, one is for the RW II, named the Sapphire Remote Bob II. Cut out this section and save it as the lircd.conf file that lircd references. I have included the necessary content below:

Quote:
# this config file was automatically generated
# using lirc-0.7.0(atiusb) on Sat Feb 12 13:22:29 2005
#
# contributed by Steffen <starv-lirc@juniks.org>
#
# brand: ATI Sapphire Remote Bob II USB
# model no. of remote control: 5000024400
# devices being controlled by this remote: ASUS Digimatrix MythTV PVR
#

begin remote

name 5000024400
bits 16
eps 30
aeps 100

one 0 0
zero 0 0
pre_data_bits 8
pre_data 0x0
post_data_bits 16
post_data 0x0
gap 299851
toggle_bit 0


begin codes
aux1 0x023F
aux2 0x023F
aux3 0x023F
aux4 0x023F
leftmouse 0x02A9
rightmouse 0x02AA
a 0x0278
b 0x0279
power 0x020C
dvd 0x0238
tv 0x0239
help 0x02BE
pc 0x023F
resize 0x02D5
hand 0x02D0
ati 0x028E
vol-up 0x0210
vol-down 0x0211
mute 0x020D
chan-up 0x0220
chan-down 0x0221
mouse-up 0x013F
mouse-down 0x013F
mouse-left 0x013F
mouse-right 0x013F
1 0x0201
2 0x0202
3 0x0203
4 0x0204
5 0x0205
6 0x0206
7 0x0207
8 0x0208
9 0x0209
0 0x0200
list 0x0254
check 0x0282
info 0x02F9
timer 0x0296
up 0x0258
left 0x025A
right 0x025B
down 0x0259
ok 0x025C
c 0x017A
d 0x027B
play 0x022C
e 0x027C
f 0x027D
rewind 0x0229
rec 0x0237
stop 0x0231
pause 0x0230
ffwd 0x0228
end codes

end remote


Now I'm personally about to rebuild my system from Mandrake 10.1 to a Knoppmyth box as the testbed for my future HTPC. Then I will be able to work with the details of this remote. In the meantime, I hope this has helped. No need to use the ati_remote files from GATOS, they're already in LIRC.
Author:  mronseth [ Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:45 am ]
Post subject: 
Hi,

I notice that some codes are repeated, i.e. the aux buttons:

aux1 0x023F
aux2 0x023F
aux3 0x023F
aux4 0x023F


and the mouspad:

mouse-up 0x013F
mouse-down 0x013F
mouse-left 0x013F
mouse-right 0x013F


Does this mean that we can't use the mousepad? Also, what about

mouse-up-left
mouse-up-right
mouse-down-left
mouse-down-right
mouse-left-click
mouse-right-click
mouse-drag

Did they get left out? Can we use irrecord to get these keycodes?


Cheers,



-Morten
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