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by jgfarrell
Sat Nov 15, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Code Search
Topic: Upgrade Files - Cross Reference - jp1-master
Replies: 32
Views: 138220

Re: Upgrade Files - Cross Reference - jp1-master

I'm pretty sure that the only JP-1x remote that is readily available in Canada is the URC-3660. It does have learning, and a quick search shows that they are currently available at Amazon.ca, Best Buy, Visions, Canada Computers, and out here on the left coast, at London Drugs. (Nov. 2025)


No, I ...
by jgfarrell
Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:11 pm
Forum: Non-JP1
Topic: Streaming devices
Replies: 19
Views: 23447

Hi Vicky

Re: your button failure issue, I'm still rocking the 10820N's using your extender (thanks!!) and when my 4th and final new one started to fail, I took apart the 3 earlier ones and followed this fellow's procedure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvVgDmW9zgQ&t=2s

While the jury is still ...
by jgfarrell
Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: JP1 - New Remotes & RDFs
Topic: Problematic file names
Replies: 1
Views: 3039

I'm still nursing along a fleet of extended 10820N's and have gotten the 'select a remote' prompt for a long time, without knowing why. I can confirm that removing the space in the filename as described does eliminate the prompt.
by jgfarrell
Wed Dec 25, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Replies: 6
Views: 7740

Merry Christmas to all, plus a big Thanks! to all who have contributed their expertise over the years!

John
by jgfarrell
Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: JP1 - Beginners
Topic: How do I convert the below codes into EFC5 codes?
Replies: 20
Views: 22914

I have a long-obsolete URC10820N with an "extender" installed, but the exact model is unimportant, as long as you have a JP1.x cable.

Cable advice here:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/wiki/index.php/JP1_Cables
Pick the first Ebay cable, with the FTDI chip. Pick the "independent" connector option ...
by jgfarrell
Mon Feb 21, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: JP1 - Beginners
Topic: How do I convert the below codes into EFC5 codes?
Replies: 20
Views: 22914

I just set up a Shield Pro with a Flirc. Wasn't particularly difficult to figure out, but if it helps, here are the files I used in my setup.

https://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload ... e_id=26479

Cheers!
by jgfarrell
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: Market Place
Topic: Looking for a JP1 usb cable used or new.
Replies: 15
Views: 49917

I suspect this cable will work for you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6Pin-USB-to-TTL-RS232-Original-FTDI-FT232RL-Serial-Adapter-Cable-1M-for-Arduino/173648845920?hash=item286e471c60:m:mfbsgmKGp-Ixz69NqLGBC0Q:rk:19:pf:0

Select the "original FT232 cable (independent)" option for US$5.47

I find that ...
by jgfarrell
Tue Dec 25, 2018 2:18 am
Forum: Non-JP1
Topic: Merry Christmas, and Thanks!
Replies: 0
Views: 10486

Merry Christmas, and Thanks!

Merry Christmas to all, and a special thanks to all the experts here who help us mere mortals keep our AV systems tamed and under control...
by jgfarrell
Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:43 pm
Forum: JP1 - Extenders
Topic: Multiplex and Extender URC8820EXTA7 - fixed
Replies: 14
Views: 29993

Hi Vicky

Glad the OP got his problem fixed.

Off-topic for this thread, but wanted to jump in and say Thanks! to you.

Your A7 extender DID get used by someone! I had no need for the multiplex function but it worked just fine on my 10820 for at least a couple of years. When the numbers on the ...
by jgfarrell
Mon Jun 29, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: JP1 - Beginners
Topic: What Kind of Cable to Buy and Where to Buy It.
Replies: 19
Views: 90554

If you're buying a cheap FTDI cable from Ebay or wherever, be aware that _if_ it contains a counterfeit FTDI chip, the latest drivers (including from Windows Update) will cause you problems.

Version 2.12.00 (26 August 2014) will semi-permanently brick counterfeit chips, and 2.12.00 (29 September ...
by jgfarrell
Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Newest FTDI drivers 'bricking' non-genuine chips
Replies: 0
Views: 4799

Newest FTDI drivers 'bricking' non-genuine chips

The latest FTDI usb-serial drivers are reportedly 'bricking' counterfeit/clone FTDI chips. Apparently, there is a fix, but for those of us using our $8 Ebay cables, it might be prudent not to update to the new drivers, at least for now.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/10/windows ...
by jgfarrell
Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: JP1 - New Remotes & RDFs
Topic: Build a JP1.x/JP2 cable using an FTDI Serial Converter Cable
Replies: 183
Views: 520586

Hi, dailyglen.

I'm outside the US as well, and didn't want to pay the high freight charges either, so I bought this cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280910040147
which I'm sure is identical to your cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160833251035

This is basically just a summary of what others have ...
by jgfarrell
Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Electronics Repair
Topic: PC Video card
Replies: 25
Views: 77636

You're welcome. I was going to do the same thing, but I figured I'd give it a $5 gamble first, and I lucked out.

John
by jgfarrell
Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: Electronics Repair
Topic: PC Video card
Replies: 25
Views: 77636

Hi Vicky

If you can see the BSOD on screen, the video card is quite possibly not heat-damaged. Take a look at the electrolytic capacitors on the card and see if any look like they are bulging similar to the ones in this picture:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Defekte_Kondensatoren.jpg

I just ...
by jgfarrell
Fri May 27, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: JP1 - Extenders
Topic: Poll: Delay between keys in extender macros
Replies: 8
Views: 14320

50ms - 12.5sec definitely seems like it would be the most useful range... if anyone "really" needs 25sec they can simply call up a 2nd pause.