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Xero
Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 33 Location: pennsylvania |
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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I fixed the URL, it requires https now and it located at https://www.xeron.cc/ir_rm_linux/
I should note that I've not been able to actually get IR working with recent wine versions. It just won't work with my parallel port no matter what I try anymore and throws a funny exception error on start. I'm not able to use RMIR with my extender 15-2116/7s so I'm stuck using a windows box to manage those remotes at the moment...RMIR has come a long way though so I'll likely wait for that to support extender stuffs, it seems the wine solution is likely to be completely unnecessary in a matter of time. _________________ IR and Remote Master in Linux |
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gfb107 Expert
Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 3411 Location: Cary, NC |
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paoleela
Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Germany |
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Hi, I'm new to RemoteManager. I loaded that zipfile and try to start by rmaster.sh.
But why does it like to have the root password? Using USB should be possible as user too?
EDIT: Ok, I removed that gksudo from the scripts. Since I do not have the JP1 adaptor yet, I can't test communication. But in general my user is able to use USB.
By the way, I'm using RemoteManager with icedtea-7 and it works so far. |
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Barf Expert
Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 1417 Location: Munich, Germany |
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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root is needed only if you use the parallel driver. This is a very primitive and silly driver anyhow (bitbanging) so you probably do not want to use it anyhow. Using the serial driver, you may have to assure that your user has read/write access to the serial port in question, typically /dev/ttyS0 or /dev/ttyUSB0. On my Suse Linux, and probably many others, that means entering your user in the dialout group in /etc/groups.
My experience from "free" Java JVMs (icedtea for exampe) is that they work fine, except for having ugly fonts (or possibly selects them differently). A bit like "designed by Alfred Hitchcock..." I recommend at least trying Sun/Oracles JVM in addition.
The standard wrapper rmaster.sh is ... not that good. Below is what I use. Drop in /usr/local/bin, adjust the RMHOME line to the diirectory containing the jar file, link to it with the names remotemaster, rmir, rm,.... You can then start both rm and rmir easily by just typing the names in a command shell, or clicking the links using your favorite file browser Konquerer/Nautilus for example.
Code: | #!/bin/sh
JAVA_HOME=/opt/jdk1.6.0_30
#JAVA=${JAVA_HOME}/bin/java
#JAVA=java
RMHOME=/local/jp1/remotemaster
if [ `basename $0` = "rmir" ] ; then
RMIR=-ir
else
RMIR=-rm
fi
if [ $# -eq 1 ] ; then
if [ `dirname $1` = "." ] ; then
file=`pwd`/$1
else
file=$1
fi
fi
cd $RMHOME
exec ${JAVA} -Djava.library.path=${RMHOME} -jar ${RMHOME}/RemoteMaster.jar -h ${RMHOME} -properties ${HOME}/.remotemaster.properties ${RMIR} $file
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jmcgee
Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 12
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:09 pm Post subject: No Remote Found |
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I got RMIR up and running on Ubuntu 12.04. I cannot get it to see the remote. No matter what address, auto or fixed it says no remote found. Where to look for a solution to this? |
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mathdon Expert
Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 4530 Location: Cambridge, UK |
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: No Remote Found |
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jmcgee wrote: | I got RMIR up and running on Ubuntu 12.04. I cannot get it to see the remote. No matter what address, auto or fixed it says no remote found. Where to look for a solution to this? |
Are you using the latest development version, RMIR v2.03 Alpha 28? If not, please try it and report again. If that doesn't fix it, what remote are you using, and what interface cable? _________________ Graham |
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jmcgee
Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 12
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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I am using the latest, RemoteMaster v2.03 Alpha 28. Remote is 9910B01. Interface is one I bought from here, I believe a few years ago. DB25 4 conductor ribbon, and 6 pin. Never can remember which direction to put it onto remote, but have tried it both ways.
Maybe this is parallel port, add-in card. Virtual box XP client says it has LPT1: at 378, but neither can it (using latest version) see remote. |
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 7073 Location: Florida |
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:19 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Never can remember which direction to put it onto remote, but have tried it both ways. |
A long time ago John Fine gave me some advice that has saved me a lot of aggravation over the years. He advised me to mark pin one on all my cables. Back then you could try both ways and it didn't matter. Now some of the Flash remotes can brick if you plug the cable in backwards. If you get your other problems sorted out, be sure and mark pin one on your cable. _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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mathdon Expert
Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 4530 Location: Cambridge, UK |
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:53 am Post subject: |
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I'm sorry but I can't help further. You need an expert with experience of using Linux with a parallel port, and I have neither. I can tell you that RMIR is supposed to support a parallel port on Linux but I don't know if that has been put to a practical test before. _________________ Graham |
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Barf Expert
Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 1417 Location: Munich, Germany |
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:12 am Post subject: |
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The parallel driver on Linux sucks big times. If there is a possibility, get a sane JP1 interface instead. If you still want to try the parallel interface, you should be advised that it needs to be run as root -- due to the programming methodology (bitbanging), not for accessing any particular devices. |
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jmcgee
Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 12
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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I got it working. At least I can now download from remote. I was using add-in parallel port card, realized motherboard had connectors on it. Removed card, brought connectors out to back panel and it works! |
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DaveM59
Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 34
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:01 am Post subject: I got a parallel card to work in Ubuntu (no Wine) |
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My motherboard does not have connector pins for a parallel socket, so I had to use an expansion card. After a lot of frustration I finally got it to work with RMIR 2.02. Here's how I did it:
First, enter BIOS setup and disable the onboard parallel port. Even though there is no way to use it, the southbridge for my mobo (Gigabyte GA_MA74GM-S2) has the circuitry and by default it is enabled in BIOS, and recognized/supported by Ubuntu 14.04.
Then, go to http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1233589 and scroll down to post #4 by joecrow. Follow his instructions. Apparently in my case the problem was that the module parport_pc was not loaded into the kernel. (The lp module was already loaded.)
Two notes: first, there is no need to restart cups, since you will not be using the port for printing. Second, the instructions call for editing /etc/modprobe.d with nano, a command line editor. If you have never used one of these you may be more comfortable using gedit or another GUI text editor. Just be sure to run it as root, in other words launch it from the terminal and use sudo.
The card I installed is the Rosewill RC-302.
One big advantage I had was that I knew my RMIR installation was okay. I was able to test it with Tommy Tyler's JP1.2-1.3 USB interface and one of my JP1.2 remotes. |
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mdavej Expert
Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4519
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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A JP1 EEPROM adapter is a much better solution if you already have a JP1.2 or JP1.3 cable. Then you can forget about parallel ports and add-in cards. At only $10, it's also cheaper than any parallel card.
http://www.diygadget.com/jp1-2-1-3-to-jp1-adapter.html |
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rem
Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 26 Location: UK |
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:54 am Post subject: |
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A method to test a USB FTDI JP1.x cable using Live Linux Mint
As you will be running from RAM, you will probably need a pc with > 2GB RAM.
Download Linux Mint and make a bootable usb/dvd
Boot the usb/dvd - you will be presented with the Live Linux Mint desktop
Adjust mouse/touchpad to your reqirements
Adjust keyboard layout/locale if needed
Connect to the internet via ethernet or Wifi
Download RMIR
Extract RMIR
Open a Terminal window, navigate to the extracted directory and execute install script
Code: | cd Downloads/RemoteMaster.v2.08build1/
./Setup.sh
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The setup script will create shortcuts and update permissions, so it requires you to confirm
Code: | Desktop files created and executable permissions set.
To use a USB serial interface with RMIR, you need to be a member of the
dialout group. Currently you are not a member. This script can add you
to that group but you will need to give your sudo password. Do you want
it to add you to that group?
Please answer Y or N. >
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Answer Y
Code: | Done. You will need to log out and log back in again for this change
to take effect.
Setup complete.
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This is optional (only needed for Xsight remotes
Code: | cp -a linux_xsight.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/
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Now Log out of the current session (not quit/shutdown! - use the icon above it - logout leave the session)
Log back in user- 'mint' , passsword- <none>
Connect JP1 cable to remote, then to the pc
Launch RMIR, bottom left LinuxMint 'LM' icon, navigate to Other/RMIR or type 'rmir' in search box
Leave Remote/Interface as autodetect or use JP1.x serial/ then /dev/ttyUSB0
Try download from remote
When the cable works, marvel at the accomplished task and pat yourself in the back
This method of testing bypasses your normal operating system / environment eg installed drivers.
The live session are not automatically stored, so any changes you wish to keep must be copied/stored manually - eg on a usb drive |
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