JP1 Remotes

[Dreamzapper]

Hi, I am looking for replacement remotes for URC-7950 or similar devices.

I presume those newer devices can be programmed with the same program that I used for the 7950 - provided I buy a compatible interface/cable?

[mdavej]

HERE is the list of all known JP1/1.1/1.2/1.3 remotes. UEI (Universal Electronics Inc.) is the manufacturer in all cases.

[Dreamzapper]

It looks like there are a lot of UEI devices not known, or at least absent from the list.

After some googling I found among many others this unit:

http://www.oneforall-int.com/en_UK/product/1/universal-remotes/2/comfort/166/essence-4 Product id is URC 7140.

It looks like it might be useful, but I have no clue abot what type of JP1-? it is.

Besides, I am full of confusion about what JP1 + suffix means.

Looks to me like there are more than one version of JP1. I am using a commercial USB to serial converter and it works fine with the URC-7950. But as far as I can tell, it doesn't work with either Dreambox or Force remotes. That's not so important as long as learning mode works.

I found that learning on a URC 39722 (Force) from a Dreambox remote doesn't work. Whichever key I try to to learn, it returns only one instead of two blinks, indicating that learning failed. But that may be because the Dreambox uses a unique code format. I have a Philips remote that also refuses to learn Dreambox .

But anyway, what interface do I need to program a 7140?

[mdavej]

[3FG]

mdavej,
The URC-7950 is a JP1.3 remote, not a JP1. So the serial interface should work with it.

[The Robman]

[Dreamzapper]

I'll study all the replies, hope they may disperse some of the confusion here;-)

WRT my USB interface:

Looking at the chart I find that the 7950, the device that I've been using it with, is listed as a JP1.3 device. I am afraid I may have been somewhat inaccurate in my reference to JP1 due to my uncertainty about all the various versions.

Many years have passed since I bought the USB device, from a recommendation I found on this forum I believe. It consists of an USB plug with, I presume, some kind of electronics inside, connected to a cable. It is marked TTL 232R-WE

The cable has six wires; they may have been connected to a 9-pins D-sub (serial) connector.

I can see that I am using only four of the wires (green, black, orange yellow) while another orange and a brown are unused.

The wires used are connected to the JP-1plug.

It works with the 7950.

Scanning the list, I find it difficult to decide what remote to go for. since it is intended for my wife, it should be as simple and user friendly as possible. Two-device control is sufficient, even single device capability might do. I like the layout and the buttons on the Dream/Force versions. I've never liked the 7950.

Since it seems that I already have a JP1.3 cable, a 1.3 device would be the logical choice. Learning isn't a must; I can transport the codes via the 7950.

[The Robman]

[binky123]

Since you like the dreambox remotes, the latest Dreambox remotes V5(URC-39940 Signature 10691069) and V6(URC-39931 33063306) are still compatible with your existing JP1 (Flash) cable.

[Dreamzapper]