Please explain "Extender"

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Mandrake
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Please explain "Extender"

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I just bought a RadioShuck 15-2117 and have been searching FAQs and posts on how to program it. I came across some mentions of "extender" and "extender2" but am unable to find any basic info on what these are.
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usblipitor
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Re: Please explain "Extender"

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Mandrake wrote:I just bought a RadioShuck 15-2117 and have been searching FAQs and posts on how to program it. I came across some mentions of "extender" and "extender2" but am unable to find any basic info on what these are.
Extenders are programs that you can upload into the eeprom of your remote via a JP1 cable. These programs allow you to do radical, wonderful, amazing things on your remote. These include:
--LKP: allow you to make keys do one thing for a short press and another thing for a long press. Like power might toggle one device on/off if short pressed, but turn off every device in the room if long pressed.
--ToadTog: turn your remote into a frog. No wait, thats not right. This protocol allows you to create discrete on and off commands (using a toggle power command) even though your device does not have a disrete on and off command.
--Get rid of memory wasted on things you wont use to give you more memory for device upgrades and protocols.
--and more..

If interested, check out the files section (click in my sig line) under extenders. Dont forget to make or buy a JP1 cable.
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Mandrake
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Post by Mandrake »

Cool, thanks. I actually thought it was a piece of hardware. :oops:
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jamesgammel
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Post by jamesgammel »

You can make an extender from a broom handle and a little electrical tape. I was gonna make one, but that would mean my neighbor lady would be out her major mode of transportation, and I sure don't want to keep her home one second more than necessary. ;)

Jim
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usblipitor
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Post by usblipitor »

jamesgammel wrote:You can make an extender from a broom handle and a little electrical tape. I was gonna make one, but that would mean my neighbor lady would be out her major mode of transportation, and I sure don't want to keep her home one second more than necessary. ;)

Jim
Jim,

Your response is too technical for me. Dumb it down so I can understand all the technical terms. :) On a different note, so this is how you got 300+ posts! :roll: Just kidding! Congrats on the 300+ mark! I hope to be there someday!

Happy Chanukah,
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