JP1 Remotes

I ABSOLUTELY love my URC-7780. So, much i bought 4 of them. Unfortunately, as of last night, i am down to my last one. I might be able to fix some of the used ones, but i have not tried as of yet.

Question, are their any remotes you can still buy that control at least 8 devices, and show on display the current device your controlling.. I had to buy these things from Europe and have them shipped to the U.S. Unfortunately, they do not appear to be available any more.

But, being i have a 10 year old son, he is destructive, and the remotes get dropped a LOT. So, i think my last one got dropped one too many times.

Anyone using this remote? are there MAPs / RDF's for this remote?

One for All URC7960 Universal Smartcontrol Remote

There are 2 newer remotes that you might want to look at, the first is the Nevo C2, which can be had for about $15 (with free shipping) from China on ebay, and the second is the OARUSB04G which is $15 on Amazon. Both remotes are USB remotes which means you don't need a JP1 cable to program them, you can use a regular USB cable.

The Nevo is a fancy remote with a color LCD screen, which will be more than enough for your 8 device system, but I don't know that you want your kid using it, given his current kill rate with remotes! The OARUSB04G is a regular buttoned remote (no LCD screen), so this is probably the one that you would want your kid to use. It's only a 4 device remote, but if you know JP1, that shouldn't be a limitation.

iboston wrote:Anyone using this remote? are there MAPs / RDF's for this remote?

One for All URC7960 Universal Smartcontrol Remote

Yes. I probably have some of those as well as the 7780's American cousin (no backlight though) I'd let go really cheap. PM if interested.

I just bought one Nevo C2. Ill see if i like it.. The problem is all the new remotes are getting really skimpy on the buttons. I needs lots of buttons as i always have a problem fitting everything i need on the number of buttons these newer remotes are offering.

Any other remote suggestions?

Are the maps/rdfs for the remotes on this site in the file section or on another website?

Thanks for your feedback.. Keep em coming..

Ps, gotta have a back light!

The Robman wrote:but I don't know that you want your kid using it, given his current kill rate with remotes!

Who ever said the remote was for him?!?! Its off limits, but when does that EVER stop a 10 year old boy that leaps before thinking.

Ill own up to it too, I've dropped the remote myself once or twice...