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The Robman: /* Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes */

2026-04-09T12:16:07Z

Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes

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	[[Image:JP1 Adapter.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:JP1 Adapter.jpg]]<br />

	If you want a 6-pin DuPont plug for the end, click ~~here~~ (select 2x3P):<br/>		If you want a 6-pin DuPont plug for the end, click below (select 2x3P):<br/>
	* <span class="plainlinks">https://www.ebay.com/itm/~~263051820184~~</span> (qty=40)		* <span class="plainlinks">https://www.ebay.com/itm/335426536170</span> (qty=20 and up)
	* <span class="plainlinks">https://www.ebay.com/itm/~~263051796913~~</span> (~~variable~~ qty~~, from 20 to 500~~)		* <span class="plainlinks">https://www.ebay.com/itm/166241714052</span> (qty=50)

	To remove the existing DuPont connector, use a blade and pop up the plastic tab over each connector and then pull the wire out. With the new connector, just slide each wire into the appropriate slot, with the connector tab facing up so that it pops out of the little window.		To remove the existing DuPont connector, use a blade and pop up the plastic tab over each connector and then pull the wire out. With the new connector, just slide each wire into the appropriate slot, with the connector tab facing up so that it pops out of the little window.
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	See this for other cheap cable sources:<br/>		See this for other cheap cable sources:<br/>
	<span class="plainlinks">~~http~~://hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16200		<span class="plainlinks">https://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16200

	==Interface Designs==		==Interface Designs==

The Robman at 13:41, 18 November 2025

2025-11-18T13:41:58Z

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	In order to use the JP1 software to program your remote, you need an interface to connect the remote to your computer, for which several models now include a USB lead as original equipment. Otherwise you can build your own or purchase one from any one of several vendors. The first JP1 remotes had the same interface. But over the years, new types of JP1 remotes have been introduced which require different interfaces, the latest being USB. <br>		In order to use the JP1 software to program your remote, you need an interface to connect the remote to your computer, for which several models now include a USB lead as original equipment. Otherwise you can build your own or purchase one from any one of several vendors. The first JP1 remotes had the same interface. But over the years, new types of JP1 remotes have been introduced which require different interfaces, the latest being USB. <br>

	Lists of JP1 remotes and the type of interface each requires can be found at ~~<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/wiki/index.php?title=~~RemoteChart <br>		Lists of JP1 remotes and the type of interface each requires can be found at [[RemoteChart]]<br>
	- and the technical details with a brief history of JP1 interface designs at <span class="plainlinks">~~http~~://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=download&file_id=5204		- and the technical details with a brief history of JP1 interface designs at <span class="plainlinks">https://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=download&file_id=5204

	==Interface Types==		==Interface Types==

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2025-11-02T18:41:12Z

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The Robman: /* FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay */

2024-12-01T19:17:28Z

FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay

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	:''CTS (usually Blue, not connected)''		:''CTS (usually Blue, not connected)''
	:''5V (usually Red, not connected)''		:''5V (usually Red, not connected)''

			'''Special note:''' If your remote has a 24-pin S3F80P5X chip, like the URC-2020B0-B1, URC-2025, URC-2060BC0 and URC-625000-04R00, connect the RTS line to pin1 instead of pin2, and <u>take the batteries out of the remote</u> when programming it with RMIR. ''(More info: [http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=149512#149512 here])''.

	[[Image:Unusual FTDI cable.jpg\|right]]		[[Image:Unusual FTDI cable.jpg\|right]]

The Robman: /* FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay */

2024-07-11T19:20:27Z

FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay

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	:''CTS (usually Blue, not connected)''		:''CTS (usually Blue, not connected)''
	:''5V (usually Red, not connected)''		:''5V (usually Red, not connected)''

			[[Image:Unusual FTDI cable.jpg\|right]]
			'''If your cable has pink and grey wires, this might be the pinout:'''
			:Red 5v
			:Black GND
			:White RXD
			:Teal/Green TXD
			:Pink CTS (instead of blue)
			:Grey RTS (instead of yellow)

	For remotes with a 5-hole connector (like the URC-2025):<br/>		For remotes with a 5-hole connector (like the URC-2025):<br/>
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	:4 - TXD (usually Green)		:4 - TXD (usually Green)
	:5 - RXD (usually White)		:5 - RXD (usually White)


	===Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes===		===Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes===

The Robman: /* Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes */

2024-05-18T14:33:43Z

Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes

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	The following pic shows how the pins are numbered for the 6-pin connector in the remote itself:		The following pic shows how the pins are numbered for the 6-pin connector in the remote itself:

	[[Image:JP1 pins.jpg]] [[Image:JP1 6pin.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:JP1 pins.jpg]] [[Image:JP1 6pin.jpg]] [[Image:JP1 pins3.jpg]] <br /><br />

	This video shows you how to connect the cable:<br/>		This video shows you how to connect the cable:<br/>

The Robman: /* FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay */

2024-01-31T14:55:06Z

FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay

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	Two types of cable that are known to work are the FTDI FT232RL and the Prolific PL2303HXD.		Two types of cable that are known to work are the FTDI FT232RL and the Prolific PL2303HXD.

	PLEASE REMEMBER that the colors are not always the same, so please check what each connector is really for.		'''PLEASE REMEMBER that the colors are not always the same, so please check what each connector is really for.'''

	[[Image:FTDI cable.jpg]] [[Image:Prolific cable.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:FTDI cable.jpg]] [[Image:Prolific cable.jpg]]<br />

The Robman: /* FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay */

2024-01-31T14:54:44Z

FTDI and Prolific cables on eBay

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	Two types of cable that are known to work are the FTDI FT232RL and the Prolific PL2303HXD.		Two types of cable that are known to work are the FTDI FT232RL and the Prolific PL2303HXD.

			PLEASE REMEMBER that the colors are not always the same, so please check what each connector is really for.

	[[Image:FTDI cable.jpg]] [[Image:Prolific cable.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:FTDI cable.jpg]] [[Image:Prolific cable.jpg]]<br />

	===Cable color codes===		===Cable color codes===
	The pin codes for these ~~cable~~ are (NOTE: colors can vary in different cables):		The pin codes for these cables are ('''NOTE: colors can vary in different cables'''):

	'''pin - color - type'''		'''pin - color - type'''

The Robman: Moved Arduino piece to a better section

2023-08-28T22:25:00Z

Moved Arduino piece to a better section

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	:5 - RXD (usually White)		:5 - RXD (usually White)

	~~If you need to make it work with older~~ EEPROM based JP1 remotes, ~~you'll need a DIY Gadget JP1 EEPROM programming adapter $10 (+ $4 shipping)~~:~~<br/>~~		===Older EEPROM based JP1 remotes===
	~~<span class="plainlinks">https://www.diygadget.com/remote-control-accessories/jp1-2-1-3-to-jp1-adapter</span>~~		One option is make an interface using an Arduino board, see:
			* [[Building the Arduino Interface for older remotes]]

			To make an FTDI cable work with older EEPROM based JP1 remotes, you'll need a DIY Gadget JP1 EEPROM programming adapter $10 (+ $4 shipping):<br/>
			<span class="plainlinks">https://www.diygadget.com/remote-control-accessories/jp1-2-1-3-to-jp1-adapter</span>.
			<br/><br/>
	These adapters usually do not have pin1 marked. To find pin1, feel the adapter over the heat shrink tubing and you'll notice that one side is flat whereas you can feel the components on the other side. Looking at the flat side, pin1 is marked with white dots in this photo:		These adapters usually do not have pin1 marked. To find pin1, feel the adapter over the heat shrink tubing and you'll notice that one side is flat whereas you can feel the components on the other side. Looking at the flat side, pin1 is marked with white dots in this photo:

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	===JP1 (EEPROM) Drivers===		===JP1 (EEPROM) Drivers===

	*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/wiki/index.php?title=Building_the_Arduino_Interface_for_older_remotes

	*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81		*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81
	*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.delcomproducts.com/productdetails.asp?PartNumber=890520		*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.delcomproducts.com/productdetails.asp?PartNumber=890520

Davecs: /* JP1 (EEPROM) Drivers */

2023-08-28T22:14:02Z

JP1 (EEPROM) Drivers

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	===JP1 (EEPROM) Drivers===		===JP1 (EEPROM) Drivers===

			*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/wiki/index.php?title=Building_the_Arduino_Interface_for_older_remotes

	*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81		*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81
	*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.delcomproducts.com/productdetails.asp?PartNumber=890520		*<span class="plainlinks">http://www.delcomproducts.com/productdetails.asp?PartNumber=890520