Will XP MCE Remote work with XBMC for Win? I prefer this to Microsofts MCE.
Try HIP http://www.byremote.com.au/HIP/
I'm trying out HIP... so far pretty good, but the up/down/left/right doesn't work when I assign it to the corresponding arrow buttons on the keyboard... any trick you know of special for that?
I also have the same case (Antec Fusion v2). The built-in drivers ignore some of the 'Standard' buttons on an MCE remote (Blue, Red, etc...). Until the driver manufacturer (Soundgraph) updates their crappy driver, you're stuck using the basic MCE buttons. My workaround was to configure the iMon software and add XBMC as an app. Then, I manually added each button I needed. Since I still need MCE for my TV recording, I didn't make XBMC the default. You can however make the built-in iMon launch XBMC instead of MCE. Whenever XBMC is in focus, the XBMC mappings take effect. When MCE is in focus, the MCE mappings take priority.
Good Luck!
No worries mate! Thanks for the kind words though and for at least giving Intelliremote a chance!
This is what the page says, by the way... Can anybody help me with all the correct mappings?
What are the keys, how do I use this thing?
You can enable the mouse through the settings, but typically it's better to use the keyboard. The default keys are as follows :
- navigate
- scroll up and down
- select
- previous menu
- go up back (or up) a directory
- pause
- Skip Next
- Skip Previous
- Minimize Video
- Full Screen Toggle
= Screen Shot
- Volume Down
- Volume Up
<0 - 9> - 0 through 9
p - Play
f - Fast Forward
c - Context menu
r - Rewind
x - Stop
m - Player controls
s - Shutdown menu
i - Info
q - Queue
z - Change aspect ratio
Anyone got a xmbc.xml for Intelliremote to share please?
Sounds like a nice app! Might just try it. And as you say, EventGhost is a bit to complicated to use smoothly.
However EventGhost works fine for the moment. All I'm having trouble with is the correct key mappings for XBMC, but noone here seem to know the correct ones... =/
I am surprised there is no list of keyboard shortcuts for all of the functions in XBMC. Someone has to know them all?
I was told XBMC is not a windows application that can be controlled by Intelliremote. I have never used XBMC but I was under the impression it was just an application that actually ran under windows. Is this true or not?
XBMC for Windows
http://xbmc.org/download/
Of course it works for windows, you need to bind the keys and make a profile.
can anyone help with my problem?
when using hip, the up/down/left/right
buttons do not work.
I am using my compro t300 remote
with compro2hip installed.
paco & kricker!
Looks like both options (iMon, Sage fix) are only to enhance the support of MCE remote. I guess the conclusion is nothing than MCE through these drivers. Really strange approach. I could understand it if Antec shipped a remote with the chassi, but as they don't why limitit to MCE. Well, private time has also value so I guess I'll get one tomorrow. Thanks for your tips anyway.
One good thing though I have a DLL that can send info to the VFD and I can drive it from Python. With that I will program a script that can display XBMC info on it so 50% of the iMon gets functional. paco's idea and a new remote covers the rest.
Nice at least a working VFD for XBMC would be cool.
Tested with only this remote
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/5498.jpg
oh btw i'm not using the mce remote.. i'm just using my universal remote and a usb-uirt to receieve the signals if that makes a difference
I have the same set up but couldn't figure out how the hell you assign keys to remote button presses. Could you help me out please?
And as to your problem - have you tried 'SHIFT+4', 'SHIFT+8', etc?
Hi folks,
I got my HTPC hardware put together and got winxp installed to test my tvout functions first ... later switching to linux or even keeping win+lin on the box, who knows.
I got a Antec Black Fusion 430 and a Speed Link MCE Remote. Now I am trying to get the remote to work. I hope I have the cabling right in the Antec case, but the Remote doesn't do ANYTHING. Shouldn't it at least be able to power down winxp or something with the remote? Or do I need some additional software for it to work? How can I test if the remote is working at all?
Thanks for any help
boba
I have the same set up but couldn't figure out how the hell you assign keys to remote button presses. Could you help me out please?
And as to your problem - have you tried 'SHIFT+4', 'SHIFT+8', etc?
I ended up using eventghost... worked great for me...
But if you are trying to use HIP, all you do is pick xbmc as one of the programs you want to control. then add "values" at the bottom of the screen. Give it some description and key name that makes sense to you. Then for "primary command" just put in the letter p for things like play, and etc for each respective button. But for other buttons like enter, tab, direction (which in particular I had problems with) you just enter in that box things like {tab} {enter} {up} {right} etc
hope that helps
dapex,
Sorry about that. I did not mean to be underhanded nor was I hiding anything. But right on the main Intelliremote page did you not see this paragraph?
"Intelliremote is Shareware available for a 24$ purchase. A few key codes are crippled but the product is fully usable and functional without them until your trial period expires. You can receive the full uncrippled version by using Paypal to purchase. By supporting Melloware, you help fund the development (mainly development tools / internet access etc) of Melloware's Software. To send money, simply click on the PayPal icon."
I apologize for any confusion.
I'm trying out HIP... so far pretty good, but the up/down/left/right doesn't work when I assign it to the corresponding arrow buttons on the keyboard... any trick you know of special for that?
oh btw i'm not using the mce remote.. i'm just using my universal remote and a usb-uirt to receieve the signals if that makes a difference
...or try EventGhost (http://www.eventghost.org/wiki/EventGhost:About).
Hi Kricker!
I have the same chassi as you, with iMon VFD+IR. There was no remote included and before I run and buy me an MCE do you know if the IR receiver and drivers supports other remotes. I have tested with a few of the once I have to see if HIP or EventGhost receive anything, but they don't. To me it looks as if the driver filter any non MCE commands but I can't be sure until I have tested with a MCE remote.
Thanks in advance,
MrZ
Are you looking for an Evenghost config or Hip?
I'm using Harmony 555 (setup as device HauppaugeWinTV-PVR-350 in Logitech Harmony software) with WinLIRC (Hauppauge_350.cf) and scripted AutoHotKey. Works like charm!
AutoHotKey script looks like this:
Play:
ifWinActive, XBMC
{
send {p}
}
else
{
WinActivate
}
return
paco & kricker!
Looks like both options (iMon, Sage fix) are only to enhance the support of MCE remote. I guess the conclusion is nothing than MCE through these drivers. Really strange approach. I could understand it if Antec shipped a remote with the chassi, but as they don't why limitit to MCE. Well, private time has also value so I guess I'll get one tomorrow. Thanks for your tips anyway.
One good thing though I have a DLL that can send info to the VFD and I can drive it from Python. With that I will program a script that can display XBMC info on it so 50% of the iMon gets functional. paco's idea and a new remote covers the rest.
[where's the damn edit button? :)]
I just noticed you got MCE remote. Got to www.soundgraph.com, and install their software for the LCD display and remote. Then you can add xbmc.exe as a profile to the software and map different buttons with different keypresses.
DP
thanks bro, will give that software a try ...
boba
I downloaded intelliremote and having tried it I now own the full version and for me I loved the simplicity, I installed it, opened Itunes and intellieremote detected it and my MCE remote controlled it.... No hassle and it works
having the same problem as anyo when using hip, the up/down/left/right
buttons do not work.
anyone got reason/solution for this? i'm using mce remote&reciever and xbmc beta 1 :confused2:
other keys work fine, and i've gone through every possible hip setting which might cause this, but no avail :mad:
Melloware, sorry if i soundn't harsh... was maybe a bit off in my tone of writing..... to be honest I like many people clicked the link, went to the download button and downloaded it, I say the paypal button but presumed it was to donate if we liked it.... Have to say I do like the software, but for my daughters pc (she is 7) and I wanted it mainly so we can use her MCE remote to control Itunes, the price is a bit to high...
I htink the software is great and probably worth every penny if used on the main family media PC but seeing as I cant get XBMC working then I will have to stick with xbox for now:)
Didnt see my remote spoken about, so here goes. I have dual Dvico Fusion RT5 cards, using their default remote. Dont care about live tv watching or recording in XBMC, but I sure would like to use the remote. Works fine in Windows enviornment, I can move around, launch apps, surf web, etc.
Doesnt work at all in XBMC.
or should I just pony up 20$ and get a certified WMCE Remote? (I never used it much with my Fusion anyway).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16880121001
Been doing some reading and I think its because xbmc is not an active window.
Which basically means its windowless, really dont know where to take it from there :(
I have just created an xbmc.xml profile for Intelliremote. You can download it from here;
http://melloware.com/products/intelliremote/profiles.zip
I don't have V2 of the fusion. I have V1, sans IR. You're easiest path is definitely what paco suggested. There are some hacked drivers posted on the Sage forums (http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26053&highlight=imon) though that may allow more flexibility. I can't remember exactly what they did.
having the same problem as anyo when using hip, the up/down/left/right
buttons do not work. I am using my compro t300 remote with compro2hip
installed. been messing around with eventghost and a few others but none
of them recognize my remote :(
Try HIP http://www.byremote.com.au/HIP/
Andreas do you mind posting to that forum post on melloware explaining it. I have been getting flamed that it does not work and that XMBC is NOT a windows application.
I got the same case - Antec Fusion black 430. The Imon IR receiver only works with MCE remote with the Antec's drivers.
DP
Sorry to butt in here but i found this forum by the referring link in the post. I am the author of Intelliremote which allows you to control any windows application with your MCE, Creative Soundblaster, X10, or USB-UIRT remote.
You can do just about anything you can think of with a HTPC remote and Intelliremote and it has the concept of profiles so you can have one profile for ITunes and one for XBMC. So Intelliremote will notice when you switch applications and adjust the profile accordingly so you can have different remote functions depending on the application you are using. You can easily map your MCE Remote to all the functions in XBMC.
Feel free to check it out if you want to get the most out of your HTPC Remote and XBMC.
http://www.intelliremote.com
Yeah I tried it (that and Intelleremote), I have no idea how to get it to work with XBMC when it works flawlessly for WMCE. The remote I have isnt serial or usb. it plugs into the back of the HDTV capture card with a dim/headphone jack connection.
[where's the damn edit button? :)]
I just noticed you got MCE remote. Got to www.soundgraph.com, and install their software for the LCD display and remote. Then you can add xbmc.exe as a profile to the software and map different buttons with different keypresses.
DP
Sorry to butt in here but i found this forum by the referring link in the post. I am the author of Intelliremote which allows you to control any windows application with your MCE, Creative Soundblaster, X10, or USB-UIRT remote.
You can do just about anything you can think of with a HTPC remote and Intelliremote and it has the concept of profiles so you can have one profile for ITunes and one for XBMC. So Intelliremote will notice when you switch applications and adjust the profile accordingly so you can have different remote functions depending on the application you are using. You can easily map your MCE Remote to all the functions in XBMC.
Feel free to check it out if you want to get the most out of your HTPC Remote and XBMC.
http://www.intelliremote.com
downloaded intelliremote, it really isnt obvious form the home page that it is a restricted version you download or that it is on a time trial.... great software but seems to be a very underhand way of distrubuting it
If your searching for the keyboard shourtcuts for XBMC they can be found in Keymap.xml (https://xbmc.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/xbmc/branches/linuxport/XBMC/userdata/Keymap.xml) in your UserData folder for XBMC
/Topfs2
What would your app give me that EventGhost does not?
for an other way to use MCE remote under windows XP with XBMC, for free:
http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36936
I'm using Harmony 555 (setup as device HauppaugeWinTV-PVR-350 in Logitech Harmony software) with WinLIRC (Hauppauge_350.cf) and scripted AutoHotKey. Works like charm!
AutoHotKey script looks like this:
I'm also using a Harmony 550 remote, with EventGhost. I first tried using Hip, but it had some strange problems, like not being able to use the directional pad keys, but EventGhost works well.
I still need to figure out the exclusive folder/action feature, as I would like to be able to have certian keys do different things depending on which program you're in.
I aslo tried maged to program an exit script which exits, then terminates XBMC if it's hung up ( which it does do occasionally). I don't want to have to reach for a keyboard.
BTW, I'm currently running a AOpen Mini-Duo MP-965DR w/2.2Ghz Core2 T500 & 2GB RAM. The Intel graphics (GMA X3100) hold it's own when playing HD content.
If anyone is interested in the EventGhost configuration for the Harmony 550, I an post it, just let me know.
I also modified the keymap.xml inside the XBMC/Uset Data folder, so the remote behaves like the real Xbox remote (Left/right keys are small jump and up/down are large jump.
Now if I only could make VOB subs work, I'd be a happy man.
has anyone got displayremotecodes working under windows?
Try Event Ghost.
anyone got reason/solution for this? i'm using mce remote&reciever and xbmc beta 1 :confused2:
other keys work fine, and i've gone through every possible hip setting which might cause this, but no avail :mad:
and no, i'm not going to switch to irss or eventghost, there must be a way go get this working
I still need to figure out the exclusive folder/action feature, as I would like to be able to have certian keys do different things depending on which program you're in.To do this, make sure Eventghost log is not set to log only assigned and active events. There is a checkbox at the bottom of the log for that. Then create a macro which enables an exclusive folder in evenghost. Choose the folder that contans the controls you want from the Context folder (or make a new one). Then launch the app you want to control. The Evenghost log should show something like Task.Created.xxxx and Task.Activated.xxx. Drag those two events over to the macro and place them above the enable exclusive: xxxx event. That's it.
use the IR Server Suite and disable system keys
I agree, i used this app to set it up and it works pretty well. Although the button assignments are a little daft. But that's easily changed.
Hi! I have the same case Fusion 430 v2 and the same Remote Harmony 550, and would love if you could post your config files. have you changed something in Keymap.xml to?
I'm also using a Harmony 550 remote, with EventGhost. I first tried using Hip, but it had some strange problems, like not being able to use the directional pad keys, but EventGhost works well.
I still need to figure out the exclusive folder/action feature, as I would like to be able to have certian keys do different things depending on which program you're in.
I aslo tried maged to program an exit script which exits, then terminates XBMC if it's hung up ( which it does do occasionally). I don't want to have to reach for a keyboard.
BTW, I'm currently running a AOpen Mini-Duo MP-965DR w/2.2Ghz Core2 T500 & 2GB RAM. The Intel graphics (GMA X3100) hold it's own when playing HD content.
If anyone is interested in the EventGhost configuration for the Harmony 550, I an post it, just let me know.
I also modified the keymap.xml inside the XBMC/Uset Data folder, so the remote behaves like the real Xbox remote (Left/right keys are small jump and up/down are large jump.
Now if I only could make VOB subs work, I'd be a happy man.
XP MCE Remote ?
No one who portatupp so that it works in full.
It would be super smooth.
use the IR Server Suite and disable system keys
What would your app give me that EventGhost does not?
Well let me try and explain. I am NOT going to bash EventGhost because I think the developer has done an excellent job and taken a neat approach to solving the problem. Let's talk about the differences between Intelliremote and EventGhost.
1. EventGhost's strength and its weakness are that its written in Python. It's power is an incredible language with a lot of power and great plugin architecture. However, its also a drawback, as with a few plugins installed its in memory usage can creep over 40MB of memory. Intelliremote is a native Windows application and while running in the tray takes anywhere from 1-7MB depending on the status of the application.
2. EventGhost is extremely powerful as far as configuration goes but I find that 80% of the users out there want an easy solution for getting their remote to work with many applications. Many users have said to me they tried EVentGhost and were frustrated and figured out Intelliremote in 2 minutes. Intelliremote in my opinion is really easy to configure and get up and running in about 2 minutes similar . You will find that most of the things you would do in EventGhost can be found in Intelliremote. KISS Rule: Keep It Simple and Stupid.
3. Intelliremote is bundled all into one EXE. No need to mess around with plugins or configuration. Just create a profile or grab one of the preconfigured profiles like Itunes and you are off and running.
Intelliremote aims to provide an experience similar to owning Apple hardware, Sony TVs and luxury German cars (without the price premium); things just work, they feel right and every now and again you get that "oh, it does that too? awesome!" feeling.
But if you are a happy EventGhost user then of course there is no need to switch to Intelliremote.
I was told XMBC is not a windows application that can be controlled by Intelliremote. I have never used XMBC but I was under the impression it was just an application that actually ran under windows. Is this true or not? I would be more than happy to accept an xmbc.xml profile for Intelliremote if anyone has one.
Also see this post....
Can any XMBC user answer my question?
http://forum.melloware.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6314
Can you post here your configuration files?
it would help a lot!
Mf
I don't think that its been ported over yet from the linux build (which does work I know)... I know you could use girder or something like that for now to map the remote buttons to keyboard presses for the corresponding controls.
I'm using the latest build for windows. Works like a charm! (well almost... =)
Also I'm using a MCE remote together with EventGhost. Also working very well.
However I'm a bit confused about what keyboard mappings to use. The only reference I have found is to the OSx-version.
http://dn-0.com/xbmc-trac/wiki/FrequentlyAskedQuestions
All of these keys dont seem to match. Does anyone have an updated list for windows?
I've posted a super basic first try at turning EventGhost into an EventClient for XBMC here (http://www.eventghost.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=894&p=5384#p5384)
If anyone wants to create an eventclient of the MCE Remote i'd suggest look into the MCE python plugin for EventGhost as the code could probably be very much reused
I got the same case - Antec Fusion black 430. The Imon IR receiver only works with MCE remote with the Antec's drivers.
DP
Sorry for those noob questions, but I am totally new to the htpc/remote world ;-)
What do you mean with "works with MCE remote" ? The SpeedLink remote is supposed to be MCE compatible? So you are saying it's not and won't work? Or do you mean it'll only work with MS MCE installed instead of WinXP Pro, that I have right now?
thanks
boba
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