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Re: Training OmniRemote for RCX commands
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lugnet.robotics.palm
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Mon, 13 Dec 1999 14:42:18 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.palm, Robert Eddings writes:
> Ed,
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> LEGO does not use IrDA protocol but this is not the problem with
> OmniRemote. OmniRemote simply records any IR it detects at training and
> transmits a copy of the signals no matter what format they are in. I
> believe the two main problems with training are:
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> [1] Recording a usable IR signal from an unknown source sent at an
> unknown baud rate is very difficult to do. Like I've said, that it works
> at all is amazing. The task of recording a clean signal consistently may
> be too much to ask from OmniRemote.
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> [2] Additional IR information that OmniRemote doesn't need makes getting
> a clean signal harder, such as RCX link and return codes.
I see. So OmniRemote isn't generic enough to handle all codes from any IR
device? I guess that would create a lot of overhead that the developer of
OmniRemote doesn't need to get involved with, if they just want to remain in
the context of standard IR devices for TVs, VCRs, Scramblers, etc. Our context
of operation may indeed require direct hardware access on the Pilot. What is
the baud rate of the IR tower? Or is that undetermined at this point?
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> I may write a program to send clean RCX commands to the LEGO IR tower so
> that OmniRemote has the best chance to get a clean signal. I have way
> too many projects going so I wouldn't count on that being soon though.
Understood. If I can help in a off-line support effort, let me know.
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> As far as controlling your trains, if you don't know about them already,
> you need to check out Mike Kory's programs at:
> http://www.advancenet.net/~kory/pilot
> LRemote is for straight forward motor control and BrickRemote is for
> advanced control. These programs use the LEGO IR tower connected
> directly to the Palm so the IR range is great. I have tested these
> programs. They are easy to use and send consistent IR signals.
I've had a chance to check these programs out. I prefer the LRemote at this
point, but both work pretty well. I like the simplicity of LRemote for he
train control application, so the kids can have at it too. Must get them to
geek out too ;^)
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> Robert
Thanks, Robert!
Ed
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