radish wrote: > So $30 for the remote plus (potentially) $30 for the programming cable? > Plus time & effort? I'm not sure what the point is given you can get a > low end Harmony for $40. I'm all for hacking stuff "because it's there" > - but this doesn't really seem cost effective.
Hi Radish... You are absolutely right! It doesn't make sense - if you only need 1 remote. But I have kids and the remotes are constantly hitting the floor. I find my self "easier to live with" now that I can replace broken remotes for $30 or less (i.e. wait until they are on sale!). Plus, once you develop a configuration you like for your particular situation, re-programming a new remote of the same type takes seconds. Things to look out for: 1) There are 2 types of JP1 remotes, most anything you buy now will be the newer type. 2) The JP1 connector (an array of 2x3 0.1" spaced pins) is usually found under the battery case cover. But some remotes do not have this populated. Try to check before buying or ask in the JP1 forums. 3) I have never found a "guy behind the counter" that knew beans about this stuff. So don't be surprised by the blank look you might get if you ask. 4) The JP1 web site has files for many remotes and many remote controlled appliances. The trick is to merge these files together into something useful for you. Once you have done this, you should stick to that particular remote. ...have fun _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
