RF remote controls - Revision history

Karellen at 23:59, 18 July 2020

2020-07-18T23:59:30Z

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	Each button on the remote sends keystroke(s) or mouse-clicks to KODI.		Each button on the remote sends keystroke(s) or mouse-clicks to KODI.

	To link the buttons on the remote to your desired KODI actions, you will most likely need to customize your [[~~keymaps~~]]		To link the buttons on the remote to your desired KODI actions, you will most likely need to customize your [[keymap]]
	== Configuring KODI for your remote ==		== Configuring KODI for your remote ==
	'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''		'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''
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	'''Modifying KODI for your remote'''		'''Modifying KODI for your remote'''
	# Decide which KODI actions you wish to map to your remote buttons.		# Decide which KODI actions you wish to map to your remote buttons.
	# For keystrokes: Following the instructions in [[keymaps]], edit the '''keyboard.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to the keystrokes sent by your remote's button.		# For keystrokes: Following the instructions in [[Keymap\|keymaps]], edit the '''keyboard.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to the keystrokes sent by your remote's button.
	# For mouse-clicks: Following the instructions in [[keymaps]], edit the '''mouse.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to your remote's button.		# For mouse-clicks: Following the instructions in [[Keymap\|keymaps]], edit the '''mouse.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to your remote's button.

	== Special Considerations for Mouse-Clicks (available starting in version 15) ==		== Special Considerations for Mouse-Clicks (available starting in version 15) ==
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	~~== Examples ==~~
	~~[[File:a2_thumb.png\|link=Remote_controls/RF/MINIX_A2\|120px]] [[Remote_controls/RF/MINIX_A2\|MINIX NEO A2]] (sample configuration available)<br />~~
	~~[[File:nyx_thumb.png\|120px]][[Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid]]<br />~~
	~~[[File:boxee.png\|120px]][[Boxee remote]]~~

	== Customizing buttons through the GUI ==		== Customizing buttons through the GUI ==
	{{main\|Add-on:Keymap Editor}}		{{main\|Add-on:Keymap Editor}}
	Users can customize [[~~keymaps~~]] for remotes in GUI by using the community ~~[[Add-on:Keymap Editor~~\|Keymap Editor]] add-on.		Users can customize [[Keymap]] for remotes in GUI by using the community \|Keymap Editor add-on.

	[[Category:Remotes]]		[[Category:Remotes]]
	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]

Norsak at 19:16, 26 January 2015

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	[[File:air-mouse.png\|400px]][[File:air-mouse2a.png\|400px]]<br />		[[File:air-mouse.png\|400px]][[File:air-mouse2a.png\|400px]]<br />
	~~Various~~ RF remotes ~~that~~ use a small USB "dongle" ~~typically~~ are seen as a '''keyboard''' + '''mouse''' by the computer/HTPC. <br />		RF remotes use a small USB "dongle" and communicated via 2.4GHz radio signals.<br/>
			Most are standard PNP (driveless) HID devices seen as a '''keyboard''' + '''mouse''' by the computer/HTPC. <br />
	Each button on the remote sends keystroke(s) or mouse-clicks to KODI.		Each button on the remote sends keystroke(s) or mouse-clicks to KODI.

Norsak: /* Configuring KODI for your remote */

2015-01-25T13:20:47Z

Configuring KODI for your remote

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	== Configuring KODI for your remote ==		== Configuring KODI for your remote ==
	'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''		'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''
	# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/cgi-bin/manpage?1+showkey showkey] (Linux) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)		# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/cgi-bin/manpage?1+showkey showkey] (Linux) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)<br/> Another option is to enable Debugging in KODI, and monitor the log file created
	# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)		# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)
	# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2		# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2

Norsak at 13:08, 25 January 2015

2015-01-25T13:08:11Z

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			== Examples ==
			[[File:a2_thumb.png\|link=Remote_controls/RF/MINIX_A2\|120px]] [[Remote_controls/RF/MINIX_A2\|MINIX NEO A2]] (sample configuration available)<br />
	~~Other examples of such remotes include the~~ [[Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid]] ~~and~~ [[Boxee remote]].		[[File:nyx_thumb.png\|120px]][[Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid]]<br />
			[[File:boxee.png\|120px]][[Boxee remote]]

	== Customizing buttons through the GUI ==		== Customizing buttons through the GUI ==

Norsak: /* Configuring KODI for your remote */

2015-01-24T22:44:27Z

Configuring KODI for your remote

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	== Configuring KODI for your remote ==		== Configuring KODI for your remote ==
	'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''		'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''
	# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/cgi-bin/manpage?1+showkey showkey] (~~X11~~) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)		# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/cgi-bin/manpage?1+showkey showkey] (Linux) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)
	# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)		# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)
	# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2		# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2

Norsak: /* Configuring KODI for your remote */

2015-01-24T22:44:03Z

Configuring KODI for your remote

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	== Configuring KODI for your remote ==		== Configuring KODI for your remote ==
	'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''		'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''
	# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.x.~~org/archive/current/doc/man~~/~~man1~~/~~xev.~~1~~.xhtml Xev~~] (X11) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)		# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/cgi-bin/manpage?1+showkey showkey] (X11) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)
	# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)		# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)
	# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2		# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2
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	# Decide which KODI actions you wish to map to your remote buttons.		# Decide which KODI actions you wish to map to your remote buttons.
	# For keystrokes: Following the instructions in [[keymaps]], edit the '''keyboard.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to the keystrokes sent by your remote's button.		# For keystrokes: Following the instructions in [[keymaps]], edit the '''keyboard.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to the keystrokes sent by your remote's button.
	# For mouse-clicks: Following the instructions in [[keymaps]], edit the '''mouse.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to your remote's button.		# For mouse-clicks: Following the instructions in [[keymaps]], edit the '''mouse.xml''' file to assign your desired KODI actions to your remote's button.

	== Special Considerations for Mouse-Clicks (available starting in version 15) ==		== Special Considerations for Mouse-Clicks (available starting in version 15) ==

Norsak at 08:22, 20 January 2015

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	# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.x.org/archive/current/doc/man/man1/xev.1.xhtml Xev] (X11) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)		# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.x.org/archive/current/doc/man/man1/xev.1.xhtml Xev] (X11) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)
	# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)		# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)
	# Press the remote keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2		# Press the remote's keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2
	'''Modifying KODI for your remote'''		'''Modifying KODI for your remote'''
	# Decide which KODI actions you wish to map to your remote buttons.		# Decide which KODI actions you wish to map to your remote buttons.

Norsak at 08:20, 20 January 2015

2015-01-20T08:20:04Z

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	{{mininav\|[[Remote controls]]}}		{{mininav\|[[Remote controls]]}}
	{{wiki revamp}}		{{wiki revamp}}
	[[File:air-mouse.png\|400px]]<br />		[[File:air-mouse.png\|400px]][[File:air-mouse2a.png\|400px]]<br />
	Various RF remotes that use a small USB "dongle" typically are seen as a '''keyboard''' + '''mouse''' by the computer/HTPC. <br />		Various RF remotes that use a small USB "dongle" typically are seen as a '''keyboard''' + '''mouse''' by the computer/HTPC. <br />
	Each button on the remote sends keystroke(s) or mouse-clicks to KODI.		Each button on the remote sends keystroke(s) or mouse-clicks to KODI.
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	== Configuring KODI for your remote ==		== Configuring KODI for your remote ==
	'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''		'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''
	# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest] such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)		# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest](Windows) or [http://www.x.org/archive/current/doc/man/man1/xev.1.xhtml Xev] (X11) such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)
	# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)		# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)
	# Press the remote keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2		# Press the remote keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2
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	== Special Considerations for Mouse-Clicks (available starting in version 15) ==		== Special Considerations for Mouse-Clicks (available starting in version 15) ==
	RF remotes often have an integrated '''Air Mouse'''. Most KODI users will only wish to use the left and right button of the Air-mouse<br />		RF remotes often have an integrated '''Air Mouse'''. Most KODI users will only wish to use the left and right button of the Air-mouse<br />
	To disable the mouse-cursor place ~~this entry~~ in '''mouse.xml'''<br />		To disable the mouse-cursor place these 2 entries in '''mouse.xml'''<br />
	:<mousemove>noop</mousemove>		:<mousemove>noop</mousemove>
			:<mousedrag>noop</mousedrag>
	To properly capture a left-click, you need to place 2 entries in '''mouse.xml'''<br />		To properly capture a left-click, you need to place 2 entries in '''mouse.xml'''<br />
	:<leftclick>Select</leftclick>		:<leftclick>Select</leftclick>
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	~~Examples~~ of such remotes include the [[Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid]] and [[Boxee remote]].		Other examples of such remotes include the [[Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid]] and [[Boxee remote]].

	== Customizing buttons through the GUI ==		== Customizing buttons through the GUI ==

Norsak at 01:59, 20 January 2015

2015-01-20T01:59:16Z

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	== Configuring KODI for your remote ==		== Configuring KODI for your remote ==
	'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''		'''Discovering which keystroke(s) \| mouse-clicks your remote is sending'''
	# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest] such programs will report invisible keystrokes (~~Play~~/~~pause~~/~~mute~~...etc)		# Install a keyboard testing application such as [http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm KeyboardTest] such programs will report invisible keystrokes (Alt/Esc/PgUp...etc)
	# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)		# Connect the USB dongel to the PC running the keyboard testing application (Most RF remotes are PnP)
	# Press the remote keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2		# Press the remote keys, one by one, take notes about the keystrokes/mouse-clicks reported by the application. '''Note any modifiers''' Alt+F2 is not the same as F2

Norsak at 01:54, 20 January 2015

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-Various RF remotes that use a small USB "dongle" typically are seen as a keyboard by the computer/HTPC. Depending on the remote, some even work out-of-the-box with XBMC, while others might need some minor adjustments. Examples of such remotes include the [[Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid]] and [[Boxee remote]].
+To link the buttons on the remote to your desired KODI actions, you will most likely need to customize your [[keymaps]]
 == Customizing buttons through the GUI ==