IRBlaster and SB Touch

[shaboyi]

Hi - Looking to find out if anyone has gotten IRBlaster to work with the SB Touch. I am not having any luck following the wiki http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/IRBlaster I created a native conf file (not RAW) for my receiver and it works fine with the SB3 but not the Touch.

I am wondering if there is some setting on the Touch I am missing or if this feature just does not work on the Touch.

thanks.

[Gerry123]

Yep, on a NAD 315BEE amp, just on and off though, which was all I needed.

Downloaded a generic conf from lirc and it worked first time (first one on the list).

Gerry.

P.S. Didn't change anything on the SB.

[neeraj0272]

Yep, on a NAD 315BEE amp, just on and off though, which was all I needed.

Downloaded a generic conf from lirc and it worked first time (first one on the list).

Gerry.

P.S. Didn't change anything on the SB.

I have 2 nad c326 with 2 sb touch. Can you please guide me through the whole process of how to make it work? What hardware will I need? I have nil experience in this area.

[shaboyi]

Yep, on a NAD 315BEE amp, just on and off though, which was all I needed.

Downloaded a generic conf from lirc and it worked first time (first one on the list).

Gerry.

P.S. Didn't change anything on the SB.

Gerry - Thanks that's good to hear. It must be something to do with my conf file. I couldn't get a generic one to work, so used IRrecord (from LIRC) to create my own. It was not easy! But the format looks good and it works with the SB3. the headers, etc, look right - at least very similar to the slim.conf that comes with IR Blaster. Below is what i have. i am wondering if the header needs to be changed. i doubt it is the actual codes, as they work with SB3. And clearly it is not RAW.

# this config file was automatically generated
# using lirc-0.9.0(MCE) on Sat Feb 04 16:28:06 2012
#
# # Designed for Squeezebox Touch/IRBlaster Plugin
# brand: Denon AVR-3311ci
# model no. of remote control: Denon RC-1146
# devices being controlled by this remote:
#

begin remote

name Denon_AVR-3311ci
bits 24
flags SPACE_ENC|CONST_LENGTH
eps 30
aeps 100

header 3354 1650
one 440 1229
zero 440 394
ptrail 438
pre_data_bits 24
pre_data 0x2A4C02
gap 132993
toggle_bit_mask 0x0

begin codes

Main_Power_On 0x840086
Main_Power_Off 0x8C008E
Zone_1_Power_Off 0x8E008C
Zone_1_Power_On 0x860084
Zone_1_Vol_Up 0x80E86A
Zone_1_Vol_Down 0x88E862
Zone_1_QuickSelect_1 0x8248C8
Zone_1_QuickSelect_2 0x8A48C0
Zone_1_QuickSelect_3 0x8648CC
Zone_2_Power_On 0xC600C4
Zone_2_Power_Off 0xCE00CC
Zone_2_Vol_Up 0xC0E82A
Zone_2_Vol_Down 0xC8E822
Zone_2_QuickSelect_1 0xC24888
Zone_2_QuickSelect_2 0xCA4880
Zone_2_QuickSelect_3 0xC6488C
Zone_3_Power_On 0xA600A4
Zone_3_Power_Off 0xAE00AC
Zone_3_Vol_Up 0xA0E84A
Zone_3_Vol_Down 0xA8E842
Zone_3_QuickSelect_1 0xA248E8
Zone_3_QuickSelect_2 0xAA48E0
Zone_3_QuickSelect_3 0xA648EC

end codes

end remote

[shaboyi]

attached is the IR Blaster debug log from the Touch for that conf file...if it provides any insights:

[Gerry123]

Heres mine....

# brand: NAD
# model no. of remote control: 451
# devices being controlled by this remote: Various Amplifiers/CD Players/Tuners
#

begin remote

name NAD
bits 16
flags SPACE_ENC|CONST_LENGTH
eps 30
aeps 100

header 9096 4352
one 622 1600
zero 622 500
ptrail 622
repeat 9020 2160
pre_data_bits 16
pre_data 0xE13E
gap 107432
toggle_bit_mask 0x0

begin codes
Standby 0x01FE
Power-On 0xA45B
Power-Off 0x13EC

Speakers-A 0x738C
Speakers-B 0xF30C

VolumeUp 0x11EE
VolumeDown 0x31CE
Mute 0x29D6

Input-Video1 0x43BC
Input-Video2 0x03FC
Input-Video3 0x837C
Input-Aux 0xD926
Input-Disc 0x916E
Input-CD 0xA15E
Input-TunerAM 0x41BE
Input-TunerFM 0x817E
Input-Tape2 0x8976
Input-Tape1 0xB14E

Tuner-Bank 0x24DB
Tuner-PresetRight 0x4BB4
Tuner-PresetLeft 0x8B74

CD-PlayPause 0x807F
CD-Stop 0x40BF
CD-Play 0x807F
CD-Pause 0x52AD
CD-Previous 0xA05F
CD-Next 0x609F
CD-Disc 0xE817

TapeA-Play 0xCA35
TapeA-Rev 0x2AD5
TapeA-Stop 0x4AB5
TapeA-Record 0xAA55
TapeA-FastForward 0x6A95
TapeA-Rewind 0xEA15

TapeB-Play 0x39C6
TapeB-Rev 0x7B84
TapeB-Stop 0xF906
TapeB-Record 0x59A6
TapeB-FastForward 0xB946
TapeB-Rewind 0x7986
end codes

end remote

Of course I only use on/off and I think that's all that works on the SBTouch. As that's all I need I haven't tried any others. It may give you an insight into what changes are needed.

@neeraj
I used an ir led from an old dvd remote connected to a a 3.5mm 2 contact jack plug and taped the led over the ir sensor on the nad. Worked a charm first time. Of course get the polarity right on the led or nothing will happen. (Don't think it does any damage, but don't quote me).

[shaboyi]

Thanks. i wouldn't know where to begin to modify it (might need a degree in IR protocols!). The funny thing is that my file works perfect with the SB3 and i am using the same emitter. I did try different emitters and going direct to the amps IR in port.

i suppose it is possible the power output on the headphone jack is different on the Touch compared to the SB3. i have seen that with other devices but that's a guess. or i suppose it could be a format issue. In the log i don't see any obvious errors. the wiki says the conf has to be RC5 and NEC native formats - mine is native but don't know if strictly adheres to those formats.

BTW, i hadn't heard the touch only works for on/off. I would think if you got it to work for on/off the other functions would work too.

[shaboyi]

I have 2 nad c326 with 2 sb touch. Can you please guide me through the whole process of how to make it work? What hardware will I need? I have nil experience in this area.

Go here for instructions: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/IRBlaster

not sure which specific generic template Gerry used, but the the lirc nad generic files can be found here: http://lirc.sourceforge.net/remotes/nad/

the basic steps are: Install the IRBlaster Plugin via the LMS web interface. Then copy the generic conf file you want to use to the IRBlaster plugin directory on the server (see wiki for location). Then in the web interface go to Player settings > IRBlaster and setup up your commands there. (Tip - if you don't see your remote file in the IRBlaster setup screen, click the Reload button on that page). If you are on Linux, you will probably have to change the permissions on the conf file you copy.

You will also need an IR emitter that plugs into the SB Touch headphone jack and then goes to your receiver.

be curious how you make out.

[shaboyi]

Hi - It turns out that there was an issue with the IRBlaster Plugin (it was cutting off commands greater than 32 bits, mine was 48 bits).

the developer kindly and promptly addressed it and IRBlaster 6.2.1 is now available and it works with my Denon conf file!

If anyone has encountered a similar issue, you should upgrade the plugin to 6.2.1 and give it as shot.