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Any wifi based remote software?
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Post 1 made on Sunday July 31, 2005 at 22:32
augieman
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After trying out Remote Control II, Total Remote, and NoviiRemote on my Axim x50v, I've come to the conclusion that this stuff just doesn't work or isn't worth it. Either the software is just plain bad, the IR in the PDA isn't good enough, the software can't make use of the hard keys, etc. One of the above was so slow between clicks, it was useless. Another one, I couldn't tell if it was the software or the PDA. Sometimes it would work, sometimes not. Didn't matter if I was 1' away or 7' away.

So what about going a different route? Like remote control type software on the PDA that talks to a server (HTPC) that's connected to a real IR blaster. Anything like this exist?

I was thinking of getting an IR blaster for the PC just to help with finding codes. Any good IR blasters come with software for accomplishing this?

thanks!
Post 2 made on Tuesday August 2, 2005 at 09:11
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Yes,
there exist several Pocket PC applications with wifi support.
But its nearly senseless to start your PC to control some devices via IR.

The second problem is the very slow reconnection speed. If you have turned off your PPC it needs several seconds (8s-20s) for the reconnection to the access point or PC.

The x50v should have an IR- transmit range of 15-20feet.
If your device can't recognize the IR- code you should try to relearn this again.

This message was edited by T-K on 08/02/05 09:18 ET.
Post 3 made on Wednesday August 3, 2005 at 00:13
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[Link: auroramultimedia.com]

WACI NX.... read up on that bad boy.... its your answer.... IF you have any web page and especially FLASH skills.
...couple a thumb tacks and a stick of double sided tape should hold this baby up...
Post 4 made on Wednesday August 3, 2005 at 09:11
T-K
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On 08/03/05 00:13 ET, fluid-druid said...
[Link: auroramultimedia.com]

WACI NX.... read up on that bad boy.... its your
answer.... IF you have any web page and especially
FLASH skills.

This doesn't solves the reconnection problem and it's very expensive.
OP | Post 5 made on Thursday August 4, 2005 at 15:32
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WACI NX??? Seems like overkill to the problem.

Thanks. Yeah, I didn't think about the reconnection delay. That would kill that at least for the first hit.

The IR in the dell must just not be good enough. I have a programmable remote that can learn the code and works flawless. The dell can learn the code, but doesn't reliably activate the function. I've tried relearning it. Also, the programs don't seem as good at learning as basic learning remotes.


One thing I liked about the wifi approach, is that I would have an HTPC that's always on with an IR blaster connected to it. Then I could control the stereo and switch xm stations from anywhere in the house.
Post 6 made on Friday August 5, 2005 at 20:18
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-Tim

Pronto Neo FAQ: [Link: remotecentral.com]
Post 7 made on Tuesday August 16, 2005 at 03:49
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you can piece it together, i think. xantech makes an ip to rs232. the unit keeps an ip address on the network. if you combine this with the rs232 to ir unit, that could probably do it with some coding. it would be slick if the xantech unit provided browser interface, then just point your pda at the right url. I expect we will see an ip to ir from xantech someday. and what i wouldn't give to be able to tunnel ir through ip!!!
Post 8 made on Sunday August 21, 2005 at 00:48
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Global Cache GC100
Post 9 made on Friday September 16, 2005 at 09:14
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Looking for the same thing here. Big fan of the WACI units, and it's exactly what I'm looking for, without the $800. price tag.

Any other ideas? I'm listening.
Post 10 made on Sunday September 18, 2005 at 19:38
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Check out netremote and girder on www.promixis.com.
Post 11 made on Saturday April 15, 2006 at 09:50
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Deleteme

Last edited by T-K on April 15, 2006 09:58.
Post 12 made on Sunday April 30, 2006 at 13:31
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Netremote with a GC100 from global cache.
Post 13 made on Sunday July 16, 2006 at 05:27
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On July 31, 2005 at 22:32, augieman said...
After trying out Remote Control II, Total Remote,
and NoviiRemote on my Axim x50v, I've come to
the conclusion that this stuff just doesn't work
or isn't worth it. Either the software is just
plain bad, the IR in the PDA isn't good enough,
the software can't make use of the hard keys,
etc. One of the above was so slow between clicks,
it was useless. Another one, I couldn't tell if
it was the software or the PDA. Sometimes it would
work, sometimes not. Didn't matter if I was 1'
away or 7' away.

So what about going a different route? Like remote
control type software on the PDA that talks to
a server (HTPC) that's connected to a real IR
blaster. Anything like this exist?

I was thinking of getting an IR blaster for the
PC just to help with finding codes. Any good IR
blasters come with software for accomplishing
this?

thanks!

Hi Augieman,
I don't know if it works with the Axim, but I have been using TV Reomte Controller 5 from pdawin.com for a couple of years and am very happy with it. It supports a primitive CF-based IR blaster from Laser Business Systems ([Link: laser.com]) which solved my range problems.
The biggest advantage is that it is a full featured Pronto emulator, capable of using CCF files for layouts and not just their IR codes.
Regards,
rsbrux
Post 14 made on Tuesday July 10, 2012 at 17:01
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Check out TouchControl. PC/iOS hybrid where either can work independent of each other. Uses any global cache hardware and is very affordable.

www.touchapptech.com
When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all - God Nebula (Futurama: EP Godfellas)


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