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RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - Jace_mindu - 2013-12-27
(2013-12-26, 22:44)ragedogg69 Wrote: http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=HOW-TO:Modify_keyboard.xml
also, what is your motherboard?
Thanks!!! I'll have a play with that over the weekend. Hopefully, I can find the names of the keys for this remote so I can program them.
My motherboard is in my signature, Zotac Ionitx F-E.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - Dougie Fresh - 2013-12-27
I just got a new RC6-compatible IR module for the HTPC cases that I sell that can turn on a PC as long as the USB header it's connected to has power on the off state. The power switch lead is routed through the IR receiver board. I am really excited to finally have something like this to offer. I've already tested it with the Gigabyte GA-C1007UN-D motherboard. Any motherboard that has the power on for USB header feature will work (a lot of them do now to offer a power charging feature).
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - ragedogg69 - 2013-12-27
(2013-12-27, 01:05)Jace_mindu Wrote:(2013-12-26, 22:44)ragedogg69 Wrote: http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=HOW-TO:Modify_keyboard.xml
also, what is your motherboard?
Thanks!!! I'll have a play with that over the weekend. Hopefully, I can find the names of the keys for this remote so I can program them.
My motherboard is in my signature, Zotac Ionitx F-E.
zotac no longer has the manual online. check your bios for any usb power on option. that may be asrock only.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - ragedogg69 - 2013-12-27
(2013-12-27, 05:32)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I just got a new RC6-compatible IR module for the HTPC cases that I sell that can turn on a PC as long as the USB header it's connected to has power on the off state. The power switch lead is routed through the IR receiver board. I am really excited to finally have something like this to offer. I've already tested it with the Gigabyte GA-C1007UN-D motherboard. Any motherboard that has the power on for USB header feature will work (a lot of them do now to offer a power charging feature).
interesting. gigabyte calls out a ps/2 power on option, I assume you mean it works usb as well. These motherboard manufacturers dont make it easy.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - -DDD- - 2013-12-27
(2013-12-27, 05:32)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I just got a new RC6-compatible IR module for the HTPC cases that I sell that can turn on a PC as long as the USB header it's connected to has power on the off state.
When it will be available in your Shop?
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - Jace_mindu - 2013-12-28
(2013-12-26, 20:36)Jace_mindu Wrote: I bought the OR24E and surprisingly, worked out of the bag. Connected the RF to the back USB and I was able to navigate the menus and play with no problems. Being RF, it's great not having to aim. The only issues are that the big 'ok' button doesn't function, and the enter button is a tiny button at the bottom of the controller, so I end up navigating with two hands. Also, the power button works to turn off the system, but I haven't been able to get it to turn on my system. I think this is a USB/motherboard setting perhaps.
Anyone have any guides on how to program the button functions in xbmc live, or how to set up a wake-on-usb??
Thanks
An update on the Medion OR24V. So far, the buttons that work out the box are:
Power off (or sleep, depending on your settings)
Play (which pauses/un-pauses)
Enter (the tiny button at the bottom, not the big OK button)
Direction buttons (although I have found these a little stuff and over-sensitive when you press them hard enough to function)
Volume and Mute controls
Rewind (but not forward, next or previous buttons)
Stop
Back
All number buttons
The windows, 'ok', coloured and channel up/down buttons current do nothing.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - voyagerxp - 2014-01-20
Hey guys not sure if i'm in the right place to ask about my problem but i hope someone on here has a answer.
I have an Antec Fusion Black HTPC case with the Imon receiver & display. Due to horrid sensitivity problems in xbmc with the original case remote (Veris RM200) i decided to buy a Logitech Harmony One remote as i could do away with most of my remotes. To make use of the cold start/shutdown of the case i added case remote Veris RM200 remote as a device in my harmony software & mapped the power on/off. I then added Microsoft Windows Media Center SE & Microsoft MCE Keyboard as devices for mapping key and remote commands. Problem i have is when i click the HTPC activity on my Harmony remote my HTPC starts up how it should no problem and i can navigate through XBMC but when i press watch tv in my activity half of the time my HTPC does not power down. Out of 10 it might power down 3 times, i have to then ether power off by the button on the case or press power toggle on my harmony screen. Anyone know a way how i can power down my HTPC by a another command.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - adinis78 - 2014-02-28
Has anyone use Method #2? If so, any installation guides available. I really like that set up. [/b]
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - livs - 2014-03-01
I do not see the point to look for IR module for any MB who has CIR. Is just simple to use a IR receiver (like this: http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/171115/IR-Empfaenger-Modul-Vishay-TSOP-4838-Wellen-Laenge-950-nm) and HP mediacenter remote. It works with power on/off.
See here:
http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/2012/04/asrock-cir-remote-demystified.html
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - natdeamer - 2014-03-15
(2014-03-01, 10:25)livs Wrote: I do not see the point to look for IR module for any MB who has CIR. Is just simple to use a IR receiver (like this: http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/171115/IR-Empfaenger-Modul-Vishay-TSOP-4838-Wellen-Laenge-950-nm) and HP mediacenter remote. It works with power on/off.
See here:
http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/2012/04/asrock-cir-remote-demystified.html
I followed that guide to create my own CIR module for my CIR port on my Asrock motherboard.
I installed the driver in Windows and have setup the bios correctly.
But my logitech harmony is unable to switch my pc on from off. (I don't actually own a Asrock Smart Remote)
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - livs - 2014-03-15
It should work, as CIR is not related to SO. I have 2 MB with CIR and both work with this setup.
Check once again the wiring and check that logitech to be windows media remote. Use "power toggle" command on remote for on/off.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - natdeamer - 2014-03-24
(2014-03-15, 22:40)livs Wrote: It should work, as CIR is not related to SO. I have 2 MB with CIR and both work with this setup.
Check once again the wiring and check that logitech to be windows media remote. Use "power toggle" command on remote for on/off.
The wiring is correct and the device shows up as being connected in the bios - and I made sure the option was enabled for switching PC on from off.
On my Harmony I have added the 'ASRock Smart Remote' (ASRock Media Player) and used the power toggle option. But just wouldn't switch on.
I don't actually have a Asrock remote to test with.
Do I need anything plugged into the USB header next to the CIR header?
How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - livs - 2014-03-24
It is no use to have Asrock smart remote, just program your Logitech as Windows media remote. No need to use USB header.
Program for example as compro videomate k100 or k200.
Or Microsoft windows media center se.
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - richs09 - 2014-03-25
ok not sure if any ones mentioned this b4.. there 43 pages so im gussing they prolly have..
but cheapest and an easy way to power on from cold boot no mater what os bios or setup u have you can use any of these
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Amere-m9-computer-remote-touch-mouse-ofn-key/1007977757.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-New-Miii-M8-remote-control-with-receiver-HTPC-Game-IPTV-Remote-Control/1109408014.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120778179028?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Miii-M1-PC-Remote-Control-2013-NEW-infrared-universal-remote-10-meters-compatible-64-bit/1007972135.html
u can use right out the box like it is or can be taken apart and can be installed internally, i do this for my mini budget htpcs where they want power on off feat.
or can be used with any remote that has ir learning or just ir for the power button
like if you wanted a remote with keyboard like these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-USB-2-4GHz-Wireless-Keyboard-Trackball-Mouse-IR-Learning-Remote-Controller-/310626229548?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4852c41d2c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPazzPort-2-4G-Mini-Wireless-Keyboard-Universal-Learning-IR-Remote-for-PC-Apple-/360868522790?pt=US_Remote_Controls&hash=item540570ab26
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161071959738?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161096772974?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
get the cheapest one around 12$ and pair it with better remote around 20-25
and you have remote with media functions and keyboard that powers on from cold boot for around 30-40$ depending how u do it or cheaper
and also on everyone i did only the power button powers it on aswell not any button but cant say it will like this for everyone or on every system but it does for me
now if we could just get a good all rf remote with keyboard and media key that works and has ir power button for reasonable price
would be golden .... tired of these dumb air mouses
RE: How to Power ON/OFF your HTPC using a Remote? - cw-kid - 2014-04-09
Hi
I need to buy a replacement Mini-ITX motherboard, I plan to use it with my existing Intel i3 2125 Sandybridge CPU (LGA1155).
I was using an Intel DH67CF Mini-ITX media board which seems to now be dead. I know previously using an Inteset CIR board and Ubuntu Minimal 12.10 I was unable to turn on the HTPC from S5 shutdown or S3 sleep mode, in the end I used an internal USB IR receiver instead and using that I was able to turn on the PC from S3 sleep mode using the remote control.
Question now is can anyone recommend an LGA1155 Mini-ITX motherboard? I plan to now use OpenElec. I would ideally like for the CIR to be able to turn on the HTPC from both S5 and S3. I will be using a Microsoft MCE IR remote / Logitech Harmony in MCE mode.
I see some of the Asrock motherboards have the CIR header anyone used any of these with OpenElec?
Many Thanks