Problem with Apple Remote on Atlantis and SVN

Maddcow Wrote:Actually, I should clarify my situation. I'm using a Logitech Harmony universal remote that has an Apple Remote programmed into it. Is there a better remote setup to use with XBMC and my Mac?

If the Logitech Harmony universal remote can mimic the Apple IR Remote, there should not be an issue.

I'll try to explain a little better:
I have a Harmony 785 but don't have an Apple Remote. However, my Harmony has been set up to mimic the Apple Remote. I've also followed all the instructions to set up an XBMC activity for the Harmony with sequences etc based on the Apple Remote functions.

My problem is that regardless of what I do, my Harmony will either activate Front Row or not operate in XBMC. However, I did notice that when I execute the XBMC app, there's a comment in terminal that says "Apple Infrared Remote not found". I'm new to Macs but am very computer literate so I'm a quick learner......however, this remote business is baffling me.

I've paired the Logitech (mimicing the Apple Remote) with my MacBook so I'd have thought that all should be good. I'm wondering if my problem has something to do with the XBMC helper thingy?

Ok, just installed Plex and the remote works perfectly. I also checked the Activity Monitor and PlexHelper is running in the background. I then ran XBMC and the XBMCHelper doesn't run at all. So I executed the XBMCHelper on its own and below are the terminal results:

/Applications/XBMC.app/Contents/Resources/XBMC/XBMCHelper ; exit;
XBOX360: Registering for notifications.
Apple Infrared Remote not found.
logout

[Process completed]

Does the issue persist if PlexHelper is not running? Only one application can hold an exclusive lock on the IR controller.

/Applications/XBMC.app/Contents/Resources/XBMC/XBMCHelper -v


for debug info


only one (XBMCHelper or PlexHelper) can be running at the same time.

Was just making another attempt to get Sofa Control running to start XBMC.

1) Unfortunately, I dont get it to run. (it appears to only support Plex)

2) And (even worse) when Sofa Control is installed, the remote support of XBMC doesnt work either.


Any thoughts?! Thanks!!!

davilla Wrote:/Applications/XBMC.app/Contents/Resources/XBMC/XBMCHelper -v


for debug info


only one (XBMCHelper or PlexHelper) can be running at the same time.

Debug results are:

XBOX360: Registering for notifications.
Apple Infrared Remote not found.
uninitializing apple remote
deleting commands map

PlexHelper was definitely not running.....and I can't seem to get XBMCHelper to run at all. However, PlexHelper certainly has no problems running. Below are the results from the same debug command for PlexHelper:

XBOX360: Registering for notifications.
Adding 39 Apple Remote cookies.

Thought I'd also post the terminal data for when I start XBMC......some interesting messages there......

The XBMC_HOME environment variable is not set.
The XBMC_HOME environment variable is not set.
Asking helper to start.
QZ_SetVideoWindowed(1280, 720)
Using display 69672064
Apple Infrared Remote not found.
++ WARN: could not retrieve file info for `image.nrg': No such file or directory
++ WARN: can't open nrg image file image.nrg for reading

Does the current XBMC still support Logitech Harmony Remote Button Sequences? If so I have not been able to get them to work.

The standard Apple remote commands are working fine; however, the Logitech Harmony remotes do not properly send the held-down button commands. This effectively limits me to only 6 buttons.

Plex is working fine with Button Sequences making it more "usable" then XBMC right now. I would prefer to use the real XBMC but this is a showstopper for me .

BTW - The only reason I mention Plex, is because it supported Sequences before the fork...

For those having problems with the Apple IR remote Here is an URL to a replacement XBMCHelper that you can try.

EDIT: Correct URL
http://atv-xbmc-launcher.googlecode.com/...XBMCHelper

This replaces

/Applications/XBMC.app/Contents/Resources/XBMC/XBMCHelper

depending on your download method, you might have to

"chmod +x XBMCHelper" to make it executable.