Hi all,
i just bought a SilverStone GD01B-MXR (http://www.alternate.at/html/product/Gehaeuse_Desktop/SilverStone/GD01B-MXR/173219/?tn=HARDWARE&l1=Geh%C3%A4use&l2=Desktop%2FHTPC) with an iMON Pad an built in IR/VFD.
The Pad worked out of the box like a mouse, cursor steering works, left and right clicks are working too. But if i press any other button, the remote does not work any further, so i have to restart my hybrid to get the remote working again.
I read many other topics and searched in google for my problem but i can't get it running like it should.
The VFD doesn't work at all, except the backround light. I also searched a few topics for this, but my display won't display anything >:(
Can someone PLEASE give me a walkthrought?
I am a totally linux newbie so a step-by-step description would be great.
*staying hopefully*
Well, if it is acting like a keyboard then maybe xkbevd from xkbutils package will give you more information. If it is using lirc, then lirc.org should help debug it.
Guys, we need proper device templates for the iMON. Does somebody want to take this on?
-Thom
Quote from: WhateverFits on June 30, 2009, 10:35:30 PM
Well, if it is acting like a keyboard then maybe xkbevd from xkbutils package will give you more information. If it is using lirc, then lirc.org should help debug it.
its not acting like a keyboard, it acts like a mouse :D
ADD: i think that LIRC doesn't work.
when i type mode2 (in putty) i get this:
linuxmce@dcerouter:~$ mode2
mode2: could not get file information for /dev/lirc
mode2: default_init(): No such file or directory
if i type irw to test my remote:
linuxmce@dcerouter:~$ irw
connect: No such file or directory
What version of iMON do you have?
I own 15c2:0038 (IR/LCD) and it's a trouble maker...
TO get this one going I had to manualy build lirc and LIRC_DCE from lmce source.
Have a look on my post: http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=6724.msg55615#msg55615 (http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=6724.msg55615#msg55615)
i own this one too
So you'll need to do exactly the same thing...
Re-compile lirc to at least 0.8.4a version. As far as i remember that's when support for iMON pad starts.
When you do that, make sure that lirc creates two lircX instances under /dev. To check that execute this command:
ls -al /dev/ | grep lirc
you should see something like:
...
/dev/lirc0
/dev/lirc1
...
and that's the problem. iMON 0038 creates two instances of /dev/lircX.
Now you'll need to modify LIRC_DCE code and change default command that executes lircd for each remote from:
/usr/local/sbin/lircd --driver=default --device=/dev/lirc0 /etc/lirc/lircd.conf
to something like:
/usr/local/sbin/lircd --driver=default --device=/dev/lirc0 --pidfile=/var/run/lirc0.pid --listen=8765 /etc/lirc/lircd.conf
/usr/local/sbin/lircd --driver=default --device=/dev/lirc1 --pidfile=/var/run/lirc1.pid --output=/dev/lircd --connect=localhost:8765 /etc/lirc/lircd.conf
(read about multiple remote controls supported by lircd)
I hope this will help.
i just re-compiled LIRC (0.8.6) and when i type
ls -al /dev/ | grep lirc i get this, no lirc0 or lirc1
dcerouter_108888:/lirc# ls -al /dev/ | grep lirc
crw-r--r-- 1 root root 61, 0 2009-07-02 17:24 lirc
prw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 2009-07-02 17:24 lircd
prw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 2009-07-02 17:24 lircm
i didn't get it working.
I have installed LinuxMCE all over so i can start from the beginning.
i just compiled LIRC and installed it.
but i get this
dcerouter_116297:~# modprobe lirc_imon
FATAL: Error inserting lirc_imon (/lib/modules/2.6.22-14-generic/misc/lirc_imon.ko): Unknown symbol in module, or unknown parameter (see dmesg)
dmesg says this:
dcerouter_116297:~# dmesg |grep lirc
[ 19.224000] lirc_dev: IR Remote Control driver registered, major 61
[ 19.404000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_MASK
[ 19.404000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_WORD
[ 19.444000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_MASK
[ 19.444000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_WORD
[ 217.176000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_MASK
[ 217.176000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_WORD
[ 449.236000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_MASK
[ 449.236000] lirc_imon: Unknown symbol BIT_WORD
can someone please help.
i give up.
i just searched in google to solve my problem, but nothing helped
am i really the only one with this problem?
firefist235 -
I too am having some issues with my IR/VFD (15c2:0038). I have recompiled LIRC multiple times and when I download it from CVS I was getting the same errors as you were. However, when I downloaded version 1.5 and modprobe lirc_imon was working fine however only /dev/lirc0 was listed and not /dev/lirc1. After doing some reading, I hope it is related to my LIRC config file.
Any updates on your end?
sorry no
I finally got irw working with my box. I installed lirc-0.8.4a using this tutorial: http://brakemeier.de/electronics/vdr/lirc-imon.html
Now I need to figure out how to get LIRC working with linuxmce.
Anyone have a good tutorial on how to do this?
i installed LMCE with the DVD. should i better install it with the 2 CDs?
my htpc is connected to my TV so a cannot work on the console there because i can't read it. I have to do such things with putty from my PC, does this make a difference?
do i have to start KDE Desktop to install LIRC and get it to work or can i do this just after LinuxMCE has started?
this cannot be that difficult..... please help
i am also ready to reinstall linux mce to start over from the beginning.
but i really need a step-by-step instruction what i have to do. i think i am to stupid to catch this stuff.
Just follow by this wiki article (http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/IMON_PAD) to setup iMON PAD remote control. Also have a look that article (http://smart-home-blog.com/writes/configure-imon-padvfd-in-plutohome). It should help you setup VFD display.
ok i'll give it a try, i hope it works
do i have to make this directly on the Hybrid or is it enough to make this with putty from another pc?
Quote from: firefist235 on September 03, 2009, 01:02:00 AM
ok i'll give it a try, i hope it works
do i have to make this directly on the Hybrid or is it enough to make this with putty from another pc?
It's doesn't matter :) Actually SSH session from the remote PC gives you the same possibilities like direct login to the core/hybrid.
Ok thank you, one last question.
is it enough to start the core and do that, or do i have to load the KDE Desktop?
Just start the core. KDE desktop is needed if you'd like to do some modifications directly on the core using some GUI utility.
the link to the lirc configuration file in the wiki doesn't work
Quote from: firefist235 on September 03, 2009, 09:48:33 PM
the link to the lirc configuration file in the wiki doesn't work
Fixed. The new link to the patch will add a bit later.
You can use that script
https://www.assembla.com/spaces/linuxmce/documents/bQ0nA4Bgyr3QKceJe5aVNr/download/imon-pad-devicetemplate
to add template with LIRCd.conf automatically. Just assign it to the desire core or MD.
should i execute this file via putty?
Quote from: firefist235 on September 04, 2009, 02:18:05 PM
should i execute this file via putty?
Look. The remote session via SSH gives you exactly (more or less) the same options as direct login to the Linux machine. I never login to my core/hybrid directly except I don't have network connection by some reason. All the rest operation such installing new packages, updating configuration, watching logs etc can be done via SSH.
k thx.
can you please fix the link to the patch?
ok i found the patch otherwhere in the forum.
after ./configure i type make and i get this:
No targets specified and no makefile found. Stop
now, i don't know whats wrong....again
First of all, I'd like suggest you to learn a bit Linux. Without base knowledges you won't be able hack LinuxMCE. Because apply patch procedure is operation for at least advanced users. Regarding iMON PAD, have a look that page - http://brakemeier.de/electronics/vdr/lirc-imon.html
i downloaded a newer version of LIRC and the installation worked.
but now i have the same problem than before: i can steer the cursor with the Pad an make left and right clicks. but if i press any other button the remote doesn't work any further until i restart my hybrid.
when i start the core there is written something like: "Waiting for other devices to finish starting up" this device is "#31 default" the remote receiver.
after this screen an other black screen appears which says: "There are some devices on this media director that did not...." I can't read the whole line because my TV can't view it at all.
i dont get it to work. i think linux is not the right thing for me
I am really greatfull for your help.
I just installed Windows with XBMC and i am making progress.
I really like LinuxMCE but i really don't understand it because i am a totally linux noob :D
keep on rocking, guys :D