ATI Remote Wonder
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ATI Remote Wonder (RF, USB, full size)
Vendors Support Website: http://mirror.ati.com/products/remotewonder/index.html
Support Status: USB RF Receiver Supported
Description
USB Remote intended for Media Center PCs The original ATI Remote Wonder. There are two other models: Remote Wonder Plus and Remote Wonder II.
Issues and Problems
This works as of Lirc 8.0 using the lirc module: "lirc_atiusb"
You must disable the ati_remote module from loading.
SuSE 10.2, FC7, Debian Etch, Ubuntu 7.10: Disable it by adding "blacklist ati_remote" to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist FC4: Disable it by adding ati_remote into the /etc/hotplug/blacklist file.
Associated Software
Lirc: http://www.lirc.org/
Installation guide
Here are the directions for setting up the ATI Remote Wonder with lirc.
Fedora
Fedora 10:
The lirc driver for the ATI Remote Wonder is no longer included in Fedora 10 (https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=462212), so you have to use the ati_remote module instead.
The ati_remote module is installed and runs as default, but do not blacklist it. If you did blacklist it or rename it by mistake, then undo it and run the command depmod -a to reactivate the ati_remote module and then reboot.
You have to map some keys (e.g a button for the escape function) in order to use the ati_remote module. Do that via the key settings in mythfrontend.
Fedora Core 5 and 6 steps:
1. Make sure "ati_remote" is blacklisted.
2. Plug in the USB reciever
3. Type in:
# lsmod
Or maybe better:
# lsmod | grep ati
4. You should see a module called "lirc_atiusb" this actually the module for the ATI USB Wonder remote
5. (fedora core 4). Add these lines to your /etc/modprobe.conf (for fedora core 4 and before only!)
6. (fedora core 5) Add this line to /etc/rc.local
# /sbin/modprobe lirc_atiusb
7. Copy the contents of the example lircd.conf config file to /etc/lircd.conf.
8. start the lircd daemon:
# service lircd start
And make sure that it starts automatically on next boot:
# chkconfig lircd on
9. Run "irw" and press buttons on your remote you should see output for each button.
10. For MythTV users Make your /home/username/.mythtv/lircrc file (listed below)
openSUSE 10.2
1. Make sure "ati_remote" is blacklisted.
Disable it by adding "blacklist ati_remote" to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
2. If you have already plugged in the usb receiver, physically remove it and use "rmmod ati_remote" to remove the module.
3. check that "lirc-kmp-default" is installed: rpm -qa | grep -i lirc
This contains the required "lirc_atiusb" module. If it is not installed, install it with
yast -> Software -> Software Management -> Search -> "lirc" -> select "lirc-kmp-default" -> Accept
(You may need your installation CDs or DVD for the filesets.)
4. Plug in the USB receiver back in
5. Type in "lsmod | grep -i ati". The output should look something like this:
lirc_atiusb 21408 0 lirc_dev 18548 1 lirc_atiusb usbcore 114896 3 lirc_atiusb,usbhid,uhci_hcd
"lirc_atiusb" is the module for the ATI USB Wonder remote
6. Add these lines to your /etc/modprobe.conf:
alias char-major-61 lirc_atiusb alias lirc_dev lirc_atiusb
7. Copy the contents of the example lircd.conf config file below to /etc/lircd.conf or go ahead and create your own lircd.conf file using irrecord. irrecord takes a while to run through, but it sure is nice to have the remote work in the end.
cd /etc irrecord ./lircd.conf
8. Save the example lircrc file below to /home/mythtv/.mythtv/lircrc -change the owner mythtv (assuming you're running mythTV as 'mythtv') and the group to 'users'
chown mythtv:users /home/mythtv/.mythtv/lircrc
9. Start the lircd daemon
lircd
10. Verify it is running. This should return a line with "lircd" in it besides the 'grep' line
ps -ef | grep lircd
11. Run "irw" and press any button on your remote. If the mappings are correct, you should see output for each button you press. If nothing is showing up, make sure you named the file "/etc/lircd.conf" and not "/etc/lirc.conf". I have done this a few times. If that is correct, you may need to use "irrecord config_file.conf" to record your own ir mappings.
mythbox:/etc # irw 00000014527d0000 00 mouse-button_right ./lircd.conf 000000144b760000 00 mouse-right_down ./lircd.conf 0000001446710000 00 mouse-right ./lircd.conf 0000001448730000 00 mouse-down ./lircd.conf 00000014de090000 00 vol-down ./lircd.conf 00000014de090000 01 vol-down ./lircd.conf 00000014dd080000 00 vol-up ./lircd.conf 00000014dd080000 01 vol-up ./lircd.conf
Use "Ctrl-C" to quit irw
When using irrecord and naming the buttons, be sure to use the same naming schemes as those in the "begin codes" section of the lircrc file (see example below). This will allow you to copy/paste the example lircrc given below it in the next step. The example lirc.conf given has the buttons listed in the same order as the are placed on the remote. It is very important that the "button" names in the lircrc match those specified in the lirc.conf.
12. Use yast to setup the lirc daemon to start at boot time:
yast -> System -> System Services (Runlevel) -> lirc -> Enable -> ok -> Finish -> yes -> Quit
13. Start up mythfrontend as mythtv (assuming that is your account) and the remote should be working.
Mythbuntu 8.10
This information is based on the SUSE 10.2 guide on this page and the modifications suggested by wmwong at the following URL:
http://ubuntu-virginia.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=886179&page=2
Please note that this will only provide basic functionality and that additional configuration will probably be desired.
1. Blacklist ati_remote by adding the line "blacklist ati_remote in /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.
The installed remote driver treats it as a wireless keyboard and mouse. You do not want this.
2. Unplug the IR receiver.
3. Plug in the USB receiver back in
4. Type in "lsmod | grep -i ati". The output should look something like this:
lirc_atiusb 21408 0 lirc_dev 18548 1 lirc_atiusb usbcore 114896 3 lirc_atiusb,usbhid,uhci_hcd
"lirc_atiusb" is the module for the ATI USB Wonder remote
5. Copy the contents of the example lircd.conf config file below to /etc/lirc/lircd.conf
6. Copy the contents of the example hardware.conf config file below to /etc/lirc/hardware.conf
7. Save the example lircrc file below to /home/[user]/.lirc/mythtv
8. Restart lirc from a terminal window with the following command:
/etc/init.d/lirc restart
9. Verify it is running. This should return a line with "lircd" in it besides the 'grep' line
ps -ef | grep lircd
10. Run "irw" from a terminal and press any button on your remote. If the mappings are correct, you should see output for each button you press. If nothing is showing up, make sure you named the file "/etc/lircd.conf" and not "/etc/lirc.conf". I have done this a few times. If that is correct, you may need to use "irrecord config_file.conf" to record your own ir mappings.
mythbox:/etc # irw 00000014527d0000 00 mouse-button_right ./lircd.conf 000000144b760000 00 mouse-right_down ./lircd.conf 0000001446710000 00 mouse-right ./lircd.conf 0000001448730000 00 mouse-down ./lircd.conf 00000014de090000 00 vol-down ./lircd.conf 00000014de090000 01 vol-down ./lircd.conf 00000014dd080000 00 vol-up ./lircd.conf 00000014dd080000 01 vol-up ./lircd.conf
Use "Ctrl-C" to quit irw
If irw does not run, reinstall the lirc package. This happened to me on an out of the box mythbuntu install. Then return to step 5.
11. Restart the machine.
Author's Note: In order to edit the required configuration files, you will need the appropriate permissions and a text editor. For me, this was accomplished by running Thunar file manager with root permissions. Do this by typing sudo thunar in a terminal window. Also note that certain files/directories shown above are hidden by default and the "View Hidden Files" option must be enabled. It is also recommended to backup your original lircd.conf and lircrc files before modifying them.
Example of a lircd.conf
# brand: ATI Remote Wonder # model no. of remote control: 5000023600 # devices being controlled by this remote: ATI USB Receiver # # Found on a linpvr.org forum, thanks. begin remote name ati_remote bits 40 eps 30 aeps 100 one 0 0 zero 0 0 gap 235966 toggle_bit 0 begin codes a 0x00000014D5000000 b 0x00000014D6010000 power 0x00000014D7020000 tv 0x00000014D8030000 dvd 0x00000014D9040000 web 0x00000014DA050000 media_library 0x00000014DB060000 drag 0x00000014DC070000 mouse-button_left 0x000000144D780000 mouse-button_right 0x00000014517C0000 mouse-up 0x0000001447720000 mouse-down 0x0000001448730000 mouse-left 0x0000001445700000 mouse-right 0x0000001446710000 mouse-left_up 0x0000001449740000 mouse-right_up 0x000000144A750000 mouse-left_down 0x000000144C770000 mouse-right_down 0x000000144B760000 vol-up 0x00000014DD080000 vol-down 0x00000014DE090000 mute 0x00000014DF0A0000 chan-up 0x00000014E00B0000 chan-down 0x00000014E10C0000 1 0x00000014E20D0000 2 0x00000014E30E0000 3 0x00000014E40F0000 4 0x00000014E5100000 5 0x00000014E6110000 6 0x00000014E7120000 7 0x00000014E8130000 8 0x00000014E9140000 9 0x00000014EA150000 0 0x00000014EC170000 dvd-root_menu 0x00000014EB160000 launch_setup 0x00000014ED180000 c 0x00000014EE190000 d 0x00000014F01B0000 tv_on_demand 0x00000014F11C0000 max_window 0x00000014F5200000 cursor-up 0x00000014EF1A0000 cursor-down 0x00000014F7220000 cursor-left 0x00000014F21D0000 cursor-right 0x00000014F41F0000 ok 0x00000014F31E0000 e 0x00000014F6210000 f 0x00000014F8230000 rewind 0x00000014F9240000 play 0x00000014FA250000 fastforward 0x00000014FB260000 record 0x00000014FC270000 stop 0x00000014FD280000 pause 0x00000014FE290000 end codes end remote
Example of a lircrc - works with lircd.conf above
# # MythTV native LIRC config file for # the ATI-Wonder Remote # using lirc_atiusb driver # begin prog = mythtv button = a config = E repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = b config = O repeat = 2 end #begin #prog = mythtv #button = tv #config = Key Alt-T CurrentWindow #repeat = 2 #end begin prog = mythtv button = stop config = Esc repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = fastforward config = Right repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = rewind config = Left repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = max_window config = V repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = pause config = P repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = play config = P repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = mute config = F9 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = vol-down config = F10 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = vol-up config = F11 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = f config = PgDown repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = d config = PgUp repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = c config = F4 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = e config = Esc repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = cursor-right config = Right repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = cursor-left config = Left repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = cursor-up config = Up repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = cursor-down config = Down repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = chan-up config = Up repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = chan-down config = Down repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = rewind config = Left repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = ok config = Enter repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 1 config = 1 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 2 config = 2 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 3 config = 3 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 4 config = 4 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 5 config = 5 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 6 config = 6 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 7 config = 7 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 8 config = 8 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 9 config = 9 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = 0 config = 0 repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = record config = R repeat = 2 end begin prog = mythtv button = check config = Enter repeat = 2 end ### MPlayer lirc setup # # Remember to ln -s ./.mythtv/lircrc ../.lircrc for mplayer to work! # Show OSD begin prog = mplayer button = tv_on_demand repeat = 3 config = osd end # Pause playback begin prog = mplayer button = pause repeat = 3 config = pause end begin prog = mplayer button = play repeat = 3 config = pause end # Stop playback and exit begin prog = mplayer button = stop repeat = 3 config = quit end # Mute begin prog = mplayer button = mute repeat = 3 config = mute end # Seek back 10 seconds begin prog = mplayer button = rewind repeat = 3 config = seek -10 end # Seek forward 30 seconds begin prog = mplayer button = fastforward repeat = 3 config = seek +30 end # Quit begin prog = mplayer button = e repeat = 3 config = quit end