2008-05-03, 04:04
My understanding is that there's going to little built in functionality for OSXBMC. Basically that will be using a plug in module concept for remote (above and beyond Apple remote?).
I don't know if Apple remote support is going to be removed or if it will be moved to the plug in module along with other remotes (to be coded by people outside the core team?).
Regardless here's a thought for remote options for stock OSXBMC.
Wherever Apple remote support is located why not have one more for a set brand of DVD/VCR codes. IE Sony for example. As Elan stated in another thread based on the poll most OSXBMC users are doing a learning remote. That's great. And we all know that the Apple remote can support a good number of remote commands and that these can be taught to a learning remote. The problem is that the apple remote doesn't support near as many functions as OSXBMC is capable of. Some users may not to use more then the Apple remote can support. Now sure you can use a second apple remote for the other commands but this gets complex and problematic. And may likely require another program like RemoteBuddy or something else.
Long answer but if we have core (module) support for say Sony VCR and DVD codes mapped to OSXBMC then people can use a cheap universal remote, or a more advanced programable. They can use the stock codes without having to teach every command, or they can remap them as they like.
I know you'll probally need a IR to USB adapter to get the signals in since the Apple IR sensor is kind of specific. Regardless this seems like an easier and broader reaching solution that might benefit many users.
Anyone else that wants to use a Playstation remote, or XBOX remote would likely be covered by the plug-in module concept.
Thoughts? Input?
Sorry for the long, drawn out post.
I don't know if Apple remote support is going to be removed or if it will be moved to the plug in module along with other remotes (to be coded by people outside the core team?).
Regardless here's a thought for remote options for stock OSXBMC.
Wherever Apple remote support is located why not have one more for a set brand of DVD/VCR codes. IE Sony for example. As Elan stated in another thread based on the poll most OSXBMC users are doing a learning remote. That's great. And we all know that the Apple remote can support a good number of remote commands and that these can be taught to a learning remote. The problem is that the apple remote doesn't support near as many functions as OSXBMC is capable of. Some users may not to use more then the Apple remote can support. Now sure you can use a second apple remote for the other commands but this gets complex and problematic. And may likely require another program like RemoteBuddy or something else.
Long answer but if we have core (module) support for say Sony VCR and DVD codes mapped to OSXBMC then people can use a cheap universal remote, or a more advanced programable. They can use the stock codes without having to teach every command, or they can remap them as they like.
I know you'll probally need a IR to USB adapter to get the signals in since the Apple IR sensor is kind of specific. Regardless this seems like an easier and broader reaching solution that might benefit many users.
Anyone else that wants to use a Playstation remote, or XBOX remote would likely be covered by the plug-in module concept.
Thoughts? Input?
Sorry for the long, drawn out post.