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phvrc2nt · 2009-11-11, 06:41

I gave up trying to configure my old original xbox dvd remote and another generic remote from ebay. Good thing I was able to return for a refund the generic remote.

Can anyone please help me or give recommendations on what remote to use to be completely compatible with Windows 7x64. No Logitech devices please. As much as I love their products, They just seem to be too expensive for my taste.

Thanks! Nerd

DecK · 2009-11-11, 14:48

Windows Media Center RC + Eventghost = done.
Lots of posts here on how to use/configure this combo. Its what I use and it does everything I need.

der.supertusse · 2009-11-11, 16:23

I'm using the iMon receiver in Media Center mode + iMon manager software + Harmony One remote configured as a Media Center remote.

The iMon remote + iMon receiver in iMon mode works too, but I have a one remote limit in my living room. Harmony One + imon receiver in imon mode, does not work very well.

The iMon stuff came mounted in my htpc casing, and works fine, however I wouldn't have bought it seperatly.

I'd say generic media center remote + receiver combo + eventghost is the way to go. I have this running on another computer, and it works a treat.

ramzing · 2009-11-11, 18:47

You could try the build in this thread and see if it helps
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?p=434153

jhsrennie · 2009-11-11, 19:32

ramzing Wrote:You could try the build in this thread and see if it helps
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?p=434153

Unless some other software is interfering all MCE remotes should work with my mods to the Camelot Alpha.

JR

phvrc2nt · 2009-11-12, 09:23

thanks for all the inputs...

the next question would be...
where can i purchase a compatible mce remote?
i've tried numerous ebay and local resellers.

eventghost can't seem to detect the presence of the IR receiver. Sad

any recommendations on where i can purchase an mce certified receiver?

phvrc2nt · 2009-11-12, 09:24

what generic remote are you using?
can you kindly post a link so i can check it out?

thankss!!!

der.supertusse Wrote:I'm using the iMon receiver in Media Center mode + iMon manager software + Harmony One remote configured as a Media Center remote.

The iMon remote + iMon receiver in iMon mode works too, but I have a one remote limit in my living room. Harmony One + imon receiver in imon mode, does not work very well.

The iMon stuff came mounted in my htpc casing, and works fine, however I wouldn't have bought it seperatly.

I'd say generic media center remote + receiver combo + eventghost is the way to go. I have this running on another computer, and it works a treat.

DecK · 2009-11-12, 19:03

I use the one that came with my TV tuner card, but any MCE remote will work.
Here's one on NewEgg for $23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

ramzing · 2009-11-12, 19:59

And here's one that's even cheaper
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14380

phvrc2nt · 2009-11-13, 03:37

ramzing Wrote:And here's one that's even cheaper
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14380

Thanks.
i really appreciate your recommendations.
but kindly post links you have used.

unfortunately. i've used the one you recommended.
eventghost can't detect the keypress from this generic remote.

thanks!

phvrc2nt · 2009-11-13, 03:39

DecK Wrote:I use the one that came with my TV tuner card, but any MCE remote will work.
Here's one on NewEgg for $23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

mce certified.
will look at this one.
update once i get the unit.

thanks!

Oddsodz · 2009-11-13, 05:44

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129977

Get that and use EventGhost. I Have it and it's great. I will even give you the settings file for EventGhost.

phvrc2nt · 2009-11-13, 12:55

Oddsodz Wrote:http://www.ebuyer.com/product/129977

Get that and use EventGhost. I Have it and it's great. I will even give you the settings file for EventGhost.

thanks for the recommendation.
are you on windows 7?
did you install other drivers besides the default assigned by windows?

can you please post your settings and guides so i can further assess.

thanks!

der.supertusse · 2009-11-13, 14:02

phvrc2nt Wrote:Thanks.
i really appreciate your recommendations.
but kindly post links you have used.

unfortunately. i've used the one you recommended.
eventghost can't detect the keypress from this generic remote.

thanks!

This is the one I'm using. It took some effort to get it working, I'll see if I can do a quick write-up later if needed.

Note that this probably isn't a "proper" windows media center remote, its more of a keyboard/mouse emulator. I would shop around for a regular one if I were you, it's a bit of a hassle setting it up.

Henning

phvrc2nt · 2009-11-13, 16:10

a write-up on how to properly make this work on windows 7x64 would be greatly appreciated. yeah, i noticed that this is indeed a keyboard mouse as detected by windows.

had this one a week prior. just returned it to the shop where i purchased it coz i cant make it work as expected.

der.supertusse Wrote:This is the one I'm using. It took some effort to get it working, I'll see if I can do a quick write-up later if needed.

Note that this probably isn't a "proper" windows media center remote, its more of a keyboard/mouse emulator. I would shop around for a regular one if I were you, it's a bit of a hassle setting it up.

Henning