2010-05-20, 02:02
OK, I've finally found a way to use an Apple Remote with XBMC, running on Windows 7 and Boot Camp 3.1.
1. First you need to adjust how the IR receiver is seen by the OS. This will disable the remote's ability to control the volume and iTunes, which is necessary for this procedure. Open up the Control Panel, and go to System-> Device Manager. From there, expand the "Human Interface Devices" box, and right click on the Apple IR Receiver. Go to Properties->Driver->Update Driver. From here, choose "Browse...", then "Let me choose..." Now, choose USB Input Device. You'll have to restart your computer to install this generic driver.
2. Download EventGhost, and install it. It may seem a bit daunting at first, but it's pretty easy to use and very flexible. Create a new Tree file (a new one will be opened by default), and make it look like the screenshots below:
(The second file is the bottom part of the first)
In order to make this file, you'll first need to add the plugin you see near the top for the Apple IR Receiver. Go to "Add Plugin", then under "remote receiver" choose "Generic HID." Now choose the Apple IR Receiver, and uncheck the box labeled "Trigger enduring events for buttons," and check the box under it, labeled "Use raw data as event name." Click OK, and now any button press of your Apple Remote should show up as events in the leftmost window. Just create the file tree shown in the pictures by adding the appropriate plugins, folders, macros, events, and actions. I named all the macros after the remote buttons they are emulating to make it easier for you/me, but it's not necessary.
Enjoy!
1. First you need to adjust how the IR receiver is seen by the OS. This will disable the remote's ability to control the volume and iTunes, which is necessary for this procedure. Open up the Control Panel, and go to System-> Device Manager. From there, expand the "Human Interface Devices" box, and right click on the Apple IR Receiver. Go to Properties->Driver->Update Driver. From here, choose "Browse...", then "Let me choose..." Now, choose USB Input Device. You'll have to restart your computer to install this generic driver.
2. Download EventGhost, and install it. It may seem a bit daunting at first, but it's pretty easy to use and very flexible. Create a new Tree file (a new one will be opened by default), and make it look like the screenshots below:
(The second file is the bottom part of the first)
In order to make this file, you'll first need to add the plugin you see near the top for the Apple IR Receiver. Go to "Add Plugin", then under "remote receiver" choose "Generic HID." Now choose the Apple IR Receiver, and uncheck the box labeled "Trigger enduring events for buttons," and check the box under it, labeled "Use raw data as event name." Click OK, and now any button press of your Apple Remote should show up as events in the leftmost window. Just create the file tree shown in the pictures by adding the appropriate plugins, folders, macros, events, and actions. I named all the macros after the remote buttons they are emulating to make it easier for you/me, but it's not necessary.
Enjoy!
