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[MX3-M] 2.4GHz Fly Air Mouse Remote Control [FIX]
Hi all,

I just bought one of these remotes off eBay, but all I have working is the "air mouse" feature, none of the buttons function. I tried copying the two .xml files into the userdata folder, and rebooted, but no joy Sad

Am I missing the blindingly obvious?

Setup: Raspberry Pi3/Kodi 17 (7.95.2 BETA) Libreelec

Carl.
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What folder under the userdata?
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(2017-02-03, 10:17)AshG Wrote: What folder under the userdata?

No particular folder, sorry, just copied into 'userdata', Is that where I went wrong then?

Carl.
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(2017-02-03, 10:18)mrsharpey Wrote:
(2017-02-03, 10:17)AshG Wrote: What folder under the userdata?

No particular folder, sorry, just copied into 'userdata', Is that where I went wrong then?

Carl.


Ok so those files are now in userdata/keymaps. The mouse feature doesn't work (good!), but the only buttons that do work, are OK and back...from what I can see.

Carl.
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Is mouse enabled in Kodi?
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(2017-02-03, 20:40)AshG Wrote: Is mouse enabled in Kodi?

Before I copied the keymap files, the annoying air mouse cursor was working, yes. If that's what you mean?

Carl.
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Hello guys.
I've purchased recently MX3 (some variant) and was trying to mod it to suit my needs.

Sorry, if I'm posting something obvious, but I don;t have time to read this whole thread, but maybe you forgive me, as I believe I solved *MOST* of the problems.

First of all, I'm running Windows KODI. It's important, because you need AutoHotKey (AHK) in order to remap some keys.
So far, I discovered, that several buttons already have KODI tags.
So, you may use some of them directly in "keyboard.xml".
These are:
Code:
<keymap>
  <global>
    <keyboard>

        <!-- ======================================== -->
        <!-- MX3 Remote Control Special Keys section  -->
        <!-- ======================================== -->
        
        <!-- [loupe / F3] -->
        <!-- <f3>Notification(Key, f3, 3)</f3> -->
        
        <!-- [blue menu] -->
        <!-- <menu>Notification(Key, menu, 3)</menu> -->
        <!-- <key id="61656">Notification(Key, Blue Menu, 2)</key> -->
        
        <!-- [PG+] -->
        <!-- <pageup>Notification(Key, pageup, 3)</pageup> -->
        
        <!-- [PG-] -->
        <!-- <pagedown>Notification(Key, pagedown, 3)</pagedown> -->
        
        <!-- [pseudo-Windows key (four squares)] -->
        <!-- <f2>Notification(Key, f2, 3)</f2> -->
        
        <!-- [DEL] -->
        <!-- <backspace>Notification(Key, backspace, 3)</backspace> -->
        
        <!-- [red key / F4] -->
        <!-- <f4>Notification(Key, f4, 3)</f4> -->

        <!-- [green key / F5] -->
        <!-- <f5>Notification(Key, f5, 3)</f5> -->

        <!-- [yellow key / F6] -->
        <!-- <f6>Notification(Key, f6, 3)</f6> -->

        <!-- [blue key / F7] -->
        <!-- <f7>Notification(Key, f7, 3)</f7> -->
        
        <!-- ========================= -->
        <!-- long-pressed modification -->
        <!-- ========================= -->

        <!--
        <pageup mod="longpress">Notification(Key, pageup LONG, 3)</pageup>
        <pagedown mod="longpress">Notification(Key, pagedown LONG, 3)</pagedown>
        -->
        
    </keyboard>
  </global>
</keymap>

BUT, what is MORE important, I've figured out how to remap *most* of the keys using AHK.
Some of the keys seems to be not responding (at least I didn't find them in any way).
These are missing:
  • previous
  • next (but these two are already working in Kodi as FastFoward and Rewind, so...)
  • zoom+
  • zoom-
  • Internet Explorer (blue)

Rest of them can be remapped.
All of the keystrokes are put as remarks, so they don't do nothing now.
If you need to remap them, just remove ";" and add needed keystroke after "::".
For example, if you want to remap [rewind] as F6, make it like this and then map F6 key in "keyboard.xml" KODI file to activate particular action.
Code:
; VKB1::
=======>
VKB1::F6


Code:
#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
; #Warn  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.

; *************************************************************************
; MX3 REMOTE CONTROL KEYCODES
; 1st line: [key name]
; 2nd line: Virtual Key code
; 3rd line: keystroke name
; 4th line: (optional) additional code - I don't know how to make use of it
; *************************************************************************

; [rewind]
; VKB1::
; Media_Prev::

; [fastforward]
; VKB0::
; Media_Next::

; [previous]
;
;
; WM_APPCOMMAND 50

; [next]
;
;
; WM_APPCOMMAND 49

; [loupe / F3]
; VK72::
; F3::

; [play/pause]
; VKB3::
; Media_Play_Pause::

; [zoom+]
;
;

; [zoom-]
;
;

; [blue menu]
; VK5D::
; AppsKey::

; [blue home]
; VKAC::
; Browser_Home::
; WM_APPCOMMAND 7

; [blue back]
; RButton::
;

; [VOL+]
; VKAF::
; Volume_Up::

; [VOL-]
; VKAE::
; Volume_Down::

; [MUTE]
; VKAD::
; Volume_Mute::

; [PG+]
; VK21::
; PgUp::

; [PG-]
; VK22::
; PgDn::

; [movie clip / multimedia key]
; VKB5::
; Launch_Media::
; WM_APPCOMMAND 16

; [(!) in the box]
; VKB4::
; Launch_Mail::
; WM_APPCOMMAND 15


; [pseudo-Windows key (four squares)]
; VK71::
; F2::

; [DEL]
; VK08::
; Backspace::

; [Internet Explorer]
;
;

; [red key / F4]
; VK73::
; F4::

; [green key / F5]
; VK74::
; F5::

; [yellow key / F6]
; VK75::
; F6::

; [blue key / F7]
; VK76::
; F7::
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Hi all,

I'm running Kodi on Linux (Deepin OS). I just bought this remote on Amazon, and everything works fine, except the Play / Pause, Fast Forward / Rewind, Zoom In and Zoom Out keys.

I read in the thread above that these keys are working fine for some users. Do I need to make keymap .xml files to the userdata directory to add the above functions? If yes, how do I do it without disturbing the existing working functionality of the remote?

Thanks in advance.
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(2017-02-10, 12:22)nparabz Wrote: Hi all,

I'm running Kodi on Linux (Deepin OS). I just bought this remote on Amazon, and everything works fine, except the Play / Pause, Fast Forward / Rewind, Zoom In and Zoom Out keys.

I read in the thread above that these keys are working fine for some users. Do I need to make keymap .xml files to the userdata directory to add the above functions? If yes, how do I do it without disturbing the existing working functionality of the remote?

Thanks in advance.

You can just install Keymap Editor as add more keys I think.
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(2017-02-10, 12:28)mrsharpey Wrote: You can just install Keymap Editor as add more keys I think.

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried using the Keymap Editor, but when I press the play / pause key to configure it, the keymap editor does nothing. Only a file gen.xml is generated in ~/.kodi/userdata/keymaps with a single empty tag <keymap/>. And the keys still don't work.

Btw, the play / pause, rewind / fast forward keys are working fine in VLC player. So, it's not a hardware issue I guess.
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Sorry if this was discussed before. I didn't have time to go through all 26 pages.

I got this remote the other day and trying to customize it for my needs.

The Power button was shutting down my PC, so I've changed in windows power options to do do nothing when power button is pressed. Is there a way to assign the remote's power button to shut down Kodi?

edit: Noticed the screen dim stopped working since I've been using this remote. It's set to 1mins when there is no kodi activity or paused movie, but doesn't happen. Anyone noticed that?
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Anyone use this remote in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS?

When it works it's great but half the time I pick it up it's not working. Any button presses just make the red led blink for 30 seconds then go out. The next time it works fine. Thinking it's a pairing issue or something I'm doing wrong.

Any ideas? TIA

EDIT: Apparently it's a range thing. If I bring the USB receiver over close with an extension cable it works fine. Only 6 feet away from the HTPC but that's too far I guess.
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If you have Windows and want to use my MX3 setup, feel free to download & modify & share my setup.

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MX3(a) remote control AutoHotkey file - remap some of the keys
KODI keyboard.xml file for remapped MX3(a) remote control
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Hi all, I have this remote but I've encountered a problem today:


This remote (apart from the known issues) works great in SHIELD/KODI even 3meters away from it given the fact that im plugging the USB receiver onto the back.

I added an external USB 3.0 SSD drive to act as internal storage today.

And...all of a sudden, I need to stand 30cm away from the SHIELD in order for the remote to work/register key presses. Wheter Im in KODI or even SHIELD menu.

If I unplug the external USB SSD all goes back to normal.


WTF?! Big Grin


Help plz
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(2017-02-16, 19:42)djhifi Wrote: Hi all, I have this remote but I've encountered a problem today:


This remote (apart from the known issues) works great in SHIELD/KODI even 3meters away from it given the fact that im plugging the USB receiver onto the back.

I added an external USB 3.0 SSD drive to act as internal storage today.

And...all of a sudden, I need to stand 30cm away from the SHIELD in order for the remote to work/register key presses. Wheter Im in KODI or even SHIELD menu.

If I unplug the external USB SSD all goes back to normal.


WTF?! Big Grin


Help plz
Sounds like the HDD is monopolizing the power available to the BUS. If you were to use a powered USB hub I have a feeling your problems would disappear.

Sent from my Nexus 6
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