VaiOSX Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 If your PC has Infrared built-in you can try this hack (it will probably work with an external USB Infrared receiver) This is the system profiler result for the USB IR receiver IR Receiver: Version: 1.10 Bus Power (mA): 500 Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec Manufacturer: Apple Computer, Inc. Product ID: 0x8240 Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Computer, Inc.) 8240 is Hexa, when you convert it to Decimal you'll get 33344 05ac is Hexa, when you convert it to Decimal you'll get 1452 You must check in Windows or Linux for the Vendor and Product ID of your IR receiver. Then go to this website and convert it (don't type 0x in the value to convert) http://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php Then, edit the Info.plist inside AppleIRController.kext and replace it with the decimal numbers you just converted. <key>idProduct</key><integer>33344</integer> <key>idVendor</key> <integer>1452</integer> in the terminal you must type sudo chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kext sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kext sudo kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensions and Voilà ! You can now restart and check with the tiny remote controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaiOSX Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Anybody has succeed with this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglamp Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Has Anyone tried cloning the IR signals from one of the front row remotes to a PDA? I know theres a really good program for palm called omni remote that might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I tried this hack with a USB IR receiver, but couldn't get it to work. I'm trying to control FrontRow with a genuine Apple remote control that I bought from the Apple store. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redratfish Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 any one got this t work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodoodm Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I try to change Device ID in AppleIRController.kext, but it dont`t work. Need HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageMatBU Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I, too, am looking to get the apple remote working, lol...i came across this site, http://twistedmelon.com/mira/hardware.html and maybe we can get something working here...don't quit on the apple remote!!!! It needs lovin' too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeikon Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 If your PC has Infrared built-in you can try this hack (it will probably work with an external USB Infrared receiver)This is the system profiler result for the USB IR receiver8240 is Hexa, when you convert it to Decimal you'll get 3334405ac is Hexa, when you convert it to Decimal you'll get 1452You must check in Windows or Linux for the Vendor and Product ID of your IR receiver.Then go to this website and convert it (don't type 0x in the value to convert)http://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.phpThen, edit the Info.plist inside AppleIRController.kext and replace it with the decimal numbers you just converted.in the terminal you must typesudo chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kextsudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kextsudo kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensionsand Voilà !You can now restart and check with the tiny remote controller. And...????? Sooooo......Does it works for you ???I mean...can you control your Hackintosh with a regular Apple Remote control ?????If your PC has Infrared built-in you can try this hack (it will probably work with an external USB Infrared receiver)This is the system profiler result for the USB IR receiver8240 is Hexa, when you convert it to Decimal you'll get 3334405ac is Hexa, when you convert it to Decimal you'll get 1452You must check in Windows or Linux for the Vendor and Product ID of your IR receiver.Then go to this website and convert it (don't type 0x in the value to convert)http://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.phpThen, edit the Info.plist inside AppleIRController.kext and replace it with the decimal numbers you just converted.in the terminal you must typesudo chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kextsudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kextsudo kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensionsand Voilà !You can now restart and check with the tiny remote controller. And...????? Sooooo......Does it works for you ???I mean...can you control your Hackintosh with a regular Apple Remote control ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtotho Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 in system profiler, it detects my asus p5w dh remote.. and it actually says "Asus P5W DH Remote" i followed this guide.. and just for kicks, tried my asus dh remote.. did not work. I am gonna try an apple remote soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazubu Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 This kext is designed for built-in IR receivers (which mean directly linked with the mobo). So it should work for built-in IR receivers, but not with USB ones that require a totally different driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtotho Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 @krazubu, Oh. I am gonna try an apple remote in an hour or so.. i am getting one soon. Is there a chance it will work.. my usb device is detected as "P5W DH Remote". Is there a kext for the usb ir remote i can edit? thanks the apple remote didnt work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodoodm Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Im clone Apple Remote to my Sony Remote. And it's work fine with Mac-Book, but still don't work with my USB IR. Need driver............ It's will be fun to control my HACK by Remote from my Television Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^_^ Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Have anyone try the mira or manta or what ever it is called? http://twistedmelon.com/mira/screenshots.html#mainwindow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eberts Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yep, I bought the Manta TR1 with mira software. It works (kind of) but since there hasn't been any updates recently I'd call it buggy. It used to work perfectly with Tiger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FavleX Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 anyone have found any remote controller to get a real wake up from sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentViper Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 i haven't tried this and when i get an external hard-drive soon i will but until then i think someone should make an application that allows you to use the IR remote that came with your computer and tell the system what to do with a certain input ANYBODY (DEVELOPERS) LISTENING? expanding on that idea you could use old tv or cable or satellite remotes-that would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarola Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I highly suggest using an app called Remote Buddy. It works with a lot of different USB IR sensors and can be linked with an Apple Remote. -Stell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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