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H120 remote control
RandomFactor:
I recently extended the wire of my H120 remote (to around 4m) so I can control it from the sofa. It works, but I have hit a couple of drawbacks.
1) The remote screen will light up but no information is displayed. All functions of the remote work, but I can't see any info on screen. Does anyone know if this would be expected? Would extending the wire to that length affect current/resistance to the point that the screen would no longer work? Or is it more likely a loose connection? I couldn't see anything loose during testing and have since bit the bullet and bound the connections in tape to protect them. It works, after all...
2) While my WPS text has always been large (so it can be read from a distance), because of the above problem, I also made the general font size very large so I can browse menus/playlists from a distance too. However, the screen that allows me to toggle shuffle, repeat etc (accessed by holding the A-B button on the player or the bottom right scroll wheel on the remote) now crashes the player - some kind of display problem on the main player screen. Is there any way I can change the functionality of those buttons so holding them simply toggles shuffle? I never use repeat or change the scope of the playlists from that screen. I suspect changing the font size of that screen alone is not possible.
Thanks...
bluebrother:
--- Quote from: RandomFactor on May 18, 2011, 08:20:24 AM ---I recently extended the wire of my H120 remote (to around 4m) so I can control it from the sofa. It works, but I have hit a couple of drawbacks.
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I was working on an infrared remote for the h100 series some time back. I haven't finished that project ever but if there is enough interest I could look into it again.
--- Quote ---2) While my WPS text has always been large (so it can be read from a distance), because of the above problem, I also made the general font size very large so I can browse menus/playlists from a distance too. However, the screen that allows me to toggle shuffle, repeat etc (accessed by holding the A-B button on the player or the bottom right scroll wheel on the remote) now crashes the player - some kind of display problem on the main player screen.
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This shouldn't happen. Can you file a bug report on it? Showing garbage or being unusable is one thing, but the player definitely shouldn't crash.
--- Quote ---Is there any way I can change the functionality of those buttons so holding them simply toggles shuffle? I never use repeat or change the scope of the playlists from that screen. I suspect changing the font size of that screen alone is not possible.
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No. You can customize the items on the quich screen but you can't change button mappings.
bonapardo:
Thanks for the reply. I've been thinking about how to create an infra-red control myself but my electronics knowledge is limited to say the least. In theory, shouldn't it be simple enough to measure then generate the appropriate voltage or modify resistance? Ignore me. I know nothing. But would LOVE an IR remote - the H120 is a permanant fixture in the living room, being connected to a 3.5" drive. Is one vote enough for you to ressurect the project?!
I'm happy to upload a bug report, where should I look to get instructions? I'm using a custom font if that makes a difference.
I'll try editing the options on the quickscreen and see if that allows the screen to load.
(remember... +1 for the IR!)
[Saint]:
--- Quote from: bonapardo on May 18, 2011, 04:38:50 PM ---Thanks for the reply. I've been thinking about how to create an infra-red control myself but my electronics knowledge is limited to say the least. In theory, shouldn't it be simple enough to measure then generate the appropriate voltage or modify resistance? Ignore me. I know nothing. But would LOVE an IR remote - the H120 is a permanant fixture in the living room, being connected to a 3.5" drive. Is one vote enough for you to ressurect the project?!
I'm happy to upload a bug report, where should I look to get instructions? I'm using a custom font if that makes a difference.
I'll try editing the options on the quickscreen and see if that allows the screen to load.
(remember... +1 for the IR!)
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The quickscreen *really* shouldn't be crashing the player...that's, interesting.
Has this always been the case, or, is it since your remote modification?
[St.]
bonapardo:
(Just noticed I used a different ID to log in when I started the thread! We are one and the same user - I'll close the older account).
The problem is not related to the remote, rather the text size. The text I use is very large - I use three rows of text on the WPS (see photo) and four rows displayed on playlist/menus. Rockbox just can't seem to display the quickscreen - loads of overlapping and the unit hangs.
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