netRemote IR with Windows XP

[tangjins05]

Does anyone know how to make NetRemote IR software work on Windows XP PC? I tried the software installation. But I only found the document and uninstall utility on the Windows Menu after installation.

[Mastiff]

Direct IR doesn't work on Win32. You need an external emitter, like the USB-UIRT or the Global Cache device.

[tangjins05]

Thank you. So USB-UIRT will come with totally different software, nothing to do with NetRemote.
Does NetRemote use PDA Audio Port or IrDA port to emit IR code?

[Mastiff]

No, USB-UIRT is pure hardware, and it comes with a driver for Girder and NetRemote. And the PPCs use the regular IRDA port.

[tangjins05]

PPC uses IrDA port, what about WinCE based Pocket PC？
Does NetRemote support .CCF format of Remote Control code? In other words, is it possible to manually create a RC code file and emit by USB-UIRT?
If possible, does NetRemote provide API to emit by USB-UIRT, or must from GUI client?
Could I install NetRemote original (for WinCE Pocket PC) software to Windows XP PC, plus USB-UIRT driver, then do this from Windows XP PC?
Thank you in advance.

[Mastiff]

Wow, you're asking a bit over my head here... Let's see. The direct IR on NetRemote only support XScale processors, as far as I know. But it can also send IR via an USB-UIRT/GC unit, that goes over WLAN. And you can paste CCF code straight into buttons in NetRemote. You can emit IR from USB-UIRT from Girder, so it doesn't have to bee with a GUI client. You can even use a command line program that Jon, the USB-UIRT guy, has made. And NetRemote Win32 sends IR with the USB-UIRT.

[tangjins05]

thanks. I really appreciate your prompt answer. BTW: I am asking Jon regarding USB-UIRT now.

[Mastiff]

You're welcome. This is a pretty friendly forum, and almost all things concerning NetRemote and/or Girder will be answered pretty quick here.