Slink-e and IR routing via the Girder plugin

[SteveV]

Rick,

Let me preface this with "I've never tried this but..." :wink:

I think what you're trying to do might be do'able using the following technique:

When you create a device using the Girder SLinkE plugin (File-->Settings-->Hardware Plugins (tab)-->SlinkE driver-->Settings), you create the device using a unique name and associate a slink-e device (.cde) file to it. You also assign which slink-e ports are used with this device.

The combination of the Girder device name along with the name of the command within the .cde file is used as the ir string assigned to a Girder command or multigroup.

For example: Assume you create a Girder SLinkE device named "bedroom", associate a slink-e device file for your TV, and use "IR Port 1". If you "teach" the "channel+" IR command to a Girder Command or MultiGroup, the ir string assigned to the Girder Command/MultiGroup will look like: bedroom:channel+

Keep in mind that you can create different Girder devices that use the SAME .cde file association. As with the previous example, if you add an additional girder device file named "livingroom", associate a slink-e device file for your TV, and use "IR Port 2". If you "teach" the "channel+" IR command to a Girder Command or MultiGroup, the ir string assigned to the Girder Command/MultiGroup will NOW look like: livingroom:channel+

I hope this makes sense--it's more difficult to explain than it is to do. Again, keep in mind that I haven't tried this. I'm only using one IR zone at the moment and don't have anyway to test if it works or not.

Good luck!
Steve

[rickd]

I have just bought a slink-e and want to know if the plugin for Girder can do ir routing or event mapping based on the zone it receives the command from ie if I send an ir command from one room on one ir zone input on the Slink-e with Xantech adapter and it performs a certain task and then the same button and ir code from another room/zone input performs a different task ie the task is dependent on room location or the ir receiver address port. This allows you to set up one remote say with one command for volume but map that to an event based on the room your in. For example if in the Home Theatre room then it would be volume up on the receiver but if in the beedroom it would send volume up on the tv. This means the same remote will work regardless of room. Cenrtainly the slik-e supports this but does the plugin do it???????

As per the add on Xantech unit data follows from Nirvis website re it capabilities.....does the plugin allow events received on an ir port to trigger differnt events from say port 1 versus port 2 versus port 3 ie event mapping.

"Xantech Adapter

Driven by popular demand, we have start producing this new adapter which allows interconnection to all Xantech compatible IR products. This new adapter allows you to easily connect to your existing or planned Xantech IR distribution system using the same standard screw terminal block wiring format. The adapter enables your Slink-e to connect to any IR transmitters, receivers, keypads, or other devices installed within your Xantech system. Your Slink-e can now control any devices in your Xantech system through its existing wiring. The Slink-e can even emulate your Xantech keypads, allowing a smooth transition from manual control to computerized home automation!

Features
6 independent Xantech bus compatible ports

6 independently addressable zones
Multiple transmitters / receivers per zone

Each port is bidirectional

Transmit to Xantech emitters
Receive from Xantech receivers

Ports are optically isolated from each other and the Slink-e

Prevents ground loops
Reduces interference

Each port has a detachable 3 screw terminal plug

Fast, easy connection to you existing wiring
Xantech compatible pinout
Port powered by Xantech bus (not Slink-e) "


Thanks Rick

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[rickd]

Bump have reworded this to make it easier to understand what I want to achieve with the Slink-e plug-in note also I have not received the Slink-e yet.

Rick

[rickd]

Thanks Steve I'll give it a go....if this works this will mean Girder and slink-e is the most powerful IR control system on the planet....only a crestron can do this costing alot more.