Comments on: Using an iPod as a remote http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/ A geek's thoughts on various stuff Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:02:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: killswtch http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-969 killswtch Mon, 05 May 2008 10:47:17 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-969 Remote Buddy doesnt quite do what I need it to. It appears that it is designed to control applications on a Mac, as a more advanced version of a Mac remote. I require the ability to control my custom-made audio system, including the matrix switcher, with software that runs on my Ubuntu server. I might start writing the software today, depending how many other jobs I can get through. Remote Buddy doesnt quite do what I need it to. It appears that it is designed to control applications on a Mac, as a more advanced version of a Mac remote. I require the ability to control my custom-made audio system, including the matrix switcher, with software that runs on my Ubuntu server.

I might start writing the software today, depending how many other jobs I can get through.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-966 Anonymous Mon, 05 May 2008 09:27:08 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-966 You might want to check out "Remote Buddy" on google. It's an AJAX app that has been written to handle... I think... this sort of thing. You might want to check out “Remote Buddy” on google. It’s an AJAX app that has been written to handle… I think… this sort of thing.

]]> By: Haukur H Thorsson http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-697 Haukur H Thorsson Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:03:40 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-697 Hi, I've developed a suite of programs to use with the USB-UIRT transceiver. I recently added an HTTP server to my suite so any device which runs a browser with AJAX support can be turned into a very advanced universal IR remote control. Note that the latest version with the HTTP server is not available on my website just yet, but it will soon be. That includes the Iphone and Ipod touch. I'm actually using my Ipod touch at home to control all of the A/V stuff in my home theatre. Feel free to check it out at http://rc.hot.is/ Hi,

I’ve developed a suite of programs to use with the USB-UIRT transceiver. I recently added an HTTP server to my suite so any device which runs a browser with AJAX support can be turned into a very advanced universal IR remote control. Note that the latest version with the HTTP server is not available on my website just yet, but it will soon be.

That includes the Iphone and Ipod touch. I’m actually using my Ipod touch at home to control all of the A/V stuff in my home theatre.

Feel free to check it out at http://rc.hot.is/

]]> By: Rick http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-635 Rick Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:40:20 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-635 I am sorry, but not using the SDK is like running a Ferrari in one gear. I have played with many devices, and come to the conclusion that you can’t compromise when it comes to the GUI. Buy a miniMac and start coding! If you want other interfaces, do them later ;) I am sorry, but not using the SDK is like running a Ferrari in one gear. I have played with many devices, and come to the conclusion that you can’t compromise when it comes to the GUI.

Buy a miniMac and start coding! If you want other interfaces, do them later ;)

]]> By: killswtch http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-580 killswtch Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:46:25 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-580 There are several reasons why I've decided not to use the SDK: o Mac-only development platform (I don't have one) o It would only work on the iPod, not other interfaces o Restriction on distribution of apps The SDK is great if you're doing something that requires access to non-scriptable features of the interface or doing something that would be too intensive on the processor to do in javascript. So far all the ideas I've had, including the ones related to work, do not require this level of development. There are several reasons why I’ve decided not to use the SDK:

o Mac-only development platform (I don’t have one)
o It would only work on the iPod, not other interfaces
o Restriction on distribution of apps

The SDK is great if you’re doing something that requires access to non-scriptable features of the interface or doing something that would be too intensive on the processor to do in javascript. So far all the ideas I’ve had, including the ones related to work, do not require this level of development.

]]> By: davet http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-577 davet Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:12:39 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-577 why bother creating a web interface for the iPod when you can now develop directly on the iPod with SDK. Using the Cocoa Touch GUI will allow you to create an app the looks and feels like the remote you need. I am trying a similar thing plus a way to display the iPod touch screen on the TV screen. why bother creating a web interface for the iPod when you can now develop directly on the iPod with SDK.

Using the Cocoa Touch GUI will allow you to create an app the looks and feels like the remote you need.

I am trying a similar thing plus a way to display the iPod touch screen on the TV screen.

]]> By: Nicolas MARTIN http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-460 Nicolas MARTIN Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:10:33 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-460 Hello, here is my blog where I'll detail all my work : http://nykacho.blogspot.com/ Hello,
here is my blog where I’ll detail all my work :

http://nykacho.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Nicolas MARTIN http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-451 Nicolas MARTIN Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-451 About the javascript, I'm just waiting to replace the simple image link with some AJAX interactions, for perfect responsiveness and feeling on the iPod. Also, I still have to refactor the program ( written in C ) to increase speed. For the moment it's just a test program that load and unload the driver each times it's called. I'll surely blog about my work when I'll reach something pretty and usable ! About the javascript, I’m just waiting to replace the simple image link with some AJAX interactions, for perfect responsiveness and feeling on the iPod.

Also, I still have to refactor the program ( written in C ) to increase speed. For the moment it’s just a test program that load and unload the driver each times it’s called.

I’ll surely blog about my work when I’ll reach something pretty and usable !

]]> By: killswtch http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-444 killswtch Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:53:04 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-444 David: funny you should mention making this into a product. Someone has contacted me about this, but I've not heard back from him in ages so I think my freelance rates must have scared him off! David: funny you should mention making this into a product. Someone has contacted me about this, but I’ve not heard back from him in ages so I think my freelance rates must have scared him off!

]]> By: killswtch http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-443 killswtch Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:51:50 +0000 http://www.killswtch.net/2007/12/06/using-an-ipod-as-a-remote/#comment-443 I'd be interested to see how you go about doing yours too. Will you be blogging about it? Now that I've almost got the necessary hardware to start, I plan on starting a prototype of the software soon. Only thing I lack at the moment is an iPod touch, but I've got a feel for how it works now (article coming soon). Out of interest, which javascript routines are you waiting on support for? I’d be interested to see how you go about doing yours too. Will you be blogging about it? Now that I’ve almost got the necessary hardware to start, I plan on starting a prototype of the software soon. Only thing I lack at the moment is an iPod touch, but I’ve got a feel for how it works now (article coming soon).

Out of interest, which javascript routines are you waiting on support for?

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