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jjames
AMX Sustaining Engineer
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried controlling a Sony Playstation 3? Either through ethernet or IR? We have a client that's going to be using that as his DVD player for a few rooms, and I didn't know if we're going to just have to tell him to use the remote or if it ican be controlled through the touch panel.
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Anybody having recent update on the subject?
I need to control a Playstation 3 for the DVD player part? Any IR file available somewhere?
Thanks.
The main issue is Power. There is currently no way to discreetly turn off the power.
I'm not aware of any IP control capabilities.
http://www.schmartz.com/
$35 for control, $50 for discrete on/off support.
Kevin D.
http://www.ir2bt.com/
With that said, discrete power would make it worth it. I would still rather put a Denon in if they aren't playing games with it.
Trying to decide which one to purchase
Thanks
Chris
Kevin D.
http://www.remoteshoppe.com/index.php?itemid=874
Lists the above and a few more, there is also a link to an article discussing them all.
EDIT: Anyone find a serial to BlueTooth adapter for PS3 control? [dreaming] Feedback?
EDIT 2: I see on the PS3 that one may be able to control the unit via PSP. Has anyone tried this and maybe reverse-engineered the network communication?
Has anyone ever tried to capture the IR from a Gigaware IR remote for the PS3? Or have an IR file that works with the Dongle that comes with the remote.
Same situation as others here... customer boardroom, wants to use the PS3 for Bluray DVD and want me to control it (DVD functions only). Found the PS2 solution listed on remote central - but customer went out and bought the Gigaware IR remote from RadioShack. I've tried several times to capture the IR from the remote - but it never works when downloaded to the controller.
Thoughts??
I have ordered too, still waiting for shipping.
At the risk of sounding stupid... What is a PS3 toothfairy device?
I'm not sure how to translate HEX IR codes to .IRL format.
could anyone share the playstation3(PS3IR-500) .IRL file?
I would appreciate. Thanks
this one: http://www.ps3toothfairy.com/
Here's the link to the .irl file I created for use with it.
http://memweb.newsguy.com/~ambad69/PS3fairy.irl
http://www.remotecentral.com/reviews/ps3_control_roundup/index.html
From what I've learned so far it appears the logitech set up uses a macro for off. The macro listed was:
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
delay 1 sec
enter
delay 1 sec
enter
Unfortunately I tried this to no avail. Personally I don't care if the freak'n thing stays on 24/7 but if there's a way to power down I'll include it in the control file.
Using what? Using the Audio Authority you can.
It does use a macro to turn the PS3 off, but it works every time. The unit even senses the power of the PS3 through the USB port (if setup using the PC software).
Here's the HEX IR Code sheet:
http://www.audioauthority.com/downloads/ir/BlueBeam_rev_1_2.xls
Don't know what PS3 command that is.
The Audio Authority is the same as the RE-BL and twice the price. The above hex code triggers the power off macro in the converter, but is not an actual command to the PS3.
I would think the same applies to the RE-BL X device and the Harmony remote codes it lists are specific to REBL and availble in the Harmony database so their remotes can control the REBL interface.
I need the specific macro or HEX codes for the Harmony (Logitech) PS3 interface. I have all the other commands but the power off and the macro I found that is supposed power off the PS3 doesn't seem to work.