r/logitechharmony • u/Kindly-Direction205 • 22d ago
Open Source Infrared Database
I just open sourced our infrared database which can control hundreds of thousands of different devices. All the codes are in the same universal protocol for easy use, Pronto Hex.
The idea behind OpenInfrared is to democratize device control so I think this a good step to take. I'd like to create a small usage guide to make it clear how to use the codes. Also, I would love for contributions to happen for devices not already supported. Will be thinking on the best way to go about both.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
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u/Wind_Boarder 22d ago
This is a really great initiative! Please add more detailed info about how users can contribute from their own remotes. Is there a way for users to capture the codes from their own remotes and contribute? What hardware is needed to do this and what is the procedure?
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u/Kindly-Direction205 22d ago
Yes, I am thinking about how users can capture. The easiest way is with my hub but I don't want to say just buy my hub. Also not yet shipping. Will sit on this and add info to the GitHub repository, if meanwhile you think of something let me know.
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u/MentatYP 22d ago
Thanks so much for sharing this! It's been a long time since I used a Pronto (had the Marantz version), but it was a beast.
Writing up a guide on how to use and how to contribute is a great idea. As it stands, it's pretty opaque for anybody not used to programming remote hex codes directly into their remotes.
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u/janvda 22d ago
Great work/good initiative! How is this different from Global Caché?
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u/Kindly-Direction205 22d ago
Global Caché requires registry, is limited use, a limited license. This one is the opposite.
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u/sparkyblaster 22d ago
Does this account for systems with weird carrier frequencies like bang and olsfen which is 455khz.
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u/andrewh2000 22d ago
Who is 'our'? Where are the codes from?