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==MythTV Support==
 
==MythTV Support==
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This remote is supported out-of-the-box by [Mythbuntu], the Ubuntu Linux Distribution built specifically around [[MythTV]].  The kernel recognized the remote upon the receiver being connected to a live USB 2.0 port.  Not all of the buttons are useful in MythTV.  The specific layout of the remote does not necessarily serve MythTV best, however, serves the HTPC model and is reported to work with XBMC, Android, and generic HTPC software.
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MythTV usefulness can be greatly increased by creating custom mappings for [[Multimedia Keys]] and other keyboard keys.  Implementing [[Multimedia Key Mapping in Mythbuntu using Modkeymap]] is one very effective way to increase the usefulness of this remote.  To accomplish this you will need to know the keycodes for the front buttons on the remote.  For Aerb Remote Control MX3 button keycodes refer to the illustration below:
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[Aerb-Remote-Control-MX3-03.jpg]
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There are 5 IR keys which do not interact with the wireless input.  There are internally alternate function keys which will not have a key code.  Other than the alternate function key on the back, all other key codes will be identical with any standard keyboard.
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An advantage to using a remote like this with MythTV is that it is not necessary to configure and deal with the complicated and sometimes problematic LIRC kernel driver.
  
 
==Technical Help==
 
==Technical Help==

Revision as of 19:37, 27 February 2015

The model MX3 is also known as the Aerb Air Mouse.

Review

User Guide

Product Diagram

Aerb-Remote-Control-MX3-02.jpg

Important Notice: This is a universal controller. It is normal that few keys might not be applicable to your device because of different codec by different manufacture.

Instructions

(1) Pair: Insert enclosed dongle into your device's USB port; pairing is completed once you can see and move mouse cursor on the screen. If pairing was unsuccessful, 2.4G Air Mouse & Keyboard Manual press the OK button and TV button at the same time. Your device should now be connected.

(2) Function Keys Home: Go back to the home menu; Return: Go back to previous screen; OK: Confirm action or insert cursor; Cursor Locking: Short press to lock the wireless mouse, another press to unlock it.

Illustration

(1) LED indicator will light up each time you press any key;

(2) IR Learning There are five buttons you can use as IR remote buttons: the very top left button (Power) and the bottom four color buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue). To learn, your Aerb remote will require assistance from your standard TV remotes.

  1. Position the IR emitters so they are pointing to each other;
  2. Long press (4-5 seconds) the TV key until LED slowly flashes;
  3. While you see LED slowly flashing, press the key on your TV remote you want to set;
  4. If LED notification is solid, it has successfully received your TV signal. At this time, choose one of the 5 learning keys ;
  5. Press TV button to confirm changes. Go back to step 1 and start a new set up. These keys can be changed, at any time, at your desire.

Wireless Keyboard

Aerb-Remote-Control-MX3-01.png

2 AAA Batteries imp This keyboard has 38 keys as shown above.

  • Backspace: Delete
  • CAPS: Caps Lock (Switch Caps ON or Off)
  • ENTER: Confirm the operation
  • SPACE: Spacebar
  • ALT: Press Alt, to switch to blue characters, and press Alt again, to switch to white characters.

Specifications

(1) Transmission: 2.4G RF wireless;
(2) Sensor: 3-Gyro + 3-Gsensor;
(3) Number of keys: 81;
(4) Range: 10m;
(5) Battery Type: AAA*2;
(6) Material: Plastic and silicone;
(7) Size: 172*52*19MM; (8) Weight: 100g.

MythTV Support

This remote is supported out-of-the-box by [Mythbuntu], the Ubuntu Linux Distribution built specifically around MythTV. The kernel recognized the remote upon the receiver being connected to a live USB 2.0 port. Not all of the buttons are useful in MythTV. The specific layout of the remote does not necessarily serve MythTV best, however, serves the HTPC model and is reported to work with XBMC, Android, and generic HTPC software.

MythTV usefulness can be greatly increased by creating custom mappings for Multimedia Keys and other keyboard keys. Implementing Multimedia Key Mapping in Mythbuntu using Modkeymap is one very effective way to increase the usefulness of this remote. To accomplish this you will need to know the keycodes for the front buttons on the remote. For Aerb Remote Control MX3 button keycodes refer to the illustration below:

[Aerb-Remote-Control-MX3-03.jpg]

There are 5 IR keys which do not interact with the wireless input. There are internally alternate function keys which will not have a key code. Other than the alternate function key on the back, all other key codes will be identical with any standard keyboard.

An advantage to using a remote like this with MythTV is that it is not necessary to configure and deal with the complicated and sometimes problematic LIRC kernel driver.

Technical Help

References