Posted November 7, 201311 yr What better way to use the built in Infrared ports available on more and more Android devices these days than to control Power Functions with it? I know there was a discussion in an earlier post a while back with someone asking if such an app exists, so here it is : PFremote for Android compatible with Samsung and HTC devices with built in IR : Galaxy S4, Tab 2/3, HTC One, HTC One Max . It is actually a port from the one already available for iOS, but since no iOS device has ( and probably will never have ) and IR port, the one for iOS requires NXT and some aftermarket sensors ( HITechnic and PFMate ). This one uses the IR port directly. It will be available for download on the Amazon Appstore on November 9th, but until then here are some teaser videos :)
November 7, 201311 yr That looks great. Sadly my phone (Nexus 4) doesn't have an IR blaster, as far as I know...
November 8, 201311 yr Author @camaudio : using 3.5mm IR jacks is on the todo list. That looks great. Sadly my phone (Nexus 4) doesn't have an IR blaster, as far as I know... Maybe Nexus 5 has one? If so time for an upgrade :)
November 8, 201311 yr I have a note 8 tablet with a IR blaster on it would be curious to see how this worked on it.
November 8, 201311 yr Can it do the train remote(the one with the 8-speed dials) commands as well? The IR software on my tablet was never able to fully learn those. Edited November 8, 201311 yr by aurly
November 8, 201311 yr Author I have a note 8 tablet with a IR blaster on it would be curious to see how this worked on it. It works on all Samsung devices with IR, so it should work fine on Note 8. Can it do the train remote(the one with the 8-speed dials) commands as well? The IR software on my tablet was never able to fully learn those. It does have 8 speed steps selectable for each channel so it should work. Is the PF IR Receiver the same as on the Technic ones? ( v1 or v2 ) ? If so, should work just fine.
November 8, 201311 yr I found this one recently: http://www.designa.me/DroidPF/home.html I also tried to make the IR transmitter according to the instructions but my first attempt failed :)
November 8, 201311 yr Finally! Are you able to customize which functions sit where on the display. Only because it looked a little tricky crossing over to operate the 9398.
November 8, 201311 yr It does have 8 speed steps selectable for each channel so it should work. Is the PF IR Receiver the same as on the Technic ones? ( v1 or v2 ) ? If so, should work just fine. Yes, train receiver is the same as Technic one (this explain why PF receiver is soooo studded!)A very interesting project, too bad my Nexus 7 doesn't have IR built in...
November 8, 201311 yr Author Are you able to customize which functions sit where on the display. Only because it looked a little tricky crossing over to operate the 9398. It is actually easier than it looks . All the buttons are fixed. The IR is placed on top and so the phone needs to be held pointing forward. And the buttons need to be big to be able to touch them without looking at the phone. This limits the way they can be placed on phones. It is a lot better on a tablet.
November 8, 201311 yr I found this one recently: http://www.designa.m...oidPF/home.html I also tried to make the IR transmitter according to the instructions but my first attempt failed :) I would be careful with the transmitter as it is shown there. IR LEDs can draw quite a lot of current due to their mode of operation. What is the voltage the jack operates? I hope the jack would be overload protected It is actually a port from the one already available for iOS, but since no iOS device has ( and probably will never have ) and IR port, the one for iOS requires NXT and some aftermarket sensors ( HITechnic and PFMate ). This one uses the IR port directly. Did you port the app? May I add a wish? Can you implement the extended address range as well? This would enable further 4 channels that will be outside the normal range of the standard LEGO PF-Remotes
November 8, 201311 yr PFremote for Android compatible with Samsung and HTC devices with built in IR : Galaxy S4, Tab 2/3, HTC One, HTC One Max . Will it only work with those specific devices, or will it work with other devices that have built in IR e.g. the Sony Xperia Tablet Z?
November 8, 201311 yr Very nice! Interface looks cool. Although customizable buttons would be a real asset! But this is a very nice start.
November 8, 201311 yr I just came across another solution for devices without built in IR transmitter: http://www.irdroid.com/ It's a bit more complex but certainly doesn't harm the audio out and should be compatible with the other app (DroidPF).
November 8, 201311 yr Does this support the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1? I've been waiting for this for ages and was thinking about trying to code an app myself, even though I know nothing about coding
November 8, 201311 yr @camaudio : using 3.5mm IR jacks is on the todo list. Maybe Nexus 5 has one? If so time for an upgrade :) The N5 doesn't include an IR blaster :/
November 8, 201311 yr Author Did you port the app? May I add a wish? Can you implement the extended address range as well? This would enable further 4 channels that will be outside the normal range of the standard LEGO PF-Remotes Yes, I ported it, with the help of my team . I will look into the extended address range and see if it can be included in the next update. Interface looks cool. Although customizable buttons would be a real asset! Thanks. Just to be clear, do you mean being able to move the buttons on screen into different positions? As it is now you can only label them as you wish. Will it only work with those specific devices, or will it work with other devices that have built in IR e.g. the Sony Xperia Tablet Z? Only Samsung and HTC devices for now. It will be extended to support Sony and LG devices in a future update. Does this support the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1? It is a definite yes
November 9, 201311 yr Author Finally PFremote is available on all the Amazon Appstores: :wub: amazon.it amazon.es amazon.de amazon.co.uk amazon.com A new update is in progress, so if you have any suggestions/feedback I will see if I can make room for them . Hope you like it!
November 9, 201311 yr Author No, not on the Google Play Store. It is on the Amazon Appstore only. You can download the Amazon Appstore app from Google Play, and then it is in essence the same, you just need an amazon account ( I doubt there is a living person not having one :)) )
November 11, 201311 yr ah didn't realise it was a paid app thought it was free for simple functions with a paid version offering macros, multiple setups and the like.... Edited November 11, 201311 yr by Rockbrick
November 11, 201311 yr Author What do you mean by macros, multiple setups? Maybe I can add such features, that's why I ask.
November 11, 201311 yr I'd prefer something that works over something other than IR. LIke bluetooth for example. Or even wifi..
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