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[Q] IR Remote App?

Is there an app that can take advantage of the ir sensor? Besides the one bundled with the tab? (I forget its name too)
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I believe that it is an emmiter, not a sensor.

Wondering this myself...peel does an OK job but I'd like to use it as a big harmony remote if possible.
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I've been looking too but haven't found any app to use the ir blaster. I made a request to the peel developers to include codes for my sharp projector. Does anyone know if I can configure peel for only a stereo receiver?

I emailed them also and asked if they would allow peel to run on cm9. It refuses to even load for me. Could be no kernel support also.
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Peel sucks!!!!!! Would be awesome to use as a regular remote.
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Hi, If anyone could provide me with the Peel APK from a Tab 2.0 with IR blaster, I would like to take a look, I want to get a Tab 2 7.0 for remote control, but in the UK they don't have the IR blaster.
Before I import one with a blaster, I want to be sure that I can write my own IR app for the device. I'm very happy to share any findings with the community. Hopefully we will be able to roll our own IR API, as according to the Samsung dev site there is no API available.
Cheers,
MonkeyHunter

yazd said:
I've been looking too but haven't found any app to use the ir blaster. I made a request to the peel developers to include codes for my sharp projector. Does anyone know if I can configure peel for only a stereo receiver?
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I can't get it to control my Sony TV, Blu-Ray, and Audio system.
It's Sony, I would think they would have codes for a fairly Old and popular brand.

sony app
I also am unhappy with the peel app and am looking for a way to get the app from the sony tablet s. I found download links in the sony tablet forum, but cant get them to install. Heres a link to the forum page with the download links: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650834 Hopefully someone who knows more about the .apk files and how they work can get this to work. The sony app looks far superior to peel.

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I emailed them also and asked if they would allow peel to run on cm9. It refuses to even load for me. Could be no kernel support also.
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You know it needs framework to run, right?
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I've been looking for an app as well, I don't have cable cause i download all of my movies and tv shows. It would be nice to have a remote of some sort, even if its just a simple one... The Peel doesn't seem to work. I tried alot of the different IR apps out there with no luck...

I ran into an app called touch squid.. I hope someone else can Guinea pig before I drop 20 bucks for it.
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mrbkkt1 said:
I ran into an app called touch squid.. I hope someone else can Guinea pig before I drop 20 bucks for it.
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There is a Demo version of Touchsquid that Works on the Tab 2, the guys that made it are very helpful.
MonkeyHunter

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There is a Demo version of Touchsquid that Works on the Tab 2, the guys that made it are very helpful.
MonkeyHunter
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Does it have to use data continously? That's the only drawback to peel so far.
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I am downloading this app now, looks like it could be an answer, i will test it out when I get home and let everyone know how it works... Especially since it seems aimed at Samsung Tab 2 for its IR

I downloade the app. It does not need connectivity. I dont get what the paid app is for, plus it is really expensive.
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HB_Mosh said:
I downloade the app. It does not need connectivity. I dont get what the paid app is for, plus it is really expensive.
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Possibly worhba try later on for me..... 10 bucks is a little steep though.
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It show 40 bucks over here, i would probably buy it at 10$, but not 40.
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for me it shows $49. how is it different prices every day lmao
pro is $49
home is $19

I tried out touchsquid on my LG and didn't get any response... I was really just hoping for something like a universal remote. Like where you can program pretty much any TV to it. Not just a few groups...
UPDATE: I called into TouchSquid and they were really cool with their support division, they said that if the code groupings don't work then email them your model of TV and they can probably find the codes for you. I've never really dealt (or had a number to call) any of the app developers before, nice to have that kind of support, and the Tab 2 is what they do most of their testing on!

Xbox 360 headset

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good low priced headset for the 360. Or if you know one that works for the PS3 and 360 that would be good.
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I don't know if the 360 uses Bluetooth but any Bluetooth headset will work with a ps3.
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http://cheapchange.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=864&currency=USD
Turtle Beach X12's.

TheBeardedMann said:
http://cheapchange.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=864&currency=USD
Turtle Beach X12's.
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Thanks I looked at those on their site, there a good $30 cheaper on the one you linked. Have you bought them from that site before? Or anything
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I have heard that blue ant makes some really good headsets but I've always heard turtle beach makes the best.
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I have heard that blue ant makes some really good headsets but I've always heard turtle beach makes the best.
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Yeah that's what I've heard about turtle Beach too, I've never heard of blue ant before though. Do you know about the Tritton AX120 they're on sale at newegg for $30.
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Wow that is an amazing deal those things are like $80.
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Wow that is an amazing deal those things are like $80.
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Yeah it was actually $25 but i just put the wrong price, I'm wondering if i should get those or the turtle beach headset though.
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Kiyuubi said:
Yeah it was actually $25 but i just put the wrong price, I'm wondering if i should get those or the turtle beach headset though.
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For that price I don't think you could go wrong.
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For that price I don't think you could go wrong.
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Yeah i guess you're right, hopefully they're still on sale when I get paid Tuesday.
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Turtle beaches. I think I have the x 12's,but I'm not sure.
Make sure you youtube the video on how to use them simultaneously with hdmi output. You have to use the composite cable that came with your xbox, and you need to pop off the plastic housing on the xbox end with a butter knife to get it all to fit. This way you dont have to spend any extra $$ on various cables.
Duely blundered from my thunderdolt.

Not saying Amazon reviews are the most legit, but the X12's have better reviews than the AX120's. I've never bought from the site that I linked by the way, I just saw them there for cheap. And like someone already mentioned, you have to use the composite cable that came with the XBox if you use HDMI. If you don't use HDMI, don't worry about anything. If you do, you need to cut off the plastic "flap." I just used a knife, took my time, and cut it off. Now I can plug in the composite and HDMI at the same time.
Once you use a decent set of headphones, you'll never want to use the stock headset again.

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Not saying Amazon reviews are the most legit, but the X12's have better reviews than the AX120's. I've never bought from the site that I linked by the way, I just saw them there for cheap. And like someone already mentioned, you have to use the composite cable that came with the XBox if you use HDMI. If you don't use HDMI, don't worry about anything. If you do, you need to cut off the plastic "flap." I just used a knife, took my time, and cut it off. Now I can plug in the composite and HDMI at the same time.
Once you use a decent set of headphones, you'll never want to use the stock headset again.
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Yeah, after I saw the sale for the trittons I saw people saying they weren't any good. I might just go with a cheap pair of turtle beach for now. Thinking about just getting the turtle beach communicator it's only $25 but it's just for chat.
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Yeah, after I saw the sale for the trittons I saw people saying they weren't any good. I might just go with a cheap pair of turtle beach for now. Thinking about just getting the turtle beach communicator it's only $25 but it's just for chat.
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I would save for a powered pair of headphones. I swear it's worth the wait and extra money.

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I would save for a powered pair of headphones. I swear it's worth the wait and extra money.
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They do have a pair that's only 30 or 35 bucks. Do you think those would be just fine
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I ended up ordering some refurbished p11's, I gonna try and get then to work with the Xbox. Worst case scenario, I bought a decent headset for my ps3.
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Android stick with scart connector

I was wondering if there are and android sticks with a scart connector.
Since I have a very old TV and getting one with a HDMI connector isn't an option for me I was hoping if there is a product like this.
If So, what are the costs of this product.
The ones I've seen So far are all HDMI.
I am aware that there are HDMI to SCART cables but they are a bit to expensive.
Thanks in advance
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I was wondering if there are and android sticks with a scart connector.
Since I have a very old TV and getting one with a HDMI connector isn't an option for me I was hoping if there is a product like this.
If So, what are the costs of this product.
The ones I've seen So far are all HDMI.
I am aware that there are HDMI to SCART cables but they are a bit to expensive.
Thanks in advance
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no offence dude but if you can afford a pc, an internet connection, a mini pc, power to power it, you can afford to buy a $2/£2 hdmi-scart adaptor from ebay :good:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/scart-to-...ion_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3cd1965f2f

Sorr mate but the ones I saw earlier were 50€ or higher.
Thanks for the link
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This stick has and additional a/v out plug:
http://www.redferret.net/?p=36289
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That cable won't work i think.read description. Its from ps2 to HDMI. So I doubt it will work without hdcp encryption on tele. Gonna buy one myself hopefully proven wrong lol
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That cable won't work i think.read description. Its from ps2 to HDMI. So I doubt it will work without hdcp encryption on tele. Gonna buy one myself hopefully proven wrong lol
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Yes, that cable will not work - converting HDMI to scart is not that simple. Best bet is to get the stick with the a/v output I mentioned above....
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i was really just using that link as an example , the proper cable should be there somewhere, and are you sure it wont work? im sure ive used a xbox360 converter before with no probs on an old tv at my sisters
edit: if the cable above is wrong as mentioned then jetfin's option probably seems the easiest route.
however i cant find any support for this device so if you do run into a problem which lets face it with these sticks you probably will at some point, theres not gonna be much help.
also something to note :c+p'd from the website
"""""Now on to the less than stellar bit. The camera. We were all excited because we thought we’d found a bargain basement way to add Skype video calling to our TV (compared to products like the Logitech Skype camera which costs hundreds of dollars). But to our dismay Skype refused to work with the dongle, and not only Skype. We tried Tango too, and even Google Talk failed to load. So it looks like there’s either a) a bug in the firmware or b) the thing is designed not to let you access the camera via a video chat application.
It totally ruins the point of having a camera in the device, what else are you going to do, photograph (or video) yourself sitting on the couch? Not really, eh?"""""

360 outputs in interlaced too. I'm guessing you would need to have a deinterlacer too. There is a hdfury that converts to VGA then you could VGA> to rgb thru a deinterlacer prob only cost couple of hundred quid lol
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Projector phone

A year or two back I recall an ad, I believe it was Samsung, for a phone that had a projector function. The ad showed young people displaying video on a caravan I think. Don't see that anymore, what happened? Technology too poor? Never caught on with consumers? Why? Just curious.
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A year or two back I recall an ad, I believe it was Samsung, for a phone that had a projector function. The ad showed young people displaying video on a caravan I think. Don't see that anymore, what happened? Technology too poor? Never caught on with consumers? Why? Just curious.
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The phone would become bulky if there is a projector function in it. Plus, no one seems really interested in that feature in Mobile phones, maybe that's why they've stopped it.

The phone you talk about is called the Samsung Galaxy Beam. The phone doesn't have a big audience and not many people are not yet interested in this type of tech and after personally holding one in my hands it is way to bulky and fat compared to the newer phones.
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Thanks, I was curious as to why I hadn't heard about any second generation.
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Thanks, I was curious as to why I hadn't heard about any second generation.
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Probably because it didn't create as many sales for it to be up for consideration for a successor.
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How well did the projector in it work? I thought that it might not produce enough luminance to be useful and that is why it tanked.
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How well did the projector in it work? I thought that it might not produce enough luminance to be useful and that is why it tanked.
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Well it was okay as I only got to play around with it for a few minutes in a shop. But it seemed that the luminance was a bit too low when you are in a lot up area but overall seemed to be a good phone.
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iPhone Projector
Kumabjorn said:
A year or two back I recall an ad, I believe it was Samsung, for a phone that had a projector function. The ad showed young people displaying video on a caravan I think. Don't see that anymore, what happened? Technology too poor? Never caught on with consumers? Why? Just curious.
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Never saw that one - I've seen that Brookstone has a pocket project for iPhone. Not sure how good it is though. Looks a little bulky for carrying around in your pocket though.

There was a surge in pocket projectors main manufacturer was Pico I believe. The Lumens output were limited but, in darkened areas they are OK but, expensive in comparison. A decent small projector around £400 the Pico projectors around £250. For the size and capabilities they weren't really justified in many people's opinions.
As for the phone, as already advised it is the Galaxy Beam. I think though it was only available in South Korea
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What are your favorite uses for an old or broken screen S3?

I have 2 broken screen S3s that I replaced under warranty just sitting here and looked around to find something good to do with them. Here's my list of uses:
1) Battery charger
boring
2) IP Webcam
Brilliant. Using IP Webcam app, an S3 on charge can reliably act as an IP webcam for days without issue. I'm a linux guy, so I use the linux app "motion" to capture images and video for security from these cams, and also a timelapse mpg. Rooting the phone is a good idea as that allows you to run it on a better performance schedule (like on demand) which is fine because it's always plugged in.
3) Flashing ROMS
Just as brilliant as 2. I don't think I would have had the nerve to flash my real phone if I hadn't used / abused / bricked / unbricked the broken phones first.
K

Sell them or flash roms would be the best options. Hell I would by one. Lol
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Sell them or flash roms would be the best options. Hell I would by one. Lol
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I got one lol. I'm trying to get rid of mine, but not sure how much to be asking for
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My friend use it for Webradio in the car

If it's tw you can use it with mhl just to run xbmc. You can use yahtze or another remote to run it if the screen is really bad.

I'd turn it into a sPod.

If the screen is broken, fix it, then sell it. Or use it as automation center.
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Uhm.... Maybe available ffor purchase a motherboard?
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If the screen is broken, fix it, then sell it. Or use it as automation center.
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How much *is* the screen on this thing?

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Uhm.... Maybe available ffor purchase a motherboard?
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repair it like you did your other one and sell it.