[LCtalk] Firmware v2.06 beta release, please test.

[Fokko van Duin]

Hello all,

We made new firmware v2.06, with several new features and bug fixes, 
please test and report on this list.

Below the features and changes of firmware v2.06:

1. IR remote control is now possible from remotes using Philips RC5, 
RC6, Sony 12, 15, 20, and NEC like IR protocol (like the Apple 
remote). It means you can now use many types of IR remotes to control 
a LCE or LCM.

2. The new firmware allows you to map IR keys to remote functions for 
2 different IR remotes at the same time. The IR key map is written as 
a cuestep, so it can be exchanged with others. Default IR1 is Apple 
remote, and IR2 is the Sony RM-V202.

3. The IR Power or Menu key toggles between Home display (----) and 
menu 5 (layer/cues), this makes it possible to use minimal IR remotes 
(like Apple remote) to do Go, Go next, Go previous.

4. IR option Config code 0001 togles between next and previous -step- 
commands or previous and next -CUE- commands.

5. IR remote auto repeat keys has been added to "edit" states like 
Cue number, Channel value, etc.

6. The LanBox TCP/IP stack has been made more robust, so it survives 
most common internet attacks like large UDP/ping packets, SYN 
connects, and others.

7. The CR fade bug, which molested the DMX value when a channel had 
the same value as previous in step, is fixed.

8. For theatre applications: Previous Cue can now use manual fade 
time (turn on manual fade type) to do the previous cue. This means 
that if you Go to next by accident, it can be corrected fast but 
smooth :-)

9. For theatre applications: "Reset Cue" (Go same step, shortcut: u 
<enter>), is also using the manual fade time when it's turned on. 
This can be used to go back to the original cue values after manual 
interference.

Mapping your IR remote keys to LanBox commands:

1. Press any key but Power or Menu, if the LanBox recognizes your 
remote it displays either NEC, RC5, RC6, or SONY. If it does not 
react, you need to find another type/make of IR remote.

2. Press the Power (or Menu) key 3 times short, one long, 3 times 
short, one long; you should see IR1 on the display. If not try from 
step 1 again. Note: Short is about a quarter second pressed, long a 
full second pressed. Pressing again the power key within 5 second to 
toggle between IR map 1 or map 2.

3. Wait until the first key is displayed (Left), and press your 
"left, back" key.

4. For every command the key name is displayed, and you should press 
the wanted key. If you do not have (or want) such a key, press the 
Power or Menu key to skip this key.

5. After all commands are mapped, you are back in the normal menu, 
and a cuelist "IR codes" (cuelist 999) is written, but not flashed. 
If you want to make it permanent, use the Rec button, or do "Save 
LanBox Data" in LCedit+.


You can download it from:
http://www.lanbox.com/downloads/firmware_v2.06.sit  for the SIT version, or

http://www.lanbox.com/downloads/firmware_v2.06.zip  for the ZIP version

Let me know your experience,


Fokko van Duin,
CDS advanced technology bv,
http://www.lanbox.com/