Remote control

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I have a proDJpc remote (mainly because I wrote the install program for them) :)

It worked fine when I tested it, although I haven't given it a thorough real world (at a gig) test, only around my office. I think it's RF, as opposed to IR line of site, since it worked through my brick walls.

Check with Paul Gormley at proDJpc, and he can give you info on that one, as mine is packed in a box somewhere, in a galaxy far, far, I'm not even sure what's in what box anymore away... :sqerr:
 
I use the X10 Mouse remote, of which I believe is the same remote that DJPower uses, but with the proprietary coding that costs $179 including the $50 remote.
I'm currently using PCRemoteControl software, and AutoHotkey scripting software to interface it to my system for use with OtsDJ. It works excellently.
I've also used girder and Max10 software in place of the PCRemoteControl software. PCRemoteControl software may possibly have a few more limitations on button programming, but I'm still very new to it, so this may not be accurate.
It's wonderful to be able to be playing out dinner music, while setting up the grand entrance in the main entrance several feet away, press a button to load the grand entrance set, and introduce the wedding party, and fade to the next track to introduce the B&G without going near the system.
 
From what I gather Ots DJ Pro and Silver both have the ablity to be controled via the internet or local network... So if you have a wifi system you could take a laptop or tablet pc... and maybe a PDA if equipted with WiFi and control a limited amount of functions remotely.

I haven't tried using a PDA yet but I have posed this very quetion to the folks at Ots... and their reply was simply that they have heard it can be done but they themselves haven't tested the therory yet.

I especially like the idea of using a PDA or maybe tablet PC since both are basically small and easy to carry.

I've also heard and seen DIY to hack into the remotes for the Wii game consoles to do a variety of remote actions.
 
Jumpin' Jeff said:
I use the X10 Mouse remote, of which I believe is the same remote that DJPower uses, but with the proprietary coding that costs $179 including the $50 remote.
I'm currently using PCRemoteControl software, and AutoHotkey scripting software to interface it to my system for use with OtsDJ. It works excellently.
I've also used girder and Max10 software in place of the PCRemoteControl software. PCRemoteControl software may possibly have a few more limitations on button programming, but I'm still very new to it, so this may not be accurate.
It's wonderful to be able to be playing out dinner music, while setting up the grand entrance in the main entrance several feet away, press a button to load the grand entrance set, and introduce the wedding party, and fade to the next track to introduce the B&G without going near the system.
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jeff,
i would like to purchase everything i would need to do the exact same thing...any info you could provide on what i need to buy...and from where...would be very appreciated.
 
Scott,
The remote requires a serial port.... http://www.x10.com/products/x10_mk19a.htm

If you don't have one, you'll need a USB 2 Serial converter, and that may be a problem, as depending on the chipset used, this will determine if it will even connect to your system or not. I have this one, http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=XC-232-C&cats=199&catid=626,106,199,465 using the FTDI chip, and it seems to work fine for me. Here are some other FTDI adapters... http://www.usbgear.com/Serial-usb-adapter/index.cfm


Software wise, You'll not get it to work with the newer versions of girder... Mine is version 3.3. versions 4 & 5 don't support it as far as I can tell, as knowone has developed the plugin for them. I would if I knew how. PCRemoteControl runs $15 and works very nicely for a simple remote controller. Max10 may give a slight bit more capability, and is free, but not sure if it will work with Vista currently, and it has a slight bit more latency I think.
AutoHotKey is free also, and works amazingly well for doing all the legwork. You can have Max10, or PCRemoteControl execute your AHK scripts, and it makes them quite portable. I've got a definition file created with most all the current OtsDJ commands included, so it's simply a matter of sending an OtsSet (CPlay) to command Ots to play.

I have a whole set of executables to command different Ots functions here... Many of these were created for use with my xKeys controller. Several are shared with my remote.

These are all compiled AHK scripts that will work with registered OtsDJ versions. It's looking for a window title starting with "OtsDJ - Licensed", so it will not work with the demo version that has a title of "OtsDJ Demo -"

Any questions, feel free to ask.
I've even re coded the Max10 source to include some direct interaction with Ots. Ots10, By no means is it complete however. I should work on it some more.
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Did you check out the proDJpc remote?

It works with almost all software, PCDJ, VDJ, Rockit, etc...

Price is around $65 or so, if I recall, and you can map it anyway you like.
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do you know if it will work with OTS?
 
Not sure Scott?

It should work with any software that can handle keyboard shortcuts. When I did the install last, it had mappers for:

DJ Power
MixMeister
PCDJ - all flavors
Rockit
Swift Elite
Virtual DJ

If OTS can handle keyboard shortcuts (which it should, since Jeff mapped it to an XKeys controller), then it should be mappable.

You'd have to check with Paul to see if they have an up-to-date mapper for OTS available, or maybe Jeff or Bryan might know.
 
Rick,
I didn't keymap it for Ots. I used direct calls to the software using values found with MS Spy++ utility. I'm sending Postmessage parameters to Ots directly. IMO, much more reliable than sending keystrokes.

Ots has many menu options, making it very easy to do this with. Can't say the same for the other programs, as I really haven't tried spying on them, and don't recall how many menu options they have that I could spy on.

The XKeys controller executes my AHK compiled scripts that control Ots. I'm not controlling Ots directly with the xkeys. This allows me much better control. Ots can actually be in the background, and I can still control it.

BTW, heres my xKey layout...
XKeys.png

First row:
Not using Shift currently
Ticker pulls up the Ticker dialog
Slides pull up the slideshow dialog
1 loads playlist 1 to playlist
2 loads playlist 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
Camera captures current video image to folder
Win Logo opens the slideshow folder in explorer

Second row:
Turn off video overlay, turn on Visual FX
Toggle test screen
Display Video Monitors in Ots GUI
Display Wave in Ots Gui
Display Clock on video overlay
Protect decks
Hide items with rating of zero
reset decks on eject
Save Media Library

Third Row:
Toggle Mixer panel view
Overlay enable
Stop
play
pause
autoDJ
Restore mode
Tempo Bend

Forth Row:
Audio Config Dialog
EQ
Set Stop & Recue as next in playlist
Previous track
Next Track
Toggle Auto Beat Matching
Maintain BPM
Pitch Bend

Fifth row:
Dynamics Dialog
Live Input Dialog
Search Dialog sort by title
Search Dialog sort by artist

Sixth row:
Playlist View
Show History
Search Dialog sort by length
Search Dialog sort by BPM

Seventh row:
Toggle Workspace mode
Toggle between work area and Media Library
Default search
Find in Media Library

The Shuttle increments the tempo of both decks up or down
Jog left resets the tempo to 0 for deck A
Jog right resets the tempo to 0 for deck B

Koz, I think you'll find the MouseRemote to have one of the longest ranges in the market for a remote control. I don't recall for certain, but I think it was around 150-200 feet. Many are within 35-50, and a few get to 100. My New ATI remote wonder plus is spec'd at 100, but I've yet to figure out how to make it work.

JT, Glad to help out! :D

BTW, I'm always on the lookout for a better solution. If anyone knows anything, I'm listening.... ;)

Too bad Vista messes some of this up.
 
Back to remotes...

My ultimate remote control would be a net enabled PDA with NetRemote installed/configured to control my software, and return visible feedback.

This may require a secure wireless access point to extend range, and would be quite pricey, but it would definately be the bomb!
 
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