Does this mean I've hooked it up right or are there more tests I can do?[ 5.676481] lirc_dev: IR Remote Control driver registered, major 248
[ 5.696589] lirc_rpi: module is from the staging directory, the quality is unknown, you have been warned.
[ 6.596333] lirc_rpi: auto-detected active low receiver on GPIO pin 18
[ 6.596725] lirc_rpi lirc_rpi.0: lirc_dev: driver lirc_rpi registered at minor = 0
[ 6.596747] lirc_rpi: driver registered!
[ 14.886629] input: lircd as /devices/virtual/input/input1
How to basically test IR sensor?
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- RoccoJones
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How to basically test IR sensor?
I bought an IR sensor for my R.Pi B+ and I'm having a hard time testing it. I haven't been able to get any reaction from lirc and documentation on the matter is broken. I'd like to at least know if this is a hardware or software problem. The best clue I have that the hardware is right is the result from dmesg | grep lirc:
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Re: How to basically test IR sensor?
I don't think that the driver can automatically detect the sensor. I think that the dmesg just indicates that the driver is loaded. Post some pictures of your wiring.
- RoccoJones
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Re: How to basically test IR sensor?
I wonder if I could take a pic of the quality required to see any potential problems with the wiring.
In any case, I guess we aren't going to find out, since my problems seem to be about incorrect use of the software. The tool "mode2" was able to confirm that the thing is receiving IR signals. Thanks anyway.
In any case, I guess we aren't going to find out, since my problems seem to be about incorrect use of the software. The tool "mode2" was able to confirm that the thing is receiving IR signals. Thanks anyway.
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