Bluetooth Remote Control for Windows Mobile 0.9.0

By Jay at March 30, 2008 21:27
Filed Under: Bluetooth Remote Control

Yet another release of Bluetooth Remote Control for Windows Mobile.

This time, I've added two features that were requested for a long time, which are the ability to control application that I did not include out of the box, and the ability to use the device as a simple mouse and keyboard device.

About the first part, there is now a configuration file that allows the addition of new applications by defining each and every command that can be used on the mobile side, and their corresponding action. I intentionally did not comment the file, this is not meant to be modified by a standard user, but rather by an experienced user or developer that wants to control a custom application. The configuration file will hopefully be really simple to understand for a developer. So, if you understand how this file works, just feel free to add a new application, or update an existing if it does not fit your needs.

Now about the part with the keyboard and mouse. I added a new "application" which actually is not, which is basically a pass-through for mouse and keyboard actions. You'll be able to move your mouse and type in any key you want in the focused window. On my TyTN II, the key mapping is a bit funky when using the function key, but I'll try to fix that for a future release.

Both features are fairly stable, but I suspect minor issues to come up as users are using it. Feel free to comment !

Download version 0.9.0 at http://www.jaylee.org/remotecontrol.

Here is the change log :

  • Fixed warning message when ActiveSync is not detected to install the mobile side program.
  • Added application definition file.
  • Added screen control application.
  • Fixed Widcomm PC side support when transmitting large chunks of data.

Comments

4/4/2008 2:40:15 PM #

OMG you are AMAZING!
Thank you so much!

Johnson Taiwan

4/5/2008 10:21:59 AM #

Glad to see such an enthousiasm Smile Do you have a new application in mind ?

Jerome Canada

10/4/2008 8:04:19 PM #

Jerome, application is FANTASTIC! only question i have is - is it possible to add commands to the screen control aspect of the application, for example, shutdown/hibernate shortcuts, and also, to tweak the keyboard inputs - capital letters, and symbols don't appear on screen when i use my phone as the input device.

nil United Kingdom

1/1/2009 2:35:38 AM #

man awesome app. question about play/pause. in windows media player play/pause command pauses song, but does not play it where it left off. any ideas?

ivan United States

9/8/2009 12:13:26 AM #

seems like the remote still does not work with bluesoil??plz help??excellent aplication though...

Jac South Africa

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About me

My name is Jerome Laban, I am a Software developer and .NET enthustiast from Montréal, QC. You will find my blog on this site, where I'm adding my thoughts on current events, or the things I'm working on, such as the Bluetooth Remote Control Software for Windows Mobile.