SonyRemote 1.0.1 Craig Richmond craig@ecel.uwa.edu.au What is SonyRemote? This is the first release version of SonyRemote. SonyRemote is a Newton Compatible application that allows you to use the InfraRed transmitter on a Newton to control some Sony consumer electronics devices. The VCR codes control a Sony Beta VCR from the reports I have received. Most codes from the CD player, Tape Deck, Television, Amplifier and Tuner work, I think the shift is non-functional on the tuner. I have left it in just in case it works on someone's tuner. The volume control also appears to behave very slowly (at least for me) on the tuner. It should remember the position on the screen and the last used remote between uses. Thanks to Tom Collins/Innovative Computer Solutions was kind enough to compile my source to the alpha version so that I could distribute it. The many people who have responded saying how much they like it. The source code for SonyRemote 1.0.1 is in the public domain. It is probably available from the uiowa archives. Mail me if you find any bugs in it.. You are welcome to do further work on it and I would be very happy to see it evolve into a useful product. If you really like it, you can send me a postcard. Craig Richmond 195 Margaret Road Glen Forrest 6071 Western Australia The Future I would like to see it evolve into a true Universal remote. The scheme I envisioned using was a single application that you download to the Newton that comes with no devices installed in it. You then install a template for a particular device. e.g. CD player. This template contains a layout for what to draw on the screen for the device. Then you get the codes for you specific devices. e.g. a Sony CD player. The Application sticks these together and builds a list of all possible remotes that can be constructed and lets you use them. The Plain Text Disclaimer You downloaded it, you loaded it onto your Newton, you ran it. Your problem, not mine. I am however happy to listen to bug reports. Revision History SonyRemote101 -This version fixes a bug with certain buttons in SonyRemote100 -Changed visual look slightly SonyRemote100 -Looks like it works properly. Fixed the known bugs with the Alpha version. SonyRemoteAlpha -Controls most devices. That's about all I can say about it. I know this version has bugs. Share and Enjoy, Craig Richmond 24 August 1994