setup_mce_transmitter_for_ps2ctrl.bash

#!/bin/bash
# Setting up a MCE (Media Center Edition)/eHome/RC6 remote
# receiver/tranceiver/IR blaster on Linux for PS2 power/reset control
# Instructions tested on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS
# Known working devices:
# Sony PCVA-IR6U
# Sony PCVA-IR8U
# Other devices (untested):
# HP 5188-1667
# HP 5187-4593
# HP 5070-2584
# Microsoft 1040
# Ortek VRC-1100
# Rosewill IR605
# If the device has mono plugs on the back (most likely two of them),
# make sure you plug in a IR transmitter/IR blaster into one of them.

sudo apt-get install lirc ir-keytable lirc-compat-remotes lirc-drv-irman
sudo sed -i -e 's/devinput/default/' /etc/lirc/lirc_options.conf
sudo cat > /etc/lirc/lircd.conf.d/ps2rm.lircd.conf <<EOF
begin remote
	name  PS2
	bits           20
	flags SPACE_ENC|CONST_LENGTH
	eps            30
	aeps          100

	header       2432   581
	one          1212   581
	zero          614   581
	gap          44853
	min_repeat      2
	toggle_bit      0

	begin codes
		RM_PS2_EJECT      0x00068B5B
		RM_PS2_RESET      0x000E8B5B
		RM_PS2_POWERON    0x00074B5B
		RM_PS2_POWEROFF   0x000F4B5B
		RM_PS2_NOLIGHT    0x000AEB5B
	end codes
end remote

EOF
sudo systemctl stop lircd.socket lircd.service
sudo systemctl start lircd.socket lircd.service
# At this point root should no longer be needed
mode2 --list-devices
# Make sure transceiver is listed
ir-keytable -p sony
irsend SEND_START PS2 RM_PS2_NOLIGHT
# check if power LED on PS2 turns off
irsend SEND_STOP PS2 RM_PS2_NOLIGHT
# power LED on PS2 should turn back on
irsend SEND_ONCE PS2 RM_PS2_NOLIGHT
# power LED on PS2 should blink briefly
irsend SEND_ONCE PS2 RM_PS2_POWERON
# PS2 should turn on
irsend SEND_ONCE PS2 RM_PS2_RESET
# PS2 should reset
irsend SEND_ONCE PS2 RM_PS2_POWEROFF
# PS2 should turn off