CED VideoDisc and Player Discussion

TheLaserdisc · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57

Ok, I am working on a project bridging the 1980s into Now. I do not know how familiar you people are with PSP (playstation portable) hacking but here is a run down of what I am itching to do. I want to use my PSP as a remote control for my SJT300 CED player. The first run models of PSP (the 1000 series) have a built in infrared sensor on the top of the unit that was never used by sony, but used extensively by homebrewers, especially with a program called "iR shell". Sadly, since it was not used by Sony, they removed the aforementioned ir Sensor from later revisions of the PSP, I have one from the 2000 series, which has no sensor.

From what I have been reading on the matter, I need to construct a IR Circuit using a red LED and standard components, and hook it through the headphone jack on the PSP, or I can trade down my PSP to a 1000 series machine.

Even then, I run into another conundrum. I have no means of teaching the PSP what signal tells the CED player to do what. To do that I need a working remote from a SJT3000 machine, which I do not have. The project can not really start till I get that remote.

Think this is a worthwhile project?
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deantjeep · Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Posts: 312 Location: Newberg, OR

I think it would be cheaper to just buy a remote control for your 300 player. There is a seller on ebay that sells new ones for $10 plus shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-RCA-SELECTAVISION-VIDEO-DISC-REMOTE-1457636-/290364988559?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item439b1a1c8f

Your plan is interesting!

TheLaserdisc · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57

Sure it would be cheaper, but not as fun.
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deantjeep · Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Posts: 312 Location: Newberg, OR

That is kinda what I figured. You would be in it for the challenge.

I have a PSP, but it is the 2000 model.

Good luck on your project!

Very Happy

Alchemy · Joined: 27 Nov 2010 Posts: 532 Location: Sweet Home,Oregon

Steampunk eh? Smile

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SGT-200, CLD-79
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TheLaserdisc · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57

Definatly
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Beetlescott · Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 2085

I can see the allure in what you are attemping. However, do love the way these remotes feel in my hand:) Good luck and keep us posted!!!
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SJT-400
Montgomery Ward
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TheLaserdisc · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57

Beetlescott · Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 2085

Nothing wrong with profit.
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1000 titles
SGT-250
SJT-400
Montgomery Ward
SGT-100

TheLaserdisc · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57

Having a tad bit of a problem getting the 1000 model PSP, the guy at gamestop wont trade down from my 2000 for some reason. He keeps on asking if I want a NGP instead.
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Beetlescott · Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 2085

Good luck! Keep us posted!
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1000 titles
SGT-250
SJT-400
Montgomery Ward
SGT-100

7jlong · Joined: 01 Jun 2004 Posts: 187

I might also take a look at Tom's page about universal remotes for the SGT250 and SJT300. Not only does he show a few models that can work with them (saving you having to track down a working original RCA just to teach another remote), he also lists some JP1 code and resources that you might be able to shoehorn into the PSP. Good luck!

TheLaserdisc · Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57

I am still on the hunt for a PSP 1000. Since then, I made a makeshift IR circuit from an arduino board, but it was less than satisfactory. I am willing to trade my PSP 2000 with 5.50 GEN-D CFW installed for a 1000.
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