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We’ve been working on a new RedRat device – the RedRatPico. Due to chip supply issues over the last year or two, and the fact there is less demand for our more complex products, this is a back to basics, straightforward USB IR blaster. It’s based around the fantastic Raspberry-Pi RP2040 microcontroller, a duel core […]
A number of RedRat customers use RedRat devices with LabView, and Scott Dobbins has recently shared a good example with us. More details can be found on our LabView page.
The Raspberry-Pi makes an excellent small server for running a RedRatHub instance. For those unaware of RedRatHub, it has been designed as a simple method for managing and using RedRat devices, providing a set of easy to use APIs to help integration of RedRat devices with third party applications and systems. RedRatHub has been recently […]
We receive regular requests to provide the automated control of STBs via Bluetooth, by simulating the Bluetooth signals in the same way our infrared products work.
Having worked on this for a number of years, we have had some success, providing a number of customers with our devices and associated software to automate Bluetooth STB control. […]
The RedRat core code and SDK have seen a major update so that both the .NET Framework and .NET Core are supported. This is to track Microsoft’s road-map for multi-platform .NET, so that the same code can be run on Windows (.NET Framework), Linux and Mac (.NET Core). At the moment most GUI based applications […]
RedRat launches new TV/STB control device for the TV industry New crossover device supports IR and RF remote control automation via optional Bluetooth or RF4CE add on modules. RedRat Ltd, global leaders in developing products for automating control of smart TVs and set top boxes, launches the RedRat-X, a new USB/Ethernet remote control input/output device […]
To make your life that little bit easier we have now developed a new Software Suite which allows you to easily download and install multiple RedRat applications. The suite also contains The RedRat-X driver and various documentation. Applications included are Signal DB Utility, RedRat Device Manager, Scheduler, TestManager and RedRat Control. Download Software Suite
It’s official the new RedRat-X is available to order! Replacing the now discontinued RedRat3, the RedRat-X is our latest compact USB-based remote control input/output device that gives IR remote control capabilities to a PC. It also supports both Bluetooth & RF4CE development with the addition of one of our RF Modules.
It wouldn’t be right to update our products and not give the packaging the same treatment so both the irNetBox-IV and the RedRat-X will now be delivered inside freshly produced boxes.Despite being a company that has clients across the globe we also like to support local businesses and we couldn’t get much more local than […]
Find out about our new range of RF remote control testing products at IBC AmsterdamWe’re officially launching the new version of our proven set top box testing and control product (irNetBox) at IBC taking place at the RAI, Amsterdam from 9-13 September.We can be found in Hall 11 on stand number B30f.We’ve also introduced an evaluation kit for our new RF4CE and Bluetooth product range, so set […]