mauried:
The biggest problem usually trying to decode unknown 433 Mhz transmissions is what kind of remote is it.
Rc switch only decodes the data format from PT/SC2262 data encoders, which while being quite common are not the only type.
You can sometimes guess whether RCswitch will work or not, by looking at what the remote does.
If its a turn something on or off type function, then there is a good chance that Rcswitch will work.
If however its a hold the remote button down and something happens until until the button is released type function, then its unlikely to work.
That is an excellent point and one I almost overlooked. While doing the research for the project I noticed the RF chip sets supported by the rc-switch library and subsequently cracked open each remote to verify that the chip set was supported. And lucky for me all of the remotes except for one have a compliant chip set.
And yes, for each remote a simple button push is all that is needed to effect the desired result. One button for "on" another button for "off". Once button for "up" another button for "down". Or, push the same button sequentially to change colors.
Thanks for you help with this.
John