[mythtv-users] Re: Use a remote to input keys to a wireless ir
keyboard
Bruce Markey
bjm at lvcm.com
Thu May 22 18:07:21 EDT 2003
> Maybe this has been discussed before, but I thought i
> would reiterate it for those dealing with lirc issues,
> etc.
>
> An easy way to add support for a remote control
> receiver , is to use a wireless keyboard on your
> system (I use the Chicony $30 and surprising nice with
> attached pointer) and then have your universal
> remote(I use the Radio Shack 2104 along with JP1)
> learn the IR commands for keypresses that MythTV uses.
> (You may need to play around with the timing to get
> the right effect you want.)
>
> No need for lirc or an extra piece of hardware.
> Obviously if you want to use an IR transmitter, you
> will need lirc still, but you'll have an extra port to
> play with.
>
> Hope this helps someone who might otherwise avoid the
> hassle of setting lirc and buying/building an IR
> receiver.
Thank you so much for suggesting this. I've used Lite-On
"Airboard" wireless keyboards for years. I had tried
programming my Marantz learning remote from a Lite-On a
couple years ago and had no success. I wasn't able to
find the Lite-On recently when I needed a keyboard for
my bedroom TV so I got a Chicony. On your suggestion, I
tried programming my remote and it worked. The remote has
better range so I can use this more reliably from a distance
and it's easier to handle. I can always pick up the keyboard
for text entry. I can even use the remote to scroll through
command line history and edit numbers.
This is a very useful solution. Again, thank you.
-- bjm
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