[mythtv-users] Which remote?
Jo Shields
directhex at apebox.org
Thu Aug 11 10:49:10 UTC 2005
Joe Votour wrote:
>I use the URC-6131 from One For All. Granted, I had
>to make my own config file for it, but it's not really
>difficult, since you can find a pre-made RC-5
>configuration file somewhere (that has generic buttons
>listed). From there, you just run irw, see what it
>spits out, and change the button names to something
>more desirable.
>
>Also, the One For All remotes are very programmable,
>so I have my PVR button setup for MythTV, and every
>button sends a code (which required some setup, but
>I'm very happy with the results.
>
>-- Joe
>
>--- Jo Shields <directhex at apebox.org> wrote:
>
>
>
>>*I'm getting to the stage with my Myth box where I
>>should think about
>>something other than a PS/2 keyboard to control it.
>>I've managed to beat
>>LIRC into enough of a bloody pulp to register button
>>presses in xmode2,
>>so it's time to pick a device.
>>
>>I was wondering if anyone had any particukar
>>experiences or
>>recommendations to make. I like the look and style
>>of the One-For-All
>>Kameleon series, but they're expensive and only the
>>(old) URC-8060 has a
>>config file on the LIRC website.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>--Jo Shields
>>*
>>
>>
>
Bought a remote now. 1st generation Kameleon 4, £25 plus delivery
http://www.dalepakdirect.com/products.asp?product=URC-8040
Considering my parents paid £70 for the URC8060, and the 2nd generation
URC8204 is about £50, that's a nice bargain!
--Jo Shields
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