[mythtv-users] xbox dvd remote on xebian 1.1.4

[Daniel Walton]

I'm using the standard microsoft xbox remote (should have mentioned that
initially).

Thanks
Daniel

On Mon, 5 Dec 2005, Robert Anderson wrote:

> On 12/5/05, Daniel Walton <dwalton at cisco.com> wrote:
> >
> > I've installed xebian 1.1.4 on my xbox, I downloaded and compiled myth, can
> > run the frontend and have it connect to my backend, the only thing I can't
> > get to work is the remote.  I followed the section #2 steps outlined here
> > which is supposed to get the remote up and running from what I can tell:
> >
> > http://www.mythtv-xbox.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=36
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > 2. Setup lirc
> >
> > I used the lirc from the .0.4.5 beta packages that they put together here:
> > http://bit.blkbk.com/ To get the files do this:
> >
> > #cd /tmp
> > #wget http://bit.blkbk.com/mythtv-xbox.0.4.5-beta.tar.gz
> > #tar xpzvf mythtv-xbox.0.4.5-beta.tar.gz
> >
> > Now put the lircrc file in place:
> > #cd /tmp/live
> > #cp lircrc /home/live/.lircrc
> > #ln -s /home/live/.lircrc /home/live/.mythtv/lircrc (must be done after
> > mythtv-frontend is run the first time, otherwise the /.mythtv folder isn't
> > their)
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > I should mention that I didn't have the sensor plugged into the xbox when I
> > installed xebian, not sure if that would have prevented something from
> > installing correcty via the install scripts.
> >
> > Any pointers on how to troubleshoot this?  Does lirc keep a log file
> > somewhere so I can see if it is getting the signal from the remote?  I've
> > verified that lircd is running, I've verified that the remote and sensor are
> > ok because I can use them in XBMC.  Just need a nudge in the right direction
> > :)
> >
> > Daniel
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> If you are using a 3rd party remote (not the Micro$oft one) you will need to
> patch the remote control drivers. Search the list archives for a thread
> titled "Xbox as FE".
>
> I hope this helps,
>
> --
> Rob Anderson
> riznob at gmail.com
>