[mythtv-users] Problem with 2 PVR-250s and Serial Blaster

[Michael T. Dean]

Birch, Robert - BMHO wrote:

>I have 2 PVR-250's and a serial blaster on my backend. Problem is when I try
>to load the lirc_serial module I get and error that says:
>
>	no free slots for plugins!
>
>>From searching on the web, I see that LIRC only allows 2 devices.
>
>Is there a way to stop the loading of the IR ports on the PVR cards as I
>don't use them?
>  
>
There must be because I have two (one 350 and one 250) and the lirc_i2c 
module isn't loaded.

I'm guessing your modprobe.conf is doing a "post-install" (old 
modules.conf terminology, but basically you've got an install ivtv that 
does an /sbin/modprobe lirc_i2c)...

Mike