[mythtv-users] Where's the ESC button on the ATI Remote Wonder?

[Mercury Morris]

On 11/25/05, Michael T. Dean <mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:

Buttons on the remote can be mapped to certain keys (with the driver
> that ships with the kernel) or to certain strings (with LIRC).
>
> So, if you're using LIRC, map the string "Esc" to one of your buttons.
>
> If you're using the kernel driver, you'll have to edit the module's
> source ( drivers/usb/input/ati_remote.c ) or use xmodmap to re-map a key
> that is output by your remote to Esc (note that this will also affect
> your real keyboard--which is a really good reason to use LIRC).


Just wanted to add a strong recommendation and add a second to Mike's
reason for using LIRC.  While the ATI Remote Wonder does indeed work
"out of thebox", LIRC gives you complete, easy control by simply modifying
the file "lircrc" in the ~/.mythtv directory.

LIRC - it's the better choice.

--
MM
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