[mythtv-users] Looking to get a remote

Kevin Kuphal kuphal at dls.net
Thu Oct 27 23:07:43 EDT 2005


Anthony Valentine wrote:

> Kevin Kuphal wrote:
>
>> Jon Solomon wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have any suggestions about what kind of remote I should get 
>>> for my new frontend?
>>
>>
>>
>> I simply use a universal learning remote.  I have used it in two 
>> different configurations.  First, with a USB IR receiver from 
>> Streamzap that I had purchased with my Streamzap remote (can be 
>> purchased separately) by setting the remote to be a Tivo remote and 
>> using the Tivo remote configuration file in LIRC.  Second, I now am 
>> using it emulating my IR keyboard and using the IR keyboard receiver 
>> plugged into the PS/2 keyboard port.  I like this configuration 
>> better as it removes LIRC from the mix and is much faster at 
>> responding to button pushes.  I did have to use a JP1 cable to 
>> program the remote since the learning memory is too limiting to learn 
>> all the keyboard keys but it works great.
>>
>> Kevin
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>
> Kevin,
>
> If you don't mind, what is the make and model of your IR Keyboard?  
> When I purchased one, my remote said it learned the codes, but was 
> unable to actually transmit them.  Therefore, I am looking to a new IR 
> Keyboard to try out.

I have a Lite-on IR keyboard.  Model SK-7551.  I do not try to learn my 
keys into the remote but bought a remote OFA-8910 that has a JP1 
connector and used the cable to program it with software.  I'm not sure 
you can get the Liteon (also known as Airboard) anymore but good luck.

Kevin


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