[mythtv-users] First Stab at a Shopping List

[Mike Angstadt]

On 4/13/07, jason maxwell <decepticon at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 4/13/07, David Frascone <dave at frascone.com> wrote:
> >
> > I think the only open question is, what kind of IR receiver should I
> > get?  Since my "dream" setup will have it built into the case, I'd need
> > something here that will eventually either move to a bedroom with a
> > shuttle-type front end, or just be a throw-away part.  Cheaper the better.
> >
> If you end up with an HDHomerun unit, I believe it has an IR receiver
> built in, so you could use any remote you want. I have an HDHR, but
> have not tried using the IR feature yet. I haven't got any clue about
> how to set it up, or how well it would work. I would like to look into
> it sometime soon though.
> -J
>

If you're comfortable with electronic components (and have or can
borrow a soldering iron) the cheapest IR receiver is to make your own.
 I made a simple one similar to these
http://www.lirc.org/receivers.html
http://stuff.nekhbet.ro/2006/07/10/make-an-infrared-remote-control-for-pc.html

The parts are a couple of bucks at radio shack, and mine hasn't given
me any problems for almost 2 years.

-Mike