[mythtv-users] Can I control my SA3250HD box via USB?

[Bill Smith]

Matt Emmott wrote:
> I'm almost ready to give up on getting my video via firewire on my 
> SA3250HD box, but that's a discussion for another thread.
>
> I had read somewhere that the front USB port on this particular cable 
> box is active and can be used to change the channels. I was wondering 
> if anybody had a Myth system set up that changed the channels via this 
> route. If so, what kind of cable and software settings did you use? My 
> searches didn't find anything useful.
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IIRC, that port is intended for a USB keyboard, and you can plug one in 
and type in numbers to change channels (at least I can with my SA3100). 
But unless you have some hardware solution to act as a USB device 
between the two USB hosts (your computer and the SA box) AND the 
software to make it work, it's a dead end. At least, that's what I've 
read. I've found that the serial IR blaster method works really well 
with these boxes, though. If you'd like info on my setup, I'll gladly 
provide.

-Bill