[mythtv-users] remote control recommendation

[Nate Crosno]

> Any recommendations?

Check out JP1 Remotes. http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/
I had an $18 One For All remote with a JP1 connector from Walmart (they no 
longer carry it) and had made my own JP1 parallel port interface with a few 
bucks in Radio Shack parts...It's easier than building your own IR 
Transmitter/Receiver.  I'm now using a OFA remote that has been modified by the 
guy who runs that message board. 
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=413

The one I have is the older 6131 and was less than $30 with priority shipping. 
  It's OFA's Tivo replacement model that has been modified to add a JP1 
interface. This particular model is not a learning remote, but you can download 
hundreds of code sets online (just like setting up lirc). There are other 
models that also include learning functionality. In my experience, the learned 
codes are much less reliable with lirc.

I've been very happy with this remote. It has a good amount of buttons without 
being too big. With the JP1 interface, I can reprogram every button to my 
heart's content, including marcros. It takes a little reading up to figure out 
the programming process, but it's no more difficult than setting up your own 
myth box.  It's easiest to program on windows -- supposedly some people have 
been able to do it on linux using wine, but I couldn't get it working.

It's not the easiest method, but it's very functional and cost effective.  The 
WAF has been pretty good too -- It's small and simple with macros and no touch 
screen menus to navigate.