[mythtv-users] Serial IR Blaster - Huge Issues

[Brian Wood]

On Apr 22, 2008, at 7:42 PM, Jeff Clark wrote:

> Basically, I can't figure out how to get my IR Blaster working  
> correctly. At all. It won't blink and lirc apparently isn't  
> configured correctly.
>
> I don't know what to do _at all_.  I've been working literally for  
> weeks to get this thing working.  I've read, re-compiled, re- 
> installed, etc etc, all to no avail.
>
> Does anyone have a guide or some knowhow to get it working?  I have  
> one of those serial blasters from irblaster.info hooked into COM1.   
> I have a PVR-150 but the receiver/blaster cable isn't plugged into  
> it.  I've tried both Mythbuntu and Knoppmyth. I have Knoppmyth  
> installed, but will quickly install Mythbuntu if those directions  
> are easier/faster/work.
>
> Any guidance?  I am at my wits end and about two steps away from  
> buying an Apple TV and hacking together a system that way :)
>

I heard a rumor that the upcoming Mythdora5 has built-in support for  
the PVR-150's IR receiver and blaster. I'm not sure of the release  
schedule, but I'm guessing it won't be long.

beww

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