[mythtv-users] IR transmitter and receiver recommendation

[Eric Aversa]

On the other hand if it is not one of those models, I, along with other
people, have been able to compile two sets of the lirc modules- one for
receiving (and controlling an IR device which listens to your remote
control) and one for sending (i.e. controlling an IR blaster). I got the
Actisys 200 to drive my echostar box, while I am using the remote for
the Hauppauge PVR 250 card.

But if you can control your AT&T box with a serial connection, that
seems like it would be much better.

Eric Aversa

-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Anduin Withers
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 3:57 PM
To: Discussion about mythtv
Subject: RE: [mythtv-users] IR transmitter and receiver recommendation


> I have a mythtv box completely setup except for one piece.. the IR 
> interface..  I am needing both transmitting and receiving, as I am 
> needing to control an AT&T cable box from the mythtv system

You might want to check your cable box for a serial connection. If it is
one of the DCT2000 (or close) models then serial control is probably the
way to go.

You can find a python script that does this here (scroll all the way to
the
bottom):

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/perl/mailarc/gforum.cgi?post=78696;searc
h_st
ring=Ian%20serial;guest=1144305&t=search_engine#78696

A straight-through serial cable costs a few dollars and isn't subject to
the same problems some people have with IR transmitters.

--
Anduin Withers


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