[mythtv-users] PVR 250's OEM on ebay for $88

[James L. Paul]

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There's lots of hardware that's compatible with the lirc project. Just 
research it a bit and buy or build something. Myself, I built probably the 
simplest and most popular circuit directly from links on the lirc site.

http://www.lirc.org/

On Thursday 01 January 2004 18:53, Malcolm wrote:
> On Thu, 1 Jan 2004 18:37:56 -1000
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> " James L. Paul" <james at mauibay.net> wrote:
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> > My understanding is that the OEM versions generally don't support IR. I
> > have the one that is commonly called a Freestyle card, and it does not
> > support a remote.
> >
> > Then again, I don't see why the lack of a remote o nthe card should
> > matter, with so many ways to provide better remote support. The hardware
> > to build an IR receiver is in the same price range or less than a good
> > remote control. (I built mine for about $16, and that's about what I
> > paid for a new Tivo remote I use with it. ;)
>
> Oh OK.  So what you're saying is that even if the card doesn't support a
> remote you can build a receiver and use a generic remote?  I'm guessing
> the generic built receiver does not connect to the card but into a serial
> port or something?
>
> Thanks
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