[mythtv-users] Recommended Remote Controls?

[Scott Pouliot]

My PVR-250 is an OEM model....no remote input whatsoever  ;-) 

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[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Boyd II, Willy
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 5:21 PM
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Subject: RE: [mythtv-users] Recommended Remote Controls?

If you have no receiver of any kind, then yeah a home-built receiver is
probably a good idea.  At least from what I've read, it's a cheap solution
too... I don't have any links on hand for plans but I'm sure others will
chime in.

Not all receivers are created equally, from what I understand.  There are
different IR protocols.  For instance, the Hauppauge PVR-250's receiver uses
RC-5, which some universal remotes work with, some won't.  (I think it's
safe to say most will?)

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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Scott Pouliot [mailto:spouliot at scpsoftware.net]
>Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 4:07 PM
>To: 'Discussion about mythtv'
>Subject: [mythtv-users] Recommended Remote Controls?
>
>
>Do you guys have a recommended remote control for use with MythTV? 
>Something off the shelf that just works without a glitch.  I've got a 
>TON of remotes laying around (including a kick ass RCA Universal touch 
>screen), but I would need some sort of IR Reciever in order to get that 
>working.
>
>Would a home built IR Receiver be a better idea?  Then I can utilize 
>one of my many spares?
>
>If so...anyone have any links they have used to build one?  
>I'm decent with solder, but no pro...
>
>I found a Packard Bell FastMedia Remote up on eBay for @ $10 
>shipped...and it comes with a Serial IR Receiver.  Not sure if this can 
>be used with other remotes or not...but imagine a receiver is a 
>receiver.
>
>Scott
>
>