[mythtv-users] Re: Homebrew PVR Multi-Circuit

[Dan Morphis]

Steven White wrote:

>>
>>
>> What about cases like the cooler master atc series with the fold down 
>> front (thing stereo equipment)?  If the cover was folded up, it would 
>> block the lcd, and hence the receiver.  Also, what about the case 
>> where your pc is on the very bottom, in the back of your 
>> entertainment center?  You'd have to point your remote right at the 
>> case to get it to work.
>>
> I have the cooler master case, so I know what you mean.
> There will also be an IR receiver socket on the expansion slot cover 
> on the back.  I haven't found any
> ready made IR receivers with a 3.5mm plug, so I may have to make them 
> myself.  Does anyone know
> of any sources for them?  I know one came with my PVR-350.
>
> Steve

I don't.  All I can say is pick something with a wide field on it.  When 
I built my first ir receiver circuit, I used a panasonic receiver ic, 
the field of view on it sucked hard.  It had like an 6 degree field on 
it.  Very fustrating :-)
-dan