[mythtv-users] RE: xbox dvd remote on xebian 1.1.4

[Adam Anderson]

>I'm using the standard microsoft xbox remote (should have mentioned that
>initially).
>
>Thanks
>Daniel

On Mon, 5 Dec 2005, Robert Anderson wrote:

> On 12/5/05, Daniel Walton <dwalton at cisco.com> wrote:
> >
> > I've installed xebian 1.1.4 on my xbox, I downloaded and compiled myth,
can
> > run the frontend and have it connect to my backend, the only thing I
can't
> > get to work is the remote.  I followed the section #2 steps outlined
here
> > which is supposed to get the remote up and running from what I can tell:
> >
> > http://www.mythtv-xbox.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=36
> >
> >
> >
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> > 2. Setup lirc
> >
> > I used the lirc from the .0.4.5 beta packages that they put together
here:
> > http://bit.blkbk.com/ To get the files do this:
> >
> > #cd /tmp
> > #wget http://bit.blkbk.com/mythtv-xbox.0.4.5-beta.tar.gz
> > #tar xpzvf mythtv-xbox.0.4.5-beta.tar.gz
> >
> > Now put the lircrc file in place:
> > #cd /tmp/live
> > #cp lircrc /home/live/.lircrc
> > #ln -s /home/live/.lircrc /home/live/.mythtv/lircrc (must be done after
> > mythtv-frontend is run the first time, otherwise the /.mythtv folder
isn't
> > their)
> >
> >
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> >
> > I should mention that I didn't have the sensor plugged into the xbox
when I
> > installed xebian, not sure if that would have prevented something from
> > installing correcty via the install scripts.
> >
> > Any pointers on how to troubleshoot this?  Does lirc keep a log file
> > somewhere so I can see if it is getting the signal from the remote?
I've
> > verified that lircd is running, I've verified that the remote and sensor
are
> > ok because I can use them in XBMC.  Just need a nudge in the right
direction
> > :)
> >
> > Daniel
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> If you are using a 3rd party remote (not the Micro$oft one) you will need
to
> patch the remote control drivers. Search the list archives for a thread
> titled "Xbox as FE".
>
> I hope this helps,
>
> --
> Rob Anderson
> riznob at gmail.com
>


The remote should work with just Xebian being installed, without messing
around with any config files.  Try using the remote outside of MythTV to
move the cursor around the desktop.  It should work.

I think this command will show you if the xbox is receiving the signals:

$/usr/bin/irw

Adam