[mythtv-users] IR receiver help

[Rob Bongiovi]

--- Robert Tsai <rtsai1111 at comcast.net> wrote:

> On Fri, May 20, 2005 at 08:17:40PM -0500, Dan H
> Orlic wrote:
> > The last thing I need before jumping into mythtv
> is an IR receiver.
> > I have two PVR-150 which does not have an IR
> receiver.  
> > 
> > My questions is, does anyone have a suggestion for
> a serial IR
> > receiver that I can purchase that will work with
> these cards?  I'd
> > rather not build one, I am all thumbs when it
> comes to soldering.
> 
> eBay "TekGems" store.
> 
> search for Packard Bell FastMedia remote or Winamp
> remote
> 
> There's also a Creative remote + receiver.
> 
> You'll get an IR receiver + remote control for like
> $15. You can throw
> away the remote control and get a nicer one.
> 
> You could also go for wireless keyboard IR receiver
> and not deal with
> LIRC, but you already mentioned you wanted a serial
> IR receiver.
> 
> --Rob
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I'm in the same boat...decided to try one this guy
builds and use it with one of the remotes I have
laying around:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZjustsellinstuff

Rob