[mythtv-users] Looking to get a remote
Anthony Valentine
amv at akvalentine.com
Thu Oct 27 22:06:33 EDT 2005
Kevin Kuphal wrote:
> Jon Solomon wrote:
>
>> Anyone have any suggestions about what kind of remote I should get
>> for my new frontend?
>
>
> I simply use a universal learning remote. I have used it in two
> different configurations. First, with a USB IR receiver from
> Streamzap that I had purchased with my Streamzap remote (can be
> purchased separately) by setting the remote to be a Tivo remote and
> using the Tivo remote configuration file in LIRC. Second, I now am
> using it emulating my IR keyboard and using the IR keyboard receiver
> plugged into the PS/2 keyboard port. I like this configuration better
> as it removes LIRC from the mix and is much faster at responding to
> button pushes. I did have to use a JP1 cable to program the remote
> since the learning memory is too limiting to learn all the keyboard
> keys but it works great.
>
> Kevin
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Kevin,
If you don't mind, what is the make and model of your IR Keyboard? When
I purchased one, my remote said it learned the codes, but was unable to
actually transmit them. Therefore, I am looking to a new IR Keyboard to
try out.
Thanks!
Anthony
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