[mythtv-users] Controlling multiple cable boxes

Pete Stagman tyrstag at gmail.com
Mon Sep 12 14:06:33 UTC 2005


You wouldn't need multiple serial ports if your cable boxes can be set for 
different IR codes, like satellite receivers. I don't know if they can or 
not, wouldn't hurt to ask your cable company.
 Instructions here: www.lircsetup.com <http://www.lircsetup.com> 

 On 9/12/05, Gerald J. Berg <gjb at datafirst.com> wrote: 
> 
>  I have a pvr-350 and a pvr-500 in my MythTV box.
> 
>  An IR Blaster would require multiple serial ports
> 
> to control the 3 cable boxes. These days, USB
> 
> ports are easier to come by than serial ports.
> 
>  Has anyone heard of a way to control multiple
> 
> cable boxes using one or more USB ports?
> 
>  Jerry
> 
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