[mythtv-users] Using the pvr-350 remote with other ir-receivers

[Nick]

On 26/09/05, Oscar Curero <oscar-listas at naiandei.net> wrote:
> El Dimecres, 21 de Setembre de 2005 23:32, Nick va escriure:
> > On 21/09/05, Oscar Curero <oscar-listas at naiandei.net> wrote:
> > > El Dilluns, 19 de Setembre de 2005 20:27, Oscar Curero va escriure:
> > > > Does anyone knows of a ir-receiver compatible with the remote that came
> > > > with the pvr-350, no-configuration needed (and if possible cheaper)?
> > >
> > > Anyone ?
> >
> > Almost any IR receiver should work with it. It uses RC5 control codes
> > like all other Hauppauge remotes. I use one from here:
> > .
> > http://zapway.de/e_index1.htm
>
> I see. The problem is that my serial port is used to control the satellite
> box.

It's not a big problem. You can wire the receiver and transmitter onto
the same serial plug and use a single instance of LIRC to control both
of them. This is what I do on one of my system that only has 1 serial
port.

Nick