[mythtv-users] OT: USB IR Receiver questions

[Chad]

> If you are not using the Mic input of your soundcard, you can solve the
> problem for about $3.-
>
> Get the IR receiver chip from RadioShack. Wire ground to ground, signal out to
> Mic in, and Vcc to the Mic power lead. Use the lirc-alsa driver, select the
> Mic capture, and go...

Now that sounds like a great idea...  I'm a soldering moron though.
Maybe I'll see if I can find someone locally who is well versed in the
art of soldering ;)

Do you know offhand if this could be used as an IR Blaster option as well?

Thanks!

-Chad