[mythtv-users] OT: USB IR Receiver questions

[Remco Treffkorn]

On Saturday 24 February 2007, Chad wrote:
> > 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

I have not done it, but it should work.
You should be able to use this like a 'learning' remote. Record the incoming 
signal, and play it back when needed.

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