[mythtv-users] Controlling a DirecTV D12-300 receiver

[David George]

On 05/24/2007 09:47 PM, JCA wrote:
>    I have been trying to control a DirecTV D12-300 receiver from
> MythTV by means of MyBlaster, so far without success. I have seen
> postings from people who struggled with D10-300 receivers, but a
> varying degree of success.
>
>    The question, point blank, is: Has anybody succeeded to control the
> D12-300 from MythTV, using MyBlaster or otherwise? This box has a USB
> port which might be used for such a purpose, but, like in other D*-300
> models, it might be disabled.
>
>   If the D12-300 is a no-no, what other DirecTV receiver should I get
> such that it can be controlled from MythTV?
>   
I should be getting my D12 in a few days and will let you know.  
Currently I have two RCA DRD435RH using RS232 control.  Have you seen 
this page yet: 
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Controlling_DirectTV_D11_via_USB ?  
It may help.

-- 
David