[mythtv-users] [Slightly OT] comcast moving to settop on Bay Area - goodbye analog

[Mark Knecht]

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Brad Fuller <bradallenfuller at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Mark Knecht <markknecht at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I'd recommend CommandIR ( http://www.commandir.com ) for IR control of
>>> multiple cable boxes.  I've got it controlling two right now with zero
>>> issues.  USB based, can control up to 4 devices - $69 right now I think.
>>>  LIRC compatible for send and receive.  This would probably be the
>>> easiest/cheapest to get you going with the existing PVR-150s. To go the
>>> high-def route for non-local/QAM encrypted stuff, you'd need the Hauppauge
>>> 1212, and 1 of those per HD cable box, so that would get pricey, although it
>>> would be high-def, it does come with an IR controller, and would require you
>>> to run SVN trunk at the moment.
>>>
>>
>> Nice looking device. The $69 version seems to be the Mini. Is that
>> what you are talking about?
>>
>> Looks like a perfect device. Reasonable price. LIRC support. Great info.
>
> I looked at the instructions, and there are none for gentoo. Is it
> hard to update if you're not using Mythbuntu?
>
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> --
> Brad Fuller

Good question. Did you see this page?

http://lircconfig.commandir.com/lircd.conf/

- Mark