[mythtv-users] myblaster and multiple dish STB's

[Ajay Sharma]

On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Jeff <junk_inbox at verizon.net> wrote:

> On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 3:24 PM, Evuraan <evuraan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> >
>> > I use a home-made Buffered Serial IR blaster with 3 IR emitters.
>> >
>>
>> Could you please detail how did you make the serial ir blaster? I am
>> looking to make one myself despite having a usb-to-serial adapter
>> instead of real serial ports. thanks.!
>
>
> A Serial IR blaster won't work with a USB-to-serial adapter, sorry.
> [snip]
>
If you insist on USB, you'll have to shop around for a lirc-compatible usb
> blaster.  (note: not a USB->Serial adapter, a purpose-made USB attached IR
> blaster.)
>

Will something like this work?

http://iguanaworks.net/product1.psp

Also, you mention "3 IR emitters", is that important to control multiple
dish STBs (set top boxes)?

--Ajay
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