[mythtv-users] MCE IR receiver hangs computer, bad hardware?

[Kevin Ross]

  On 08/17/2010 11:02 AM, Andrew C. Stadt wrote:
>
> I had a similar issue with another usb device, turned out to be a bad 
> cable, but it could very well be the device.
>
> As for a replacement, the MCE IR almost seems to be the current 
> defacto "mythtv" IR, at least from what I've read on the this list. 
> I'm using an MCE on my living room front end, and am using CommandIR 
> (mini, ][ ) on another frontend and the dedicated backend.  FWIW, I 
> have two minor issues with the CommandIR's: 1: on 64 bit machines I 
> have to run it through an external powered usb hub, and 2: it doesn't 
> have quite the reception of the MCE (narrower reception angle), though 
> I must admit being able to control the status lights on CommandIR ][ 
> is kind of cool, just wish the emitters plugged into the back of the 
> unit instead of the front.
>
> Cheers,
> Andrew.
>

I have an identical MCE IR receiver on my living room frontend, and I 
just checked the logs, and there aren't any random disconnect/reconnect 
events.  So I'm guessing this isn't normal.  Maybe I'll just buy another 
one, and just chalk this one up to bad luck.