[mythtv-users] Cheap USB IR receivers on ebay

[Monkey Pet]

I got one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-PC-Remote-Control-Wireless-Mouse-keyboard-MCE-Win-7-Vista-USB-IR-Receive-/221019307524?pt=US_Remote_Controls_Pointers&hash=item3375c6fe04#ht_2264wt_982

It worked out of the box as a usbhid device (keyboard/mouse), no lircd
configuration required.  I just used the keybinding editor in mythfrontend
to customize the buttons.

However, I was disappointed that the IR range was limited on it, maybe 6
feet, which wasn't enough to reach my couch.  Also the buttons don't feel
right and you have to apply more force to push the buttons than what I am
used to.  However, I lived with the mini mac 6 button remote for a few
months, so having the extra buttons feel so luxurious.

Oh hindsight, i should have done more research and spend more $$$ on a
quality remote.


On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Bryan Cromwell <
bcromwell.mailinglists at gmail.com> wrote:

> Has anyone tried some of the cheap ir receivers on ebay such as:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/271000300944*
>
> It says it's mce compatible but other receivers I have purchased in the
> past didn't work with lirc.  Was trying to find a few for less than 8-10$
> before I go buy the more expensive dell versions. I like these because they
> are so small and cheap.
>
>
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