[mythtv-users] IR Control of new Myth box

[Patrick Reynolds]

On Fri, 5 Mar 2004, J. Donavan Stanley wrote:

> Michael Segulja wrote:
>
> >_any_ remote with Myth.  I'm not sure what IR hardware I need to
> >connect to the computer to use a remote.  I looked at lirc.org, and
>
> ahhhh much different question.
>
> I use a Tira2 from http://www.home-electro.com.  It's a nice USB unit.

That's a bit pricey.  If you're deft with a soldering iron you can build a
homebrew serial one (like the Ira2) for about ten bucks or buy it prebuilt
here for $14:
  http://lnx.manoweb.com/lirc/?partType=section&partName=buy
It's not USB, but it saves you $40.

--Patrick