[mythtv-users] X10 Lola RF remote replacement?

[Joseph A. Caputo]

Hey all,

I've got the X10 "Lola" RF remote & USB receiver that I picked up a 
while back when they had the "free" (well, $5 S/H) special.  Overall 
I'm pretty happy with it, but unfortunately the little "joystick" 
button on the remote is going.  The 'left' direction has already failed 
completely, and the other directions & 'click' action seem to be 
starting to go.  So, I'm starting to look for a replacement.  I have an 
IRman receiver that I used previously, but unfortunately my new mobo 
doesn't have a built-in serial port, and I don't have any slots free in 
the case to use the serial header.  So, I'd like to continue using the 
USB receiver if possible.  It uses the lirc_atiusb module.  Does anyone 
know:

- is it possible to get a replacement RF remote compatible with this 
receiver (I think it's just a re-branded ATI RF receiver?)
- will this receiver operate over IR as well as RF (there seems to be a 
little LED/diode thingy on the front of it...)

Or, would it be more cost-effective for me to get a USB-to-Serial 
adapter for my IRman, and will the IRman work that way?

TIA,
JAC