[mythtv-users] USB on the cable box

[Erik Karlin]

On Wed, Nov 09, 2005 at 11:54:29AM -0500, Michael Bochynski wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I want to use USB port on my cable box (Scientific Atlanta 2100) for
> Myth TV to change channels. According to SC2100 this port is designed to
> be used for remote.
> 
> My question is, if I get usb-to-serial cable, do I still have to install
> lirc to change channels? Can I use only those scripts in
> mythtv/contrib ?
> 
> Note that I don't need receiver configured using lirc, since I have
> wireless (IR) keyboard on PS2. I've learned my remote a bunch of
> keypresses, and I don't have to install anything on the OS side. :) 
> 
> Michael

I'm not sure it'll be that easy:
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/149223