[mythtv-users] Looking to get a remote

[Anthony Valentine]

Kevin Kuphal wrote:

> Jon Solomon wrote:
>
>> Anyone have any suggestions about what kind of remote I should get 
>> for my new frontend?
>
>
> I simply use a universal learning remote.  I have used it in two 
> different configurations.  First, with a USB IR receiver from 
> Streamzap that I had purchased with my Streamzap remote (can be 
> purchased separately) by setting the remote to be a Tivo remote and 
> using the Tivo remote configuration file in LIRC.  Second, I now am 
> using it emulating my IR keyboard and using the IR keyboard receiver 
> plugged into the PS/2 keyboard port.  I like this configuration better 
> as it removes LIRC from the mix and is much faster at responding to 
> button pushes.  I did have to use a JP1 cable to program the remote 
> since the learning memory is too limiting to learn all the keyboard 
> keys but it works great.
>
> Kevin
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Kevin,

If you don't mind, what is the make and model of your IR Keyboard?  When 
I purchased one, my remote said it learned the codes, but was unable to 
actually transmit them.  Therefore, I am looking to a new IR Keyboard to 
try out.

Thanks!

Anthony



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