[mythtv-users] FC4 2.6.15 lirc install HOWTO

[Colin Smillie]

On 3/11/06, Mark Johannessen <mfjlaw at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 3/11/06, Dewey Smolka <dsmolka at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > start the capture of ir remore commands:
> > > $ /usr/bin/irw
> > >
> > > I get a blank line (as expected as here I should see data output).
> > > However, I get no comments that the ir commands are being received and
> > > the program hangs.  I command-c to get out of irw.
> >
> > So far, this is exactly what should happen.
>
> So is it correct that assuming the remote is working, there should be
> no data spewed in the terminal window while irw is running when a key
> on the remote is pressed?  The howto indicates there should be a steam
> of data resulting from a key press.
>
> > Two questions: Are you sure you have the right definition in
> /etc/lircd.conf?
>
> As far as I can tell, the correct lircd.conf for a new grey/black
> Hauppauge remote is the definition off Jarod's site:
>
> # wget http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/lircd-g3.conf.txt
> # mv lircd-g3.conf.txt /etc/lircd.conf
>
> > Second: As stupid as this may sound, are you sure you have good
> > batteries in your remote?
>
> I did swap out the batteries but I can't tell if the unit is working
> or not (no visible indications at least).
>
> Mark
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