[mythtv-users] [Slightly OT] comcast moving to settop on Bay Area - goodbye analog

[Brad Fuller]

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Mark Knecht <markknecht at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'd recommend CommandIR ( http://www.commandir.com ) for IR control of
>> multiple cable boxes.  I've got it controlling two right now with zero
>> issues.  USB based, can control up to 4 devices - $69 right now I think.
>>  LIRC compatible for send and receive.  This would probably be the
>> easiest/cheapest to get you going with the existing PVR-150s. To go the
>> high-def route for non-local/QAM encrypted stuff, you'd need the Hauppauge
>> 1212, and 1 of those per HD cable box, so that would get pricey, although it
>> would be high-def, it does come with an IR controller, and would require you
>> to run SVN trunk at the moment.
>>
>
> Nice looking device. The $69 version seems to be the Mini. Is that
> what you are talking about?
>
> Looks like a perfect device. Reasonable price. LIRC support. Great info.

I looked at the instructions, and there are none for gentoo. Is it
hard to update if you're not using Mythbuntu?



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Brad Fuller