> On 15/12/05, John Goulah <jgoulah@...>
wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I currently own a Hauppauge 250 card, but my
remote receiver got lost.
> > (Basically the remote got lost, i bought the 350
remote, that receiver
> > didn't work, my old one got lost in the process).
So now I have a 250
> > and 350 version remote with no good receiver. I
need to set this up
> > with the blaster to control a satellite box. Does
anyone know if I can
> > buy just any receiver and get lirc working with
this remote (i'm
> > guessing yes)? Also does anyone know any good
receiver/blaster combo
> > accessories? Or will I have to buy each separate?
Recommendations?
>
> The Hauppauge remotes use RC5 control codes, so your
remote
> configuration file needs to be set up for this
(remote configs are on
> the lirc.org site). I imagine you should be able to
use these remotes
> with most receivers (38kHz) as long as the config
file is suitable.
>
> I've used the zapway.de receivers with several
different remotes with
> no problems. I've also used irblaster.info blasters
to control my
> cable boxes. On one system I actually soldered the
blaster and
> receiver together (only 1 serial port) and they work
a treat now with
> a single instance of LIRC running.
>
Ok I'm curious could the irblaster.info's blaster work
with a usb to serial coverter? and I don't understand
why any serial device can not be used with a usb to
serial converter. I use the converter with my routers
and with my stereo. I thought any device that uses
rs232 could be used with my usb to serial coverter.
Yet the FAQ is saying no?
> Nick
>
> P.S. I previously sent a reply the first time you
posted this to the
> list 2 days ago - did you get it? Your email address
was different to
> the one you have above.
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