Re: Using my laptop as a remote

[Mike K. <mk...@vx...>]

Only computer I'm aware of with builtin CIR port is PepperPad3.

Different frequencies completely I think...I think most would agree this
wouldn't work at all or well.


mike

Lauri Kasanen wrote:
> I could use some help with it. I'd like to
> use it to control my tvs, stereos and home theatre.
> I think Enrique Vidal's circuit would be good, about
> range and so. 
> But none of my devices' remotes are
> in the database. Is it possible to receive CIR with
> my laptop's SIR port?
>
> Or, is it possible to use the existing Irda port with 
> some CIR emulation?
>
> And also some general hints? LIRC homepage is quite
> messy, I'm having lots of trouble finding what I want 
> there...
>
> Thanx
>
> Laxy
>
>