Tom Metro wrote: > stuart wrote: >> I've always thought an IR blaster on the mvpmc box would be nice (i.e. >> Get rid of the TV remote!). > > So what's the usage scenario for that? > > The ability to to use the MVP remote as a universal remote by having the > MVP retransmit the codes? > > That doesn't seem all that compelling, or more importantly, worth the > effort, vs. using a cheap universal remote.
This is true. But, at least, the mvpmc boxes should not migrate to other parts of the house and confuse the heck out of you until you realize you've got the right remote but the wrong codes inside :-O. > I could see some benefit to using an MVP as an Ethernet connected IR > blaster so a MythTV server could control a set-top-box that's at some > distance from the server, but that seems like a rare scenario. (Usually > the set-top-box is placed close to the computer with the capture card.) Does sound a bit far fetched. > A bit more compelling would be using the MVP to replay "macros" that > reconfigure your sound system - say turning on a surround sound amp and > putting it into movie mode, or prior to starting music playback, putting > it into music mode. That'd be a bit harder to pull off with a cheap > universal remote, but as I understand doable with the high-end $80+ > remotes. > > -Tom I think you could do that w/the current crop of RadShac remotes (~$30) and a JP1.3/USB programming cable (~$30). What is needed is about 10 hours of your time to figure out what's going on. But from then on it's pretty much a free ride ... well, $30/remote + 5 minute to program it. The tricky part, from what I understand, is to pause between commands...that is, if you need to (i.e. turn the monitor on - pause - switch to video input 2). Yes, try telling your SO "after you press *this* button, you need to continue to point the remote at the TV for 2 seconds". I also contemplated adding the equivalent of a slinke box to the mvpmc for those of us w/Sony A/V equipment: > http://www.nirvis.com/slink-e.htm (...yes, the irony isn't lost on me. I do see the project is no longer active.) Ok, you've just about talked me out of it. Just as well, I've got no time to do too many things. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ Mvpmc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/mvpmc-users mvpmc wiki: http://mvpmc.wikispaces.com/
