slackhead wrote: 
> I use a more or less identical system for controlling XBMC on my
> RaspberryPi, and did wonder about using the same for the controlling
> Jivelite on CSOS, but (yet again) not had a chance to look into yet ;( 
> 
> My understanding is that the required LIRC code is now part of the
> kernel so it should work with F20 with out much trouble. However with
> F19 I'm not at all clear as that uses a much older kernel, which
> probably does not include the LIRC stuff, and would likely require some
> effort. 
> 
> As far as Johns hardware goes, I believe he is making GPIO pins
> available on the board, but not sure if this will include the pins used
> as standard for LIRC, although I think this can be configured to use
> other pins, so that is not likely an insurmountable problem.
> 
> Be warned, however - even if the right pins are available and the LIRC
> code in place, it still takes quite a bit of effort to set up, as you
> need to program LIRC for the particular remote you want to use, which
> can be fiddly, and then define the actions of the buttons.
> 
> If you want a cheap solution and have the patience, this might be a good
> option.  Otherwise stick to FLIRC - it so much simpler :D (and cost less
> than a cheap dinner out).

It's not the price, it's the elegance and hence the WAF of the thing ;)



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