Basic remote hook-up? (Remote for dummies) (1 Viewer)

[SS_Martha]

Hi,

I need help to find some kind of software that can connect any generic, usb ir-receiver* to my computer (win xp) and Mediaportal. So that I may use my Logitech Harmony One remote. The only program I've found is winlirc, but it does not support usb connection...

I did a lot of googling the last time around, installed winlirc, girder, etc, but I'm not "geek" enough to sort it out. I'm just a regular user, so i need something that more or less works right out of the box.

Surely, I can't be the only "average user" who wants a remote?


* I have this one: "Remote Control Upgrade Kit for TerraTec Home Cinema" TerraTec - Shop - Aux. equipment / spare parts - TerraTec Shop Accessories


TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version: 1.0
MediaPortal Skin: default
Windows Version: XP sp 3
CPU Type: Intel Core2 1.8GHz
HDD: HP 2x120 GB
Memory: 2 GB
Motherboard: HP DV9000
Video Card: nvidia Geforce Go 7600
Video Card Driver: nVidia 8.6.0.2
Sound Card: Conexant HD Audio
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver: 3.23.0.0
1. TV Card:
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec:
MPEG2 Audio Codec: ffdshow tryouts beta6_rev2527_20081219
h.264 Video Codec: ffdshow
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Logitech Harmony One
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection:

 

[dobyken]

You have a few options with your remote. I did find the Intelliremote software below that appears to support both your remote and mediaportal. In reality all you need is an IR receiver from a keyboard and then program the Harmony to emulate the Mediaportal keys. You could also get a MCE 2005 remote/receiver and use the Harmony's built in MCE mode. I personally have an IR keyboard and programmed a Pronto touchscreen to the keyboard shortcuts.

http://melloware.biz/products/intelliremote/Intelliremote User Manual.pdf

 

[SS_Martha]

The problem with MCE XP remote bundles is that they have stopped making them. I can still find MCE remotes, but not bundled with the IR-Receiver, wich is the part I actually need... The harmony can fake an mce remote, but that doesn't do me any good unless, I can get my hands on a compatible IR-Receiver.

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