motherboard ir (2 Viewers)

[handya]

hi, i have seen computer motherboards with ir receivers/transmitters on them, is it possible to use these receivers and a hauppauge remote to control media portal?

 

[Spragleknas]

If you are refering to IRDA, then I think not. Also, IRDA is for very short distances. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared_Data_Association

You could ask and-81 for a 100 % sure answer. Try a post in the IR server suite subforums.

 

[and-81]

If you're referring to what is called an IRDA port, which I believe you are, then the short answer is "no".

But there are a lot of IR input devices available ranging in price from a few zorkmids and up.

Search google and you'll find heaps of do-it-yourself IR devices, these look nice:

http://iguanaworks.net/product2.psp

http://www.cesko.host.sk/girderplugin.htm

But if you want something a little more future-proof (if you get an STB and want to control the TV too for example) then you might want to look at getting a USB-UIRT or a Microsoft MCE remote kit (I recommend), they're both good.

Hope that helps,

 

[handya]

i got a hauppauge mce remote, but it never worked,
if i get the microsoft mce remote, can i use my hauppauge remote with that?

 

[and-81]

Was the device faulty?

With the right software (Girder, HIP, IR Server Suite) you would be able to use the Hauppauge remote with the Microsoft MCE receiver.

Hope that helps,