2010-01-07, 15:03
On my good old XBOX I have a IR kit like this for turning the xbox on. Anyone having any experience getting something similar working on your pc?
xdauser Wrote:Logitech DiNovo Mini works like a charm. I totally forgot about any IR remotes since I have this fine piece of equipment. I recommend it specially with XBMC.
Popeye Wrote:AHa, yes you wake it up from keyboard? Full power on or just resume from suspend?
batrad Wrote:You can use the XIR Kit with a PC
Just need to splice 3 wires on your PS for 5 Volt Standby (Purple on most PS), 5V (Red) and GND (Black) and find a place to mount the IR on the case
This will let you turn the PC ON / OFF via remote
Get the PRO Kit and run the wires to the right location
http://www.xir.us/xirpro.aspx
Alternatively, get the ANTEC VERIS kit off Newegg, if you have a spare 3.5" external slot. Don't connect the USB as its a pain to get the IR to work under Live...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
I use one of each in both my HTPC's. I salvaged the XIR from an older XBOX...
Using my Harmony Remote, I'm now able to turn the computer ON/OFF via the remote
xdauser Wrote:Resume from hibernation. It takes only few seconds to start machine up. I do not power down the computer completely at all. It takes to long to put it on line.