Linux IR receiver
#1
Hi,

As I have a nice Pronto 9600 remote, I plan to use it to control XBMC (geeXboX).

So, all I need is a IR receiver. What model do you suggest? Don't know yet if I need an external (usb) one, or something I can integrate into my HTPC box, so feel free to suggest both systems.

Thanks,
Frédéric
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#2
http://flirc.tv/
amazing!
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#3
Thanks for the link! Looks like a nice device...

Reading the specs of the flirc device, I'm wondering if I won't build a Teensy2-base controller... It is very easy to emulate a keyboard with the dedicated Teensy lib, and there is also a lib to receive IR signals. So, I just need to buy a IR receiver.

And I will also be able to build a custom keyboard to control XBMC. All-in-one Wink Maybe such device has already been developed?
Frédéric
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#4
all in 1 = ??
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#5
(2012-10-03, 14:08)fmafma Wrote: And I will also be able to build a custom keyboard to control XBMC. All-in-one Wink Maybe such device has already been developed?
Yes, it's called Flirc. You could create your own, but I don't see a reason to other than for fun.
The only reasons to go with anything else are:
- You already have an IR receiver laying around
- Flirc doesn't work physically for your setup (USB ports not visible from your couch for example)

Personally, the benefit of avoiding LIRC makes the purchase price of Flirc more than worth it.
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#6
+ 1 for Flirc. I love mine!!

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#7
My idea is to build something similar with a Teensy, as it can emulate a keyboard:

http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_keyboard.html

There is also a library to receive IR codes:

http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_libs_IRremote.html

As I also planed to make a little dedicated keyboard panel to drive XBMC, both can be done using the same device. All needed is a few switches, and a IR receiver.
Frédéric
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#8
Keep in mind that if the mainboard does not support Wake-on-USB, not even the Flirc receiver can wake the system up - as I have unfortunately experienced with my Zotac H55ITX... Undecided

Apart from that: +1 for Flirc!
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#9
Thanks for this information. Wake-on-USB would only be needed when the system is totally off, or even when in suspend mode?

Well, It is not really a problem, as my power button is on the front face of my HTPC box...
Frédéric
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#10
(2012-10-04, 13:36)fmafma Wrote: My idea is to build something similar with a Teensy, as it can emulate a keyboard:

http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_keyboard.html

There is also a library to receive IR codes:

http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_libs_IRremote.html

As I also planed to make a little dedicated keyboard panel to drive XBMC, both can be done using the same device. All needed is a few switches, and a IR receiver.
As we've said (three times now), the product you're describing is the Flirc. The only reason to build this yourself is for the fun of the project because it's exactly what Flirc is. You also mention that you don't have the ability to turn on your HTPC from the remote - now you're talking. If you could add the functionality of the Simerec PCS-2 to your Teensy board, then you've got some value added over the Flirc.
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#11
What is a Simerec PCS-2, and what are the functionality your are looking for? If it can be done qith the Teensy, I will be pleased to implement it...
Frédéric
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#12
Ok, I found it. I think it is very easy to add such feature.

BTW, I opened a new thread for the keyboard itself:

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=142251
Frédéric
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