matchop Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have been thinking, if we can have a remote to control front row, that would be lovely. Remote: this is the easiest, we can just buy any cheapo remote, anything at all (possibly) receiver: well, this is where it gets tricky. I know how to build one (a reciever), but i dont know how to interface it with the Mac. I heard it is quite hard to use USB, so i was thinking if i can use the parallel port, would be so much easier. Anyone has any idea where i could go and read something about writing a service to interface with the IR receiver? [edit] Oh god. I was thinking of using microcontroller and stuff to make the receiver circuit, but why reinventing the wheel,here u go.. http://lnx.manoweb.com/lirc/?partType=sect...me=introductionenjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mots Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 salling clicker + bluetooth phone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLMafUDd Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I belive there is already a remote with a reciever that plugs into USB (keyspan or something? I'm not sure) That is already available. Anybody want to explain better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunder.scripts Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 There are many cheap IR receivers to be used with common remote controls... don't know if they work with os x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggyworld Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I use a cheap USB Bluetooth adapter that cost about $8 and a Wiimote with DarwiinRemote to use as a Frontrow/EyeTV remote. :censored2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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