Remote Receiver Recommendations

[z-vap]

Hi, I have yet to start building my HTPC. I (of course) will be using MythTV. One thing that has kept me stalled is the usage of a remote control system.

I already have a Logitech Remote H659 that I use to control most of my system: tv, stereo, cable box, etc. It would be great if I could use this for my MythTV setup. Ultimately I'd like to stick my PC in the closet somewhere, where it will be unheard, and out of the way. However this presents a problem where the remote will probably need an extender, or some such device, to allow my Harmony remote to be used.

I was thinking of using the IRA-3 receiver from Home Electronics. This allows me to run an RJ45 cable from it to a serial connection on the PC. With this, I could tuck the PC anywhere in the house, in the attic or basement If I wish.

The Home Electronics (http://www.home-electro.com/) website says that it is LIRC compatible, but I've read how alot of people have had issues with its configuration.

Can anyone tell me that they've had success with this? Or possibly someone can offer another recommendation that works similar?

Thanks for helping out,
z

[Boppy3125]

I started with the same remote. I had a PVR 150 in the computer and its remote, so I just set up the Harmony as the PVR150 and everything was cool on Mythtv. When I moved the computer and my other HT equipment into a cabinet, I got the Hot Link Pro at SmartHome for about a hund and it worked flawlessly. The cool thing about the Hot Link Pro is that the sensor cable plugs in with RCA, so a Male-Female RCA extender would allow adding some additional distance if needed. (I think I have that right, if it is important I can check at home.)

[z-vap]

that may come in handy (and thanks), but that doesn't look like it connects to the PC. With the IRA-3 it attaches to a serial port on the PC.

I'll still need an IR Receiver, and the IRA-3 is what I came across.

[z-vap]

well, I haven't yet gone for the IRA-3, since there is noone else that can confirm that Linux can recognize it. In the meantime I picked up an MCE remote, and a StreamZap remote.

I may get the IRA-3 at a later date.