What can I do with my IR port?

android6011 · 07-01-2006, 11:04 PM

The specs for my compuer are here http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

I was wondering what I could do as far as the IR port goes? Is it just for receiving signals from like the $20 HP remote? or can I do something better. Also, if it is just receieving, is there a way to get a universal remote to work with this? Thanks

cs-cam · 07-01-2006, 11:51 PM

Give it a name and take it fishing?

What you can do with it depends entirely on whether or not linux (read: LIRC) supports it. Best to do some homework or testing but if LIRC supports it then yeah, grab a cheap remote and start work on your lirc.conf and ~/.lircrc.

sundialsvcs · 07-02-2006, 10:50 AM

If you put your cup of coffee next to it, your coffee will remain warm for hours ...

android6011 · 07-03-2006, 04:56 PM

How can I figure out if my IR receiver is supported? I contacted HP for specific info on it, and they just said they make it, and it is designed for the remote they sell online.

cs-cam · 07-03-2006, 07:13 PM

Like I said, check the LIRC homepage. LIRC is the linux remote control driver so have a play and see if you get lucky.