XBMC remote choice [Archive] - XBMC Community Forum

nico342

2009-03-05, 03:29

Hi everybody,

I'm just using XBMC on linux (Ubuntu 8.10) for a couple of weeks. Now I'm looking for a IR remote control. I read something about the first Xbox remote control. I would like to know if that one work fine and with LIRC (I expect to be able ... with severals tweaks) , be able to launch XBMC from that remote. If you have others good idea, they're welcome.

Thanks, :laugh:

ButchyDaBastard

2009-03-05, 04:51

nico, I use the original XBOX remote myself. It does everything you need and if you want additional functionality edit the keymap.xml file, the XBOX Media Center remote works well also. And remember any RCA remote will work with the front end infrared adapter. Just set the remote to use a RCA DVD remote code.

nico342

2009-03-05, 05:52

Thanks a lot Butchy ! I appreciate your infos.

:)

DDM123

2009-03-05, 05:57

Just got this one to replace one that came with my PVR-150. Used as mceusb in Lirc and there are Lircmap.xml files on the net already set up for it. Also, $21.99 is pretty good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16880121001

nico342

2009-03-05, 06:12

That a good idea because I need a serial or USB IR receiver.... (I will go with USB I think).
I gonna check that remote, DDM.

hikaricore

2009-03-05, 08:00

I personally suggest the Streamzap pc remote if you just need something simple.

nat1971a

2009-03-06, 17:27

I just got the Hauppauge media center remote control kit (usb with infra red transmitter) for vista/xp media center model 335 and can confirm that it works straight out of the box for XBMC for linux - awesome remote......:cool:

volenin

2009-03-07, 04:36

The standard MS media center remote works very well for me. Cheap and gets the job done.

VLad

wreezig

2009-03-07, 05:10

I actually came to prefer the Logitech DiNovo Mini keyboard over a remote.
Works like a charm in XBMC. And it's no larger than a normal remote.

fasteddy

2009-03-07, 05:39

If price is a concern, I use this (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14380) $10.88 delivered. Works natively as a HID. The only change I made in Keymap.xml was to map backspace to the context menu. It's no harmony, but I like that it has a mouse function so when I drop back to the desktop occasionally I don't need to use a vnc session.

[edit: Word to the wise: the a b c d hotkeys will drop you to console. Best not to touch them.]