2022-11-02, 07:47 PM
Wonder what Linux working solutions others are using to do IR channel changing on a satellite (or other) box? My attempts so far include LIRC (which seems headed for obsolescence) and a side trip to explore adb control of my providers android streaming app where I found my provider only allows access to a small subset of my subscription in the app.
Currently I have an MCE (HP/Fintek) transceiver and tried lirc. I can receive commands, which I don't need, but not blast, which I do need for controlling 2 boxes.
Options I am considering so far are:
- setting up a Raspberry Pi 1 or 2 as a networked IR blaster for lirc following the available tutorials.
- using a microcontroller to do the blasting which would require more development but gives total control.
All options require some scripting and is all part of the hobby.
I have done many google searches on Linux IR blasting and most seem to end with a lack of success, so what are others using?
Currently I have an MCE (HP/Fintek) transceiver and tried lirc. I can receive commands, which I don't need, but not blast, which I do need for controlling 2 boxes.
Options I am considering so far are:
- setting up a Raspberry Pi 1 or 2 as a networked IR blaster for lirc following the available tutorials.
- using a microcontroller to do the blasting which would require more development but gives total control.
All options require some scripting and is all part of the hobby.
I have done many google searches on Linux IR blasting and most seem to end with a lack of success, so what are others using?
