BTV and a Microsoft MCE remote / IR blaster?

[lizard626]

Hi Everyone,

I've got a home built box running Windows XP XP Pro, and I want to run Beyond TV 3.5 on it. A while back, I bought a Microsoft MCE remote and IR blaster from NewEgg, and I was wondering if anyone has succesfully used the Microsoft IR Blaster with BTV. Or for that matter, has anyone used the M$ remote with BTV?

I'm looking for the fastest and cheapest way to get started with BTV, and since I already have a blaster and remote, it'd be great if I could use them, instead of buying a new blaster and a new Firefly.

Just in case anyone asks, here are my system specs:
P4 2.8ghz, 1024m RAM, Win-PVR 250, 300gig HD, external Moterola digital cable box (hence the need for an IR Blaster).

Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Ian
Los Angeles, CA

[wheemer]

I believe I've read that it is possible to get the mce remote to work, not sure how, and you may need girder to do the job. The blaster will not control your external tuner with btv.

Just get a USBUIRT is can control three external tuners so you can upgrade easily if required.

[lizard626]

So much for getting off cheap :-)

My new blaster and firefly are speeding to my house.

Thanks for the info!


-I in LA