do the MCE remote IR blasters work?

[mastercko]

I just recently got an nVidia DualTV and I was curious as to whether the IR Blasters included with the MCE remote that came with my version of the card will work in BTV? Essentially, I just figure that if and when I get digital cable service, it would be somewhat wasteful to get a separate IR blaster if this one works.

[Hawkbox]

Actually I am wondering this myself, Im sorry to resurrect a dead thread but I was wondering if anyone had any information on this. I have an MCE remote, a Remote Wonder PLus and a Firefly remote but only the MCE has an IR blaster and if I can refrane from buying a new one it would be nice. I spend quite enough on technology as it is.

[cmcquistion]

I have seen some threads in this forum, from time to time, discussing ways to use the MCE blasters. It is possible. Do a search and I'm sure you'll find the information you need.

[nlesser]

Actually the threads that deal with the MCE Remote only discuss how to use it with Girder 3. These threads do not have a working methodology for girder 4. If anyone has an update for girder4 it would be much appreciated!

[Hawkbox]

Im honestly only concerned with whether or not I can use it to change channels, that is all I want it to do.

[cmcquistion]

You can probably use HIP. Check out this thread as a starting point:

HOW TO: Using MCE Remote and/or Harmony 880 to control BTV

[nlesser]

Does the Firefly remote work under hip as well? I would like to change channels using my Firefly remote, but use the MCE blaster to send the relayed signal to my STB.

Sorry for the newbie questions.

[cmcquistion]

As far as I know, Firefly does not work under HIP, but I'm not really adept at HIP. I've only played with it a little. Check out their site, play with the software.

[Hawkbox]

Oh sweet, screw the MCE IR blaster, I didnt know Beyond could support serial blasters. I have one at home I need to bring in and hook up for my testing then.

[NaVmAn]

Hi

I have found a solution to get the Microsoft IR blasters working with Beyond TV. Using HIP ( couldnt get girder to work ).

I will post a HOWTO soon

[cmcquistion]

Originally Posted by NaVmAn

Hi

I have found a solution to get the Microsoft IR blasters working with Beyond TV. Using HIP ( couldnt get girder to work ).

I will post a HOWTO soon

I would really appreciate it. I've got an MCE IR blaster that I would love to integrate with BTV, but I haven't had much luck with Girder. It is just too complicated.