USB IR receiver

[Edwe]

I am looking for a USB IR receiver dongle I can purchase locally, but can't seem to find anything. It needs to work with OpenELEC on a Raspberry Pi Rev B. Bonus points if it's compatible with a third-party remote, but I'm willing to buy a remote/receiver combo too.

 

[P924]

Why USB? You can do it for R 7.02 ex vat with a PI.
Order this:
http://www.mantech.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?Item=35M4331
or
http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/ir-receivers/7085115/
And then start reading here:
http://forum.osmc.tv/showthread.php?tid=5549
http://aron.ws/projects/lirc_rpi/
http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Guide_To_lirc_rpi_GPIO_Receiver

 

[Edwe]

Why USB? You can do it for R 7.02 ex vat with a PI.
Order this:
http://www.mantech.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?Item=35M4331
or
http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/ir-receivers/7085115/
And then start reading here:
http://forum.osmc.tv/showthread.php?tid=5549
http://aron.ws/projects/lirc_rpi/
http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Guide_To_lirc_rpi_GPIO_Receiver

I have no problem with a little bit of DIY (it's my job, after all); it's just a matter of style. My pi is in a case and I would like to keep it looking low-key.

 

[kayvee]

Raspberry Pi Remote For Free!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Remote-For-Free/

 

[Edwe]

Raspberry Pi Remote For Free!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Remote-For-Free/

Thanks, but my TV doesn't support CEC.

 

[P924]

I have no problem with a little bit of DIY (it's my job, after all); it's just a matter of style. My pi is in a case and I would like to keep it looking low-key.

I am sure you could make it look better than a usb solution. Otherwise most media centre remote solutions work fine. Like a compro k200/k300

 

[SirFooK'nG]

Here you go.... http://www.isonic.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_89&products_id=485

used them, on a pi, just fine.

 

[Edwe]

Thanks for the links! Will see what I can get. In the mean time, I'm stuck with Yatse.

 

[mh348]

I use one like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UNUSED-...037?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234bba39bd

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I use one like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UNUSED-...037?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234bba39bd

I've got one of those lying at home. Not using it at the moment.

 

[Edwe]

Thanks for all the input. I gave up on the IR idea and I'm going with this instead: http://www.takealot.com/rii-mini-i8-multimedia-wireless-keyboard/PLID20571695

 

[Jar-man]

Thanks for all the input. I gave up on the IR idea and I'm going with this instead: http://www.takealot.com/rii-mini-i8-multimedia-wireless-keyboard/PLID20571695

My 2 cents. Great wireless mini keyboard but does not have backlights for the keys.

Either buy this from Pifactory http://www.pifactory.co.za/node/42 or go to Chinamall and pick it up from R70.

 

[Fudzy]

Is there no smartphone app for OpenElec like Yatse for Kodi?

 

[Jake45]

You can use the VISA100 coupon to get R100 off this Rii remote. Was R375 a few days ago ...
http://www.kalahari.com/Technology/Rii-i25-2-4Ghz-Fly-Air-Mouse-Wireless-Keyboard-Combo_p_49665503

 

[Dan C]

You can use the VISA100 coupon to get R100 off this Rii remote. Was R375 a few days ago ...
http://www.kalahari.com/Technology/Rii-i25-2-4Ghz-Fly-Air-Mouse-Wireless-Keyboard-Combo_p_49665503

That's the one I have. Works great and you can even program it to work with your TV etc.

Also had the Rii Mini i8 and it sucked.

 

[AstroTurf]

Thanks for all the input. I gave up on the IR idea and I'm going with this instead: http://www.takealot.com/rii-mini-i8-multimedia-wireless-keyboard/PLID20571695

I got the RII 2

It works a charm and does have a backlight (although I hardly ever use it).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rii-RT-MWK01V3-Wireless-Entertainment-Raspberry/dp/B004FSFYG8

 

[Edwe]

Just some feedback: I went with the Rii remote I originally posted. Couldn't use the VISA100 code, as I have already used that for something else. I am very satisfied with the purchase. I previously used Yatse to control OpenELEC from my phone, but this is way better and more convenient. The keypad feels very solid and most of the media keys work without any configuration.

I don't find the lack of backlight to be a problem, because of the controller-like grip: the keys are exactly where I expect them to be. Although, I am used to typing on qwerty keyboards in the dark without a backlight, so maybe it's just me.