[mythtvnz] RF remote works with linux?

[Paul Kendall]

> On 6/03/10 10:23 AM, Ross and Jemima Knudsen wrote:
> > I thought the PS3 remotes were heavy on the batteries and had delays in
> > terms of reconnecting to the bluetooth network?  That's why I was
> > thinking more along the lines of a RF remote.
>
> That's the case with the PS3 remote I was using with my Mac.  The Mac
> software (RemoteBuddy) disconnects the remote in order to increase
> battery life.  That's the cause of the reconnecting delay.  But without
> it, you might get a few days. Even with it I got less than 2 weeks on a
> set of good alkalines.
>
> Can't comment on linux performance.
>
I use a PS3 remote with a patch to the bluetooth stack that disconnects from
the remote after 5 minutes of non-use.

It only takes about a second or so to reconnect and doesn't case too many
issues with the WAF.

Batteries last about 2 months and so have 2 sets of rechargables is a 
good idea.

>   - Wade
>
Paul