[mythtvnz] Serial InfraRed Receiver

[Nick & Ann Read]

Quoting Andrew Bruce <abruce@hope-st.ath.cx>:

> Does anyone know if these are compatible with Linux/LIRC as a 
> receiver for a remote control?
>
> http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-
bin/dse.storefront/44dfb67401fe3e1c2740c0a87f99071a/Product/View/XH6457
>
>
> The only other ones I can find are USB, and apparently are not 
> compatible with LIRC at all.

Probably not, and definately not 'easily', I think.

See http://www.lirc.org/irda.html

The LIRC site also has instructions for building your own serial LIRC 
receiver.