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I just recently got this remote+ir reciever.

I would not recommend it.
The reciever is detected as a HID keyboard and mouse. LIRC cannot decode any IR from this device.
It also does NOT support key repeat except for on the volume control. This is annoying when scrolling lists (you cannot hold the button)

If anyone has had success with another cheap USB ir reciever that is supported well by lirc please share!

If you already have it, this is how to use it

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=805876

The above guide says to use lirc with no config but ignore that and configure the /dev/input mode

After that is complete you should be able to run irw and get output such as this

Code:

0000000000040004 00 ARROW_UP Cyp_Se_WitheHome
0000000000040004 00 ARROW_DOWN Cyp_Se_WitheHome
0000000000040004 00 ARROW_LEFT Cyp_Se_WitheHome
0000000000040004 00 ARROW_RIGHT Cyp_Se_WitheHome

Then use the mappings in lircmap.xml and use 'ARROW_UP' etc to map to XBMC commands

There are maximum 39 remote codes on the OEM reciever.

Once configured in the above guide the remote will no longer push keys as a keyboard would in the console. This is nice so it doesnt conflict.

Any problems with configing it lemme know ill try and help.

As a side note I've have had great success with dealextreme's tiny bluetooth paired with a PS3 remote. Very slick and VERY VERY responsive!