2016-12-15, 12:34
Minimal ODROID C2 = Board, Case, cheap Samsung EVO+ or Sandisk Class10 SD card. Maybe a power supply, but a whole bunch of old phone / tablets ones work anyway, like the old iPad1 one I use.
Then you can easily custom program any Spare IR remote you have laying around, using Lirc or simply use HDMI-CEC control. Need Bluetooth - I bought a USB CSR 4.0 one for $4. Really not needed once you buy a Wireless remote.
Cheap 2.4GHz only WiFi is frankly useless for streaming, too much RF interference and too slow, especially once the bitrate and resolution goes up.
In reality, superior Kodi GUI response is found on any Kodi Box when you buy a Wireless Remote control. Better still for regular Android devices get one with an Air Mouse function as well. Ones with a Mini Keyboard even better.
Wireless remotes make a hell of a difference to the overall enjoyment of any Kodi box. The MINIX A2 Lite one I use works with every Kodi LE / Android box I plug it into. Using Infra Red only remotes is like going back to the stone age.
Then you can easily custom program any Spare IR remote you have laying around, using Lirc or simply use HDMI-CEC control. Need Bluetooth - I bought a USB CSR 4.0 one for $4. Really not needed once you buy a Wireless remote.
Cheap 2.4GHz only WiFi is frankly useless for streaming, too much RF interference and too slow, especially once the bitrate and resolution goes up.
In reality, superior Kodi GUI response is found on any Kodi Box when you buy a Wireless Remote control. Better still for regular Android devices get one with an Air Mouse function as well. Ones with a Mini Keyboard even better.
Wireless remotes make a hell of a difference to the overall enjoyment of any Kodi box. The MINIX A2 Lite one I use works with every Kodi LE / Android box I plug it into. Using Infra Red only remotes is like going back to the stone age.
