2011-03-11, 15:42
I actually just saw your horror story in this thread (http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=93849)
I'll check out the guide you've written on OpenElec forums and let you know of any thoughts. However, I'm only just buying the bits and pieces for my HTPC now, so won't have any real life experience for another week or so.
One headache that I've almost definitely got coming my way is with the HP receiver. Can't find one on ebay.co.uk for the OVU400103/00 5188-1667. Even though some are advertised as such, I've contacted the sellers and they invariably say that it's actually the OVU400102/71 that they stock . However, I have found a couple of threads on here that detail how to add that model to the various files used by lirc so that it will work. Fingers crossed .
I'm planning on going with Live rather than Open Elec (getting an ION Zbox so no need for GT430 drivers etc) because I want to add some other applications and functionality and my very limited understanding leads me to believe this will be easier on the Ubuntu-based Live rather than the stripped down OpenElec.
I'll check out the guide you've written on OpenElec forums and let you know of any thoughts. However, I'm only just buying the bits and pieces for my HTPC now, so won't have any real life experience for another week or so.
One headache that I've almost definitely got coming my way is with the HP receiver. Can't find one on ebay.co.uk for the OVU400103/00 5188-1667. Even though some are advertised as such, I've contacted the sellers and they invariably say that it's actually the OVU400102/71 that they stock . However, I have found a couple of threads on here that detail how to add that model to the various files used by lirc so that it will work. Fingers crossed .
I'm planning on going with Live rather than Open Elec (getting an ION Zbox so no need for GT430 drivers etc) because I want to add some other applications and functionality and my very limited understanding leads me to believe this will be easier on the Ubuntu-based Live rather than the stripped down OpenElec.