iostream212
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Does anyone know if you have to use the gc official cord for ir receiving or if you can use a cheap ir receiver? Thanks!
Global cache / itach ir receiver
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iostream212
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Oh I assumed an ir receiver could be placed on the sensor port, but upon further investigation it looks like only gc sensor cords can be used on those ports. Well that leads to another question: What is the cheapest way to get an ir receiver to trigger my automation system? The location I need it for does not have a dedicated pc nearby to run a usb-uirt. I do have hardwired internet at the location. Thanks for the ideas.
fcwilt
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Well there are these devices what work along with a GC100 and the like:
http://www.globalcache.com/products/other/
But you still have to have something on the receiving end to interpret what is sent.
If you can program your home automation system to respond to the data set then it would work.
http://www.globalcache.com/products/other/
But you still have to have something on the receiving end to interpret what is sent.
If you can program your home automation system to respond to the data set then it would work.
iostream212
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Global cache said you can also connect an IRE to an iTach/GC-100 through the serial port and then connect their ir receiver cable to the IRE. Then input the serial output into the automation system. I was looking into PI for XBMC, but know nothing about it. Could I run the above mentioned LIRC and XBMC on a single Pi? Thanks!