USB-UIRT

[richardZA]

Does anyone know if this product will work just like the USB-UIRT?

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=141_145&products_id=1566

Thanks

[elboy0712]

so not sure what to tell you

[darrenmason]

I don't think you will be able to use that. It is an IrDA dongle and this is not (and can't be) supported by lirc.

[richardZA]

Thanks so much!

I guess i'll just have to order the real thing

[Zaerc]

The problem I think is that the device you linked for is for IR communication, but IR remote control works slightly different and is usually incompatible.  At least that is my understanding.

[CrafyZA]

Hi Richard!
Godd to see a fellow south african. I have searched for irda devices as well, and think that we will have to import them. Perhaps we can do both together, or perhaps even try to get a couple of orders to save on import costs.
I was thinking of buying that one from sybaritic without checking if it is compatible. good thing i checked this thread!

[darrenmason]

Just to clarify - you do NOT want IrDA devices as these do not generally work as Infrared receivers.

The USB-UIRT is what you want or you can build a homebrew based serial adapter (for a few dollars/rand)

There are other devices that also work , look at www.lirc.org

I am using an iguanaWorks device at the moment but I have had to modify source code to get it working for now.

[MediaMonkey]

Just to clarify - you do NOT want IrDA devices as these do not generally work as Infrared receivers.

The USB-UIRT is what you want or you can build a homebrew based serial adapter (for a few dollars/rand)

There are other devices that also work , look at www.lirc.org

I am using an iguanaWorks device at the moment but I have had to modify source code to get it working for now.

I just received my USB-UIRT. On the device itself it is written "Pat Pend". I thought it was based on (or the idea based on) an open source project.