Motorola Style IR Extender

Besides the QIP7100 and QIP7216 we have also received reports the Motorola Style IR Extender works on the Pace HD DVR, MOXI HD DVR, and the MVIX 760 HD media player. Please let us know if you have any other devices which have a remote infrared input jack so we can investigate compatibility.

Motorola Style External IR Input Jack Cable

If you have a Motorola cable box with a jack marked "ir remote input" or "external ir input" you can now control it behind closed doors using a very inexpensive cable from irblaster.info.

Here are some boxes this works with:

QIP 7216 (Verizon Fios)
QIP 7100 (Verizon Fios)
DCX3200 (comcast)
DCX3400 (comcast)

This cable does not work with boxes which have ports simply labled as 'ir'. This 'ir' jack is an output only jack and is designed to control an external device such as a vcr via an ir blaster.

IR Distribution kits can still be used to control cable boxes behind closed doors that don't have ir input jacks.

Special Today only on Tivo IR Blasters

SPECIAL: ends June 27, 2007 - Light Up TIVO IR Blasters only $6 Standard TIVO IR Blasters only $4
Just like the MythTV RS232 version, but with a standard 1/8" mono plug

Works With:
› TiVo
› ReplayTV
› ChannelPlus IR systems
› X10 Powermind
› JDS IRXpander
› Buffalo IR

Receiver/Blaster Combo Beta Test

IRBlaster.info is beta testing receiver/blaster combo units. See the blog on their page for more info.

DST fix for KnoppMyth

The IR Blaster FAQ page now has some info on how to fix the DST start and end times in KnoppMyth. Remember the change to the start and end times will occur this year so be sure to patch your box soon!

Special Order IR Products and Ideas

A page is now being started to list some of the items that can be special ordered from irblaster.info.

PVR 150 IR Receiver

A paypal buy it now link is now available for the PVR 150 aftermarket receiver.

Also of note, you can get a $15 cash rebate for purchases of $30 or more through paypal by first registering your paypal address.

Offer is valid from Feb 8 - March 31.

PVR 150 IR Receiver

irblaster.info is beta testing an ir receiver for the PVR 150. This uses the 4 conductor 2.5mm plug instead of the standard 3 conductor plug. An IR Blaster for the PVR 150 as well as a combination IR Blaster and IR Receiver should also be coming soon.

Also of note, according to dealnews:
The Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 MCE PCI TV Tuner Card (a white box OEM version without FM) costs $55.99 with free shipping at Buy.com.

All Items Back In Stock

All items are back in stock at irblaster.info and shipping regularly (usually within 1 business day of ordering) .
The FAQ section has also been updated.

IR Distribution

A new kit was added to the IR distribution page on http://www.irblaster.info

Double Headed Light Up Tivo IR Blasters

Double Headed Light Up Tivo IR Blasters are now back in stock at irblaster.info

IRBlaster.info has Receivers

irblaster.info is not only the best palce on the web for IR Transmitters, but they also have a wide range of receivers. There are two versions of the RS232 LIRC Receiver - one with a 6' cable between the receive head the the DB9 and one completely built into a DB9 backshell. Both use a PCB with SMT components which makes them a great candidate for modifications - i.e. building the receiver directly into your PC case.

Home Theater PC User Group

The Home Theater PC User Group is now hosting the LIRC Setup pages.

IR Blaster and Receiver FAQ

The IR Blaster and Receiver FAQ on irblaster.info have been updated

Lircsetup

It looks like lircsetup is no longer available, however you can still access all the info that was on that page here: http://www.eggshellskull.com/

MythTV IR Blaster Quad Kit

The Quad Kit from irblaster.info allows you to control up to 4 devices from a single machine using LIRC. The kit includes 4 standard IR Blasters, an IR distribution amplifier, power supply, and DB9 connection cable.

Plasma with Hidden IR Sensor

Here are some pictures of a recent plasma TV installation I did. There is an IR Receiver mounted in a 1 gang box just under the left speaker. All the components are located on the top of a coat closet out of view. An IR distribution box in the closet controls 4 IR Blasters to control the cable box, dvd player, tuner, and VCR. All components for this setup are available from irblaster.info.

More soon

I'll be posting a bunch of info on using ir blaster with mythtv here.
Check back soon.