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RoboG2:
I recently came up with the idea of somehow wiring up a tv remote (i'm using a 27 inch tv in my cab) to the usb port so that when the computer starts up, the tv will turn on as well.  Im not so sure how to do this but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

crashwg:
I'm pretty sure IR outputs are available for PCs probably even USB...

If so, it would be as simple as finding a program that will send IR commands when certain events happen.

Generic Eric:
the end result may be what your after, but i believe it works differently.

usb isn't what you are after, the IR port like crash suggested is your target.

the names of the programs and the name of the popular remote escape me now, but something like that can be done if I recall.  You may have some luck surfing over to a HTPC forum and asking there.  Google may be even easier then that though.

Goz:
Take a peak at http://www.usbuirt.com/overview.htm

This would likely do the trick.

-Goz

Generic Eric:

--- Quote from: Gozur on June 28, 2004, 01:28:45 am ---Take a peak at http://www.usbuirt.com/overview.htm

This would likely do the trick.

-Goz



--- End quote ---

COOL.  BTW, Girder was the "program" i was thinking of.

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