MUXI

Setting up the remote control interface (LIRC)

Setting up LIRC

Please note: LIRC interface changed since release-0-7-0. If you upgrade from an older version you have to perform the following as if you were doing a new installation.

• Install LIRC. This should be part of any standard Linux distro. If your Linux does not support LIRC check http://www.lirc.org instead.
• Do *not* activate LIRC. Do *not* start the LIRC daemon. We need just the package to be installed.
• Check if your distro supports "inputlirc". If yes install it. If not go to Muxi's sub directory "inputlirc" and compile and install inputlirc:
  cd your_path_to/muxi/inputlirc
  make && make install
  
• Start inputlirc (you can include this into your startup scripts):
  /usr/local/sbin/inputlirc /dev/input/event*
  
• Test your configuration: Start "irw" and press some buttons on your remote control. You should see the key codes.
  That's it! You do *not* need "lircd.conf" or "hardware.conf". You do *not* need to run "irrecord".