Hi Stuart

You need the

I'm in the same boat Futurist. I'm a mac user who'd like to capture codes without having to invest in a Lintronic box.

I've heard that a Sony PSP will do it, although I haven't looked into what software would be needed both on the PSP and my Mac

Quim43 wrote:

Hi Stuart

You need the link

You also wil need a RS-232 cable and a Power Adapter (both can be bought in the same web) This is the hardware. You will need the software Configurator, that can be downloaded from the Lintronic page as well.

I don't know if it works with Mac, but a mail to Lintronic will solve all your doubts (michael@lintronic.dk)

Regards

Hi Quim

I was hoping for a non-Lintronic (read: cheaper!) solution. It seems extravagant to buy the Lintronic when Keith mentions that there are inexpensive options on the web - I just don't know what they are called.

Thanks anyway.

Stuart

Hi Stuart,

I chose the Lintronic route to program my Beo5 because the accompanying Configurator software allows you to create your own XML file as well as correctly capture the codes from your 3rd party remote.

Even though it is a bit pricey it's a pretty neat piece of kit with a wide range of applications. And whilst I have the Beo5 controlling my TV and stereo - i.e. no need to use the Lintronic box to convert IR signals - I'm planning on using it for some simple X10 home automation.....all controlled from the Beo5 of course!

Cheers,

Matthew

Quim43 wrote:

You need the link

You also wil need a RS-232 cable and a Power Adapter (both can be bought in the same web) This is the hardware. You will need the software Configurator, that can be downloaded from the Lintronic page as well.

And you also need the USB to 9-pin RS232 convertor, right?

So if I understand it correctly, you only need the Lintronic parts to create XML files to upload to your beo5, to control any product directly. When that part is done, the Lintronic convertor is not needed anymore, until there is new device added or replaced.

Hi

In the beginning, I used a PDA with an IR transmitter and the SW

Could this help

I have also used an iPaq 2210 with RemoteControl II, it captures the codes as philips pronto codes, but converting them to beo5 codes isn't difficult.

/Weebyx

Same here, also used RemoteControl II. It's not as straightforward as a Lintronic solution, but managable for a low number of devices and home use.

Cheers,
Frank