Re: Serial IR receiver problem

[Erk <mrman_man@xxxxxxx>]

> However, whichever one
> it uses, this just isn't going to work on a non-realtime system
> which is running other applications -- such use of a serial port
> just isn't what they are designed for and a more appropriate
> hardware interface would be required.

I'm not sure I follow all that your saying, I'm not an expert on these
things. I do however agree with the essense of your reasoning. The
curcuit on the winlirc webpage is indeed simple (and cheap). I built
it back in 2001 just for fun and to see if controling the PC with a
remote was possible.