Linux driver for IR

[agillis]

Is there a Linux driver for the IR receiver yet? I have seen this question asked a few times but no answer.

[Denis]

Linux driver for IR (lirc_igorplugusb) included in kernel:
https://launchpad.net/~fitpc2/+archive/ ... rig.tar.gz

I have not made yet succeded build for i386 on PPA, but you can take sources and make .deb package on your linux station with

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fakeroot make-kpkg --initrd --append-to-version=-some-string-here kernel-image kernel-headers

Install new kernel and reboot.

After that you need to:
1. Install lirc package, choose "Igor Cesko`s USB IR Receiver" in dialog.

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sudo apt-get install lirc

2. Create config file for your remote, run this command and follow the instructions. Replace your_remote_name with actual remote name.

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sudo irrecord -d /dev/lirc0 -f /etc/lirc/your_remote_name.conf

3. Test config file:

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sudo cp /etc/lirc/your_remote_name.conf /etc/lircd.conf
sudo /etc/init.d/lirc restart
irw

Press the keys on remote, if everything ok - you should see pressed keys in terminal

4. Map buttons to actual application, here is example:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LircHowto#Map%20buttons

[agillis]

I don't really want to build a whole kernel for one small driver. Do you have just the driver file someplace?

It this the kernel you use for your Ubuntu release? What other changes are in this kernel?

[tisoft_media]

If you're using Ubuntu 9.04 you can use the driver from my PPA:

https://launchpad.net/~markus-tisoft/+archive/fit-pc2

[agillis]

I'm using Fedora 11.