[Tfug] Local source for IR blaster? Also, cable nonsense.

[Claude Rubinson]

On Sat, Sep 06, 2008 at 03:06:09AM -0700, John Gruenenfelder wrote:
> Does anybody know of a local source for an IR blaster?  I need one
> for my Mythbox so I can change channels on the digital cable settop
> box.  I could order one, but it's a simple device and I'd rather get
> one locally over the weekend rather than wait.  I'd prefer a simple
> USB device over a serial/parallel one since those ports are
> vanishing on many newer machines.

Hi John,

I've got an IR blaster that I'm not using.  But it's a simple
mini-plug connector (bought for a WinTV-PVR350).  If that would work
for you, you're welcome to it for a few bucks--or just buy me a drink
at the next happy hour.

Claude