shleprok
01-23-2004, 09:05 PM
Hey all,
I would like to install a remote control on my PC for those spur of the moment ideas. So pressing the record button will open up CEP 2.0 and begin recording as well as a stop button that saves. My main concern is putting the least amount of stress on the system(XP) with the least or friendliest software and drivers possible.
So far I like this remote for its size and simplicity (but serial?):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2781951750&category=3701
http://www.compgeeks.com/images/300x300/MSC-CIMR100-box.jpg
what the hell no record button...eh, I could use the 'start' button
I was also looking at the USB Ahanix and ATI(RF for 40 bucks...yeah!) here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/listProduct.asp?submit=list&catalog=283&DEPA=1&sortby=11&o rder=0 (http://www.newegg.com/app/listProduct.asp?submit=list&catalog=283&DEPA=1&sortby=11&order=0)
Now for the questions...
What is the best way to go about this (step-by-step, hardware and software)?
Are there any drawbacks going with serial?
Is this possible without using macro software in the background?
Why am I so damn LAZY?
Thanx in advanced.
[This message has been edited by shleprok (edited 01-23-2004).]
I would like to install a remote control on my PC for those spur of the moment ideas. So pressing the record button will open up CEP 2.0 and begin recording as well as a stop button that saves. My main concern is putting the least amount of stress on the system(XP) with the least or friendliest software and drivers possible.
So far I like this remote for its size and simplicity (but serial?):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2781951750&category=3701
http://www.compgeeks.com/images/300x300/MSC-CIMR100-box.jpg
what the hell no record button...eh, I could use the 'start' button
I was also looking at the USB Ahanix and ATI(RF for 40 bucks...yeah!) here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/listProduct.asp?submit=list&catalog=283&DEPA=1&sortby=11&o rder=0 (http://www.newegg.com/app/listProduct.asp?submit=list&catalog=283&DEPA=1&sortby=11&order=0)
Now for the questions...
What is the best way to go about this (step-by-step, hardware and software)?
Are there any drawbacks going with serial?
Is this possible without using macro software in the background?
Why am I so damn LAZY?
Thanx in advanced.
[This message has been edited by shleprok (edited 01-23-2004).]