I like the idea of having some kind of a controller to broker the codes.. Following along the lines of your idea, I did some more searching and stumbled on something else that is along similar lines.. there is a USB UIRT that connects to a PC, this could both recv & transmit the codes for the Sat Set Top & DVR. I could use a software to link the events, something like Girder.
I am wondering if you or anyone has tried something like the PC software Girder connected with the USB-UIRT and linking the events from one set top to control another?
In my case, the Sat set top to send out the VCR IR codes, Girder recv's, triggers event that would then send out the associated DVR IR code.
I figure the total cost of the USB-UIRT & Girder software ~ 100USD + shipping. I have an old laptop that I can rig-up for the platform and hide away in the back!
Do you foresee any things I may have missed or potential pitfalls? Has anyone tried this before? (Sure beats buying a new Sat Set top or DVR, or both!)
