[pvrusb2] Remote and HVR-1950

[Roger]

On Sat, 2009-09-26 at 05:41 -0700, Nicholas Robbins wrote:
> So, as discussed in a previous post, I am stuck at using kernel 2.6.26 because of another tuner. However, I would like to get my remote to work with the 1950.
> 
> Roger seems to have gotten his to work, with a newer kernel, however Mike and He seem to have agreed that what he did to get it to work shouldn't make a difference. I have the following question:
> 
> Given that I have to stick with 2.6.26, and given the apparently impossible nature of Roger's diagnossis, might my I be able to get my remote to start working with my 1950 if I used the standalone driver?

Be aware, I'm no longer using lirc (IR remote) as it caused problems
with o/s reboots with "already loaded" (or stale) firmwares on the
hvr-1950.  (I'm not sure if Mike has a better terminology on this then
me, but it's the best I can do for now.)

The relevant error referenced within syslog is something concerning i2c
errors  with s5h1411.  Basically, after starting & loading lirc modules,
you need to have cold-booted the hvr-1950 instead of just leaving it on
with previously loaded firmwares through an o/s reboot for the hvr-1950
to init correctly.  Else, the hvr-1950 become defunt. Although, lirc
might work fine & dandy with your hvr-1950 as you may not have this same
chip in it.

For more information on this bug, you can search this mailing list for
the item "s5h1411".  I've yet to follow-up to the lirc dev mailing list
on this issue.

Good luck and remember to report your success or failure!

-- 
Roger
http://rogerx.freeshell.org