PS2 DVD Controller ??? can i use it for car-pc ????

**tzmito** · 10-29-2004, 03:09 PM

Hi . I have a wireless PS2 DVD Controller just like this one ......

http://www.us.playstation.com/periph...?id=SCPH-10420 . It has a IR Receiver (plug to controller socket) .

My question is , can i use it as my car-pc input device ? Do i have to make any code or install some software to make it possible ? About the IR Receiver , i have to buy an USB IR Receiver right ?

Example of USB IR Receiver

BTW , i'm using MediaCar .

**tzmito** · 10-30-2004, 12:33 PM

Okay okay . Already understand a bit about girder and uICE . I downloaded uICE and it's very user-friendly program . easy to use . But my problem is , i don't have any of their IR Receiver . can i use a USB IRDA receiver just like in the picture .

**kiltjim** · 10-30-2004, 06:55 PM

Don't waste your money. You could build one yourself with very little effort.

Linky

**JC-S60** · 10-30-2004, 06:58 PM

Be sure to make the difference between ir for data comunication (like PDA, laptops and printers have) and ir for remotes!

There's a difference and some, but certainly not all are compatible.

**Scouse Monkey** · 10-30-2004, 07:00 PM

Its unlikely that the USB device you show will work as it is an IRDA one and the frequency used in remotes is different. You can buy a few types of IR recievers meant for remote controls - they have become much more popular in recent years due to HTPCs etc but you can build one very cheaply. Do a search on UIR, UIR2 and UIRT (which can also transmit) - i am bit rusty on the progress of this DIY one as I made mine back in 2001 and it has worked perfect for me ever since using girder.