Gembird UIR-33 USB to IrDA Adapter Drivers

This device maybe able to be used on Linux using the irattach

Ubuntu example page: https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/trusty/man8/irattach.8.html

The irattach command in Linux is used to attach an infrared (IR) device to a system. This command is typically used in conjunction with infrared devices like remote controls or other IR peripherals, where it helps manage the IR device's communication with the system.

Syntax:

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irattach <device> [options]

Description:

irattach is part of the lirc (Linux Infrared Remote Control) package, which provides tools to control infrared devices like TV remote controls. The command attaches an IR receiver or transmitter to a specific interface. It enables the system to receive infrared signals or send them out via the IR hardware connected to the computer.

Key options:

• <device>: This is the name of the IR device you want to attach (e.g., /dev/lirc0 or /dev/ttyS0).
• -d <driver>: Specifies the driver to use for the device.
• -H <hardware>: Specifies the hardware interface (e.g., serial port, USB IR receiver).
• -p <protocol>: Specifies the infrared protocol to be used, such as rc-5, jvc, sony, etc.
• -v: Runs the command in verbose mode for more detailed output.

Example Usages:

1. Attach an IR device to /dev/lirc0 using the default driver:

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   sudo irattach /dev/lirc0

2. Attach an IR device with a specific protocol:

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   sudo irattach /dev/lirc0 -p rc-5

3. Attach an IR device with a specific driver:

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   sudo irattach /dev/ttyS0 -d serial

4. Run irattach in verbose mode:

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   sudo irattach /dev/lirc0 -v

Notes:

• LIRC: Before using irattach, you need to have the LIRC package installed and configured on your system. This package includes various tools and drivers to interact with infrared devices.
• Permissions: You may need to have the appropriate permissions to access the infrared device. This often requires root privileges or membership in a specific user group (like lirc).

Troubleshooting:

• If irattach fails, ensure the LIRC daemon is running (lircd) and that your device is properly recognized by the system.
• You can also check if your system has the correct infrared hardware drivers installed and configured.

This tool is essential for setting up IR-based remotes or communication devices on Linux systems.