HOW-TO:Wire your XBOX DVD-Remote for USB

HOW-TO
Follow this simple procedure:
 * 1) Open the receiver's plastic case using a small screw driver. Carefully pry around the case.
 * 2) Solder the wire to the receiver using the picture below
 * Note: This might damage the casing of the dongle.

Color Coded Pinout



 * If you're using a standard USB cable you should just be able to match the colors and solder away, but to be sure check your cable with a continuity tester according to the USB spec provided here.
 * 1) Red = Positive Power (+5V DC)
 * 2) White = Data -
 * 3) Green = Data +
 * 4) Yellow = Unused
 * 5) Black = Ground (0V DC)

Lirc Config
Lirc_Config_for_Xbox_DVD_Remote

XERC
The Sickmods XERC 2 XE works really well with an HTPC and the Xbox DVD dongle. It handles power-off and power-on via your remote. Here are some installation instructions for that.