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.