The Ultimate Remote

I've been playing with Remote Buddy and I think this is the way to go. At least it's a good starting place. That along with the Mac Mini as a media player is going to be the foundation for the core of the system. As it stands right now I have to use the logitech to change all the reciever/tv input options.. Then use Remote Buddy to control and access media stored on the drive. Whether it's front row or vlc via the files interface is something I haven't determined yet. I defintely want to get the source code and extend the features somewhat. I'll post video shortly showing what it can do as is and I'll start mapping out extended features afterwards...

The Existing Tech

I am on a bit of a technology purchase embargo so I'm going to have to make due with the hardware I already have. But I've got a lot of shit to work with so here it goes:

• 62" High Def Rear Projection TV
• TIVO HD with dual cable cards.
  
• Slingbox with Component Cables
• Tivo Series 2 (No cable box)
  
• XBOX (hacked with XMBC)
• XBOX 360
• XBOX 360 HD DVD
• Wii
  
• Apple Mini (intel core duo)
• Windows Vista Desktop
• Windows XP Laptop
• Redhat 5 Linux Server
• Ubuntu 7.2. Desktop
• Logitech Harmony 880 Remote
• Ipod Touch
• Sony Receiver
• AX360 Surround Sound Gaming Headphones.
• About 2TB of storage on various external hard drives.
  

Oh yeah....
a really good security system for any would be burglers that might be reading this

The Plan

The plan. Setup a digital multimedia experience in my livingroom allowing me to see what I want when I want it... while still being easy enough for my wife to use.

Some prerequiste requirements:

• HD
• One Remote (at least for my wife's basics)
• Large Scale Media Organization and Access
  
• Remote access for scheduling
• Neatness
• Tech Stud Factor