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RE: PC IR emitters + software


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  • Subject: RE: PC IR emitters + software
  • From: "Phil Harris" <phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:23:02 -0000
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Another Phil loooking to do the same as me and with similar kit ...

... maybe it's in the name?

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Johnson [mailto:whiskybob@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 22 January 2001 08:59
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] PC IR emitters + software
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> First time poster, I'm a bit nervous!
>
> I'm looking for IR advice, specifically I'm intending to
> replace my two
> Prontos with a Heath Robinson ePods, Windows 2000+ Terminal
> Server, Wireless
> LAN solution which I'll probably not have time to build!
>
> My Pronto replaces about 15 remotes, and I've ruled out using
> my Homevision
> to do the IR.  I've seen a lot of PC->IR solutions that use
> the Parallel
> port, but I'd prefer to use Serial (or something else that'll
> travel long
> distance), as I can't use PowerMid pyramids to relay the
> signal (long story
> involving controlling my neighbours TV!)
>
> Anyone have any hardware and or software advice or
> testimonials?  NB I was
> planning on using the PC to send the IR, not the ePods.
>
> Thanks,
> - Phil
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