Re: MERLIN Universal Control Unit?

["Mark McCall" <mark@xxxxxxx>]

http://www.letsautomate.com/10416.cfm

M.

----- Original Message -----
From: "tracey.gardner" <tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 1:57 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] MERLIN Universal Control Unit?


> Has anybody heard of the Merlin Universal Home Entertainment Control
Unit?
>
> I think that its supposed to be a hand held device although its size
and
> shape
> would seem to be better suited to wall mounting.
> I was wondering if the IR hardware could be hacked into so that it
could
be
> used
> as a cable fed wall mounting controller?
>
> CPC are selling these things for just under £75 inc VAT
>
> The CPC blurb is as follows,
>
> The Merlin is a combination of remote control technology and
programmable
> computer.
> Designed to be user friendly and accurate even with the most advanced
infra
> red controlled equipment.
> The Merlin uses a combination of traditional keypad and a backlit
touch
> sensitive screen that can be reconfigured.
>
> Features
> Controls over 9 infra red devices inc TV , CD, VCR Satellite etc..
> Easy to set up and use
> Touch sensitive illuminated LCD screen putting information at your
finger
> tips
> Pre-programmed and learning modes
> Interactive TV ready
> Requires 4 x AAA batteries
> 10 figure numeric keypad
> 5 programming modes
> 4 control screens for each device
> Adjustable backlight
> Audible keystroke confirmation
> Customisable text and control functions
> Fastext functions
> Dimensions (H x W X D) 160 x 130 15mm
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Tracey
>
>
>
>
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