Re: KAT5 & IR

[Nick Towers]

Thanks Keith,
2 things:
1) In my opinion if you can only source a white box, then I dont
think that would stop you selling units.
2) Whilst I'm sure you want to capitalise on selling the IR upgrade
units, would you consider releasing the circuit diagrams, relevant
instructions etc so those interested could make up their own? This
might of course be unrealistic depending on complexity - I think
you'd need to be able to use Veroboard, also not too many changes to
original units. Also you'd need to do it on an agreed "no
support"
basis - those of us impatient enough to do this would need to not
bother you with timeconsuming problems - I'm sure we all want to see
the Mk2 units & switcher getting your available time &
attention.

Nick

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wrote:
> Hi Nick,
>
> 1. Yes
>
> 2. Yes
>
> The IR upgrade will be a daughter board that will fit above the
existing
> PCB. The IR receivers and emitters will be external to the KAT5
units
> connected via 3.5mm jack sockets.
>
> I am trying to find a different case for the Mk2 that will allow all
> connectors to be on the rear and have a front panel that will allow
the IR
> to get through to an internal receiver. Finding a suitable case at
an
> affordable price is prooving to be the moist difficult part :-(
>
> There are loads of cases that would do the job but at > £15 just
for the
> case there are waaayyy too expensive.
>
> Keith
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nick Towers <nickt@t...> [mailto:nickt@t...]
> Sent: 17 January 2003 13:59
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> Subject: [KAT5] KAT5 &amp; IR
>
>
> Am I right in thinking the following:
>
> 1) When the Mk2 units are ready they'll have IR signal path as
> standard.
>
> 2) There will also be IR upgrade kits for the original KAT5 units.
>
> Good luck with the development Keith. I for one would be keen to
> understand how the IR upgrade will fit together in the Mk1 units -
in
> terms of Photo Diodes, IR LED's, additional electronics, wiring etc.
>
> All best
>
> Nick
>
>
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