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RE: PC IR emitters + software


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  • Subject: RE: PC IR emitters + software
  • From: "Dan Hoehnen" <dhoehnen@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 07:58:37 -0500
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Phil,

Have a look at http://www.homeautomationindex.com

I have numerous devices listed in the IR section under the PC Compatible
heading.  Hopefully one will work for you.  The slink-e is one to check
out,
and there are many more.

Dan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Johnson [mailto:whiskybob@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 3:59 AM
> 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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