RE: PC IR emitters + software

[andy.powell@xxxxxxx]

I know I keep saying this but ...

http://www.redrat.co.uk  - A serial
port device that allows to to 'record'a
nd send IR from a PC - Program your own software or use one of the utils.


A
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Mike Griffiths <mike@xxxxxxx>
22/01/2001 13:30
Please respond to ukha_d


To:     "'ukha_d@xxxxxxx'" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
cc:
Subject:        RE: [ukha_d] PC IR emitters + software

I take your point
But I use
TiVo, $ky, On-Dig, DVD, VHS, CD, Tuner, Preamp, TV x2, Blinds
You just learn into HomeVision what you need for day to day operation
Using Pronto for the set-ups, etc
As for house codes I just fire off macros
I couldn't contemplate access to each lamp from one remote life is just
too short




Mike Griffiths

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Harris [mailto:phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Mon 22 January 2001 11:41
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] PC IR emitters + software

Probably he is ruling out HomeVision for the same reason that I was
thinking ... the 255 IR command storage limit.

With a pile of remotes learned (plus all husecodes X10) my pronto is wello
ver the 255 learned commands limit and I'm having to work out what I
should "prune" to fit it all in to the HomeVision.

Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Griffiths [mailto:mike@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 22 January 2001 11:27
To: 'ukha_d@xxxxxxx'
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] PC IR emitters + software
Why rule out HomeVision
If you send IR codes to HomeVision and hen get HomeVision to issue the
relevant IR codes to the units at least you know and HomeVision does the
state of each unit
Getting HomeVision to fire off IR can then be activated by
X10/Serial/input changes/ and IR from Pronto
It is then very easy to write a VB programme to DDE to HomeVision so thaty
ou an have every remote control available on your desktop


Mike Griffiths

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Johnson [mailto:whiskybob@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Mon 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 longd
istance), 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
p
lanning on using the PC to send the IR, not the ePods.

Thanks,
- Phil
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