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Hi
Campbell
The IR
diode used in the kits is as you say very directional. It may be worth
trying a
different IR diode with a wider beam pattern. Usually a wider beam means
less
range though. If you try adding more than one IR diode you may need t
change
the value of the 100 ohm resistor, come back t me if this is what you plan
and
I will look into it.
As for
comfort.
There
may be problems with comfort affecting the IR circuit depending on how it
is
connected. In my circuit the IR LED has +12 volts on one leg with the other
connected t 0 volts via a 100 ohm resistor and transistor (switch). The
circuit
opens the transistor/switch and current flows and the LED fires IR out. My
guess
is that there would be problems if you tried t connect this circuit into
the
comfort IR LED without the comfort LED being disc nnected from comfort.
This
could damage comfort and/or overheat wires and start little bonfires!!!!
There
is no fusing in my circuit so if the 12 volt is shorted, well, need I say
more.
Feel
free to give me a call on 01264 711106 or 17740 597906 and we can discuss
this
further.
One
last thought - the comfort LED may have a resistor or similar built into it
which may stop it working with my circuit.
Regards
Ian
I am playing with the IR extender (Ian's
pcb's)
but am finding the transmitter t be very directional, i.e. must point
direct
t the tv/video. I have tried 2 IR LED's in series which extends the range
but
does not widen the area.
I intend t break into one of my Comfort IR
emitters, so I can use the existing IR led's. I have 2 concerns with doing
this.
1 how do I stop comfort feeding back t Ian's
pcb
(or the IR extender feeding back t Comfort), would an led (diode)
do.
2 How do I broaden the signal area, it seems t
work fine with Comfort, but the extender does not seem t get the
angle.
The transmitters are mounted into the
wall...
any help appreciated
Campbell
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