Re: IR distribution

["Frank Mc Alinden" <armagh@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Brian
            &nb= sp;   Not familiar with the Xantech stuff , the reciever to me sounds a wee bit expensive . Is the tx unit single zone or multiple?. My reciever circuit is very simple and  i have 3 on my homebrew ir althou= gh
have not yet tried it on long runs of Cat5 .Ive put some pictures of the reciever on my site and hope to put a schematic up soon . Im sure if you have a go some of the boys will lend a hand .I would like to get a pcb for<= BR> the rx unit made as that would make it easier for non electronic people.&nb= sp; (A
little closer to home) Ian means that im in Aussie and hes hopefully just down the road . Have a good look at my stuff if its what your after we,ll sort something out.

Fraank Mc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Reynolds" <brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 5:20 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] IR distribution


Bugger, just had a look at these, the 10062 Xantech 791-44 @ =A377.23
seems okay (ish)
but the  =A388.13 for a "10067 Xantech Brass 490-00 "Micro = Link"
Receiver" your 'avin a larf........

Surly the receiver is just that, a receiver no complicated
electronics(?).

I did once connect an emitter onto HV and it controlled the TV/Video/Sky box well, only problem is getting the IR to the HV box in the first
place.

Have to think about this, I like the sound of it though.

B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenneth Watt [mailto:kennwatt@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 02 July 2002 00:26
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx Subject: RE: [ukha_d] IR distribution

Yes, reliability was the deciding factor for me, personally. I tried
noncing about with a Powermid solution at one point but, unless you
really can't run a bit of cable I wouldn't recommend it!

I got all the gear from Let's Automate, the receivers being the bit that you feel kinda cheated on in the way of price, but to be fair to LA,
they are expensive in the US as well so it ain't Mike that's ripping
anyone off for them.

Top tip, don't run anything else on the same bit of CAT5 as the
receivers...bound to screw up! ;)

Other than that I have to report a virtually flawless system over the
past couple of years, well worth the investment IMO.

K.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Reynolds [mailto:brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 02 July 2002 00:08
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] IR distribution
>
> Thanks Kenneth, that was the thing I was trying to remember...well the=
> Xantech block anyway, I have not heard of the Buffalo tubes though. >
> Do you have a preferred web site for these or are they readily
available
> also how much is not cheap?
>
> I think reliability would be very important?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B.
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Kenneth Watt [mailto:kennwatt@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 01 July 2002 23:56
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] IR distribution
>
> Brian,
>
> I use a Xantech 791-44 block and a mixture of Buffalo tubes and
Xantech
> emitters and it is *very* stable and *very* reliable, not cheap but it=
> does the job admirably. IMO, for a hard-wired system you'd be pushed to
> beat it, until Keith gets IR return and the switcher sorted wich, I'm<= BR> > sure, will be as good. Yes, I do have that much confidence in Keith and
> KAT5!
>
> The ten-way block I use is most probably total overkill for most
> installs as you can get up to five emitters on one IR output, I know as
> I've done it, so you could, in most case I reckon get away with the four
> way block which would reduce the cost. The emitters are also not that<= BR> > cheap and I have yet to try Keith's DIY ones on it properly, as usual<= BR> > the bits are in a box somewhere until I find the time to sort it out!<= BR> :(
>
> HTH
>
> K.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian Reynolds [mailto:brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 01 July 2002 23:48
> > To: Ukha_D (E-mail)
> > Subject: [ukha_d] IR distribution
> >
> > Quick question, what is regarded as the best way to distribute IR=
via
> > hard wiring?
> >
> > I wish to control the following items remotely,
> > TiVo (do I love this or what?)
> > Sony 301 DVD changer,
> > NTL box,
> > Sky box.
> >
> > Other bits as I get round to it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B.
> >
>


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