Re: Re: Infra Red Remote extenders and Universal remote

["Frank Mc Alinden" <frankmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Noel
A good pc combo for ir i believe is the USBUIRT and girder check
ou the link...
http://www.usbuirt.com/

Theres also a list member who,s the UK distrib of the USBUIRT.......

HTH
Frank



----- Original Message -----
From: "noel_pilot" <HA@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 5:53 AM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Infra Red Remote extenders and Universal remote


Wow thanks guys, xantech I have seen before but never clicked on it! I
understand now and yes thats exactly what im after!  Have done a bit
of searching and damn its expensive here in the UK! receivers at £70 a
pop! ouch, quick bit of googling and enhancedht.com have the main unit
at $49.99 and the receivers at $70  shipping is only $16!! can see me
going for that one!

Still needing help on the universal remote tho, will take a look at
the prontos this evening but from what I have seen I don't think thats
what Im after, think im more looking for a 'normal' remote solution
like the logitechs but with some method of doing X10.

Whilst we are at it, can someone reccomend some reading material
and/or software for pc IR control of AV gear.  Preferably customisable
for use with LCD panels around the house if poss (im thinking this may
be done with we browser but all advice appreciated!)
Thanks again,
Once again this is a great group!!
Noel


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Frank Mc Alinden" <frankmc@i...>
wrote:
> Hi Noel
>             Have a quick look at my FirM Jr ..cat5 based ir repeater
system
>
> http://www.armaghelectrical.com.au/page8.html
>
> HTH
> Frank
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "noel_pilot" <HA@a...>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 9:21 AM
> Subject: [ukha_d] Infra Red Remote extenders and Universal remote
>
>
> > Hi all,
> > Hoping you can give me some help here.
> >
> > I have two requests.
> >
> > Firstly I would like suggestions as to the best way to distribute
IR
> > signals from a variety of rooms (Bedroom, kitchen, lounge,
bathroom
> > etc ) back to Node 0.  I think I would prefer a cabled solution
as I
> > would imagine it to be more reliable.  Have seen a number of
solutions
> > but advice on the best thing available to me now would be
appreciated.
> > If cheap ish is possible then that would be great too!!
> >
> > And secondly I am looking for an all singing all dancing
universal
> > remote.  I really like the look of the new logitech ones and the
> > online setup seems fantastic from the demo.  Only thing is Im
just
> > starting to play with X10 so an X10 compatible remote would be
useful.
> >  Prefer hard buttons to touchscreen although a combination may be
> > acceptable.  Macros essential!  Reccomendations please!!
> >
> > My idea is to get hold of the red radio lcd control panel
solution
> > advertised here recently and investigate suitable software for
them to
> > control my AV gear as well as my HA items but I require a remote
in
> > each room as well!!