Re: Super simple IR Repeater

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

sharedpp@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>Robert L Bass skrev:
>
>> It's not rocket science.  There are ready made, wired solutions available from companies like Xantech which are extremely reliable.
>> The 490-00 "Microlink" kit comes with an IR receiver, emitter, connecting block and power supply.  Required skillset includes
>> ability to read instructions and use a screwdriver.  The 490-00 is for in-wall, ceiling or cabinet installation but there are other
>> models which either sit on top of one's equipment cabinet or stick on any convenient surface.
>
>Thanks for all the answers. After looking at the links, I can see that
>soldering etc. isn't for me  :) And unfortunenately my USB does doesn't
>have a IR plug, so that wont work either.
>
>I'll look around for the x10, but most probably I'll take R L B's
>advice and try to find the Xantech in my country. That should also give
>my some flexabilty if i want to move thing around later.

Ignore any "advice" from rlb - he sells Xantech and is generally incompetent
on technical matters.

If you cannot find the Powermids locally, google on "IR extender" and you'll
find similar products from several manufacturers - all far less expensive
than anything from Xantech.

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