Re: Serial IR receiver problem

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Erk <mrman_man@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>On 26 Maj, 13:15, nob...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:
>> Can you give us some design details about the IR receiver? Is it one of
>> those shown on the Winlirc web page?
>>
>> My guess is the AU-600 is putting out EMI which is affecting the IR
>> receiver. Try physically separating them as much as possible.
>
>
>Thanks for yor reply.
>
>Yes it's a circuit from the winlirc web page: http://www.lirc.org/images/schematics.gif.
>
>I tried to use a longer cable to the skype adapter, separating them
>with about 3 meters - no change.
>
>I also tried to move the skype adapter to an externaly powered USB
>hub, but nothing changed.
>
>I also moved the skype adapter to another computer (a laptop) to rule
>out EMI interference. I put it close to the computer with the IR
>device and close to the IR device itself. This didn't affect the IR
>device at all, so it's some "internal"
>mayham with the com-port and USB.
>
>The error is very consistent in itself. Connect the skype adatper and
>the IR will only recognize one signal out of about 20 or so.
>Disconnect the skype adapter and the IR device will recognize all
>signals transmitted from the remote.
>
>I'm puzzled...