IR repeater

Jayguy5000

My brother and I share the direct tv through a splitter. The box is in my room tho so he cant change the channel to well from his room, can I make a repeater for IR to put in his room and and a transmitter in my room aimed at the box. That way he can change the channel from his room.

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Actually I think Im going to add the whiskers to my tank and let it roam, just need to figure out where.

allanlane5

Yes. Radio Shack makes these for around $30.

Jayguy5000

true, but it got horrible reviews. I will need to make one unless I can find one that is better quality.

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Actually I think Im going to add the whiskers to my tank and let it roam, just need to figure out where.

D Faust

FYI if you make one it will probably work worse. No offense intented, but it sounds tricky and usually a commercial product has better firmware. If you are doing this for a learning experience, then it might be worth it.

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jmassoni

Xantech makes the bets stuff for IR repeating. http://xantech.com/products/ir_products.htm# Much of the products are available at Smarthome.com. Not the cheapest but good selection. If you've run coax to the second location you can use Xantech 172-94 kit. http://www.smarthome.com/8197.html

If your not opposed to running wire or are not using coax you can go this route. You'll need 1 - CB12 connecting block $15, 1 - 291-10 IR Receiver $45, 1 - IR emitter $4.50 - $15.00 (buy the house brand they are all the same), and a 12 volt power supply $12. You may also need an extension wire for the receiver or emitter, item 8186 at smarthome $9.

Post Edited (jmassoni) : 11/17/2007 3:05:47 PM GMT