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Infrared remote control Extender/Sender

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Old 12-01-2007, 11:31 AM   #1
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Exclamation Infrared remote control Extender/Sender

Hi Guys!

I need an infrared sender that will allow me to have a small receiver under my plasma in the living room, then wired to the adjoining room where i will have my sky and home cinema.

This will then allow me to fully control my equipment from the living room without having it on show.

I have found this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WIRELESS-IR-RE...QQcmdZViewItem

But dont need it wireless.

I have found a website that shows how to build them yourself with components from maplin for around £7 but would rather pay around £20 for something purpose built.

Any advice or recommendation's will be greatly appreciated!

Oh, and i need this within a week!
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Old 12-01-2007, 8:55 PM   #2
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Re: Infrared remote control Extender/Sender

These ones seem popular mate:

http://www.keene.co.uk/multi.php?mycode=IRBKITS

Haven't got one for myself yet, but I intend too...
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Old 13-01-2007, 5:01 PM   #3
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Re: Infrared remote control Extender/Sender

Yes i use the keene extender, and am very happy with it , i use
a low power emitter, stuck to the front of each piece of equipment, it
has worked every time for a year so far, the reciever is quite discreet
Dave, see pictures
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Old 15-01-2007, 7:38 PM   #4
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Re: Infrared remote control Extender/Sender

I've heard of problems mounting IR eyes near to Plasma TVs.
I think they make special IR receivers for use near Plasmas.

http://www.letsautomate.com/12063.cfm?
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