IR extender for a PDA

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fogus

New Member

• Jan 9, 2004

• #1

I've been hearing that there are IR extenders available for pdas that will enable the pda to control thing at much bigger distances. The IR port on most pdas can go only up to about 10 feet. So I'm wondering whether anyone knows how to build one or can provide some ?

Thx

 

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crust

Member

• Jan 9, 2004

• #2

The makers of omniremote sell an IR extender for the Palms. You can see a picture of it here. I have used the software and never needed the extender.

 

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fogus

New Member

• Jan 10, 2004

• #3

I tried omniremote and it works but on a very short distance, around 1/2 meters. I'd like it to work from a longer distance.

 

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fat-tony

Member

• Jan 10, 2004

• #4

fogus said:

I tried omniremote and it works but on a very short distance, around 1/2 meters. I'd like it to work from a longer distance.

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That's what the omniremote EXTENDER is for. It's an IR adapter that plugs into the expansion slot.

 

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fogus

New Member

• Jan 11, 2004

• #5

Yes, I saw that but I woud just like to know how to make one.

 

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mixos

New Member

• Jan 11, 2004

• #6

Check this circuits. I think fit you:

IR Remote Control Extender Circuit
https://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/sensors/003/index.html

Infra Red Remote Control Extender
https://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/sensors/008/index.html

 

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fogus

New Member

• Jan 11, 2004

• #7

Thatnks mixos, that's the one i was looking for.