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DiscoDunc

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Infrared Repeaters ??

I have a piece of electrical equipment that i need to locate in the boot but it is controlled by an infrared remote control.

Can anyone advise of a suitable IR repeater system (or a better way) so that i can use the remote in the front of the car and transmit the signal to the kit in the boot. I am not very good at soldering

so anything like that and i'm likely to set everything on fire

Thanks

Duncan
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10th Sep 2008 9:05 am

MrH

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Crimps and a long piece of wire

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10th Sep 2008 9:07 am

DiscoDunc

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crimp what

Duncan
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10th Sep 2008 9:08 am

DiscoDunc

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Thanks MrH

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10th Sep 2008 9:16 am

MrH

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As per chat - I'll come over with my soldering iron one night after Scotland

LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.

10th Sep 2008 9:17 am

DSL
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The remote onto a broom handle and tape down teh button you want to press! Otherwise get Poppy trained in the art or remote control operations!!!

10th Sep 2008 9:17 am

Craig S-L

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With the childrens' DVD player in the back which also has IR remote control, I just fire it back over my shoulder and wave about a bit - there is obviously enough glass to get a reflection on to the sensor somehow. Craig

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10th Sep 2008 11:09 am

DiscoDad

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You need an ir to rf (InfraRed to Radio Frequency) converting remote and sensor such as this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-All-Control-Co...B000OS1CPA

10th Sep 2008 11:27 am

DiscoDunc

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looked at those down a Maplins

MrH is going to solder a new receiver for me. I'll be able to mount it in the dash then

Anyone know of a nice compact receiver i can use. was looking at something like this :

http://www.letsautomate.com/10067.cfm?

would like something a bit cheaper though Duncan
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10th Sep 2008 2:31 pm

stapldm

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Blimey DiscoDunc; I nearly followed through when I saw that price!!!

Would something like this be the start of something better?

http://www.jaycarelectronics.co.uk/productView.asp?ID=KC5432

It's a kit of parts that needs soldering together, so that could allow some flexibility when it comes to mounting the components (especially the receiver). And at this price there's enough cash left over to buy MrH a pint or 10

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10th Sep 2008 4:04 pm

DiscoDunc

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It is a bit expensive

I was looking for something in the Â£1.99 price range

but your suggestion is more in my price range. At that price It doesnt matter if it doesnt work

, Thanks

If not then MrH has kindly offered to take the existing IR receiver and solder some longer cable on so i can mount it around the dash area. Not sure how it will fit , or look afterwards, hence trying to find a nice compact receiver that will mount in the dash.

Its for a mobile CCTV recording system. The unit is a bit big to fit anywhere other than in the boot. Duncan
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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10th Sep 2008 4:16 pm

xtc

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Hi Dunc,

Have a look at this, it's what I use to control AV kit at home that's in a cupboard. Works very well. Have also used them on job's in 2 story motor homes when the AV is downstairs. All runs off 12v fine.

www.keene.co.uk/electronic/keene-electroni...BKITS.html

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keene.co.uk/electronic/keene-electronics/keene-ir-distribution-amp-kit-(inc-standard-receiver)/IRBKITS.html Off Roading is OK.... But I'd rather be Boating!

10th Sep 2008 6:28 pm

Sturge

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I use http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenmar-Marmitek-St...B000GIXH4C in the caravan to relay a signal into a cupboard for the stereo (it's one of these daft designs where they put the car stereo in a cupboard, give you a remote control that won't work unless you open the cupboard)

Seems to work alright , although don't use it much.

10th Sep 2008 7:22 pm

DiscoDunc

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Great Thanks, the Keene one looks the business. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide

10th Sep 2008 7:28 pm

MikeS2005

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ir extender

Hi all
Im just new on here but if you havnt got your ir problem sorted speak to a company called Automonitor they have just taken over Big cat technologies and they have what your looking for
cheers mike

5th Oct 2008 9:13 pm