Hi,
I'm looking for the simplest/cheapest way to have some kind of keypad in my kitchen that will let me relay infrared signals to a receiver in my basement.
I simply need volume buttons, and a couple of buttons that will let me select the source from the receiver (CD, AUX for example).
I've seen the Xantech keypads, but I can't believe that such keypads need to cost over $300 just to send infrared signals.
Is there a cheaper solution out there ?
Thanks.
Thanks for the reply...
But I forgot to mention that I'd like a hardwired solution... in-wall preferably...
I was wondering : since I'll have a PC nearby, another solution would be to have some kind of software installed on the PC that would let me (first, learn, and then) emit whatever IR code I want... Does software like this exist ? How does one connect an IR blaster to a PC ?
Use the existing remote or a cheap clone and use the X10 PowerMid to wirelessly send the IR from the kitchen to the basement. Retail cost is about $50 but you can find them for less (try ebay).
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Hi
Check out the link for a usb based ir transciever.......Would require
software such as Girder or maybe xPL (which is free which has a uirt
plugin)
xPL can also be used to control mp3 players such as Rio,s Slimp3
,Exstreamers... and lots of other stufff ...Have a good read of the xPL
site..
HTH Frank
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