DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
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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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MrH
Joined: 08 Aug 2007
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Crimps and a long piece of wire  Permagrin by................. TorqTune 
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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crimp what  Duncan
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DiscoDunc
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Thanks MrH Duncan
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MrH
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As per chat - I'll come over with my soldering iron one night after Scotland Permagrin by................. TorqTune
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DSL
Joined: 11 May 2006
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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!!! Honda Dog U better DUCK!!!!!
and Honda Dog supports
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Craig S-L
Joined: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
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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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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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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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stapldm
Joined: 11 Sep 2006
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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 Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.
Terry Pratchett, Discworld
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DiscoDunc
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Location: Bristol
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It is a bit expensive 
I was looking for something in the £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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xtc
Joined: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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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...n-amp-kit-(inc-std-receiver)/IRBKITS.html
Cheers, Richard.
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keene.co.uk/electronic/keene-electronics/keene-ir-distribution-amp-kit-(inc-standard-receiver)/IRBKITS.html A Silver G4... Best of both worlds...
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Sturge
Joined: 02 Nov 2005
Location: Worthing
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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.
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DiscoDunc
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Location: Bristol
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Great Thanks, the Keene one looks the business. Duncan
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MikeS2005
Joined: 13 Sep 2008
Location: Midlothian
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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 Mike
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