Re: IR universal remote progr...
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Date: Thu, 11 Nov 93 22:54:06 EST
Subject: Re: IR universal remote progr...
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I have to step in round about here and congratulate whoever it is that came
up with the Universal Remote control idea; it is that kind of inginuity, and
forethought into the future that the world (and this discussion group) needs.
After all, isn't that why this group exists in the first place?
However, I did some experimentation with the theory behind the idea, and with
the present Zoomer, the concept is not acheivable. Zoomer-to-Zoomer IR
transmissions break off at about 2-2.5 feet. Assuming that the Zoomer is
more sensitive to it's data transmissions than a stupid VCR which requires a
MUCH stronger signal, A IR transmission distance of 2 feet is not
significant enough for that implementation. (I leave myself a disclaimer
that this argument is null and void, if there is a software setting for IR
signal strength).
HP has come out with a $1.00 device that can be placed into a printer during
manufacturing that will receive, decode, and print IR signals (Tandy/Casio
planned compatiblity).
Radio Shack will have a IR to Parallel Printer adapter soon that will print
from the Zoomer. I assume Casio will offer one though it's retailers also.
Bryan Britt
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