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#19708 27-Feb-2008 10:45
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OK I need a IR blaster but from what I have found the only option is to get a MCE remote which comes with two blasters.

Is there no other options short of importing? I dont need or want the remote as I have a harmony remote.







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stuzzo
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  #113332 27-Feb-2008 12:03
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Someone probably knows where you can buy one but you could make one for a few bucks.

You need an ir emmitter like this 5mm Infrared Transmitting LED , some cable and a 3.5mm (check not 2.5) TS mono plug.

Connect the anode (longest line on the LED) to the mono plug tip and cathode to the plug sleeve and you're there.



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  #113464 28-Feb-2008 07:59
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I have the MCE blasters and they are ok, using HIP software. It would be great if they have a better range as they are a little weak and finicky.  Making my out could be an option, but would need some software to driver them. 

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  #113640 28-Feb-2008 21:05
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Check out these.

http://www.blue-eye.co.nz/
http://activetechnologies.org/controlplus/index.html

Hills also do a system. I have started to use the control plus gear in installs that I do maybe not the cheap option but it is quality stuff.

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