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Using IR to control a TV |
Bug One
Joined: Oct 31, 2002
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From: Kent, UK
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As in title. I know its a long shot, but is there any way to do it?
I doubt its possible with a T68i without a hacked firmware, but if the P800 is Java capable, would it be possible to write an app to control a TV with the IR port using Java?
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airevolt
Joined: Oct 19, 2002
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i think its pretty much possible with the p800! |
Pistvakten
Joined: Oct 24, 2002
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From: Sweden
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Never thought of that idea... That would be SOOO cool !  |
inart
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
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From: Zagreb, Croatia
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Sony already did that with Clie, P800 will must have long distance IR to control TV, DVD,... |
Charly
Joined: Jan 05, 2002
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I had an application for that on an old PalmV i got.
But those IR reader&transmitters are just way to weak.
Sorry to disapoint u guys but i hardly think that even the P800 will have a
use for it.
however its quite easy to make the application.
But as i said the radius will be too short... only... 1.5metres give or take a meter. |
jnonhoffzieg
Joined: Sep 02, 2002
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From: Newport Beach, California
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Any programmable IR device can do it with (with the aforementioned radius restrictions) but a non-programmable device like the T68 can't. There is also a remote-control application available for Pocket PC, and the iPaq even has a high-power IR to take advantage of it.
Now how about a  enabled garage door opener? 
T68m -> R2F0004 on Cingular - I want my MMS! |
PowerFlower
Joined: Sep 29, 2002
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I use my Palm m505 for that all the time. Range on that Palm is very good, 10 feet at least. It's very directional tho. I think the IR of a T68 would be way to weak to do this (aside from the needed software) but a p800... who knows. You'd think they wouldn't fit power conserving devices with strong IR but as the m505 shows, they sometimes do it anyway! |
Dj_Free`
Joined: Nov 01, 2002
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its simple. buy a universal remote! dats it! |
Calvin c",)
Joined: Oct 29, 2002
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From: neverland
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They managed to do it with PDAs. It will be cool if they can get the t68 to do it!  |
fregor
Joined: Oct 19, 2002
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The Irda require that the reciver is max 20cm away.... With that range, you can strech forward to you TV and change the channel manually.
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Bushman
Joined: Nov 12, 2002
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TV remote control uses very low freq., and actual range of using phone IR transmitter in this purpose is greater than range of IrDA connection. But regular TV RC requires 5x or 10x greater range. And it's important, that maximum power direction of transmitter is at the side of phone, not at the top (like in TV RC). In this case, it's better to build simple device for data port. Construction of this device is very simple - strong IR LED, one transistor and two resistors. Here is diagram (in Russian, but there is no important information): http://www.iceinet.ru/network/img/ir000021.gif
Top section - reciever, we don't need it. Middle section - transmitter. All resistors must be recalculated for different voltage, but it's not difficult. |
jnonhoffzieg
Joined: Sep 02, 2002
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From: Newport Beach, California
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From PCMag.com:
Having your PDA serve double duty as a home-entertainment remote control is a very appealing idea. Because PDA software can be upgraded so easily, you can add new remote features and device control codes as you purchase new equipment. Also, PDA remote-control software can support configurations for several systems.
Unfortunately, whereas the consumer infrared (CIR) transmitters used in most consumer entertainment devices have a range of up to 30 feet, PDA infrared (IrDA) is typically rated to work at a maximum of 3 to 8 feet. But all is not lost.
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We tried out the HP iPAQ Pocket PC H3950 ($650 street), which includes Universal Electronics' NEVO software and CIR transmitters with a rated range of up to 50 feet. After configuring the application, we had no problems controlling a wide range of equipment from our testing distance of 25 feet away. The software has a nice graphical user interface and setup that includes the option to download new device codes from the Internet. (Hewlett-Packard Co., www.HP.com. Rating as a remote: )
Several of the newer Sony Palm OS–based Clié models come with the Remote Commander, an infrared transmitter. We tested the Sony Clié PEG-NR70V ($599.99 direct) and found that transmission worked up to about 20 feet; the rating is a conservative 15 feet. The Remote Commander's interface lets you configure multiple devices, but if a control code isn't in the Remote Commander's database, you're out of luck. (Sony Electronics Inc., www.sony.com/clie. Rating as a remote: )
The Pacific Neo-Tek OmniRemote Springboard Module ($59.95 direct) adds a high-powered IR transmitter and remote-control software to Handspring Visors. The OmniRemote IR is rated to work up to 30 feet, and we found it effective at our tested 25 feet. You train the OmniRemote software using a remote that already works with the equipment you plan to control, tediously setting each button individually. (Pacific Neo-Tek, www.pacificneotek.com. )
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Bushman
Joined: Nov 12, 2002
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From: Russia
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Heh, fine-looking additional boards from brandname manufacturers costs 100 times more, than real hardware. Software is only problem, but if you are really interested - it cant't stop you. |
Lusipher
Joined: Dec 11, 2001
Posts: 333
From: Norway
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Dont worry about the distance!
Just get yourself a optic cable... You know the rest...
I know it sounds silly with a cable, but look at the bright side: You wont loose your remote as often as usual... |
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Posted: 2002-11-09 07:55
