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USB IrDA adapter wiring schematic? |
BurnKing
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Posts: 40
From: ontario, canada
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hey there, I have a 2 way IR unit and an extra USB cable laying around. does anyone happen to know what is invodved with making my own IR port? nowhere around here has them, and I can only get them mail order from the states. just wondering if it was just a matter of some diodes or if there was some chipsets involved? |
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wrath000
Joined: May 14, 2003
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From: Norway
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My guess is it's a bit more complecated then that. You will at the very least need a USB interface and a USB to serial converter, not to mention that you would have to write your own Windows driver for the device...
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ESTOR
Joined: Apr 20, 2002
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From: Singapore
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The question has been asked before, and I posted an answer. Basically a link to some schematic which I don't have anymore. There are only a few IR emitter/chip types readily available. If it's one of those used by the major manufacturers, you can use their drivers.
So, one word: search
Oh... you want USB... that's definitly a proprietary chip involved. The schematic was for serial.
You can buy USB IR adapters online at tigerdirect.ca , or computer stores in Toronto's computer district
[ This Message was edited by: ESTOR on 2003-12-15 23:04 ] |
sexychocolate
Joined: Jun 05, 2003
Posts: 144
From: The Netherlands, Amsterdam
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why not just buy a usb irda adaptor? Far more easy.
why give yourself a headache? 
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BurnKing
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Posts: 40
From: ontario, canada
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i did search and came up with little to nothing.
I was gonna buy a IR dongle but they dont exist around here.
EDIT: I ordered one off eBay, would up costing my $30 CDN after tax & shipping & exchange & everything. should have it this week.
[ This Message was edited by: BurnKing on 2003-12-16 05:18 ] |
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Posted: 2003-12-13 21:32
