metal450
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I made my own extension cable so cable length is not an issue.
Ah, makes sense. Anyway, I'm still waiting for some parts to actually relocate the system to the closet, so once I do, I'll see how bad the reception is as-is - and consider options :)
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I've just got a basic JP1 universal remote from an old cablebox that I reprogrammed.
I wonder if I could use usb to ethernet plus a powered hub, if that's the case...
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Re: the IR extender, most of them seem to be pretty short. I'm actually gonna be running the cables through the walls and across the room via the attic - so it's a fairly permanent installation, & I want to make the right choice.
I'd assume that even with a hub, USB itself wouldn't go 35 feet (am I wrong?) which was my rationale for the ethernet possibility...
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It's inside a shelf that's in turn inside a closet with a mirror door. Hard to imagine IR would go through all that reliably....
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Hey all,
I just discovered & ordered a FLIRC - can't wait to get this thing running! I only wish I'd known about it sooner, instead of messing around with crappy Windows drivers for so many other iR remotes :)
Question: my HTPC is in a closet, around ~35 ft away from the TV (cable length). What would be the best way to wire this so that I can point the remote towards the TV, and have it operate the FLIRC? The best solution I found was USB-over-cat5e (something like http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-over-Extension-Cable-Adapter/dp/B003BDMK3S); do you think that should work properly? Any problems to be expected, alternatives, etc?
Thanks in advance! :)
USB over Ethernet?
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Well would ya look at that. I guess the FLIRC is sufficiently awesome that it doesn't need to be extended at all. AMAZINGLY better IR reception than my TV! :)