While more and more consumer products are rushing to include WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the simplicity and reliability of infrared has kept it in the game in the game far longer than many might ...

[Jkx] was using a Thomson VS360U video transmitter to make a wireless connection between a cable box and his television. The system using an RF remote, but relies on an IR transmitter to communicate ...

Most of the IR remotes work reliably within a range of 5 metres. The circuit complexity increases if you design the IR transmitter for reliable operation over a longer range, say, 10 metres. To double ...

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ThinkFlood has just killed the first RedEye product which went on sale in December for $188, with the massively-superseding RedEye Mini. It costs only $49 and plugs into the iPhone’s 3.5mm jack ...

A universal sensor transmitter for use in power grid and automotive has been developed by US-based firm Knick. Using an infrared interface, the PolyTrans P 32000 transmitter will recognise the signal ...

Basically what I want to do is use a PocketPC based PDA to wirelessly (802.11b) connect to my HTPC which would have I assume something like an IR transmitter that I could program to take over the ...

Toshiba Electronics is offering an infrared transmitter and receiver chipset that is designed to simplify the implementation of automotive and domestic wireless audio applications. The Toshiba ...

Camera junkies rejoice! The iPhone Guru has a neat little DIY post on how to create a homemade IR trigger capable of firing your DSLR camera from a couple dollars worth of parts. He also shows you how ...