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Remote power booster
This device fits on the end of any remote controller and transmits a stronger signal to increase its effective range | |
An infra-red photodiode picks up the signal from the remote and with a power Mosfet, drives a high power infra-red LED. With two lenses added, the beam can be collimated; allowing the control of appliances from as a far away as a half-mile.
I have a DVD recorder, just purchased for $150. I use it
to record from a broken camcorder head and I'm not always close to the DVD's poor pick-up area.
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What would you want to use a remote control on from half a mile away? |
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//What would you want to use a remote control on from half a mile away?// |
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So he can change channel on his neighbour's pay-per-view. ("Down in front!") |
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//What would you want to use a remote control on from half a mile away// Fission-powered toaster? |
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A remote control toaster would be rather good if you could load it in the evening and then set it to toast when you wake up remotely. That way it should be ready just when you make your way to the kitchen. |
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What a wonderfull idea! Tim the Toolman springs to mind. Love it want it. |
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Good idea.+
Did you know you can usually see the infra red from the LEDs by using your video camera to look at them? A good way to check them out. |
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