User: JohnMayer

Re:Did a bunch of research on this in 2003 - more

On: Building an Open Source "Clicker"?

Have to reply to myself here - /. doesn't think my links are lame.

DIY links for building your own system

• WinLIRC - open source IR receiver/decoder software.
• Girder - freeware that controls you PC - will work with winLIRC to control any program
• IR2PC - some guy in Germany who sells an IR receiver for RS232 for $20
• IRTrans - another guy in Germany who designed a high performance IR transmitter/receiver.
• www.evation.com - make an IR software system for controlling WinAMP, but looks configurable.
• www.mp3remote.com - the whole package for $14
• software for talking to your serial port
• Epanoramana - excellent collection of links
• Another useful collection of links
• IRAssistant - free software

Did a bunch of research on this in 2003

On: Building an Open Source "Clicker"?

Start by finding the Korean, Hong Kong or Chinese company that will create your remotes FAR cheaper than a local company. Here are some starters. Not sure if the links still work.

All kinds of IR remote control overview information here

oems

• www.celadon.com - oem manufacturers of remotes ( http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/remote/#otherI mages - sample Celadon customer)
• www.customremote.com - no prices on website.
• http://www.innotechsystems.com
• www.ruwido.com - high-end austrian company that designs cool remotes
• The manufacturer of www.einstruction.com's remote.
• http://www.factorydirect.co.uk/factorydirectproduc ts/irproducts/irproducts.html - these guys are cheaper than celadon and in the UK
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