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pc remote

  • 12-02-2008 09:02PM
    #1
    poggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭


    hey all have been getting very lazy of late so i decided i wanted a remote for my pc, so i goggled this little mod when looks fairly simple nd many people have had success with:
    [HTML]http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-remote-control/[/HTML]

    the serial version is much less complex compared with the usb counterpart, needs drivers, onboard programed pic ect.

    now my mb (giga-byte P35 DS3R)does not have a serial port on it but has a serial header. does anyone know if i can creat a socket that i can wire directly into the header or where i can get the port connection for this?

    thanks


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  • #2
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    This should help

    cpx102_2p7.gif
    Line 1: CD - carrier detect
    Line 2: RXD - receive data
    Line 3: TXD - transmit data
    Line 4: DTR - data terminal ready
    Line 5: GND - system ground
    Line 6: DSR - data set ready
    Line 7: RTS - request to send
    Line 8: CTS - clear to send
    Line 9: RI - ring indicator

    Note - line 1 of ribbon cable is marked red.

    I might have a header --> Serial connection PCI bracket I could send you, ill have a look

    Btw seems like loads of work, you can get similar bluetooth solutions for 20 euro


  • #3
    wasim21k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 438 ✭✭wasim21k


    do you mind to give web/shop name where from i can get it in 20€
    conzymaher wrote: »
    This should help

    cpx102_2p7.gif


    I might have a header --> Serial connection PCI bracket I could send you, ill have a look

    Btw seems like loads of work, you can get similar bluetooth solutions for 20 euro


  • #4
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Similar serial setup to the one in the guide 12 euro delivered

    Remote + Transceiver + Driver CD 6 euro Delivered

    Very Good Remote + USB Transceiver for 15 euro delivered

    Nice IR USB remote for 10 euro delivered

    You get the idea, Dealextreme shipping takes around 2 weeks ;)


  • #5
    poggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭poggy


    hey thanks for the links, could not find a deacent solutioin for under 60 euro before, obviously lookin in the wrong places.

    its not that hard to build to be honest about 15min soulderin, im an engineer salvaged all the parts from other things the serial port was the only draw back.
    but that dealextreme does look quite nice, if you have a spare serial bracket i might take it off ur hands for compensation of course are u going to midlans?


  • #6
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Nope I have no PC atm... :D

    Ill have a root around for that bracket, it could be anywhere, I can post it to you or give it to papu, hes going to midlans...


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  • #7
    poggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭poggy


    conzymaher wrote: »
    Nope I have no PC atm... :D

    Ill have a root around for that bracket, it could be anywhere, I can post it to you or give it to papu, hes going to midlans...

    ya sure if you have it send it with him it would be much appreciated, but dont go to any extra trouble. set ur price:)


  • #8
    WEST
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭WEST


    Hi,
    Some greats deals in that site. I'm thinking of getting the €15 remote from Dealextreme. Would anyone know if it works with either Microsoft Media center, GB-PVR or Media potal?

    Thanks,
    W.


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