[mythtv-users] PVR-150 IR receiver extension?

[Josh White]

Sorry if this has been mentioned, but I saw this last night:

http://www.irblaster.info/receiver.html#Hauppauge (go all the way to the
bottom)


On 10/24/07, Glen Sagers <gsagers at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Wednesday 24 October 2007 09:25:20 Mark Boyum wrote:
> > On 10/24/07, Greg Foster <greg.foster at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > On 10/23/07, Meatwad <meatwad.get.the.honeys at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > David Brodbeck wrote:
> > > > > On Oct 23, 2007, at 4:31 PM, Mark Boyum wrote:
> > > > >> Thanks for the suggestions and web link guys.  But I think my
> > > > >> problem lies in a detail that I left out.  My particular pvr-150
> > > > >> has the IR receiver / Blaster combo.  This seems to use a
> slightly
> > > > >> different plug than a standard mini-jack headphone plug (more
> > > > >> conductors and a different size).  I'm guessing that I'm S.O.L.
> and
> > > > >> will need to invest in a USB receiver / remote.
> > > > >
> > > > > Do you have any soldering skills?  If it were me, I would cut the
> > > > > existing cable in two and make an extension with my own
> connectors.
> > > >
> > > > This is a completely legitimate solution. It is done all the time in
> > > > the trade. I've used all kinds of cable to move IR signals around
> but
> > > > most often with CAT5 and STP. I solder them, use a dolphin crimp and
> > > > then friction tape after folding a little bit of service loop into
> the
> > > > mess to act as a strain relief.
> > >
> > > [snip]
> > >
> > > I'll second the mention of CAT5... extended my PVR350 IR receiver 50ft
> > > with no issues.
> > >
> > > Greg
> >
> > I haven't soldered since junior high, but will give it a shot tonight.
> > Figure it's worth trying before spending money.  Worse case, I mess it
> up
> > and have to buy a new one anyhow.
> >
> > Thanks for the suggestions!
> > -Mark
>
> Might want to stop by your local Radio Shack/Frys/other electronics store
> and
> pick up some heat-shrink tubing - just be sure to get a really small size
> (1/8" or less) and a medium size (say approx 1/4-3/8 inch).  It makes your
> insulation much neater, more compact, and easier than electrical tape.
>
> Glen
>
> P.S. If you don't have a decent electronics store nearby, a home center or
> good hardware store would likely have it also.
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