Re: [LCtalk] LanBox LCE PalmOS IR Question

[Fokko van Duin]

At 00:02 -0400 20-09-2005, Mark Spivey wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> Is it possible to connect to the new LCE using the IR transmitter on 
> the Palm M505?

Yes, I used a Visor with a shareware program like "Palm Remote", e.g.:
http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA005810/remocon/premocce.htm (there 
are several remote programs).


> I want to control the LanBox using the Palm but don't want any 
> cables or the need to access a wireless network.  The IR range of 
> the M505 is 50 feet so range is not an issue.  Your help with this 
> will be greatly appreciated.

A Palm has IRDA which is not really suited for IR remote control, but 
it works up to about 3 meters. There are also solutions with an 
hardware IR palm add on.

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