Yes I'm geeky...

[graffias79]

Ok does anyone know of any software (for the PC) that can take advantage of an infrared port (built into) laptops, to use it to control TVs, VCRs, etc..?  I figure I would ask here because you guys seem to be the smartest.  Mine can operate up to 4Mb/sec.  I can't image it would be to difficult to hijack the port and use it to capture and repeat signals?

Just curious :-)

-Jamie

[graffias79]

Oh I didn't relize how close range these things actually were (never actually having used any IR communications).  I guess there goes that.  I would have thought they could be used at least to the point of your average remote control.  Well thanks for the info.

*depressed*

I was going to try to use my laptop to wreak havoc on people's appliances  :shocked:  :evilgrin:

[graffias79]

Leave it to the pc to be more complex than necessary :-(

hmm infra red led *flicker flicker flicker* shouldn't be too much trouble..  Oh well I guess it's just like their hardware floppy controller.

[graffias79]

blobrana wrote:
Hum....

Though a long broom handle would be just as good.... or a myrmidon boyfriend/girl friend would be even better....

I wouldn't waste him on menial tasks like that!  :evilgrin:  :evilgrin: