Registered: Dec 1999
Location:
Posts: 12

Does anyone know what can be done hardware-wise to enhance the sending distance capability of the IR port on the Visor?

I know that some of the Visors (and most of the Palms) are able to cover a pretty good distance (up to 20 feet or so) but I've never successfully gone beyond a couple of feet in trying to control a radio or television using OmniRemote.

If there is a simple hack (e.g. changing a resister, adjusting a pot, etc.) that would accomplish this I'd love to hear about it!

Thanks,
Kevin

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

When beaming files I've been as far away as about 10-12 feet I believe, never tried farther. It's pretty decent. When I use OmniRemote though--the distance is shortened for some reason.

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-Vinny

Registered: Apr 2000
Location:
Posts: 266

Not exactly what you are looking for but.....

http://hs.palmgear.com/products/pro...amp;prodcatID=5

I am still waiting for confirmation that this is shipping.........

Ryan

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 434

If you're only get a few inches to a couple of feet, try changing the frequency manually when you program it. The automatically selected frequency is often inappropriate.

I don't use Omniremote but I tried it. Some would only work from within a foot, and after changing the frequency I would get about a 10 foot range.

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