Re: [PLUG] This Box Rocks, but on XP?

[Paul <emailme@dpagin.net>]

Jeffrey J. Nonken wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 14:10:19 -0400, Paul wrote:
>  
>
> > Remote control is something that would be critical.  I've heard of
> > some
> > remote control things for PCs.  I think Creative Labs has an audio
> > (and
> > more?) remote.  Actually, I was about to do a microcontroller project
> > with a TV remote. It would be interesting to have a generic remote
> > control system for a PC.
> >    
>
> Might start at http://www.smarthome.com/. A bit pricey but might give you some ideas.
>  

Neat stuff.

I actually thought of something right after sending my earlier message.  
The cheapest way to add a remote to something is to buy a toy and pull 
the electronics out of it.  For example, a remote control car.  Instead 
of controlling wheels and steering, it could be used to provide possibly 
four different control signals.  The trick is to get your computer to 
respond to those signals.


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