meispete

I thought exactly the same thing about them just mailing it out anyway, especially when there appears to be UK demand and they could charge what they liked. I have family in california - other option would be to order 2 to be posted to him, he could forward them on as a 'gift of minimal value', i could forward one to you, and then we'd split the cost 2 ways. Would still be quite dear at around £30 - might be a last option when we've exhausted all other options. If i make any progress I'll let you know, Pete

OK, I've tried and tried and can't make an IR receiver. I've tried buying 3.5mm IR receivers off ebay, but when they arrive they have 3 rings, I've tried doctoring a satallite remote IR sender - if anyone knows how I go about making one exactly, what is required, or where I can buy one from please let me know? I've tried WECLONLINE and I've tried emailing the manufacturer - each to no avail. I did notice them for sale on ebay and from ussscctv but both are the same person and will not ship to the UK

So making one probably isn't an option? If that's the case does anyone know where I might be able to buy one from - An AVTECH ir receiver?

I'm kinda new to all this, and my receiver didn't come with the IR receiver. I have limited knowledge of electronics but will try anything once. Can someone explain to me how I go about making one? I have an old IR receiver, I have a 3.5mm mono cable, is this right or do I need a stereo cable? I've tried once already and it shorted out straight away as soon as I pushed a button on the remote?!