How to setup IR on my desktop PC

[The Dancing Peacock]

I have a desktop and I wanted to set up IR so that I could sync with my Palm at faster speeds than the serial port cradle. Palm doesn't sell a USB cradle for my IIIxe, and the serial to USB adapter wont speed up the syncing, at least that's what a friend told me.

So does anyone know where I could purchase an IR kit for my Abit BE-6 motherboard, and the approximate cost?


Thanks.


TDP

 

[CygnusX1]

The BE6 has a IR header on it. You simply need a sensor to connect to it. You may want to contact Abit customer support to see if they have an IR sensor.

Mark.

 

[The Dancing Peacock]

I knew that it had the IR header on the motherboard. I just don't know what I need to buy to get it to work.


Thanks.

TDP

 

[The Dancing Peacock]

bumpity bump

 

I am looking into this as well. As far as I can tell, you should be able to buy an IR transmitter and receiver LED from Radio Shack (about $2.00 a pop) and wire them to the header. My new case (Fong Kai 603) has an IR window on the front. I will let you know when it works when I build my new system next week.

 

[The Dancing Peacock]

dwell, what does wiring them in consitute, soldering, or just connecting in some way or another?

Would you email or PM me and let me know how things go for you?

[thedancingpeacock@yahoo.com


Thanks.


TDP