Re: recycle the IR LED from old remote controls?

[JimMH <jsk...@sb...>]

Yes, the IR LEDs in remotes can be easily reused, especially if they have
longer leads.  I pulled a couple from a IR repeater that quit working too. 
If you don't mind how it looks you can just solder wires on and bend them so
the LED shines across the face of the device to be controlled.  Because it
is so close it doesn't need to be aimed directly at the unit.  

These could be hooked up to a serial port or with the appropriate plug, used
in place of a stick on emitter with a USB transciever.  Here is a link to
something similar:

http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/04/diy-tivo-ir-blaster/

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