IR Distance for Axim

[ksong12]

Heres a homemade one!
Get parts at radioshack!

http://www.pdawin.com/irtranceiver.html

[Caddychunk]

Beyond the fact that all handheld have limited IR distance unless they were designed with the intention to be used as a remote (sony models). Then it all really depends on the device your trying to control.

I've found that early to mid 90's electronics are better at picking up the Axim IR signal. I get about 20 feet from my RCA television Circa 92. Same goes for my VCR. But with the reciever, DVD player, DSS, Tivo. I can barely get 2-3 feet.

That's interesting. I'd love to know a reason for that.

[runnr548]

For those of us with CF slots the UltraMote EXTENDER, like mine, kicks IR butt! It can also be loads of fun when & where people haven't a clue as to what you're doing.
www.ultramote.com

[ikehiker]

Hi, SDIO is SD, it stands for Secure Digital Input and Output

ksong12, I'm not sure why you brought back a year and a half old thread but the fact that sdio stands for "Secure Digital Input and Output" does not mean anything in relation to the X5. While all sdio slots are sd, not all sd slots are sdio. In fact, the X5's sd slot only works with memory (no "Input and Output").