[mythtv-users] PVR-150 IR receiver extension?

[Meatwad]

David Brodbeck wrote:
> On Oct 23, 2007, at 4:31 PM, Mark Boyum wrote:
>> Thanks for the suggestions and web link guys.  But I think my  
>> problem lies in a detail that I left out.  My particular pvr-150  
>> has the IR receiver / Blaster combo.  This seems to use a slightly  
>> different plug than a standard mini-jack headphone plug (more  
>> conductors and a different size).  I'm guessing that I'm S.O.L. and  
>> will need to invest in a USB receiver / remote.
> 
> Do you have any soldering skills?  If it were me, I would cut the  
> existing cable in two and make an extension with my own connectors.

This is a completely legitimate solution. It is done all the time in the 
trade. I've used all kinds of cable to move IR signals around but most 
often with CAT5 and STP. I solder them, use a dolphin crimp and then 
friction tape after folding a little bit of service loop into the mess 
to act as a strain relief.

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mw