[mythtv-users] irblaster(.info): spoke too soon

[Mike Perkins]

Greg Woods wrote:
> On Thu, 2009-04-23 at 17:01 -0400, William wrote:
>> Greg Woods wrote:
>>> A couple of days ago, I had my serial IR blaster working. Now, suddenly,
>>> it doesn't work any more. I have rebooted the box but I have not changed
>>> anything else.
>>   
>> Its possible that your blaster has failed. 
> 
> Not impossible, but unlikely. It's brand new. It does emit detectable
> signals (the Streamzap receiver blinks when I hold it near there). Are
> these things known for frequent failures?
> 
>> Try moving it closer to your 
>> receiver if possible.
> 
> It's taped right over the aperture. It can't get any closer.
> 
> I have since tried several different Motorola remote configurations, all
> without success. Perhaps I will have to order another blaster just to
> rule out the possibility of hardware failure.
> 
You might have it too close. It could be overloading the receiver chip. Try 
*not* taping it over the receiver.

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Mike Perkins