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reybie
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 16
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:39 pm Post subject: dumb question... remote controlled ceiling fans |
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LOL
Is there such a code to be able to control those remotely-controlled ceiling fans? We're talking remotes here now so why not try to control anything remotely controllable?
If I get to control that fan with a 6131 (which I'm thinking of getting), I think I'm going to impress the wife |
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SemperFi
Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 54 Location: Tipp City, Ohio |
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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If you have a Hunter ceiling fan like mine it is RF not IR. There are 1 or 2 remotes that have rf but I don't know if they will learn or have built in code for the fan.
If your current remote has an led on the end like a regular remote you shouldn't have any problem. It may take a little work though. _________________ Stupid is forever
Ignorance can be fixed |
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jamesgammel Exile Island Resident
Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 394 Location: Gillette, Wyoming |
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 9:43 am Post subject: |
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The RF used by extraneous devices used by devices like fans, etc. are NOT on the same frequency as the ueic remotes. However, i recall seeing a website where a guy documents the frequency of some ofthese RF devices and has schematics, parts liostings, etc. for "converters". Basically you can make adevice that receives the RF signal, and convert the frequency to that used by the fan. I don't have any RF devices so saving or remembering that link wasn't a priority. I believe it's been posted at remotecentral in several OFA posts.
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reybie
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 16
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm, I'll have to check the remote to see if it has one of those LEDs. I know it's powered by a 9V battery if that's of any help. |
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zymurgist
Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 12:09 am Post subject: |
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There are a few garage door openers that learn RF signals. You might want to try those. |
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reybie
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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That's ok, it was one of those ideas
I was thinking along the line that I was going for universal remote to rid of the clutter anyway so why not try and get the fan out of the way too |
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