Treetop
October 16th, 2004, 01:26 PM
There has been a bit of talk over at Homeseer (http://ubb.homeseer.com/eve/ubb.x?q=Y&a=tpc&s=697298074&f=446296174&m=884103897&p=1) lately about some really cheap IR window blind controllers.
Lowe's is currently selling some Power Ease units:
Master Set (includes remote) #112131 10004 for $15.98
Expansion Unit (no remote) #112216 10014 for $11.98
This units are discontinued, so some stores may already be sold out.
NOTE: These units only tilt the blinds open/close, it DOES NOT raise and/or lower them. They are battery operated and require no tools to install. The motor is audible when running, but is not bothersome.
I just set one up in my livingroom (window behind the couch) and the USB-UIRT is able to control it perfectly using the front blaster. I just set my repeat value in the config. to 16 (instead of the deault 4).
The unit's IR sensor can either be placed inside the unit itself, but it can also be removed as its on a 6 inch cord, if you have drapes or curtains.
Treetop
Lowe's is currently selling some Power Ease units:
Master Set (includes remote) #112131 10004 for $15.98
Expansion Unit (no remote) #112216 10014 for $11.98
This units are discontinued, so some stores may already be sold out.
NOTE: These units only tilt the blinds open/close, it DOES NOT raise and/or lower them. They are battery operated and require no tools to install. The motor is audible when running, but is not bothersome.
I just set one up in my livingroom (window behind the couch) and the USB-UIRT is able to control it perfectly using the front blaster. I just set my repeat value in the config. to 16 (instead of the deault 4).
The unit's IR sensor can either be placed inside the unit itself, but it can also be removed as its on a 6 inch cord, if you have drapes or curtains.
Treetop