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to: BEN RITCHEY
from: MIKE ROSS
date: 2005-02-12 11:16:34
subject: IR

"BEN RITCHEY" bravely wrote to "ALL" (09 Feb 05  10:04:12)
 --- on the heady topic of "IR"

 BR> Is there any material I can use to block the light emitting from
 BR> several overly bright LED's *but* NOT block incoming IR remote control
 BR> signals?
 BR> I know, take it apart and reduce the current to the LEDs, but a last
 BR> resort (voids warranty).

The dark plastic used as the front window of remote controls will let
IR through easily and blocks most other light. It may reduce the light
from your leds too much though. Perhaps something opaque like a sheet
of paper might work too.

 Mike

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