Reading a remote control from Labview

[plessnick]

Hello,

I have an application where I need to control a LabVIEW application running on a PXI using an industrial remote control.  Does anybody ever used or saw one (usb, bluetooth, etc..)?

In fact, it is not really a LabVIEW question, I'm only looking for the hardware (the remote control).

Thanks,

Patrick 

[Hillman]

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for the post.

I had noticed you've not received any support thus far.

Im afraid I have not heard or seen an industrial remote control, you could please provide some more details of such a device?

Kind Regards, 

[plessnick]

Hello Hillman,

I've done a lot of reseach on the web and found almost nothing except this one, which is not that much industrial.  It come with a IR-Serial interface that ou can connect to your computer or PXI. (http://www.remotefactory.com/2a2.htm).

You can also use a universal remote or even a Wii remote if you are ready writing your onw driver.  However, you don't look really serious in front of your customer!!!

Thanks,

Patrick

[RavensFan]

Interesting.

But I have a lot of doubts about a product where the vendor spells at least 3 words wrong on its website.

Vehicals?

Diatance?

Trough?

One hand held device with a dozen buttons controlling an enitre car factory?  That is a miracle device!

Message Edited by Ravens Fan on 10-30-2008 04:51 PM

[DanRichards]

Hi all,

What about a PDA device? It wouldn't be the best for harsh environments, but they can come with holsters, which can be professional. You're right, a Wii mote is necessarily the best tool for the job, and you probably would miss out on the joy of using its gyro's if you're just using the buttons. 🙂 Besides that, you probably don't want to by an RF module, which would be extremely expensive for just that application.

You could also use a 6in touch panel and perhaps get wireless connectivity by using the USB port with a plug and play antenna. Maybe another vendor makes a TPC with wireless connectivity. But that's just the PDA anyway, so I think the PDA is the way to go. I'd look into options there and let us know if you have any more questions.

Let me know if that helps.

Thanks,