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Looking for an IR LED for a wiimote sensor bar for my PC. Still debating whether to make it USB- or battery-powered.

Basically, I'm asking if this is fine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110663417208?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1303w
t_881

Thanks /diy/

>> No.144120

bumpity

Specifically, I'm asking what makes an IR LED "high intensity."

>> No.144128

all my bump

>> No.144130

Never mind, guys, just going with these as they seem pretty boss: http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-x-Infrared-LED-940nm-5mm-TSAL7400-USA-SELLER-4-Days-Delivery-/32077152458
9?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aaf7907ed#ht_1532wt_648

>> No.144131

>>144115 what makes an IR LED "high intensity."
The luminous output, measured in candelas or lumens . Your seller doesn't give you that information. Any LED drawing only 28 milliwats isn't going to have a particularly impressive output, but should be plenty for your application and the price is fair.

>> No.144156

>>144115
steal the ir leds from old remotes.

>> No.144163

An IR headphone transmitter will have a number of them.

>> No.144180
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144180

there are 5 ir leds on each end of the bar and the ones on the ends are pointed slightly off to the sides

>> No.144218

Why even build anything, just put two burning objects on either side of your tv.
http://youtu.be/_1vQFchFr_Q