23-01-2004, 16:00
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Bathroom PC access
I've just done-up my bathroom, and put in some ceiling speakers. Now I'd like to access my mp3 files on my PC, and Internet radio over the network.
Is there some kind of low-voltage remote control available that could use in the bath and access the PC through a bathroom wall?
How about a low-voltage splash-resistant LCD flat-screen and waterproof remote?
Regards,
Ian Tresman
Derby, UK
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23-01-2004, 16:13
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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23-01-2004, 16:34
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Re: Bathroom PC access
I wouldn't know of anything that would do it, but it does sound very cool if you manage to put it together 
(Starts looking at own bathroom)...
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24-01-2004, 23:24
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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Originally Posted by danielf
I wouldn't know of anything that would do it, but it does sound very cool if you manage to put it together
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YAY im not going mad.... Everyone thinks im strange for ewanting a pc in everyroom of the house... no the bathroom is a tricky one.
My first worry would be damp electricity and all the usual, now if you have an old laptop you could get away with dumping that in there. Alternatives is to start looking at marine equipment I guess. or have the speakers getting there feed from another cumputer in the house. so you would set ya album/radio station before you get in the bath.
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24-01-2004, 23:42
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Re: Bathroom PC access
Have a look at this.
http://www.connect3d.com/products/products_rwonder.htm
It will allow you to control the PC from upto 30 feet away and through walls. You will not be able to see the screen but should be able to set it up to launch media player at a touch of button, skip tracks and change volume. It will also only need a battery powered remote in the bathroom, which should be pretty safe.
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24-01-2004, 23:50
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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Originally Posted by erol
Have a look at this.
http://www.connect3d.com/products/products_rwonder.htm
It will allow you to control the PC from upto 30 feet away and through walls. You will not be able to see the screen but should be able to set it up to launch media player at a touch of button, skip tracks and change volume. It will also only need a battery powered remote in the bathroom, which should be pretty safe. |
Yea wirless keyboard, giroscopic mouse, and a low voltage LCD monitor, which I know you can get that are damp proof, bish bosh you can surf the net whilst scrubbing ya back...
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25-01-2004, 00:03
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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Originally Posted by Millay
YAY im not going mad.... Everyone thinks im strange for ewanting a pc in everyroom of the house... no the bathroom is a tricky one.
My first worry would be damp electricity and all the usual, now if you have an old laptop you could get away with dumping that in there. Alternatives is to start looking at marine equipment I guess. or have the speakers getting there feed from another cumputer in the house. so you would set ya album/radio station before you get in the bath.
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The last thing is definitely an option, but I don't know how well it fits into your plans. Here's how I get my sound in the dining room. (Yes I know it's odd, but all the components were there, so we didn't feel like going out and buy another pair of speakers and wire the place)
I feed the speakers in my dining room through a wireless headphone. The headphone has a base set which plugs in to the source (the stereo in my case), but the pc is plugged into that anyway). This transmits the signal to the wireless headphones. Then I've got a pair of 'active speakers' (they plug into the mains for power) hooked up to the wireless headphones to provide the volume.
I occasionally play mp3s from the pc in the attic, access these through the home network from the laptop in the lounge, and listen to them in the dining through the wireless headphones powered by the active speakers. :GEEK:
I don't know if this helps at all, but I do hope it encourages you get it sorted.
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25-01-2004, 00:04
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Re: Bathroom PC access
Hmm, perhaps plumbing the bog into your bedroom by the computer desk would be easier? 
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25-01-2004, 00:18
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Re: Bathroom PC access
Ah well, I was just trying to help. I wish people would stop posting while I'm typing... 
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25-01-2004, 00:45
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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Originally Posted by iantresman
I've just done-up my bathroom, and put in some ceiling speakers. Now I'd like to access my mp3 files on my PC, and Internet radio over the network.
Is there some kind of low-voltage remote control available that could use in the bath and access the PC through a bathroom wall?
How about a low-voltage splash-resistant LCD flat-screen and waterproof remote?
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We use a terminal at work called "Magelis" made by Telemecanique (Groupe Schneider). Now they make PC versions of these called the iPC. Not sure of the prices. I guess they will be expensive, but if money is no object they could be an option.
Take a look at http://public.modicon.com/HMIiPCHard...?page=body.htm
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25-01-2004, 00:52
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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Originally Posted by iantresman
I've just done-up my bathroom, and put in some ceiling speakers. Now I'd like to access my mp3 files on my PC, and Internet radio over the network.
Is there some kind of low-voltage remote control available that could use in the bath and access the PC through a bathroom wall?
How about a low-voltage splash-resistant LCD flat-screen and waterproof remote?
Regards,
Ian Tresman
Derby, UK
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Have nothing constructive to add except my thoughts that you bloody rock mate Top stuff.
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25-01-2004, 20:13
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Re: Bathroom PC access
I've just looked around, and old colour LCD notebooks can be purchased for as little as £99. Eg. http://www.hasgot.com/
Now I just need to find the minimum spec that will support Windows XP, Windows Media Player, and I think we're almost there.
Ian
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25-01-2004, 20:13
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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25-01-2004, 20:18
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Re: Bathroom PC access
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Originally Posted by erol
Have a look at this.
http://www.connect3d.com/products/products_rwonder.htm
It will allow you to control the PC from upto 30 feet away and through walls. You will not be able to see the screen but should be able to set it up to launch media player at a touch of button, skip tracks and change volume. It will also only need a battery powered remote in the bathroom, which should be pretty safe. |
Looks pretty good, pricing and reviews can be seen here:
http://www.blisware.com/specialoffer_remotewonder.htm
Ian
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