Asking for a friend: I need about 20 clear or frosted plastic balls that are 3" in diameter for a Nuit Blanche project. Where could I obtain such balls in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by sid on Sep 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What hardware should I use to build this networked universal remote? [more inside]
posted by unSane on May 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I need a non-toxic coating that is transparent under visible light but appears much darker/lighter in near-infrared photography. [more inside]
posted by kscottz on Apr 16, 2009 - 23 answers

Is there an easy way to use my laptop's IR port to control my TV? [more inside]
posted by JDHarper on Oct 8, 2008 - 5 answers

My problem with my Apple remote is just getting weirder [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Dec 30, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm disappointed with the service I'm getting from an Apple authorised repair centre. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Dec 4, 2007 - 11 answers

Today I washed my car at one of those touch less car washes that you just drop money into and drive in. This particular one was a Laserwash There was a maintenance man in one of the bays with a company truck. I watched him point a remote control at the exit of the wash and initiate a car wash two different times for testing purposes, I assume. My question is, if I had the code and it was an IR remote is it possible to program a universal remote to send that code and activate the carwash in the same manner? Searching Google for Laserwash codes didn't help me much.
posted by tradeer33 on Aug 29, 2007 - 16 answers

What are the must-read books on international relations? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Apr 11, 2007 - 11 answers

Need some help designing and building LED light strips for an interactive table -- help me select 880nm IR LEDs, understand the circuitry, and figure out how to deal with power. [more inside]
posted by warhol on Mar 3, 2007 - 23 answers

Help me make sense of the industrial relations reform (WorkChoices) that has taken place in Australia since the last federal election. [more inside]
posted by teem on Dec 9, 2006 - 3 answers

Can a Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150 remote (or any other remote) power on a PC natively? [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on Aug 29, 2006 - 12 answers

How can I use the IR port on my Windows XP laptop to control my television?
posted by punishinglemur on Dec 26, 2005 - 6 answers