PCE Infrared Wireless Controller

[wolfman]

I just realized that I posted in an old WTB thread...which I didn´t notice until now. So I am re-posting this here, as it actually belongs into a discussion thread:

I know that many have issues with no reception on the receiver with the controller pointed slightly off the center (as happens during gameplay, I can tell). So I thought of soldering in another 2 IR LEDs (they´re already 2 in there, 1 pointing up, one down) to broaden the sender-side transmission area   

I noticed that they are lavender colored and wondered what wavelenght they would cover, since there are different types available. I know that the camera of my cell phone can show me the "active" signal.

Has someone of the top-grade modders a hint which type to buy? thesteve? turbokon? Someone else maybe?

[wolfman]

I'm far from a top-grade modder, and I have no idea what type of IR LED you'd need... but I've had some success with flakey remote controls before by using the shinier side of aluminum foil behind/around the leds (kind of the same principle of the reflective backing in flashlights).  Might be worth a try.

I get your point, but I am afraid that I will short them with aluminium foil. Unlike in TV remotes, the LED contacts are sticking out directly and naked from the pcb, so "sneaking" them in will make electrical contact...

[wolfman]

you could coat them with an insulator? nothing a little hot glue won't fix   or perhaps http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Liquid_Tape could insulate the area?

Naaaaah....that would look nasty. 

I am looking for the * perfect * solution, since its a perfect console in itself....just missing...minor adjustments