need IR repeater/extender for projector

[KevInCinci]

I finally got a universal remote for my HT and want to stop having to point the remote behind/above me to turn on the projector. Does anyone have suggestions for a good, inexpensive IR repeater/reflector/extender that will send the remote signal from the HT cabinet in front to the projector mounted in the wall behind and above me? All I've seen are the little pyramid-shaped ones that receive the IR signal and send it via RF to another pyramid that sends back out the IR. I can do that, but they're not pretty. Is there a single unit that does this (i.e. a reflector), or I could even do something that receives the IR signal and uses a wire to transfer the signal back to the projector (like the kind that stick to the front of the device). I've only seen those in the expensive, multi-device systems that are beyond what I need (my other components are behind dark glass). Ideally, I'd like to stick the device by my center speaker, that's hidden behind mesh and has ceiling access to the conduit back to my projector, so a wired device would work well, provided the wire is at least 15' or so long.

Suggestions? TIA,

Kevin

 

[Don_T]

I use a system sold through ************.com. It is affordable and works well. The system consists of an IR sensor that connects to a distribution module via CAT 5 cable . From the distribution module CAT 5 cable is run to the component and terminates in an IR repeater. There are other systems that are more expensive but I have been happy with this one. It is made by Wired Home. As far as I know there is no system that will repeat an IR signal without a powered distribution hub.

Hope this helps.

 

[jcPanny]

IR Signal

If you have a strong enough IR signal, you can bounce it off the screen to the Front projector. If your current remote wont do this upgrading to a Home Theater Master or Harmony might give you a remote upgrade and strong enough signal to bounce off the screen.