The following is from CU Amiga web site about another new DIY feature which will be turning up soon. So read on.
AIR Link is the latest project to feature in the DIY
Scene section of CU Amiga Magazine. Project XG was the debut project and it's
been met with resounding enthusiasm. It's not been without its problems, however,
(see Project XG addendum) but from the feedback gained we have a far greater
knowledge of the problems that can occur and the capability of most Amiga DIYers.
AIR Link is an adaptation of the InfraRexx hardware/software combination and CU
Amiga's next revolutionary step is to simplify construction and include the Printed
Circuit Board on the cover of every issue.
AIR Link is an InfraRed transceiver that plugs into the joystick port on an
Amiga. It has the ability to control virtually any InfraRed controlled
device and even allows controlling of the Amiga with any InfraRed controller from
a domestic appliance. The possibilities are endless as AIR Link's
InfraRexx software support suite allows controlling of any Amiga applications
with an ARexx interface.
Even if you don't know ARexx, using it and AIR Link is extremely
simple.
For example, to quit Miami 'Address MIAMI;quit' can be inserted in the receive
instruction for one of the remote codes. 'rx "address INFRAREXX ; CDTV_PLAY"
entered in the shell will start a CDTV playing a CD. Adding transmit commands to
Opus buttons, Tool Manager docks, Tools Daemon menus, DefIcon defaults and of
course your own ARexx scripts is both easy and powerful.
Here's a quick list of features particular to AIR Link;
The kit of components will be provided by ACL
Ltd at a cost of under £15 including box and cable to joystick port.
Construction instructions and software with examples will appear in the
November issue of CU Amiga with the covermounted Printed Circuit Board.
The construction feature will assume no knowledge of soldering and will
include a short tutorial on basic soldering.