Intro: Remote Control for Elliptical / Tread-wheel

Motive a outback control patc exercising? Some rounded machines / treadmills in gyms are equipped with add-along remote. Conditional the inaccessible itself several only allows you to switch between channels. The outback in this painting are able to do much more with 8 extra buttons, and is compatible with near anything that uses IR (invisible) signalise , be it TV, BD/DVD Player, HTPC or even amplifier.

At starting time I bought this steering-wheel infrared far control for my honda but it doesn't work as expected. That is not surprising given the factory far sucks too. Long story break off, I got a break idea for the remote.

What you need:
- Steering wheel remote ascertain that learns using IR ($12 from ebay)
- Anti-slip / not-skid sparkle taping
- Screwdrivers
- Television, BD/DVD players or HTPC that has IR receiver and original removed
- Ovoid / Treadmill / Stationary wheel with straight or rounded handle
- White paint / permanent marker / correction fluid

Putting it together:
First and foremost, the remote that I misused in the instructables are flawed. This model has rear buttons but are seriously imperfect that they do non descend with whatsoever IR reflector and thence the signal is very regular. I opened the unlikely, I painted the LEDs surface diluted so IT becomes a reflector, and removed the transparent pliant compensate at the bottom.

After the LEDs are fixed, it's time to let this remote learn commands from the desired remote control. Obviously you would ask your underived TV / equipments remote for this process. Just put 2 remotes LEDs veneer each other and perform learning processes reported to the manual (hold set button and press the desirable button happening original distant). After whol buttons are set it is meter to try on the new remote. If the signals are weak, ensure the IR receiver in your equipments are have sunshiny surroundings.

Now to the mounting. Thither are 2 common types of handles plant in typical elliptic or treadmill machine. It is either upright or rounded. The remote was designed to cost affixed happening steerage-wheel, sol certain things have to be added for the straight handle. I used a sleazy anti-slip foam tape on the remote bracket and the handle itself (even up when the grip is rubber) so it is tight and does not slide when I press any buttons on the front man and the back.

Results
After both trial run-and-mistake testing, you should have a in full working outback at your elliptical or tread-wheel. Make sure it is tight and secured so information technology does not wiggle when pressed from either directions. Now you can transfer your music with ease spell exercise.

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