Problem with inteference - wireless keyboard and mouse

Rabbit80 · 24 August 2008, 23:19

I know that this isnt Amiga related but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas...

I have huge problems with my wireless keyboard and mouse. At random i suddenly get no signal between them and the reciever - I have changed batteries, changed channel etc all to no avail

The problem is so bad that during these spells of inteference i cannot even use either keyboard or mouse 2 inches away from the reciever!

I'm now using my third keyboard and mouse - but it has made no difference. All have been different makes.

Don't say to me use a wired set - I am using a 32" screen and dont have much option in where I can place things - unless the wires were 3 meters or more, I am too close to the TV.

Charlie · 25 August 2008, 00:32

Hello,
A few random thoughts from personal experience:
-One of the wireless jobbies I had didn't like rechargeable batteries (logitec) - strangely it got worse with time - using 'normal' ones fixed it. (in non-living rooms - weird)
-I guess you've got some kind of HTPC plugged into said telly (I'm doing something similar with a projector). What other sources of IR radiation have you got in the room that may be interfering?
Start turning stuff completely off (inc the telly! - bring in a monitor for testing).
Remove all the hand controllers too - some can be letting out signals even when not being used.
If you have a wood floor try putting the reciever on the floor & see if that helps.
Try alt keyboard + mouse - my (expensive) logitec set gave me all sorts of trouble even after I stopped using rechargeables (it was in the manual). I bought an el-cheapo set to try fearing the worst & they have given no trouble at all - and aren't picky about batteries!

Rabbit80 · 25 August 2008, 00:42

Interesting point about recharge & logitech - I am using labtec at thed moment tho... and i'm not on recharge (rechargeables are only 1.2v not the regular 1.5v)

I have already turned everything in the flat off with no change - I am wondering if it is one of my neighbours that has something which inteferes...

Charlie · 25 August 2008, 01:05

Maybe your neighbour has one of these:

Rabbit80 · 25 August 2008, 01:09

Now thats a project for next year - I dont have space for that many microwaves at the moment!

24 August 2008, 23:19	#1
Rabbit80 Its hard being famous! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gateway to the dales, UK Age: 43 Posts: 633	Problem with inteference - wireless keyboard and mouse I know that this isnt Amiga related but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas... I have huge problems with my wireless keyboard and mouse. At random i suddenly get no signal between them and the reciever - I have changed batteries, changed channel etc all to no avail The problem is so bad that during these spells of inteference i cannot even use either keyboard or mouse 2 inches away from the reciever! I'm now using my third keyboard and mouse - but it has made no difference. All have been different makes. Don't say to me use a wired set - I am using a 32" screen and dont have much option in where I can place things - unless the wires were 3 meters or more, I am too close to the TV.

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25 August 2008, 00:32	#2
Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	Hello, A few random thoughts from personal experience: -One of the wireless jobbies I had didn't like rechargeable batteries (logitec) - strangely it got worse with time - using 'normal' ones fixed it. (in non-living rooms - weird) -I guess you've got some kind of HTPC plugged into said telly (I'm doing something similar with a projector). What other sources of IR radiation have you got in the room that may be interfering? Start turning stuff completely off (inc the telly! - bring in a monitor for testing). Remove all the hand controllers too - some can be letting out signals even when not being used. If you have a wood floor try putting the reciever on the floor & see if that helps. Try alt keyboard + mouse - my (expensive) logitec set gave me all sorts of trouble even after I stopped using rechargeables (it was in the manual). I bought an el-cheapo set to try fearing the worst & they have given no trouble at all - and aren't picky about batteries!

25 August 2008, 00:42	#3
Rabbit80 Its hard being famous! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gateway to the dales, UK Age: 43 Posts: 633	Interesting point about recharge & logitech - I am using labtec at thed moment tho... and i'm not on recharge (rechargeables are only 1.2v not the regular 1.5v) I have already turned everything in the flat off with no change - I am wondering if it is one of my neighbours that has something which inteferes...

25 August 2008, 01:05	#4
Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	Maybe your neighbour has one of these:

25 August 2008, 01:09	#5
Rabbit80 Its hard being famous! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gateway to the dales, UK Age: 43 Posts: 633	Now thats a project for next year - I dont have space for that many microwaves at the moment!

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