How to build your carputer at a liquor store

**C4M** · 09-02-2002, 08:13 AM

Struggling with the method for obtaining a suitable remote control on the weekend, and I think I solved the problem.

I plan on using an IRMan like device and Girder to control the system.

After toying with my thinking cap, I ventured down to the local electrical discounters (Harvey Norman Homestarters, for the Australians) and asked if they had any orphaned remote controls - controllers that didn't have anything to control. They had a drawer full of them!

After picking one out (see below), I asked "How much?"

Seems that it couldn't go through the register, and was practically worthless to them, so I suggested a 6 pack in exchange - deal done

C!

**tation** · 09-02-2002, 09:08 AM

I once purchased an old pickup truck for $250 and a 6pack. Sometimes I think the beer is worth more than the money. :-)

**Jarrod** · 09-02-2002, 10:20 AM

HAHA!

That is a GREAT idea....if I didnt already have my credit card sized one, I'd be goin to my local Dick Smiths or Harvey Norman right now!

haha.......how did u come across this idea?!

**C4M** · 09-02-2002, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Jarrod
how did u come across this idea?!

I used my brain, and *FLASH* - it happened!

C!

**magnetik** · 09-03-2002, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by C4M
I used my brain, and *FLASH* - it happened!

C!

it sure can do amazing things..

good idea..

**ShinkunoNamida** · 09-03-2002, 09:23 PM

i got 2 black and white ccd security cameras for a pack of cigarettes, 2L of coke, and a bag of ice

**orangewhip** · 09-03-2002, 11:38 PM

I have done this a few times with cars I have owned. Take the car down to the body shop and get them to shave all the symbols and stickers....all for a 6 pack!

**MikeHunt79** · 09-05-2002, 10:27 AM

I got a TV yesterday for a pint of larger! The sound has gone on it, but i can use a video to send the sound to a hifi... yay! (i can now watch telly in my room)

**ShinkunoNamida** · 09-05-2002, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by MikeHunt79
I got a TV yesterday for a pint of larger! The sound has gone on it, but i can use a video to send the sound to a hifi... yay! (i can now watch telly in my room)

I got a nice 27" no sound TV by similar methods.. it worked for 2 years untill it just kicked about 2 months ago. So I've been with out a tele.. luckily i have a tuner in my computer