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Faraday Cage?
FrizzleFried:
Tried it before...no go.
<sigh>
Havok:
Man, I would be more concerned about your exposure to this EMI than a stupid garage door opener problem. If you're convinced it's the motherboard, try another motherboard and see if that resolves the problem. I have an AMD motherboard mounted in my cab - no case, and we have wireless internet, cordless phones, etc and no problems. I can't believe that a modern mobo is the cause - there must be something wrong with the PSU, that would be the more likely culprit in my mind...
FrizzleFried:
--- Quote from: Havok on February 17, 2007, 02:43:55 pm ---Man, I would be more concerned about your exposure to this EMI than a stupid garage door opener problem. If you're convinced it's the motherboard, try another motherboard and see if that resolves the problem. I have an AMD motherboard mounted in my cab - no case, and we have wireless internet, cordless phones, etc and no problems. I can't believe that a modern mobo is the cause - there must be something wrong with the PSU, that would be the more likely culprit in my mind...
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Nope...not the PSU...as it is a different PSU than when I was having problems in San Diego. That PSU is still in my main PC in my bedroom. I too have MULTIPLE computers running fully exposed without any issue. It is very strange indeed. It's also strange that it effects ONLY wireless garage door remotes, keyless entry remotes, etc. No issues with any radios, TVs, monitors, or any other devices when the cab is running.
I am going to try a few things to block the EMF...if they fail, it's time for a new motherboard. For now I am unable to run the damn cabinet until late at night in fear of my neighbor coming over bitching she/he can't get in the garage again.
Kevin Mullins:
--- Quote ---For now I am unable to run the damn cabinet until late at night in fear of my neighbor coming over bitching she/he can't get in the garage again.
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So your neighbors already know you are the cause?
Bummer....
I still can't fathom a PC motherboard or a particular component installed on it producing THAT much interference.
FrizzleFried:
--- Quote from: Kevin Mullins on February 17, 2007, 03:04:04 pm ---
--- Quote ---For now I am unable to run the damn cabinet until late at night in fear of my neighbor coming over bitching she/he can't get in the garage again.
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So your neighbors already know you are the cause?
Bummer....
I still can't fathom a PC motherboard or a particular component installed on it producing THAT much interference.
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Yah...I made the mistake of letting my next door neighbor know what was going on when I saw him out messing with his garage door opener. That was when i realized the effect was so broad and started doing tests. PC on, no work... PC off, work.
It sure is friggin' strange (and quite a pain in the ass).