Universal IR Controller for a PC by 74LS74,555

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008


This simple circuit allows you to record any IR remote control signal on your PC, and then play it back. This is particularly useful if you want to control appliances such as TVs, VCRs, CDs etc. from your computer. The device simply connects to the parallel port of your PC. You can also use this [...]

Infra Red Extender Mark 4

Monday, April 21st, 2008


An Infra Red wired Repeater circuit to control appliances from a remote location.
The signal emitted by an IR remote control contains two parts, the control pulses and a modulated carrier wave. The control pulses are used to modulate the carrier, a popular modulation frequency being 36 and 42KHz. The signal is radiated by an IR [...]

Infra Red Remote Control Extender by CA3140

Thursday, April 10th, 2008


This circuit is used to relay signals from an Infra Red remote control in one room to an IR controlled appliance in another room.
The receiver is built around a silicon photodiode, the SFH2030 available from Maplin, order code CY90X. This photodiode is very sensitive and will respond to a wide spectral range of IR frequencies. [...]