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Electronics IR remote dealy, possible?!

Discussion in 'Modding' started by bixie_62, 15 Apr 2006.

  1. bixie_62

    bixie_62 Minimodder

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    hey all

    just wondering, is it possible to make some sort of IR receiver for my pc, which i can then use in conjunction with one of those 'one 4 all' remotes to control basic stuff on my pc? mainly multimedia commands?

    any guides at all?

    thanx.
     
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  2. BlackScorpion

    BlackScorpion What's a Dremel?

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    I've been following the bit-tech forums for a few months now, but when I saw this question I just had to register :)

    I have a homemade IR receiver myself and it works perfect. all you need is a free COM-port, and some electronical parts. there's also a USB version, but that one is more complicater and requirest more components. the reciever uses the software Girder, wich is downloadable for free on www.proximis.com(trial, but fully usable) the software is very easy in use and has a lot of pre-programmed plugins like WMP9 and 10, PowerDVD, and lots of other functions.

    tomorrow i will try to find the scheme and the required info to make one.
    i've allready found this but i don't think it will help you that much, since it's all dutch
     
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  3. ElThomsono

    ElThomsono Multimodder

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    Welcome to Bit-tech BlackScorpion, nice to get some helpful new members :)
     
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  4. bixie_62

    bixie_62 Minimodder

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    hello there blackscorpion!

    welcome to the forums

    i look forward to the schematic! lol. how difficult is it to make? ideally id like something which can be made on a stripboard, as i dont have access to pcb development stuffs!

    thank you!
     
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    tm36usa What's a Dremel?

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    girder is what i used, its easy and useful
     
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    Confused Fishcake Minimodder

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    Use winlirc if you have windows, is just as good.
     
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  9. bixie_62

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    http://lnx.manoweb.com/lirc/?partType=section&partName=introduction

    thats quite a good guide i found, but having one problem finding a suitable IR receiver...

    it says a TSOP 1738, the only one i can find on maplins which may be suitable is the one with product code:

    CH11M

    could someone perhaps check this out for me and see if its suitable!

    thank you!
     
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  10. BlackScorpion

    BlackScorpion What's a Dremel?

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    just the version i'm using, consists of a resistor, capacitor, diode, ir-sensor and a com-plug, works perfect

    some pics(clickable):
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  11. bixie_62

    bixie_62 Minimodder

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    what kind of ir sensor are you using on that thing?
     
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  12. BlackScorpion

    BlackScorpion What's a Dremel?

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    i didn't make it myself actually, but the top of the sensor says:

    TK69 841
    TFM 5360

    it seems to have 6 pins, but 3 of them are removed

    PS: how can I set my avatar? :idea:
     
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  13. bixie_62

    bixie_62 Minimodder

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    o/t: the only way you can get an avatar is after you've made i believe its 75 posts, or it might be 150, someones gna need to clarify that! but im sure it was 75!

    i cant for the life of me find a suitable IR receiver!! ARGH! im very close to making the thing, the only thing stopping me is finding a suitable ir receiver!

    can anyone in the uk help!


    thank you!
     
    bixie_62, 17 Apr 2006
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