[oclug] [OT] How to build remote control

[Mike]

On Thursday 10 February 2005 02:03, MB wrote:
> I'm trying to figure out how to build a simple RF remote control. All I
> is a transmitter with 1 button, that will make the receiver do 1 thing.
>
> Tried surfing the net for info on how to do this but can't find
> anything.. I'm a complete newbie and have no idea what is required in
> doing this.
>
> Basically I'm looking for a few pointers, or even just the parts to buy
> to build this. Contact me offlist (obviously) if you know something
> about doing this kind of stuff.

Check out http://www.dunfield.com.  He has a schematic that turns your PC into 
a universal remote.  I have the schematic in front of me now.  look for 
IR-232 Serial Infrared Remote control. it has a 8031, ls373, 2764, max232, 
74ls00, 11.059 crystal, I/R LED, I/R detector and a red LED with a few 
resistors and caps.  His tools supposedly work under DosEmu.

> Thanks in advance

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