IR Remote Control For your Computer

Use this R/C reciver for your computer to control all your things very good for people with htpc/

Step 1 Preperation

This is a very cheap reciver but can work with 99% of remotes and it cost me less than 5$.

Parts:
IR reciver
Capacitor 4.7k uf 25 or 50 V
Resistor 4.7k
Diode N4148
7805 Regulator
D-sub 9 Connection (like on a old comp mouse)
D-sub 9 hood
pcb line board
3 line cable

tools:
Solderin Iron
Solder

Comments

[techxpert]

here

[sputhran]

can u give better shcematic plzzz, i cannot understandplzz reply

[lordmarx]

just where do you plug this thing.

[coilsinamotor]

so what does it do?

[Lance Mt.]

A remote control receiver for your computer (Windows has only been coded for).

It means you can sync up any remote you wish with it and give each button a different command and/or button

[uberdum05]

Linux has a program for it as well, its called LIRC. Just google it :)

[Lance Mt.]

Later that year i found it and have been loving it ever since :D

[tzsporsho]

i have everything set up on PCB, have the software installed too. i need a USB interface, nt a DB9. please help in this regard!

[Nawaz]

Hey there,Nice instructable...Thanks for sharing..;)...I have 4 IR receivers bt i can't find its datasheet...its the SM0038....ive tried on same gud sites like alldatasheet.com....but theres nothing to do....Can you or any one help me finding it datasheet please....Or tell me if theres an alternative way of finding the pins configuration....Thanx in advance.....:).........

[uberdum05]

Try datasheetarchive.com

[SexySTUD.nu.1]

 if u still need it here is a pic on google of the datasheet or at least whats on the pins

[ARJOON]

your instructable is not completed

[will333333344]

would this plan work withthe software

[DoubleM]

 can any kind of ir receiever be used? for example the tsop 4138? because I can't seem to find the 1138

[Lance Mt.]

Try it?

[DoubleM]

tried,no luck

[Lance Mt.]

Damn, thanks for the heads up though.

[DoubleM]

no problem. but my sensor even looks different

[matstermind]

can i use any infrared receiver?

[Lance Mt.]

This IS a infared receiver

[matstermind]

i was talking about the component, not the whole board

[Lance Mt.]

Ahhhhh, then i'm not too sure my friend. Trial and error? Otherwise, I would play it safe and assume no.

[rockyt]

I don't mean to sound like a bone head, but what specifically can this be used for?

[Lance Mt.]

A way to use you PC.

[rockyt]

please elaborate.

[matstermind]

you can use it with a tv remote or any other source of IR device to control your pc by emulating mouse and keyboard input

[chrismake]

I'll have to try this. Thanks for the howto rockyt -> Perfect to control the divx movies or mp3 music on your Home Theater Personal Computer

[rockyt]

Thank you!

[Neodudeman]

"Use this R/C reciver for your computer to control all your things very good for people with htpc/" Right there in the intro. You download programs to use it. I'm guessing it can be used with just about anything

[Linco]

mhh...dont wanna look dumb, i searched for the information but never found answer so maybe you could help me please :)...can we...heum, transmit video/image to a tv screen (tv pluggued on a reciever)? whats the range of i/r signal? does it work on frequency? if yes, how can we set it? thanks alot!! :D

[Lance Mt.]

No.

[X-mind]

can it be used to view images from my USB PC camera wirelessly.

[Lance Mt.]

Ummm.. well. In short, no. I know i could, but i doubt its something worth both the effort and/or skill available

[infraredman21]

Hey whats up? just asking is there any way that you could make it work with a USB???

[ReCreate]

Yes you could You just need some sort of thingy called"Usb to serial"and then connect it like you would you normally do it. But it wont be easy

[Lance Mt.]

You can do it directly, but would need to just code for it.

[emdarcher]

can I make it with a USB plug istead? because my mac doesn't have that kind of plug

[Lance Mt.]

Yes and No.

Yes, you can make it USB plug. No, because it is a MAC.

[alex-sharetskiy]

nope get a converter

[jack4645]

Can you reverse this so you can control the TV, Amp, etc from your computer?