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/

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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

ViperSniper says: May 10, 2013. 1:28 AM

I want to make this for my XBMC setup, will the IR reciever from an old mechanical mouse work for this project?

techxpert says: Jan 23, 2012. 2:21 AM

here

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sputhran says: Nov 28, 2011. 8:26 AM

can u give better shcematic plzzz, i cannot understandplzz reply

lordmarx says: Nov 17, 2011. 7:32 PM

just where do you plug this thing.

coilsinamotor says: Aug 4, 2010. 3:55 PM

so what does it do?

Lance Mt. in reply to coilsinamotorSep 13, 2010. 2:30 AM

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

Callum Snowden in reply to Lance Mt.Feb 28, 2011. 8:30 AM

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

Lance Mt. in reply to Callum SnowdenAug 20, 2011. 6:43 PM

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

tzsporsho says: May 21, 2011. 3:38 AM

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 says: Mar 26, 2009. 4:15 AM

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.....:).........

Callum Snowden in reply to NawazFeb 28, 2011. 8:31 AM

Try datasheetarchive.com

SexySTUD.nu.1 in reply to NawazMar 11, 2010. 6:08 PM

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

ARJOON says: Dec 2, 2010. 6:32 AM

your instructable is not completed

will333333344 says: Nov 22, 2010. 12:44 PM

would this plan work withthe software

DoubleM says: May 16, 2010. 1:49 AM

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

Lance Mt. in reply to DoubleMSep 13, 2010. 2:31 AM

Try it?

DoubleM in reply to Lance Mt.Sep 13, 2010. 3:06 AM

tried,no luck

Lance Mt. in reply to DoubleMSep 15, 2010. 3:09 AM

Damn, thanks for the heads up though.

DoubleM in reply to Lance Mt.Sep 15, 2010. 4:57 AM

no problem. but my sensor even looks different

matstermind says: Sep 30, 2009. 6:43 PM

can i use any infrared receiver?

Lance Mt. in reply to matstermindSep 13, 2010. 2:35 AM

This IS a infared receiver

matstermind in reply to Lance Mt.Sep 13, 2010. 4:25 AM

i was talking about the component, not the whole board

Lance Mt. in reply to matstermindSep 15, 2010. 3:08 AM

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

rockyt says: Aug 24, 2006. 1:53 PM

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

Lance Mt. in reply to rockytSep 13, 2010. 2:41 AM

A way to use you PC.

rockyt in reply to Lance Mt.Sep 13, 2010. 9:07 AM

please elaborate.

matstermind in reply to rockytSep 13, 2010. 4:44 PM

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 in reply to rockytAug 24, 2006. 3:40 PM

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 in reply to chrismakeAug 24, 2006. 3:50 PM

Thank you!

Neodudeman in reply to rockytAug 24, 2006. 2:11 PM

"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 says: Mar 17, 2007. 1:09 AM

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. in reply to LincoSep 13, 2010. 2:39 AM

No.