Universal IR Remote Power Switch for PC

Step 10 Conclusion

All that's left to do is put the panels back on the PC.

I'm very happy with this project but now I want to be able to control my PC's media player with my remote. I know there are products out there for that, but for $5 or less in parts there's a way that I can connect this module to my serial port (9-pin not USB) and with the help of some free software control my media player! If any of you would like to see that project, drop a line and I'll put it together.

Comments

[junti]

hello good day. i have a problem with this. My IR detector is not a TSOP but there is a three pins in there like TSOP IR detector but its different Number. not same in TSOP.

[fadebrain]

nice ya...

[vbexpressrocker]

That is so COOL!
I'll ask Dad to help me do it!

[electronic boy]

not bad try typing in on Instructables ir on serial bus/computer. note i am only 13 so don't expect too much.

[dombeef]

Cool!

[Gelis]

Hey would be very nice if you would put together the instructions of how to control the media player with an ir-remote because that's exactly what i have been looking for!!! thanks in advance..!

[psi_teck]

would the hardware mod for this be as simple as soldering a wire between the ir receiver output (pin 6 on the PC2) and port 1 (DCD) of the serial port?

[Spicer__]

u should and hit me up wen u get it done