This is the component representation of the circuit, just to give you an idea on how the pieces will be mounted. The real schematics are below. It is possible to download the drawing in Eps format.

Component circuit view

Component circuit view - color version
Eps versions:Not compressed - Bz2 compressed - Color not compressed - Color bz2 compressed



This is the real schematics of the circuit:
Schematics view
Eps version - Bz2 compressed
The description of this circuit is rather simple. The RTS line of the serial port gives power to the voltage regulator which fixes it to 5 stable volts. A diode is there to protect the serial port from inverse current. The capacitor helps to keep a stable voltage; all the grounds are bound to the GND line of the serial port. The data output of the IR receiver is connected to the DCD line of the serial port together with a pull-up resistor coming from the power line.

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  1. Introduction
  2. Tools
  3. Part list
  4. Circuit
  5. IR-receiver and Voltage regulator
  6. Diode and Resistor
  7. Capacitor and Wire
  8. Mounting inside the box
  9. Closing and serial number
  10. Links
Copyright (C) 2002 Alessio Sangalli, alesan@manoweb.com