How to build a simple but cool IR (Infra Red) receiver.
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The same with the resistors, depending also on the size of your particular component.
Introduction
Tools
Part list
The circuit explained
IR-receiver and voltage regulator
Diode and resistor
The wire and the capacitor
Mounting it inside the box
Placing the IR receiver
The software for Linux: Lirc
WinLirc
Old site
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