How to build a simple but cool IR (Infra Red) receiver.
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As we have mounted the receiving circuit inside the serial box, the first place you can think to mount it is on the back of the pc, inside the serial connector.
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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