IR remote libray inconsisties - Help Wanted

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

chucketn — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:15:37 +0000

@ve1dx

I downloaded the revised sketch and schematic. Need to dig out my larger breadboard to build it.

Thanks, Paul.

Chuck

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

VE1DX — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:12:20 +0000

@chucketn I suggest you get a fresh copy of the sketch from the website. I found a minor bug and fixed it. The system now returns to "run" mode from "learn" mode as soon as the toggle switch is flipped, as opposed to waiting an arbitrary 10 seconds.

Paul VE1DX

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

VE1DX — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:37:49 +0000

Diagram fixed. Thanks for finding that.

Paul VE1DX

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

VE1DX — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:20:37 +0000

Indeed it should! I shall have to update the Fritzing diagram ASAP. Thanks for the feedback.

Paul VE1DX

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

chucketn — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:12:56 +0000

@ve1dx

Looking at the breadboard layout with Nano, the red status led is not connected to anything at the right end of it's current limiting resistor. Should that go to pin 5 of the Nano?

Chuck

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

VE1DX — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:18:47 +0000

@chucketn I think my project described on the other site is clear. I have been fooling with this for several weeks and I think I have made most of the mistakes possible! However, there are always bugs and defects that can go unnoticed. When you get going, if things seem confusing or something doesn't work, please post any questions here and I'll do anything I can to help. Also. Bill's youtube video on IR remotes is very informative, and it's worth the 35 minutes investment to pick up all the gems he presents:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E3ltjnbV0c

He has also put together a great web page to go along with it:

https://dronebotworkshop.com/using-ir-remote-controls-with-arduino/

Finally, let us know how you make out. It's always good to know we've inspired someone!

Paul VE1DX

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

chucketn — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:10:01 +0000

I have the basic Elegoo Uno kit. I'll build the project on a breadboard when my order of Arduino Nano's arrive today.

Thanks for the update.

Chuck

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

VE1DX — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:31:39 +0000

Thanks for pointing out my oversight. I thought I had everything, but I missed the sensor. I updated that site so it's there now. I used a KY-022 37.9KHz Infrared IR Sensor Receiver. They are available from Amazon, but there's likely a delay because I believe they are shipped from overseas. My original one was in one of those 37-part Elegoo sensor kits (also available on Amazon.) I suspect these things are not that rare, and there seem to be a lot of similar ones around. I think any IR sensor with 3 pins (Signal, Vcc, and GND) would work.

Paul VE1DX

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

chucketn — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:02:14 +0000

@ve1dx

I checked out the arduino.cc link. Nice work. One question, the parts list does not show what IR receiver you used.

I ordered some solderable 400 point proto boards today to build this project on.

RE: IR remote libray inconsisties

robotBuilder — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:30:03 +0000

Posted by: @ve1dx
@byron I moved this project to a NANO from a UNO and posted all the detail here:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/VE1DX/repurpose-old-remote-controls-92139f?ref=user&ref_id=1069731&offset=0
This is as good as it gets. I don't know if it of any use to anyone, but I started the discussion here and I guess we can check this one finished.
Paul VE1DX

Great project. Thank you for sharing. I have bookmarked it for future reference.