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2026-08-25 1:38 am
Hi I'm Sel from the UK, I've been intrested in coding and electronics for a long time but I'm just not very good at it. I'll have ago at trying to fix stuff even if I have no clue.
Right now I'm trying to find a way to program an arduino to control at TV by faking the button presses behind the TV as the remote receiver circuit seems to have died.
Can I ask where would be the best place to ask questions about this?
Thanks Sel.
2026-08-26 3:04 am
Hi Sel, and welcome to the forum.
We're not that fussy; you could post it in the Help Wanted section under Projects: https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/help-wanted
I have also made a video about IR remotes that you might find useful:
😎
Bill
"Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window." — Steve Wozniak
2026-08-27 8:26 pm
Hello and welcome. A few links might be helpful for you.
https://forum.arduino.cc/t/interface-with-the-push-buttons-on-a-tv/472427
https://forum.arduino.cc/t/automating-a-button-operated-device/1152923
2026-08-27 10:56 pm
Hi @f2ksel
I got started with IR sensors reading this Adafruit overview: https://learn.adafruit.com/ir-sensor/overview
Good Luck, Tom
To err is human.
To really foul up, use a computer.
Topic starter
2026-08-28 10:33 am
Hi I have watched the video and many other on differnt subjects.
I did have have an issue with the IR code you posted many years ago with the hex number, when I used the code you posted the Switch Case statement didn't see the number and nothing happend.
I've since used the code in the updated video and that seems to work although I've yet to try in on an actual TV.
Thanks.
Topic starter
2026-08-28 10:38 am
Thanks for the links girlindrone and THRandell, I'll check them out first chance I get.