Simple infrared remote controls have begun to accumulate on the desk for this project. In the last laser tag attempt, three years ago, simple remotes like these were used as moderator tools to assign teams and start the games. They were cheap and easy to purchase so duplicates could be given to each moderator in case an unruly gamer needed a sudden "kill" signal to knock them out of the game.
The remote on the right with only ON and OFF buttons came from a remote-controlled relay kit. This was going to serve as target practice. The remote on the left has been used for a few days as the moderator remote but all that has happened is mapping out the specific signals so the Arduino could respond accordingly. Right now, the Arduino will print a firmware version notice and how many milliseconds have passed since it was synchronized. Holding any button will synchronize it.
Of course, the first thing was to point the new remote at the receiver and see what kind of signal it emitted. Surprisingly, the ON button send the same signal as the OK button on the first remote and the OFF button used the same signal as the number 2. I noticed that the buttons were in roughly the same location so I peeled the adhesive layer back. Every segment had pads for a button but only two were used. This meant that the boards inside these remotes was identical and manufacturers only had to print a new cover with domed buttons and conductive pads. A metal contact was placed over some of the other button pads and they all worked.
So, that super-cheap remote has as much power as the more elaborate ones. It also means that dozens of the remote could be ordered and a printed layer could be put over it with custom button names and it would work even if the remotes were for different kits.
Downloads:
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2017-04-06 (Th)
The remote on the right with only ON and OFF buttons came from a remote-controlled relay kit. This was going to serve as target practice. The remote on the left has been used for a few days as the moderator remote but all that has happened is mapping out the specific signals so the Arduino could respond accordingly. Right now, the Arduino will print a firmware version notice and how many milliseconds have passed since it was synchronized. Holding any button will synchronize it.
Inexpensive remotes
Of course, the first thing was to point the new remote at the receiver and see what kind of signal it emitted. Surprisingly, the ON button send the same signal as the OK button on the first remote and the OFF button used the same signal as the number 2. I noticed that the buttons were in roughly the same location so I peeled the adhesive layer back. Every segment had pads for a button but only two were used. This meant that the boards inside these remotes was identical and manufacturers only had to print a new cover with domed buttons and conductive pads. A metal contact was placed over some of the other button pads and they all worked.
So, that super-cheap remote has as much power as the more elaborate ones. It also means that dozens of the remote could be ordered and a printed layer could be put over it with custom button names and it would work even if the remotes were for different kits.
Exposed remote circuit
Downloads:
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/ and 24hourengineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, are not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on a post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-04-06 (Th)
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