Since introducing support into AnalysIR for the USB IR Toy we haven’t played too much with setting the different infrared carrier frequencies. After reading some mixed experiences on the Dangerous Prototypes forum we decided to put it to the test. So to start off we implemented a feature in AnalysIR to set the carrier frequency and to default to 38kHz at start up. 
Next we checked the mechanism described on the DP website about configuring the carrier frequency and everything seemed to work out OK. Continue reading USB IR Toy – Infrared Carrier frequency review
Tag Archives: Remote control
Custom TV remote control using Arcade style console
Following on from our previous blog post about SKY+ RC6 IR codes, we have now completed the project and are about to ship to its new owner – a friend of ours.
We purchased a Sega megadrive Arcade style games console which was BNIB for €25 ($35) and disabled all of the built-in gaming functionality. We then wired up each of the 12 available switches (Joystick & Arcade style buttons) to the Arduino Nano which was placed onto an Arduino prototyping shield and mounted to the enclosure using ‘lots’ of hot glue. Note some of these consoles come with an additional 2 buttons, which can bring the total to 14. In addition, the joystick has 8 positions in total of which we used only 4 as it would be too difficult for the user to manage all eight. Continue reading Custom TV remote control using Arcade style console
Crowdfunding Campaign Update – 23rd Oct 2013
Hello Backers,
We have been busy over the last few weeks updating AnalysIR, for you. We hope to make the next release at the end of this month around Halloween.
You may not know that Halloween originated in our part of the world, but we promise not to introduce too many scary features this time 🙂 .
Our next release will include a number of Updates & fixes as follows: Continue reading Crowdfunding Campaign Update – 23rd Oct 2013
SKY+ IR remote codes
We are working on a project to create a custom TV remote to control a SKY+ satellite box, for a friend who cannot manage the standard remote control or even the accessibility ones that are available.
AnalysIR featured on Arduino blog for Dublin Maker Faire
New infrared applications using Arduino at Mini MakerFaire Dublin (tomorrow!)
Friday, July 26th, 2013
Here is an extract of the Arduino blog post featuring AnalysIR. Click the the link above to visit the Arduino Blog.
The power of infrared light was widely and best appreciated with invention of television’s remote controls. The signal between a remote control handset and the device it controls, consists of pulses of infrared light, which is not visible to the human eye.
Tomorrow at MakerFaire Dublin you’ll we able to see the work of AnalysIR, a project that is taking this technology to a whole new level.
They implemented a Windows application which connects to an Arduino with the addition of an IR receiver and can decode new IR signals in a fraction of the time: no need for expensive Logic Analyzers or Oscilloscopes.
Here they are with their Indiegogo campaign:
At MakerFaire they will be showing some cool demos of what you can do with IR like generating electricity, seeing the invisible -Using iPhone & Android camera to check if TV remote is working, long range TV remote Control Demo Using Optics and many more applications for a total of 10 installations. Look out for them on Saturday!
Video: Discrete mode & Zooming demo
Here is a video showing an example of the zooming & discrete mode features of AnalysIR. The GUI has been updated since the video was created.
Video: March of the Motes
A Fun Video created to mark the launch of the AnalysIR crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in July 2013.
The campaign page can be seen here: AnalysIR Campaign page