Back when he was first starting out in electronics he built this infrared-controlled light switch that works with a standard TV remote control. [Vadim]’s first few projects ended up as parts for ...

The switch, which he bought from RadioShack years ago, came with a simple remote that uses two buttons to toggle the lights on and off. While you might think that switching from RF to IR control ...

(InfraRed remote control) A handheld, wireless device used to operate audio, video and other electronic equipment within a room using light signals in the infrared (IR) range. Infrared light ...

The humble yet ubiquitous infrared remote-control receiver can benefit from an enhanced front-end preamplifier.