Anwar’s Blog

Remote controlling a PC using an IR remote is a good idea. The required IR reciever is simple,cheap and can be built at home. The circuit diagram, PCB design and the software(both for Windows and Linux) can be found at www.lirc.org . In Hyderabad, all the components can be easily found at Koti and it costed me around Rs 60.

Soldering kit and a few components

IR Receiver. Connected to the PC through the COM port.

The remote I use. The cut out circuit board of the receiver is also seen.

WinLIRC Software

I use WinLIRC to decode IR signals, Girder (www.promixis.com) to control applications, and WinLIRC2Girder Plugin to connect WinLIRC and Girder