How to Add an IR Remote to a Speaker System

In this project I will show you how I created an additional circuit for my speaker system in order to control it wirelessly with a homemade IR remote. Let's get started!

The video gives you an overview on what you need to do to create your own IR receiver and transmitter. During the next steps I will present you additional information.

Here you can find a parts list with example seller for your convenience (affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

1x Perfboard with copper dots: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXx2Zv5

1x Arduino Pro Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d62ALdV

1x ATmega328-PU: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTETZT0

1x 16MHz Crystal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTSpuWK

2x 22pF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU4FEsB

5x 10kΩ, 1x100Ω, 3x2kΩ Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt

1x IR LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYXEUL8

4x Tactile Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXIIMcP

3x BC637 NPN BJT: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dW7Jg2S

1x Button Cell Holder: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8ZuilC

1x Button Cell: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXAu3XY

Amazon.de:

1x Perfboard with copper dots: http://amzn.to/2aAt9xO

1x Arduino Pro Mini: http://amzn.to/2aCkv3s

1x ATmega328-PU: http://amzn.to/2aCkIUm

1x 16MHz Crystal: http://amzn.to/2aAtcJW

2x 22pF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/2aAtcJW

5x 10kΩ, 1x100Ω, 3x2kΩ Resistor:http://amzn.to/2aAsWdV

1x IR LED: http://amzn.to/2aAsH2N

4x Tactile Switch: http://amzn.to/2aAtmB2

3x BC637 NPN BJT: http://amzn.to/2aCkPzl

1x Button Cell Holder: http://amzn.to/2aAt9Ot

1x Button Cell: http://amzn.to/2aCkKeP

Ebay:

1x Perfboard with copper dots: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Arduino Pro Mini: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x ATmega328-PU: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 16MHz Crystal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x 22pF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

5x 10kΩ, 1x100Ω, 3x2kΩ Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x IR LED: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

4x Tactile Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

3x BC637 NPN BJT: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Button Cell Holder: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Button Cell: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Here you can find the schematic as well as reference pictures for the transmitter and receiver. You can also find the schematic here: https://easyeda.com/GreatScott/IRRemote-j0cMKIGfh

Here you can download the code that you need upload to your Arduino Pro Mini and ATmega328-PU before testing out your circuits.

Remember to download and include the necessary libraries in your folder:

IRRemote: https://github.com/z3t0/Arduino-IRremote

LowPower: https://github.com/rocketscream/Low-Power

You did it! You just created your own IR receiver and transmitter!

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