This IR receiver based on ATtiny13 microcontroller is used to control a Media Center box via a remote. The circuit is powered by 20 pin ATX connector pin 9 “+5VSB” because it is the only pin ...

Keeping your components out of sight is easy if you use an IR repeater to relay your remote control signals.

IR Receivers for Closed Cabinets In home theater applications, IR receivers are commonly used to control components in a cabinet with closed doors that obstruct the line of sight required by infrared.

But IR hacks are loads of fun. We’ve seen a bunch here, from the classic camera shutter-release hack to a more general tutorials on cloning IR signals with Arduinos.

I have a Harman Kardon surround receiver that has an input for a remote extender for the Zone 2 controls.That is, there's a 3,5mm minijack that you can hook up for instance Harman Kardon's own IR ...