Using IR Remote Controls with the Arduino

Explore the world of infrared remote controls and their integration with Arduino projects in this comprehensive 35-minute video tutorial. Discover how to decode, emulate, and utilize IR remotes in your Arduino creations. Learn to visualize infrared light, understand IR sensors, and decode remote control signals. Gain insights into obtaining manufacturer codes and repurposing existing remotes for custom applications. Follow along to build your own IR remote control using Arduino and implement a practical project controlling a servo motor. Access accompanying code and resources to enhance your learning experience and apply these concepts to your own innovative Arduino projects.

- Introduction
- How IR Remotes work
- How to “see” Infrared Light
- The IR Sensor
- Decoding IR Remote codes
- Getting Manufacturers Codes
- Repurposing an IR Remote
- Building a Custom IR Control
- Control a Servo