We took the next-gen USB IR Toy v1.1 circuit and rearranged it into a through-hole PCB. It’s the basic Infrared Toy with a couple additions: Raw infrared signal detector for frequency measurement Breakout area with all the unused pins, tap in and do something interesting Check out the design, and get a PCB for $7.
Category Archives: Infrared toy
USB IR Toy: Perl scripts for signal analysis
Anton and rct contributed a bunch of Perl scripts for analyzing Infrared Toy output. There are scripts for analyzing raw data in NEC, RC-5, and Panasonic formats. Another script converts IR Toy .bin files .ict files that can be loaded in IRscope (shown above). The USB IR Toy is $20, including worldwide shipping.
USB IR Toy record and playback application
Check out the beta version of a new app to record and retransmit infrared remote control signals with the USB IR Toy. Direct download here. Features: Record IR Toy captures to a file Replay IR captures from the IR Toy Save captures as .sla files that can be loaded in a SUMP logic analyzer client […]
USB IR Toy prototype testing
Testing a USB IR Toy update, the infrared light is visible to the camera. This design uses three LEDs. Two 50degree wide-angle LEDs on the side, and a 25 degree narrow beam LED in the center. Total current is 100mA, could be pushed to 200mA. Using 3 LEDs let us use a smaller current limiting […]
USB IR Toy back in stock
The USB IR Toy is back in stock at Seeed Studio, get one for $20, including worldwide shipping.
Updated WinLIRC, IR Toy plugin
There’s a new version of WinLIRC and the WinLIRC plugin for the USB Infrared Toy. I’ve released a new version of WinLIRC. Also fixed a thread handle leak in the irtoy dll. So I suggest an upgrade. Sending support also should be fixed Here’s some tutorials on using the USB IR Toy with WinLIRC to […]
USB Infrared Toy firmware v09
USB Infrared Toy firmware v09 is ready to download. New bitbang and UART commands make it easy to manipulate I/O pins and send serial data in response to infrared input. There’s some other user-requested commands rolled into the infrared sampling mode too. Transmit duty cycle adjustment in IR sample mode Added bitbang commands to IR […]
Infrared Toy plugin for EventGhost updated
spanner888 updated the USB IR Toy EventGhost plugin to support transmitting. Now the EventGhost automation program can replay remote control codes in response to timers and events. Download the new version. Via the forum. Thanks spanner888!
USB Infrared Toy hacking
Siklosi mega-sized his IR Toy with a second wide-angle LED from an old remote. In certain situations the LEDs will compete for current and one will dominate, but Siklosi’s video test (after the break) shows them both working pretty well. Grab a regular IR Toy for $20, including worldwide shipping.
Infrared Toy case from phone outlet
Killy posted pictures of his IR Toy case made from a phone surface outlet. There’s more DIY cases here. Get the IR Toy for $20, including worldwide shipping.
Infrared Toy serial bridge with an RFID reader
Here’s our first test of the USB to serial mode of the USB Infrared Toy. We used it with a UART-based RFID card reader. Pictures and a sample Python script after the break. The USB IR Toy is $20, including worldwide shipping. Every sale supports this open source project.
USB Infrared Toy firmware v08
USB Infrared Toy firmware v08 is ready to download. This download includes the latest firmware for the IR Toy, and an experimental compile for the Hack a Day infrared receiver. USB->serial converter mode using the UART header pins Intruder detection mode (currently undocumented) Code cleanup Experimental compile for the Hack a Day PIC18F2455 IR receiver […]
#twatch, USB Infrared Toy now CC-BY-SA
To mark the one-year anniversary of Dangerous Prototypes, and timed suspiciously close to the Open Hardware Summit, we’re releasing the #twatch and USB Infrared Toy under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike license. These designs were formally restricted to non-commercial use, now they’re available for any use, including commercial derivatives. All our* projects and content […]
USB Infrared Toy 101 overview
Here’s a new USB Infrared Toy 101 overview. Learn the basic parts of the IR Toy, setup the IR Toy for the first time, and command your PC with a remote control. Get the IR Toy for $20, including worldwide shipping.
IR Toy housing from old film roll container
PaulAl posted this picture of his IR toy housing made from an old film roll container. Get the IR Toy for $20, including worldwide shipping.
EventGhost plugin for the IR Toy
EventGhost now supports the USB IR Toy directly via a new plugin, download it here. EventGhost is an open source program that converts remote control signals to actions on a computer. The IR Toy already works with EventGhost in IRman-compatible mode and with the WinLIRC plugin, providing home theater enthusiasts a powerful way to map […]
WinLIRC IR Toy plugin v1.1 supports transmit
Dukey’s latest update to the USB Infrared Toy plugin for WinLIRC now supports the new transmit features in firmware v07. Read our step-by-step WinLIRC configuration guide if you need help getting started. The USB IR Toy is $20, including worldwide shipping.
USB Infrared Toy firmware v07
USB Infrared Toy firmware v07 is ready to download. V06 was a little buggy, this release should be a lot more solid. This download contains the latest firmware only. Transmit fixed (hopefully) LED on/off/mute commands Sample timer setup Transmit frequency modulation setup Byte endianness adjustment Fixed hardware version detect (now solid) Cleaned most code (could […]
USB IR Toy firmware v06, bounty
USB Infrared toy firmware v06 is ready to download. The IR sample mode now includes a transmit command, see the updated documentation. This download contains the latest firmware, source, and hardware. Changed versioning from v1.xx to Vxx (this release is v06 instead of v1.06) Transmit added to IR sample mode Transmit frequency adjustable in IR […]
USB Infrared Toy: WinLIRC, irGraph
There’s a new IR Toy/WinLIRC tutorial that shows how to decode remote controls on your computer. WinLIRC doesn’t control things alone, but it works as a plugin with automation programs like EventGhost to control your computer using a remote control with almost any protocol. For instant satisfaction, try the WinLIRC irGraph tool. It shows a […]