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IR Decoder & Encoder — Part 1

Making your own infrared (IR) sniffer is not only rewarding but also amazingly simple. I’m talking about an IR decoder/encoder that primarily decodes the invisible data transmitting from an IR remote ...
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IR Decoder & Encoder — Part 2 (DIY 38-kHz IRTR Module)

As you might have noticed, the 38-KHz pulse generator is built around the evergreen timer chip NE555P (IC1). Here, the RC components (R5-C3-P1) set the astable frequency to drive the infrared light ...
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Linux distro to: Decode MP3s and receive IR signals via Serial Port

I am about to hook up a serial remote to an old box which will become the mp3 decoder for my stereo.<BR><BR>Currently the laptop is running win2k server, but I was wondering if there is a linux distro ...