Group buy/build of the Dangerous Prototypes [[http://dangerousprototypes.com/2010/01/29/prototype-usb-infrared-remote-control-receivertransmitter/|USB Infrared Toy]]. [[http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/USB_Infrared_Toy]]
Buy here: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/usb-infrared-toy-p-607.html?cPath=174
Basically a devices for sending and reading arbitrary IR signals over USB. Great for old school hacking. Sign up in the discussion if you want in.
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* Part\tValue
* C1-C4\t0.1uF capacitor (0805)
* C5,C6\t27pF capacitor (0805)
* D1\tSmall signal diode (DO323)
* IC1\tPIC 18F2550-i/so (SOIC28W)
* ICSP\t0.1″ pin header (1×05)
* J1\tUSB MINI-B jack (SMD)
* Q1\t20MHz crystal (SMD/HC49UP)
* R1\t10,000 ohm resistor (0805)
* R2\t2700 ohm resistor (0805)
* R3\t390 ohm resistor (0805)
* R4\t180 ohm resistor (0805)
* R5\t1000 ohm resistor (0805)
* T1\tNPN transistor, hfe 30+, 200mA+ (0805)
* I\tindicator LED (0805)
* RX\t5volt 38kHz IR receiver (eg: TSOP38238)
* TX\t~940nm, 20mA IR LED (5mm)
* S1\tsmall tactile switch (optional)
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