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. BOM * 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) PCB [[http://www.goldphoenixpcb.biz/special_price.php]]