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This ultra-simple remote control extender is ideal for use with a hidden video recorder. The recorder is a Panasonic NV-SD200 and is used as part of a camera surveillance system. A PICAXE-08-based circuit is used to detect events and control the recorder. It also flashes a LED near the monitor to indicate the number of events since last viewing. Click for larger image Strangely, the NV-SD200 model refused to work with a number of commercial infrared remote control extenders, hence the need for this design. As a bonus, it uses less power than a traditional extender (no plugpacks) and the remote can still be used in the normal manner. As shown, an additional 5mm infrared LED is mounted directly in front of the equipment to be controlled. This is cabled back to a convenient location near the monitor and terminated in a 3.5mm plug. To modify the remote control unit, break the circuit to the anode of the existing infrared LED and wire in a 3.5mm headphone socket. In most cases, the LED will...

An Infra Red wired Repeater circuit to control appliances from a remote location. Parts List: R1: 1k Resistor (1) R2: 3.3k Resistor (1) R3: 10k Resistor (1) R4: 15k Resistor (1) R5: 2k2 Resistor (1) R6: 470R Resistor (1) R7: 47R Resistor (1) 0.5 Watt PR1: 4.7k Preset (1) C1,C3: 47u Elect(2) C2: 1n Polyester 5% or better (1) C4: 100u Elect(1) Z1: 5V1 Zener (1) Q1: BC549C or BC109C or 2N2222 (1) Q2: BC337 or BC549 or ZTX450 (1) IC1 : TSOP1738 IC2: 555 or 7555 (1) LED1 5mm RED (1) LED2,3 IR diode TIL38 or similar (2) Alternatives to IC1 : Everlight IR receiver module ELIRM 8621 Harrison electronics IR1 Vishay TSOP 1838 Radio Shack 276-0137 Sony SBX 1620-12 Sharp GP1U271R Notes: The signal emitted by an IR remote control contains two parts, the control pulses and a modulated carrier wave. The control pulses are used to modulate the carrier, a popular modulation frequency being 36 and 42KHz. The signal is radiated by an IR diode, typical wavelengths in the 850 and 950 nm region of the elect...

This ultra-simple remote control extender is ideal for use with a hidden video recorder. The recorder is a Panasonic NV-SD200 and is used as part of a camera surveillance system. A PICAXE-08-based circuit is used to detect events and control the recorder. It also flashes a LED near the monitor to indicate the number of events since last viewing. Strangely, the NV-SD200 model refused to work with a number of commercial infrared remote control extenders, hence the need for this design. As a bonus, it uses less power than a traditional extender (no plugpacks) and the remote can still be used in the normal manner. As shown, an additional 5mm infrared LED is mounted directly in front of the equipment to be controlled. This is cabled back to a convenient location near the monitor and terminated in a 3.5mm plug. To modify the remote control unit, break the circuit to the anode of the existing infrared LED and wire in a 3.5mm headphone socket. In most cases, the LED will be accessible ...