If you're using my 2008 code and are in need of a new solution for IR remote control, I've created add on code that will do all the waveform processing on your robot controller. The only external component needed is a $2 Vishay IR sensor, which can be purchased at many distributors like Digikey, Newark, etc. As always, please post here if you find a bug in the code or documentation, or just find a fun use for the code outside of the 2008 game. Here's the link:
http://kevin.org/frc/ifi_ir_sensor.zip.
-Kevin