New Infrared Remote Control Software

[neoshaakti]

Originally Posted by billbo911

This is an example of what Kevin's IR code can do. This code was originally written for Kevin's 2008 IFI alternative code. With a little reading and understanding of how it was written, I have munched it into my Vex code. If I can munch this into Vex code, you can easily munch it into the default IFI code. As you can see from the picture I am using a Sony DVD controller. If you look closely at the laptop screen, you can see that the address and command number are those for the number four key when using the Sony SIRC protocol.
The process of munching this code into Vex took me approximately one half hour. Therefore I'm assuming that the process of munching this code into the IFI default code would take approximately the same time. If you attempt to put this code into cabins 2008 code, it should only take you about 10 minutes. Please look at the picture below for a visual representation of how the code works. As you can see, it is a complete replacement for the IR board, and thus, is way more stable. Basically this becomes a single component replacement for the entire IR board. The component is a simple Vishay IR receiver, similar to those in the 2004 kit of parts.

correct me if I am wrong, but isnt that IR receiver the same kind that is locating in any computer mouse?
I know that if you are using a mouse with a ball in it, when the ball turns and moves it spins a shaft. On the end of the shaft there is a disk with usually 36 slits so that an IR beam can be picked up by an IR receiver to determine the movement of the mouse.
I have a rough understanding...
yea

-Neel