https://github.com/mcrumm/wirelessirextender

Arduino based 434MHz wireless IR extender built for use with NinjaBlock.
https://github.com/mcrumm/wirelessirextender

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Arduino based 434MHz wireless IR extender built for use with NinjaBlock.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/mcrumm/wirelessirextender
• Owner: mcrumm
• Created: 2013-07-27T21:52:21.000Z (over 11 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2013-07-29T00:18:10.000Z (over 11 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-05-02T01:20:48.960Z (6 months ago)
• Language: C++
• Size: 171 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.txt

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Arduino based 434MHz Wireless IR Extender

Intended for use with, but not limited to, a NinjaBlock (NB).

Parts List:

(1) Ardweeny, $9.95 USD, (any arduino compatible microcontroller will do) http://www.makershed.com/product_p/mksb012.htm

(1) FTDI Adapter, $15.00 USD, (having this separate allows us to re-use it which will lower the cost if we are making more than one) http://www.makershed.com/FTDI_Friend_v1_0_p/mkad22.htm

(1) IR LED, $0.75 USD, http://www.adafruit.com/products/387

(1) IR Sensor, $1.95 USD, http://www.adafruit.com/products/157

(1) 434MHz RF Link Receiver, $4.95 USD, https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10532

(1) 434MHz RF Link Transmitter, $3.95 USD, https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10534

Libraries:

RF - https://github.com/ninjablocks/arduino/tree/rewrite This is the new rewrite used by NinjaBlock. I thought it would make sense to utilize the same one for consistency.

IR - https://github.com/cyborg5/IRLib

Capabilities:

Flowchart - https://plus.google.com/100877474955327466991/posts/XdTzDKRhvCU

1. Decode IR remotes and transmits each code via RF.

2. Receives codes via RF which will then be replayed using IR LED.

3. Compatible with NinjaBlock.

Progress:

2013-07-10: Right now I'm just testing components. I am able to receive RF signals and decode them as binary utilizing the same library I see in the NB repository, https://code.google.com/p/rc-switch/ with included test sketch. I am also able to decode and replay IR signals using https://github.com/cyborg5/IRLib.

Thoughts:

I want the Wireless IR Extender to remain simple. I want the IR codes to be stored in the NB code so that the arduino does not need to be updated each time a device is added.

As I posted here, http://forums.ninjablocks.com/index.php?p=/discussion/1392/wireless-ir-extender-lets-build-one

Similar project brought to my attention by xneo1, http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/documentation/tutorials/control-hvac-infrared-devices-from-the-internet-with-ir-remote/

My Limitations:

I'm really no programmer. I've messed with arduinos and some wireless modules before but it has always been a lot of copy and pasting of code. I'm more concerned about being able to interface this device I create with the NB. I know they have done some great work with their documentation so when it comes time I hope I can figure it out. If not I'm hoping that the community will give me a hand.

I really think this could be cool as it will be more of a universal IR remote for the NinjaBlock.