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Infrared Hacks |
 | Arduino Device Mutes Celebrities on TV
Learn how to program the Arduino to turn it into an intelligent "celebrity screener" using some keywords and Arduino. The appropriately named "Enough Already" mutes the TV by decoding the closed captioning transcription track, which is transmitted... |
 | How To: Build an Infrared Receiver
We have seen several infrared projects in the past that used IR and IR receivers to seamlessly work with other electronic devices. IR is among the most popular methods of communications for home electronics (specifically TVs and stereos). The... |
 | Laser Tripwire takes a Photo, Uploads it to Twitter
The laser tripwire project is superb project for both experienced and brand new Arduino enthusiasts. It combines both hardware, software, and communicating between the two. The simple project captures a snapshot of an unauthorized entry and... |
 | Invisible Mouse Monitors your Hand Gestures
The Mouseless project removes the mouse from the tabletop by replacing it with a system that can recognize hand and finger movements. We've seen some similar gesture based projects before, but this idea is so simple, it's surprising we haven't... |
 | Control Electronics using an Arduino and Infrared LEDs
Learn how to use infrared LEDs to send signals to your TV and other electronic devices via an Arduino. First, the Arduino will interpret IR pulses sent out by the TV remote, save them to memory, then "replay" them upon the user's command. ... |
 | How to: DIY Laser Security Systems
You always see sophisticated laser systems in movies, but those are super expensive, right? Nah, with a simple red laser and a photocell, DIY laser security is simple. There are a few different ways to setup your system and we'll walk you... |
 | DIY Office Pranks: Concealed Ping Pong Ball Gun
We've covered some superb office pranks in the past, (such as filling a cubicle with packaging peanuts) and this project is another incredible addition to our collection. Created by the ModLab, this robot hides in your unsuspecting... |
 | How to Build a Serial Port Infrared Receiver
This comprehensive guide allows you to control your computer with a simple remote, like the one you already use for your TV-set. It's very useful when you want to control a DVD or an mp3 player remotely. If you need infrared LED emitters, you can... |
 | Easily Control your Computer with an IR LED
The program Laser Interaction will track either a laser or an infrared LED, letting you use them to control your computer like a mouse. Both the Laser and IR LED require different setups but they are all straight forward and easy to use. You could... |
