The Universal Infrared Receiver (UIR) is a device that enables you to control your PC based application like PC home thaater with ANY remote controller you have (TV, VCR, CD or Stereo). Original hardware & software was designed by Martinus & Ties Bos. this projcet using microcontroller PIC12C508A.
Download hex file
If you want build VCR without microcontroller you can try this schematic. To use it you need a plugin for Girder. I don't know if the plugin will work with other control software.
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