Hello all, I'm new to arduino environment, not sure if this is the best product for my project.
I have a Air conditioner unit that doesn't have a temperature based control. Its on off and few speed controls. It does have a IR remote.
I want to design a device with IR receiver to read the IR remote commands, Ir transmitter to control the AC, a small 2 digit screen to adjust the desired temp and a room temperature reader.
I would like if the temp is far off run higher speeds and slower speed if close by.
I would like to keep it as cheap as possible which I need to install it in 3 different rooms.
I am not sure if it should be battery or electric powered.
Is arduino good device to do this?
If someone knows what parts to use and where to get them would be really beneficial too.
I am a C# programmer but if there is same codes would be great too.
Thanks for the help.