Beginner needs advice: USB keyboard input plus IR TV remote control simulation

[pezgarden]

Greetings!

I'm a beginner. I have limited programming skills. But I have this little project and would like some ideas or feedback.

PROBLEM: To use my computer I have to wake it from sleep, either by hitting a key or moving the mouse, then type my password. My monitor is a TV and the IR remote requires it to be turned on, then another key to go to the Computer HDMI.

I would like to program a microcontroller (I have everything from a Nano, ESP32, ESP01, Digispark) To act as an HiD, and control a IR LED to control the TV.

So I have a lot of options.

1. My keyboard is a Logitech k320 which is wireless. I do believe someone out there has "cloned" the 2.4 protocol to act like my keyboard. That would be the elegant way since the project would not have to be plugged into the computer. That may be too complicated for me.

2. Direct connect via USB. I haven't checked if my computer still powers USB when it is asleep? But I could go through a powered hub.

3. I have the tiny IR remote kit for arduino, So I have both the receiver and transmitter IR LED. I guess I must first capture the code sent by the TV remote to turn it on.

So, first question, are any of the microcontrollers I have preferred for this?

I would eventually like to have a voice command to turn on the TV/Computer and log me in. But for now I would be happy to hit 1 button and have4 all these steps executed.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Max

[gilshultz]

Just a sWAG but try the mouse and see if a click will wake it up, it does mine. You can mechanically short the switch out with a relay making the interface easy. Use an additional mouse from your old parts box. As far as the password function just turn it off so it is not required when waking up from sleep. Try this link, it is about what you want: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Gyro1/simple-wireless-keyboard-for-pc-4b1096