I have saw numerous different designs for a Universal Remote using an Arduino. The only difference from them to mine is that everything is IR controlled. I use a computer with Windows Media Center to watch Live TV. I have the computer, a TV, a projector, and a sound system. I would like to have one remote (probably this one: http://amzn.com/B003ID6XN4) that would control all of those devices. The only issue is, I would like to be able to control WMC on the computer. Should I get some type of IR receiver for it? Or should I use MCE Controller (http://mcec.codeplex.com/) to send TCP/IP from the Arduino to the HTPC. I'm at the very beginning of this and have no hardware yet as I need to figure out what components I will need. I am looking for something that is simple to use. So, when I press power, the TV and sound system turn on, WMC opens, and all inputs are set correctly. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what hardware I should get?
Hi Nick,
Already existing - Global Cahé + Irule app - working fantastic, easy to setup and add new devices (Around 150USD). Only problem i´ts not Arduino XD
I did something similar, but using a teensy not an arduino and an IR receiver. The teensy is similar to an arduino mini.
I set it up as a usb keyboard and then simply interpret the signal received on the IR and send the corresponding keycode.