Infra-red remote control
Organiser: Paul Gardiner
Target Audience: Teachers of technology/electronics
Venue: Finham Park School
Date: Thur 5:00-7:00pm 19th July
IR Remote Control system.
This workshop will introduce the infra-red remote control system developed at Finham Park School (now available through Rapid Electronics). This low cost infra-red kit consists of two modules, a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter module will transmit the status of either the 4 on-board push buttons or external digital signals generated from a students project.
| ¡ | When a signal is received by the receiver module, the status of each bit is displayed on the receiver module by 4 LEDs |
| ¡ | The modules have a typical range of around 8 metres, making them ideal for use in student projects like buggy control |
| ¡ | An optional 4-bit address can be set to enable more than one pair of modules to operate in the same room without interfering with each other |
| ¡ | The kit includes comprehensive assembly instructions, details of how the unit works and suggested applications |
| ¡ | Details are provided within the notes to show students how they can incorporate the modules into their own circuit designs |
| ¡ | Operating voltage 6V, for example 4 x AA batteries |
Teachers attending will be able to take away one remote control kit.
To help in the preparation of this meeting and to ensure sufficient kits are ordered, please email paulgardiner@dsl.pipex.com if you plan to attend.
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