IR (infrared) remote controls have been around for about 50 years, with TV being one of the first major applications. They are used in many fields, so components and modules for IR remote control systems are widely available. Here’s how to use them to build an IR remote control extender. by Tim Blythman
We are already using this Mini Project every day. It’s easy to build and requires only a Leonardo board and a display shield. It’s a Symbol Keyboard, allowing you to easily type symbols and other characters that don’t appear on regular keyboards. by Tim Blythman
The Pico Gamer is a PicoMite-powered retro game console that includes nine games, with three of them inspired by Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Tetris (with more that can be added). It uses a rechargeable battery with a runtime of approximately eight hours and sports a 3.2in colour LCD screen. by Geoff Graham
The Skill Tester 9000 is a reimagination of an old dexterity tester game, with added lights, timers, countdowns, sounds and competition! Construction is made easy as the PCB can be built in sections. by Phil Prosser
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