SimpleRemote is a combination of a circuit and
software, used to emulate IR remote controls by a PC. The difference between
SimpleRemote and other PC-IR remote control
projects is the simplicity of its circuit.
Other PC-IR projects use a relatively-complex circuit, and simple software
to control it.
SimpleRemote uses a more
complex software, and an ultra-simple circuit.
That's why the SimpleRemote circuit is
so simple to build.
What can I do with SimpleRemote?
Because it enables you to emulate IR remote controls, you can use it to:
Control your stereo/TV/VCR/any other device as if it were a universal
remote.
Control IR-devices (VCR, DVD...) with home-automation scripts (e.g.,
dim lights + play DVD)
Title your MDs automatically
Have your PVR software change channels on your cable/satellite box
Many other possiblities...
SimpleRemote hardware circuit currnetly exists
only for serial (RS-232) communications port.
API is available in C/C++ (Windows/Linux), as a DLL (Windows), as
VB module (Windows), and as a Java package
(Windows/Linux).
Where do I begin?
If you want to build the circuit, go to the
Hardware page.
To download software for SimpleRemote,
go to the IR Projects page.
If you already built the SimpleRemote
hardware and downloaded the software, and you need remote codes for your
remote control, go to Remotes page.
To program IR applications using the
SimpleRemote toolkit, go to the
SDK page.
Read the discussions and post your questions and comments at the
Forums.