You need to catch an IR signal from a remote and feed it into your Arduino project. This receiver module picks up the infrared burst, decodes it, and hands the signal straight to your board through the 3-pin header. Pair it with the Duinotech TX module (XC4426) and you've got a universal remote setup for your build. One thing worth knowing before you test: the sun is a powerful IR emitter. If your receiver seems flaky on a windowsill at midday, move it indoors. That's not a fault in the part
| brand | JAYCAR |
| category | ELECTRONICS & COMPONENTS |
| subcategory | TOOLS & SOLDERING |
| rrp | $10.82 |
| pin_configuration | 3-pin header |
| component_type | Infrared photo diode |
| compatibility | Arduino compatible |