Use this device with your Bus Pirate 5 or Bus Pirate 6 to use a remote control with your computer, view infrared signals on a logic analyser, or capture and replay remote control buttons.
The Infrared Toy v3 brings new life to an old favourite with much more powerful transmitter LEDs, and a full array of receivers to cover most common, and uncommon, infrared protocols.
Transmitters
The infrared transmitter has a constant current driver and two genuine Vishay IR LEDs with selectable 100/200/300mA+ constant current driver.
TSAL6100 is a narrow beam LED, for long distance focused transmission.
TSAL6200 has a moderately wider beam that will cover a larger area, but at a shorter distance.
A +/-25 degree TSAL6400 wide beam version is also available, but the experts at AnalysIR recommended 6100 and 6200 as the best pairing.
Output currents of ~100mA, ~200mA and ~300mA are selected by the jumper at the centre of the PCB. The LEDs are rated for 100mA constant current output. Higher currents are possible, but must be a pulse modulated signal (PWM) with less than 50% duty cycle or the LEDs may be damaged.
LED
Narrow angle
Medium angle
Angle
+/-10 degrees
+/-17 degrees
Output
940nm infrared
940nm infrared
Current
100mA-1.5A*
100mA-1.5A*
Brand
Vishay
Vishay
Part
TSAL6100
TSAL6200
* 200mA at 50% duty cycle with pulse time < 100uS
Note: The LEDs are rated for 100mA constant current output. Higher currents are possible, but must be a pulse modulated signal (PWM) with less than 50% duty cycle or the LEDs may be damaged. Be cautious not to power the LED continuously at 200/300mA.
Receivers
IR Toy v3 has four infrared receivers that cover most common and uncommon infrared protocols/frequencies: a 20-60kHz "learner", 38kHz barrier, 36-40kHz demodulator, and 56kHz demodulator:
