IR Widget IRCapture Device

IR Decoder Widget – Capture & Decode Infrared Remote Control Signals

A Modern Replacement for the Original IR Widget

After discovering that the original IR Widget hardware is nearly impossible to find, I designed this compact replacement from the ground up. It captures infrared remote control signals and sends them directly to your PC, where free software decodes the information for you.

Whether you're reverse engineering a remote, programming a universal remote, or simply backing up your IR codes, this board makes the process quick and easy. Please watch the video here.

Features

1. Captures modulated infrared signals from standard IR receivers
2. Works with free software IRScope and IRScrutinizer
3. Displays:
4. Carrier Frequency
5. IR Protocol
6. Device ID
7. Command Codes
8. Built-in debug header pins for connecting a logic analyzer
9. Compact, reliable design
10. Optimized firmware written entirely in assembly language for fast, efficient operation

Why Do You Need One?

1.Back Up Your Remote

Remote controls don't last forever. They get dropped, chewed by pets, misplaced, or simply stop working. By capturing and saving your remote's IR commands today, you'll always have a backup if the original is ever lost or fails.

2.Program Universal & Learning Remotes

Once you know your remote's protocol, device ID, and command codes, you can use that information to program many learning or programmable universal remotes.

Perfect for:

1. TVs
2. Air conditioners
3. DVD & Blu-ray players
4. Media players
5. Audio equipment
6. Home automation projects
7. Virtually any infrared-controlled device

3.Great for Reverse Engineering

If you're developing embedded projects or experimenting with infrared communications, this board gives you the information you need without expensive laboratory equipment.

It's an excellent tool for:

1. Electronics hobbyists
2. Makers
3. Engineers
4. Repair technicians
5. Home automation enthusiasts
6. Arduino and Raspberry Pi users

Why This Version?

Unlike the hard-to-find original IR Widget, this version is readily available and built using modern components. The firmware has been completely rewritten in assembly language, making it extremely efficient while maintaining compatibility with the software that the IR community already knows and uses.

What's Included

1. Fully assembled IR Decoder Widget Tested and ready to use
2. User Guide
3. Links to download software
4. support for hard to diagnose protocols

Software Compatibility

Compatible with the free applications:

1. IRScope
2. IRScrutinizer

Simply connect the board to your computers USB port, capture the IR signal, and let the software decode the protocol, carrier frequency, device ID, and command information.

Whether you're repairing electronics, preserving hard-to-find remotes, building your own universal remote, or just curious about how infrared communication works, this IR Decoder Widget is an affordable and reliable tool to add to your workbench.