Wanted to do this project for a while now, finally got time to try it, plus I wanted to get away from Linux for a few days.
This device takes IR signals from the remote and translates them to keystrokes.
In my case, I had it translate to the commands to control VLC.
Here is the BOM (Bill of Materials)
| Item | Price |
| arduino leonardo mini | $8.00 |
| used remote control | $1.99 |
| TSOP 2438 | $2.00 |
| 170 Tie Point Breadboard | $1.50 |
| LED | $0.15 |
| Resistor | $0.10 |
| Bits of Wire | $0.05 |
| Micro USB Cable | $1.49 |
Total is about $15.00
Forgot to mention, yesterday I walked this route I have where I work, lets call it the full concourse walk, it took me 48:46
But today I ran a 4 plus, fastest time this year, honestly though I could not get it under 1:15, I was surprised to get it under 1:10
Time: 1:08:50
Weight: 300.6