Tutorial: How To Make An IR Mini Emitter
Tools | Parts |
Stanley knife, or very sharp blade | Screw cover |
Small drill bit | Infra red LED (Maplin code CH10) |
Hot glue gun | Screened cable |
Soldering iron and solder | 3.5mm mono jack plug (Maplin code HF81) |
Step 1
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Start by using a very sharp knife to remove the small plastic hinge joining the two sections of the screw cover together. |
This tutorial created by James Hoye based on a design and working example by Keith Doxey
Copyright © 2001 James Hoye and Keith Doxey