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How does a remote controlled light switch work?

By Emily Sparks

How does a remote controlled light switch work?

Remote Controlled Light Switch. Remote Controlled Light Switch is an application where a remote is used to turn ON or OFF an AC Light. We used a simple remote and TSOP 1738 IR Receiver at the transmitter and receiver side of the circuit. Normally, we use remote controls to turn ON or OFF appliances like TV, DVD Player, Music System, etc.

What are the components of an IR remote control switch?

The main components of this IR remote control switch are CA 3130 operational amplifier and 4018 counter. The CA 3130 op-amp is a BiCMOS operational amplifier, and it has a high-input impedance, a low-input current and a high-speed performance.

What can a remote control circuit be used for?

In this circuit, there is only one switch to operate the transmitter. By using this switch, one can switch on or off the TV, radio, and home appliances. By adding an extra circuitry to the actual remote, the control circuit can even be used to control the volume of radio, TV and many more appliances.

What are the advantages of an infrared remote control switch?

The advantage with this system is that it saves unnecessary wiring and it is also an ideal option for patients and aged people. Connect this circuit to any of the home appliances like TV, radio, lamp, fan etc, to make their switching on and off options simpler. This circuit can be activated from about 10 meters distance.

Remote Controlled Light Switch. Remote Controlled Light Switch is an application where a remote is used to turn ON or OFF an AC Light. We used a simple remote and TSOP 1738 IR Receiver at the transmitter and receiver side of the circuit. Normally, we use remote controls to turn ON or OFF appliances like TV, DVD Player, Music System, etc.

Can a remote control be put back together?

Put the remote back together and test it. After having to wait for 3 days, you may have forgotten how all the pieces fit together. It’s not a problem, since you took a picture of the remote earlier. Refer to the picture while putting all sliding bars, loose buttons, screws, and other components back where they belong.

What does Q1 of IC 4017 do on a remote control?

Since Q1 of IC 4017 is connected to input of the relay board, the relay is activated and turns ON the light (or any other load connected to it). Now, when a button is pressed on the remote control, the output of the TSOP goes LOW once again the PNP transistor is once again turned ON.

What are the components of a remote control light bulb?

Components Required 1 IC CD 4017 Decade Counter 2 TSOP 1738 Infrared Receiver 3 Mini Remote Control 4 2N2222 NPN Transistor 5 BC558 PNP Transistor 6 1 KΩ Resistor (1/4 Watt) x 2 7 10 KΩ Resistor (1/4 Watt) 8 1N4007 PN Junction Diode 9 12V Relay 10 AC Light Bulb