[mythtv-users] LIRC/Homebrew receiver questions

[Joseph A. Caputo]

Please redirect this to the LIRC mailing list.

On Sunday 01 June 2003 02:57 am, Steve Davidson wrote:
>
> RS has discontinued the listed IR receiver module (276-0137); he was
> able to find what *appears* to be a suitable replacement, but I haven't
> seen ANY info on it on the web.  The replacement model nr is 276-640,
> listed as a "38k Hz IR Receiver Module for low voltage operation
> (2.4-4.5V)".  It's got an elliptical lens, plastic package mounted on an
> odd metal clip assembly.  Looks to me like the pinout is a bit different
> (1=out, 2=gnd, 3=Vcc) then the 276-0137 model.  Does this look like an
> appropriate replacement?
>
> The parts list specified part 276-1770 for the voltage regulator - it is
> indeed a 7805, +5VDC regulator, but is a TO-220 package rather then the
> TO-92 package called for elsewhere.  Will this regulator work in the
> simple circuit listed on the LIRC receivers page?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input!
>
> == Steve