Radio Shack 38kHz Infrared (IR) Receiver Module

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Great for experimental projects and building your own remote control. Low-voltage. Elliptical lens helps block light noise from above and below the center frequency of 38kHz.

Specification	Description
Model	276-640
#per pack	1
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	Hong Kong
Description Header	Take a chance at being the next great inventor.
Display Catalog Number	276-640
End Product Indicator	Yes
Features	Infrared pass band: 940nm +/-50nm Voltage range: 2.4 to 5.5V Current: 0.6
Included in the Box	1 x 38kHz infrared (IR) receiver module
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	90
MAP Price	0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM	Feet
Max Operating Temperature	167 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature	-4 Fahrenheit
Model	276-640
Offer Disclaimer	(Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Product Dimensions UOM	INCHES
Product Height	0.73
Product Length	0.28
Product Type	IC-Analog
Product Width	0.4
Supported Languages	English

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Radio Shack 38kHz Infrared (IR) Receiver Module Review

Not good for LiRC Projects

★★☆☆☆

2.0

"I used it to build an LIRC infrared receiver for an old RCA remote I had laying around. The remote functions perfectly, and is one of the most recommended for IR projects, but unfortunately, this receiver doesn't always pick it up. I conducted these review tests at ranges of 1 foot to 10 foot away, …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Nov 26 2007

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Radio Shack 38kHz Infrared (IR) Receiver Module Review

Saved my HTPC

★★★★☆

4.0

"I have an iMON VFD IR receiver & VFD display device. The IR receiver itself broke off and the wires were only left. I took the chance to visit this site and purchase a replacement IR receiver. Once I got it, I took off the aluminum casing from the IR receiver and soldered it onto the receiver board. …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep 22 2009

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Radio Shack 38kHz Infrared (IR) Receiver Module Review

Works great for what it is.

★★★★☆

4.0

"I use it to build simple remote controls and proximity detectors. To get much distance, you need a high output IR LED running at rated current. I used two IR LEDs side by side and got 10 feet reliably. Sensitivity and directionality depend more on the transmitter you ues than on this reciever. F …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jan 8 2008

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Radio Shack 38kHz Infrared (IR) Receiver Module Review

Seems ok

★★★☆☆

3.0

"I was able to use this for what i wanted to, Things that may range of getting remotes to control things by IR. But I forgot if the package mention the pin layouts since well, i dumped it and yeah.

For people who NEED to know the pins, While the dome is facing at you, Left: Output Middle: Ground …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jun 22 2008

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Radio Shack 38kHz Infrared (IR) Receiver Module Review

More powerful than the price suggests.

★★★★★

5.0

"Used this receiver in an introductory microprocessor project: adding only two resistors and one capacitor I was able to discern the full range of codes from a standard Sony remote controller. Subsequently incorporated into an old TV to add a remote mute function it operates reliably at 30 feet in fu …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Not good for LiRC Projects

Saved my HTPC

Works great for what it is.

Seems ok

More powerful than the price suggests.

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