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    This document provides instructions for making an IR blaster device that connects to a smartphone via a 3.5mm audio jack to control devices normally requiring a remote control. The summary is: 1) The device requires an aux cable, two IR LEDs, heat shrink tubing, a soldering iron, and hot glue gun. 2) The two IR LEDs are connected in series and soldered to the aux cable. 3) A mobile app called ZAZA Remote is used to send IR signals from the phone to the DIY IR blaster device via the audio jack. 4) Testing showed it can work to control devices, but range and device compatibility may vary depending

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    This document provides instructions for making an IR blaster device that connects to a smartphone via a 3.5mm audio jack to control devices normally requiring a remote control. The summary is: 1) The device requires an aux cable, two IR LEDs, heat shrink tubing, a soldering iron, and hot glue gun. 2) The two IR LEDs are connected in series and soldered to the aux cable. 3) A mobile app called ZAZA Remote is used to send IR signals from the phone to the DIY IR blaster device via the audio jack. 4) Testing showed it can work to control devices, but range and device compatibility may vary depending

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    How To Make An IR Blaster

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    This document provides instructions for making an IR blaster device that connects to a smartphone via a 3.5mm audio jack to control devices normally requiring a remote control. The summary is: 1) The device requires an aux cable, two IR LEDs, heat shrink tubing, a soldering iron, and hot glue gun. 2) The two IR LEDs are connected in series and soldered to the aux cable. 3) A mobile app called ZAZA Remote is used to send IR signals from the phone to the DIY IR blaster device via the audio jack. 4) Testing showed it can work to control devices, but range and device compatibility may vary depending

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    How to Make an IR Blaster

    by Jugaad it yourself

    Hi Everyone, I'm going to Make a IR blaster for Smartphones which


    will connect to your device using a 3.5mm Jack
    In this Video I'm Trying to make an IR blaster.
    This a Myth-buster instructable to prove that does the
    An infrared blaster (or IR blaster) is a device that IR blaster for the phone work?
    emulates an infrared remote control to autonomously
    control a device that is normally controlled only by There are lot of videos regarding this stating it
    remote control key presses. ... Another common use works,some say it doesn't work.
    is to extend infrared signals in order to place remote
    controlled products behind closed doors. Lets find out if there is any truth or its just a Myth.

    https://youtu.be/3-yvT13t8zU

    How to Make an IR Blaster: Page 1


    Step 1: Parts Required

    1x 3.5mm Aux cable ( I had broken one lying down so I used that, You can alos get a standalone 3.5MM which
    can be easier

    2x IR leds

    small Piece of 6mm heat-shrink tubing (optional)

    You will need Hot glue gun & a Soldering Iron

    Step 2: Understanding the Led

    I'm sure if you have dealt with leds then you will know hot find out anode & cathode. Nevertheless

    I will tell you how to find out alway the long lead is the Anode(+) & the short lead is the cathode(-).

    For reference check the images

    How to Make an IR Blaster: Page 2


    Step 3: Connect the Two Led in Series

    Connect the two led in series where in positive(+ Anode) of led 1 should be connected to the negative(- cathode)
    of led 2 & positive(+ Anode) of led 2 should be connected to negative(- cathode) of led 1.

    Check the image for reference.

    Step 4: Connecting the Leds

    Please check the Image on how to connect the Led to the 3.5 mm Jack

    How to Make an IR Blaster: Page 3


    Step 5: Final Finishing

    After you have soldered it it should look something like the image shown.

    You can use some heat shrink to to give good finishing I did't feel like giving a finishing as this was just a test

    Video

    How to Make an IR Blaster: Page 4


    Step 6: Download the App

    In order for this to work you the ZAZA remote App My suggestion would be to try and make one and
    (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? check if it works and then if you want you can buy
    id=com....)
    from the link
    go to advance settings
    https://www.banggood.com/5Pcs-Portable-3_5mm-
    Increase the Macro key sending gap to 1000 MS & Andro...
    turn on the audio reversal
    https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01MS3ZTU7/ref=
    TEST RESULTS as...

    test results prove that it works However there are You can check My Youtube Video for the making.
    limitations. Like range & audio Drivers of the phone.
    https://youtu.be/3-yvT13t8zU
    This is DIY IR blaster is not compatible with all the
    Handset if you have good sound driver in your phone Thank you......
    it will work. For some reason it didn't work on my
    other sony phone.

    How to Make an IR Blaster: Page 5


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