The IR Buddy has onboard IR
transmit and receive hardware, as well as a communications controller
that buffers incoming signals and manages data exchange with the BASIC
Stamp.
Features include the following:
- Simple, single-wire connection (bi-directional) with BASIC Stamp
- 3-pin male header for connection to breadbords and standard .1
inch sockets
- Auto-baud detection (2400, 4800, 9600) for Stamp-to-IR Buddy
communications
- Transmit RC-5 remote control codes, with programmable repeat and
modulation frequency
- Receive RC-5 control code, buffer up to 4 separate key press
events
- Send and receive buffered 8-byte data packets between BASIC Stamps
through wireless IR link
- Loopback test checks Stamp-to-IR Buddy communications connection
- Low current operation: 2mA quiescent, 20 mA when transmitting
- Sleep mode reduces current to 14 uA
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