Computer Infrared Receiver

[Simon Goldin]

Hello, I am interested in building a IR receiver for my computer, and
came across this site:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1475/remotectrl.html and I
want to build this schematic:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1475/esquema.gif

But I came across quite a problem...
I can't seem to find either the IS1U60L or the GP1U52X anywhere.
IS1U60L datasheet: http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1475/is1u60l.pdf
GP1U52X datasheet: http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1475/gp1u52x.gif
Does anyone know where I can find it, or a different schematic that
utilises parts that are easier to find? If not, can I replace the
IS1U60L with IS1U621L, or the IS1U60 (Although the schematic calls for
the IS1U60L, I found one datasheet that's for both IS1U60 and
IS1U60L).

That's all for now... I will post again if anything else comes up.
Please post or e-mail me with help.

Thanks,
Simon Goldin, a.k.a. Sleepaholic88

 

[Lewin A.R.W. Edwards]

I can't seem to find either the IS1U60L or the GP1U52X anywhere.
Does anyone know where I can find it, or a different schematic that
utilises parts that are easier to find? If not, can I replace the

You can sub in practically any IR Rx module there. Try maybe a Vishay
TSOP1238, which you can get from Mouser. (Note: I couldn't get to the
datasheets you linked to; they wouldn't download. So I don't know the
center frequency of those specific parts you mentioned. Substitute one
of the other TSOP12xx series parts as appropriate).

 

[happyhobit]

Simon Goldin <sleepaholic88@hotmail.com> wrote:

I can't seem to find either the IS1U60L or the GP1U52X anywhere.

The GP1U52X is a Radio Shack 276-137


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[Simon Goldin]

Thanks.
I coudn't find the 276-137 on the Radio Shack site, but TSOP1238
should be fine.

Another thing - Where can I get a 5 V, 20 mA power source? What would
an estimate price for it be?

Thanks again.
Simon Goldin

 

[Lewin A.R.W. Edwards]

The GP1U52X is a Radio Shack 276-137

Isn't that one of the ancient ones in a big metal can? I don't think
they make them any more, they've gone to smaller epoxy packages.

 

[Lewin A.R.W. Edwards]

Another thing - Where can I get a 5 V, 20 mA power source? What would
an estimate price for it be?

From a higher-voltage, unregulated source using a 78L05 regulator, and
about $0.80, respectively.