For the remote controlled projects from this site you can ofcourse use your normal TV-remote or
build the remote control (exact like you wish) from this site.
Annoying is that you have to bear in mind which button steers which part (1 = lighting, 2 = window, etc.).
A solution for this problem is a remote control from the Philips Pronto Neo serie,
like the SBC RU930 *).
You can design the touch screen on your PC and download logo's and symbols from
internet from several sites.
You can also download RC5/RC6 codes, but there is a learn mode too,
so that this remote can learn all your other remotes (even if it's not a RC5/RC6 protocol) and replace them.
I've made a 'Living room' menu with (simple, rectangle) buttons.
In combination with the wireless 10-channel receiver project can I via
the remote control open and close the sunblind and windows, dim and switch lighting groups,
arrange the central heating, switch a small waterfall, etc.
I can fill the bath also, when I push on that button the Pronto Neo jumps to a numerical pad screen
where I have to put in a code first, so that nobody can fill the bath accidently.
In place of remember the numbers from the remote control (1 = lighting, 2 = window, etc.)
you can place the text on the touch screen from the Pronto Neo remote control.
(See screenshot Pronto Neo RU930 underneath)
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TIP
To learn the Pronto Neo unique codes, you can build the universal remote control
from this site and send the codes to the Pronto Neo or any other programmable remote.
Some devices do have more functions on board then there are buttons on the with that device delivered remote control.
By sending all the RC5 or RC6 command codes one by one you maybe discover some hidden functions on your CD player or which device you trying at.
*) In America typeno: Philips TSU500
