Use remote control to turn on and off Christmas lights
I will show you how to set up an infrared transmiter and reciever on Arduino UNO and use it to control the way your Christmas lights blink.
Devices & Components
Arduino Uno Rev3
Infrared receptor
Jumper wires (generic)
Breadboard (generic)
Infrared remote control
5 mm LED: Green
5 mm LED: Yellow
5 mm LED: Red
Hardware & Tools
Scissor, Electrician
Solder Wire, Lead Free
Tape, Electrical
Soldering iron (generic)
Project description
Code
Code
c_cpp
Don't forget to install IRremote library.
Downloadable files
Schematics of Natal tree with remote control
I highly recommend you to use a receiver module because its built-in components make the project easier.
Schematics of Natal tree with remote control

Schematics of Natal tree with remote control
I highly recommend you to use a receiver module because its built-in components make the project easier.
Schematics of Natal tree with remote control

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