ESP32-C3 IR Blaster - 3 x IR Emitter LEDs
ESP32-C3 IR Blaster for Home Assistant
Take a look at your coffee table. How many remote controls do you see? There’s one for the TV, one for the soundbar, another for the streaming box, and maybe a fourth for the air conditioning unit. It’s a frustrating juggling act we’ve all come to accept—the endless search for the right remote, the clutter, and the inconvenience.
Take full control of your home entertainment and climate systems with this powerful, custom-designed IR Blaster for Home Assistant. Built around the versatile ESP32-C3 Super Mini Pro, this PCB is the ultimate solution for integrating any infrared-controlled device into your smart home ecosystem.
Unleash Universal Control
Tired of juggling multiple remote controls? This IR Blaster allows you to learn the codes from any existing remote and control your TV, air conditioner, sound system, and more, directly from your Home Assistant dashboard, automations, or voice commands.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Powerful Transmission: Featuring three 5mm 940nm IR emitter LEDs driven by a robust 2N2222 transistor, this blaster ensures a strong, reliable signal that reaches your devices from across the room.
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High-Fidelity Receiver: Equipped with a sensitive VS1838B IR receiver, it can accurately capture codes from even the most obscure remotes.
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Seamless Home Assistant Integration: Designed from the ground up for ESPHome, it integrates flawlessly with Home Assistant. We provide the complete
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Flexible & Limitless: Store up to 10 commands directly on the device for instant access. Plus, with the unique event-firing system, you can capture and store an infinite number of IR codes within Home Assistant, giving you ultimate flexibility.
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Compact & Efficient: The custom PCB is designed to be small and discreet, powered by a standard 5V source.
Technical Specifications
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Microcontroller: ESP32-C3 Super Mini Pro
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IR Emitter: 3x 5mm 940nm LEDs
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Emitter Driver: 2N2222 NPN Transistor
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IR Receiver: VS1838B (38kHz)
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Transmitter Pin: GPIO9
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Receiver Pin: GPIO8
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Power: 5V DC