Re: recycle the IR LED from old remote controls?

[JimMH <jsk...@sb...>]

Brian J. Murrell wrote:
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> 
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> So is an IR LED an IR LED is an IR LED (i.e. are they all generally the
> same) or will I have to adjust my circuit depending on the particular IR
> LED that I salvage from an old remote control?
> 
> Cheers,
> b.
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> 
> 
In general, yes.  They have slightly different characteristics but the
differences should be minor for what you are wanting to do, especially since
they are all for remote control to start with.  I don't think any circuit
adjustments should be needed.
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