controlling the PC with IR remote control

[shaiqbashir]

Hi Guys!

well ! i want to make a circuit with which i can control the computer with a TV remote control. IN the projects>PC related section of this website there is  a circuit (Billy's Plug) which im looking for reference but the greates problem in implementing that is this that the IC TSOP 1736 is not available here at all. Now, what my question is that is this possible to replace this IC with a photo transistor or photodiode with smalle replacements. If yes then how to do that?


plz help me as soon as possible!

thanks and Good Bye

[Skylined]

You can use any of the ICs listed here.
http://www.lirc.org/receivers.html

I've even used an IC that I've ripped from a dead DVD player, I have no idea of its brand nor model, but it works. :)