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I'm trying to use 2 attiny85, one with an IR transmitter and one with an IR receiver (2 pins). I can't figure out how to use the attiny85 with the receiver. Help would be appreciated! If it is not possible to do it with a 2 pin IR receiver, advice for a 3 pin one would be fine too. Basically, I'm trying to let the attiny85 with the receiver do something when it senses the one with the transmitter is on. Thank you.

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    \$\begingroup\$ So basically you are asking us to design your system for you? Forget 2-pin receivers (IR fotodiodes?), take a 3-pin one. And you'd better read up on IR protocols, and the datasheet of your receiver. You can't make a reliable IR connection unless you at least obey the basic requirements (frequency, gaps) that the IR receiver requires. If after that you have any specific questions, coma and ask! \$\endgroup\$ Feb 26, 2015 at 10:56
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    \$\begingroup\$ sorry bout that im completely new at this. Ill go read up now. \$\endgroup\$
    – suckms
    Feb 26, 2015 at 10:58
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    \$\begingroup\$ Ah, that sets you apart from the ones taks ask 'design my system for me, right know'. Don't hesitate to ask when you have a specific question. And use the search on this site, there are probably a few questions/answers that can help you. \$\endgroup\$ Feb 26, 2015 at 11:03
  • \$\begingroup\$ After reading up I think I'm completely lost. I'll just use visible light and an LDR instead. Thanks! :) \$\endgroup\$
    – suckms
    Feb 26, 2015 at 11:13
  • \$\begingroup\$ This probably won't work either, unless there's either no ambient light or you know how to modulate it to avoid the effects it'll cause. \$\endgroup\$
    – PeterJ
    Feb 26, 2015 at 11:16

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Here are a few Ir receiver/transmitter projects using Attiny85's and Arduino's that you can read through for some info:

http://nathan.chantrell.net/20121014/tinypcremote-an-attiny85-based-infrared-pc-remote-control/

http://andybrown.me.uk/wk/2011/07/09/building-the-phototrap-part-5-the-long-range-infra-red-beam-sensor/

http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php/topic,10555.0.html

http://tech.x4343.org/posts/2013/08/pulsed-infrared-sender-receiver-with-attiny85/

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