Designer Systems
Bespoke Electronic Design & Manufacturing in the UK

RS232 serial & I2C InfraRed Communications Module Technical Data
Features
• • • Register compatible with the DS-WCM range Features FWCM broadcast and extended data registers Network 255 OOPic (II, -R & -C) controllers / PC’s with 100% data accuracy, just think 255 individually controlled robots !! Not just TX & RX modules, but a complete addressable network. Micro-sized module (14mm x 35mm high quality PCB) plugs directly into the OOPic (II, -R & -C) I2C programming connector. RS232* or I2C communication interface for simple connection to PC, OOPic, BASIC Stamp etc. Full bi-directional communication with packet checking, error correction and anti-collision. Infrared remote control support for Philips, Sony, SKY digibox and NEC format.

DS-IRCM
Firmware version 1

Description
The Designer Systems DS-IRCM is a highly integrated infrared wireless communications module that allows the formation of a local area bi-directional wireless network capable of transferring data over a distance of up to 10 metres. Specifically targeted at the OOPic (II) & OOPic-R embedded control module and the Personal Computer user the IRCM features I2C and RS232* communication. Communication between IRCMs’ is through self assigned node addresses with a maximum network consisting of 255 IRCM nodes. Data is transferred by simply writing a value (Nine (9) values in expanded data mode) and a destination node to the local IRCM and waiting for confirmation that the data has been sent successfully. The IRCM handles all the error correction, anti-collision and data confirmation protocol necessary for error free transfer. In addition the DS-IRCM features the decoding of Infrared remote control data with support for Philips (RC5), Sony, SKY digibox and NEC format. This allows your robotic project to be easily controlled using most remote controls found in the modern home.

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Applications
The DS-IRCM has