IR Remote Control Jammer


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Carl 266,841 6 110
Don't like your little brother's TV channel selection? Hate the volume your wife sets the stereo at? Want to just annoy someone? This circuit does all that and more by jamming most IR remote signals. The circuit releases a flood of pulsing IR light that confuses the reciever by corrupting the data stream.

Schematic

This is a schematic of the IR Remote Jammer

Parts

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
R11100K 1/4W Resistor
R21150K 1/4W Resistor
R3110K 1/4W Resistor
R411K 1/4W Resistor
R5122 Ohm 1/4W ResistorSee "Notes"
C1110nF Ceramic Disc Capacitor
C211uF Electrolytic Capacitor
D1, D2, D33High Output IR LED
Q112N4403 PNP Transistor
Q212N4401 NPN Transistor
S11Normally Open Momentary Push Botton
B114.5V Battery (Three "AA"'s In Series)
MISC1Wire, Case, Board

Notes

  1. Email Carl with questions, comments, etc.
  2. You may need to adjust the value of R3 for the right frequency. A pot can be used.
  3. You may only need one IR LED.
  4. It goes without saying that this circuit should be used with descretion.
  5. The value of R5 depends on your supply voltage and LED. For a standard 4.5V supply and standard IR LED, use 22 Ohm as specified on the parts list. This forum topic covers this resistor as well as a few other issues with the circuit.

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Aamir sohail
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, August 22, 2014 1:13:25 AM
sir i like this kind of project.sir can we use any other kind of transistor instead of this mention above?
RAO ANIQUE
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:10:11 PM
i have made this and its working .... thanks for sharing just want to know if there is any relation for finding the exact values of the variable resistors to be used instead of R3 for a specific frequency.... or a frequency dependent formula you can provide me with the basic calculations ... regards
nobody
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:25:05 PM
Would this work in jamming a Sumo Robot's IR sensor?
athul
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:56:40 AM
sir, can you please tell me transistor equivalent to those two 2n4403 and 2n4401, because it is currently not available in our city.
Sam
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, February 26, 2012 5:19:13 PM
Is this model#: CML105M50 from radioshack an appropriate capacitor for C2 in the circuit? And what is the desired ma and voltage specs on the high output ir leds?
wailshire
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:32:01 PM
the projects WORKS!!! just be carefful when connecting the transistors!!! I made a mistake whit Q1, but then i cheked the datasheet ;)
aj
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, May 05, 2011 6:20:11 PM
Does the jammer really work? I dont mean that in a rude way but i built the jammer and it doesnt work. If it does work than what are the common problems that might be the reason mine doesnt work.Also, is there a variable resistor in the jammer? If so where is it on the shematics? sincerley AJ
Minnesia
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, April 24, 2011 11:16:20 PM
USE A 10K variable resistor instead of the reg. 10k, this way you can change frequencies instead of having the circuit just set to one. *Also I removed the R1 component because the lights don't even come on unless you do.
xtrobug
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, December 03, 2010 3:55:03 AM
what is the expression for freqency of the circuit
John Cone
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, August 23, 2010 1:45:35 AM
Here is a microcontroller based IR Jammer. I bought the kit version and assembled it in about 15 minutes. It kills everything I have tried it on! Here are the details. http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Control-Jammer/ Here is the kit (or you can just make your own from the plans) http://alan-parekh.vstore.ca/ir-jammer-kit-p-116.html
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 4:09:12 AM
Could you tell me the functions of each component? can you give some reference of this?
vipul
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:05:04 AM
sir i can't get that transistors so can u tell me that instead of them which other transistor or parts can implemented?
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, October 05, 2009 3:30:19 AM
hello i made one when you look at the ir led through a caera u should be able to see it light up should it be flashing or continously on mine is continosly on and were must u stand wat frequency does it jam wats its range pls email me with all of the informatrion about tit i need all info pls
A Badawy
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, August 30, 2009 5:22:37 PM
if i am using 9 volt , What R5 should i use and what LED ??
Paul Jithin Jose
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, June 07, 2009 11:41:41 AM
A pot of what resistance range should be used in this project
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, May 18, 2009 9:18:55 AM
Hey stupid, de-solder one led leg problem solved!
yashpal
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, April 17, 2009 1:00:52 AM
in place of Q1 &Q2 which other transitor may be used
iiiddd
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:54:24 AM
what is the resistant of the pot? maximum and minimum
abd
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:36:01 PM
can you just tell me how is works? any remote can do the job?
DEBAL
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:57:38 AM
The project is really good. But anyone can tel me it is fully working or not. Because 2 times I tried but failed. Please reply me as soon as possible.
chitti
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, December 29, 2008 2:37:24 AM
I am a beginner in electronics and I am interested in this particular project.Could you tell me the functions of each component?
Ali Rizwan
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:35:21 PM
Sir how can i increase the range n can we increase the frequency by replacing the IR LEDS wiv the higher ones??
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, November 28, 2008 12:49:24 PM
I understand how the circuit works and such, But i'm having a hard time putting that schematic onto a proto/breadboard (I never was good at converting that)
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, November 24, 2008 6:10:16 PM
You guys make me sad. A pot is short form for a potentiometer, basically a variable resistor. If you don't know that or want to try to build this and you don't know what the different parts do, or even where to buy them, then I suggest not building this. Use your head, i.e. use wikipedia and google. Try www.abra-electronics.com for most parts at very decent prices
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06:43 PM
Pot = Potentiometer
anonymous
Re: Potentiometer
Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:57:51 PM
A Potentiometer or "pot" is a type of resistor. The volume knob on a stereo or a light dimmer are a couple examples I can think of.
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, November 16, 2008 3:30:01 PM
dear , please let me know the range of variable resistor .or using some some powerful led's could be helpfull or not.
Yash
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, November 13, 2008 12:39:12 AM
IS there any problem if i use 2n4402 pnp transistor instead of 2n4403..... and wat if the circuit is closed for a prolonged period....Does this affect any component.....because my circuit makes a small screechy noise after say 5 or 10 minutes....everything else is done as mentioned above.....
Reiss
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, October 24, 2008 9:59:21 AM
I think a "Pot" as a non conductive screw driver type tool so that you can ajust a verible component
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, June 01, 2008 11:34:43 AM
Whts its range?
ampong
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, May 05, 2008 3:53:57 PM
I am a beginner in electronics and I am interested in this particular project.Could you tell me the functions of each component?
Niels
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, April 14, 2008 8:09:14 AM
I was wondering if anybody knew why a remote control for a tv gives 38khz I know it's becouse the reciever is attuned to this but why did they pick 38khz and not 40 or something
zubair
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, April 07, 2008 8:45:21 PM
sir i cannot find the transistor 2N1100 and neither it's other germanium replacements sir can you tell me its silicon replacements it's urgent
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, March 14, 2008 1:34:32 PM
what is pot?
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:30:45 PM
where do you by 10nF Ceramic Disc Capacitor and 1uF Electrolytic Capacitor
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, March 03, 2008 9:06:16 AM
this project is not working. . . how's that? ive try this. .
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, March 02, 2008 4:15:54 AM
short range. working though.
mohsin
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, February 25, 2008 12:59:12 PM
can i make the circuit for bluetooth jammer just by changing the value of component as used for ir jammer

(Editor's notes: No.)

chiranjit pattanaik
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, February 25, 2008 6:23:30 AM
sir i would like to thank u for giving me the idea of doing the project and hence for i also want to know the working principles and theory as well as the details regarding this infrared remote controll jammer....so plz help me doing this project by mailing me the details about how it works.. thanks and regards chiranjit pattanaik
ashutosh
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:12:00 PM
Sir could you send substitutes for transisters used in it
sam
IR Remote Jammer is not working
Thursday, February 07, 2008 7:17:25 AM
the circuit above is not working..does any one know how to buit using the ic........
krish320786
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, February 04, 2008 8:28:04 AM
Can i use the circuit with some changes for making the bluetooth receiver or transmitter inactive?what changes r required?
Ali
how to implement it for Bluetooth
Thursday, January 03, 2008 7:36:17 AM
Can i use the circuit with some changes for making the bluetooth receiver or transmitter inactive?what changes r required?

(Editor's notes: No.)

mohan basnet
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:21:44 AM
please write in the connection mechanism too in each experiments
imhoteb
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 10:52:23 AM
this circuit is so easy n workin perfectly 100%..if u r seekin fun n learnin in the time..this is ur request...it not only jamm remote controls....but any infra red connection..like that between mobiles...i enjoyed with it so much..thanks for the creator...
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, December 09, 2007 3:27:03 AM
Could you email me the instructions on making this? Thanks
Jadoon
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, December 07, 2007 5:22:43 AM
Sirs, Could you advise us circuit layout with details. Thanks alot.
student
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, December 06, 2007 12:43:02 PM
could u plz help me to do a project about the IR remote control jammer.. i wana know more information about it,, theory of operation. procedures. circuit diagram. results. conclusion
fede
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 12:04:28 PM
if i use the potentiometer and not R3, i' ve 3 way, where i must connect they ? execuse me, but i' m not english, i not speak it very well
ajit
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, November 16, 2007 2:46:42 AM
pls send me working of IR REMOTE CONTROL JAMMER..
Jason
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:18:47 PM
Is it possible that this similar technology (IR LED's used in Wii sensor bar array, when provided voltage) could be jamming our Insight cable remote? Nintendo thought my question to them about this issue was unusual. If the IR LED array is getting voltage in standby mode and emitting, it would seem feasible to me that IR interference is occuring.
dilip
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, November 12, 2007 10:43:00 AM
I am student of B.Sc. electronics I want to couple this project with microcontroller ( it's remote vehicle) please sir can I get some information about it. THANKS YOU.
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, November 05, 2007 10:39:50 PM
kindly explain the working of ir remote jammer.
imran awan
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, November 05, 2007 2:19:25 AM
i am student of Msc physics(electronics) plz explain the working of IR jammer
gracy
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:33:09 PM
i m an electronics student dng engineering..... i want to do a project as i m in final year so plzz cud u provide more information regarding remote jammer
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:40:12 AM
RE: is there a jammer circuit for FM radio without IR reciever ..... Answer: Yes, an FM transmitter will do the job. Careful though, the FCC tends to frown upon the idea of harmful interference, whether intentional or not.
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:24:51 PM
does it actully function as a remote of just interfare it
himanshu
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, September 21, 2007 2:09:56 AM
please tell me the relation between the frequency at which the circuit is working and the RC parameters.....
jim
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, September 20, 2007 4:05:44 PM
i have a kid across the street with an annoying remote control car that is loud. Would this help?

(Editor's notes: No.)

yoyo
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, September 08, 2007 4:13:20 PM
is there a jammer circuit for FM radio without IR reciever
Anshul
IR Remote control
Thursday, September 06, 2007 1:26:44 PM
Sir, I am designing a autonomous robot that can sense digs, stones, and canyons. Sir my photo transistor(TSOP1738) receiver and IR transmitter does not working because I am not able to generate exact 38kHz frequency from NE 555. plz sir help me....
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, September 03, 2007 12:46:20 AM
Can u please give the full details of this and post it on the web.
rinaldo
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:35:00 PM
Sir i am preparing to do this project in my college,so can you give the working of it and other details, it would be of great help to me
hammed
changing resistor value
Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:38:35 AM
hello sir, i want circuit of changing resistor value with remote control.thank you
ignitedindian
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:10:38 AM
Has anyone tested it???
suraj
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, August 12, 2007 3:05:01 AM
respected sir, i want to make it for my electronics project termwork's project. if u please give full detail of this project with all diagrams,pcb layout and other diagrams . also give detail how it works with working principle of all parts. thanking you. plz reply very soon. plz mail it to suraj.kuri@rediff.com as soon as posible ! thanking u !
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, August 11, 2007 7:58:53 AM
What you see here ARE the full details. The circuit is extremely simple and just flashes the IR LEDs at a certain frequency, so the TV's IR reciever is flooded in IR light and can't detect the remote control. You can't expect the author to write your term project for you.
far_estz
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, July 26, 2007 3:10:16 PM
sir..i want details about tv remote control blocker and how the device working..then,i want to know how all the part working.i very interest about this device..thank you.
far_estz
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:03:26 AM
dear sir, i want to make it for my electronics project solo project. if u please give full detail of this project with all diagrams,pcb layout and other diagrams . also give detail how it works with working principle of all parts. thanking you. plz reply very soon and than a lot of ur cooperation
sumudu
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:38:01 AM
thank you very much for this
aakash upadhyay
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:18:52 AM
respected sir, i want to make it for my electronics project termwork's project. if u please give full detail of this project with all diagrams,pcb layout and other diagrams . also give detail how it works with working principle of all parts. thanking you. plz reply very soon.
madhuriphaltane
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:02:26 PM
its nice to have someone thinking about remote like me....
ismail
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, July 07, 2007 7:24:07 AM
hello sir, I am a student of ECE. I am quite interest to now more about this IR REMOTE JAMMER.I will be more thank full to you if you mail me the full content of this text. Thank you
Corey Duma
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, July 06, 2007 8:51:03 PM
Aaron has said in other entrys that he does not use the NE555 because in his region they cost over $5. if you know how the chip works(wikipedia) it shouldnt be that hard to make your own just play around with the frequency.
jeorge
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, July 06, 2007 4:50:45 PM
this circuit does not work. i have done the same parts value but it did not work, even i have repeat the circuits three times also it did not work. please make sure of your schematic again, please reply me.
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, July 04, 2007 9:58:51 AM
what changes need to be made for it to run of a 9V battery?
xtrememenace
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:23:04 PM
thnx. good fr projects.....troubling the neighbours
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:52:41 AM
Forgot to say - the roadworks ones ran at about 1 Hz - a bit slow for an IR remote. But it has to be that slow to be seen behind full-beam headlights. Just like an IR reciever can see the remote even when your 2KW heater's going full blast and the sun's shining in - it ignores the constant light, just sees the changes. But I guess that's obvious.
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:35:32 AM
Nice one. As a matter of interest this circuit was used in those flashingyellow lights put round roud works. So if you don't know how it works ask a roady
Akanksha
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 10:06:59 AM
Please tell me something about the circuit of zemmer and the function of differnt parts.Why we use only 555 timer.Can we something other instead of 555 timer
Hughesy
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:49:27 AM
I was wondering if u can e-mail me more information about the the circuit and its theory?? Thanks very much :) hughesy
Paul
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3:06:37 PM
Hey, could you please send me more information, thanks !
deepak kumar singh
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, June 07, 2007 12:42:41 AM
I WANT SOME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WILL YOU SEND TO ME.I WILL BE THANKFULL TO YOU.
CHRISOHER
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:42:34 AM
Plz help me construct a simple ir r`emote jammer using readily avail. transistors and 555 ic.if u have a circuit email me at
CHRISOHER
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:39:32 AM
I constructed the ir jammer but it doesnt work.Can u tell me about any ir jammer circuit with ordinary and readily available transistors using a 555 ic. Plz help me and email me on my address
Kunal
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, May 28, 2007 3:06:37 PM
Hey Guys, I'm a middle school student who knows little to nothing about circuits, schematics, etc. (ironic considering I want to be an Electrical Engineer). Anyway, I didn't understand anything about how to build the jammer so could you help me out by explaining how to build it. Thanks!!!
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, May 25, 2007 4:16:39 PM
i have a question you wouldn't happen to have the foil design to make the circuit would you?
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, May 21, 2007 11:21:13 AM
I'm going to try it out
Ramesh Vishwanath
how does Infrared Remote Controls works
Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:39:10 AM
can i use Infrared Remote to control my light & fan in the room
Naveed Shahzad
IR Remote Controller
Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:34:50 AM
Plz Give me Info & Circut That How I can MAke my Remote Control Device Which Work TO drive A Motor Through Infrared device Plz Provide Me its Circiut
dushon
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:20:22 AM
does it work
john
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, May 06, 2007 4:01:48 AM
in i.r. jammer ,if we use 555 timer as astable multivibrator,how will modulation occur(as in i.r. remote control).please explain working along with functioning of I.R. LED's in this case.. Also give field of application of i.r. jammer and upgrades for higher applications.
jeremy
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, May 05, 2007 1:23:22 AM
what kind of pc board does the ir remote jammer use?can you get it at radio shack?
jeremy
IR Remote Jammer
Saturday, May 05, 2007 1:19:23 AM
does this ir remote jammer allow you to change to the channels you want to while jamming the other persons remote?
jeremy
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, May 04, 2007 6:25:08 PM
do you have a picture or model # for the ir jammer pc board? jeremy
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:59:06 PM
I think the ir remote jammer is a halarious prank to use on someone
asif amin
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:38:25 AM
this jammer is the simplest of all jammer.this will enable us to see the channel what we want.t
adeel
IR Remote Jammer
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 4:14:40 AM
it is very cheap & simplkest jammer
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, April 16, 2007 11:13:28 AM
In a similar way,can we jam Iris recognition reader ,which uses near IR illumination between lense of the reader and Iris of the subject for capturing the image.
Joe
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, April 13, 2007 8:52:02 AM
Does this circuit use a 50/50 duty cycle?
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 11:31:30 PM
may you please tell about the functioning of each component of the circuit ar atleast explain the functioning of the circuit;the working principle and so.......i will be very thankful to you for your guidance and support...waiting for a reply

(Editor's notes: Search the forum.)

atul kakkar
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, April 06, 2007 1:48:17 PM
may you please tell about the functioning of each component of the circuit ar atleast explain the functioning of the circuit;the working principle and so.......i will be very thankful to you for your guidance and support...waiting for a reply
fangs
IR Remote Jammer
Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:16:11 AM
hi plz tell me how long it affects the rx, and on what things it can be effectively used without damaging the rx ir the equippment. also is the range varriable? thanks
Steven Moughan
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, April 02, 2007 7:04:15 PM
Considering that most IR receivers now work around 38kHz would it not be easier to just use a 555 running at 38kHz with a 50/50 duty cycle?
Steyn
IR Remote Jammer
Monday, March 26, 2007 7:45:07 AM
Im looking for a circuit for a laser speedtrap detector,i can only find reder deectors. What is the chance that this thing could work for speedtraps?
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, March 25, 2007 3:39:03 AM
what voltage are C1 & C2 ?
Jeevit
IR Remote Jammer
Sunday, March 18, 2007 8:34:58 AM
can you explain the function of each transistor and resistance and y did you choose them? please............... I submitted this as a mini-project with some alteration. Now I'm in problem!
anonymous
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, March 09, 2007 11:15:19 PM
no it wouldnt ruin it it would just jam it for as long as u had the button down
James
IR Remote Jammer
Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:42:20 AM
does this thing ruin the reciever? or is it jsut a temporary jam? if so, how long does it last?
prashant
IR Remote Jammer
Friday, March 02, 2007 11:42:13 PM
this is very cost effective circuit and use full to create noise less environment..
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