This project is firmware for the ESP8266 microcontroller that enables the sending and receiving of infrared signals to control consumer electronics. It functions as an infrared signal decoder and encoder, providing a network gateway through an MQTT bridge as well as TCP and web servers for remote wireless device control.
The system supports the capture of raw infrared transmissions into memory buffers for analysis and playback, allowing for the reverse engineering of unknown protocols. It includes specialized capabilities for managing air conditioners via complex infrared sequences and generic electronics control across various hardware brands.
The software provides comprehensive signal processing, including the encoding and decoding of infrared pulses, signal reception, and signal repeating to extend remote control range. Network integration allows these infrared commands to be triggered remotely via HTTP requests, TCP sockets, or MQTT messages.
