so far i got my 300mw 808nm IR laser that runs nice @ 6-8V directly to a 555 timer, since then i'v replaced the 555 to a PICuC with a transistor for it, still on a 6.5v source(dead 9V battery), so far the code is more difficult than i thought since "wait 1us" waits a little longer than that...
keeping the current @ or under 250mW seems to drive OK...
I'm just worried about the tv detecting my 808nm light, normal diodes are 850nm.....also I am having problems finding code for the HITACHI TV im using, using my scope i am detecting 6 bits, could that be right?