Where to get small remote control?

[deephaven]

I'm looking for a small packaged remote unit with around 4 buttons on it. At this stage it could be infra red or RF and I would then build whatever is needed to receive and decode it.

Any ideas?

[DavidDLC]

Can you put an estimated measurement ?

For example my car RC which is about 1.5 by 1 inches with 4 buttons and works with RF. Or my laptop control remote is 2.5 by 2 inches with 23 buttons and IR.

[deephaven]

Can you put an estimated measurement ?

For example my car RC which is about 1.5 by 1 inches with 4 buttons and works with RF. Or my laptop control remote is 2.5 by 2 inches with 23 buttons and IR.

The dimensions aren't at all critical, I just want a packaged unit.

[Chet T16]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-Ch-RF-Controller-Wireless-Remote-Control-Basic-Stamp-/320692317717?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item4aaac06e15

Too tacky?

[Chet T16]

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8602

AFAIK you can get the case on its own too

[deephaven]

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8602

AFAIK you can get the case on its own too

Thanks for your suggestions. The last one would be ideal but it's a bit pricey.

A UK source is preferred.

[Mechatrommer]

wireless door bell? cheap china remote control car? RF remote control? they are alot in ebay? and cheap

[Psi]

If you want super cheap you can always get IR remotes from deal extreme
He's one that's only US$2.21 or US$1.50 if you buy 10
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/super-mini-tv-universal-remote-controller-keychain-2724
They have plenty of other types too
Though, as always with deal extreme, it can take a month or 2 to arrive
Probably want to get a good supply of batteries too, the cheap dx stuff can be a bit dodgy power usage wise.


Oatley have a few good remotes and receiver units, but they're in Aus

http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//index.php?cPath=47&sort=2a&page=2&osCsid=31e0b3b18df62d79a94ebdee825405c1

Their TX and RX units are separate products and you have to work out which goes with which.

[Jon Chandler]

Sure Electronics has a nice remote that's pretty cheap.

Small 7-key User-definable Remote Control

I've been really happy with products purchased from Sure.

[deephaven]

Thanks for all the  great suggestions guys. I didn't find any of those when Googling, so I'm glad I asked the question. Now all I have to do is decide which one!