Hi all,

I have a ceiling fan with a harbor breeze remote to control the fan speed and lights. I am curious to know if anyone has every programmed a proto remote to perform these functions using the harbor breeze module. If not what fan control module should I change to to make it work.

Thanks
Brad

I believe Harbor Breeze uses 303.875MHz RF. Is there an FCC ID number on the remote?

CodeGen™ will generate the codes you need but you will also need to build an IR2RF Converter/Repeater.

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the response. The FCC ID is CHQ8BT7098T. Sorry of the ignorance but what do I do with it from here and what is an IR2RF converter? Is this something I can buy?

Thanks
Brad

I'm familiar with that FCC ID number. I just wanted to be sure you had the same one.

You can buy all of the components and plug them together on the Multi-Purpose Board I referenced. See the IR2RF section of that page.

EDV has everything you need except for a +5V power supply and antennas. You can get a +5V regulated wall transformer from Jameco. You can make the antennas from hook-up wire or buy some simple telescoping ones from Mouser.

Dave. I am also interested in controlling my ceiling fan with my Pronto. I have a Regency that is controlled by a RC wallswitch (FCC ID CHQ8BT9051T). Will I also need to build the IR2RF converter? If so, I have little experience with electronics but I think I can build it if I have all the parts. What does this thing look like when it is all assembled? Is it something I can put in a "project box" and put on a shelf with the rest of my home theatre equipment?
Thanks,
Phillip

Phillip,

Your fan was designed by the same company that designed the Hampton Bay and Harbor Breeze fans.

It uses 303.563MHz while the others use 303.875. This is likely to be close enough that the 303.875 RF transmitter will work with it. If not, the RF receiver in the fan unit is tunable although this is not something I recommend unless you're technically adept.

In this case, "building" is probably not a descriptive term. There is a printed circuit board available that can be used for several DIY projects like this. Most of the components plug into sockets on the board. You can see the board and the various DIY projects it supports at...

   [Link: laser.com]

You can buy it and most of the components from EDV. There's a link on the page referenced above.

I haven't looked for a project box but I'm sure you can find one that it will fit within. You'll just need to position it and drill a hole so that the IR receiver can see the IR. You may need a hole for an antenna but that depends on how much range you need. A piece of hook-up wire coiled up inside the project box may be sufficient.

The codes are the same for the Hampton Bay and Harbor Breeze fans so I expect they will also be the same for yours. If not, you can buy a 303.875 RF receiver and use the same board to record them with a soundcard. I've written a free Windows application that will convert the .wav file to CCF hex.

I apprecitate your help Dave. I am kind of clueless when it comes to all this so your advise is priceless. I am hoping someone out there has a Regency fan and can confirm that it will work with the 303.875 RF transmitter. (I am not going to hold my breath) Anyway maybe I will wait a few days and go ahead and order and see what happens...
Thanks again,
Phil

Hi Dave,

Thanks for all the help and info. I have ordered all the parts from EDV and will let you know how it all works out.

Thanks again
Brad

I'm about 99% certain that it will. Both the original remote and the receiver are LC controlled. The bandwidth of the receiver is fairly broad.

Great! I will order tomorrow and let you know how it goes.... Thanks again,
Phillip

I have a GE ceiling fan with the following FCC ID number: CHQ8BT7030T

Does anyone know what frequency this fan operates on? Can I use the same code/hardware mentioned above to control this fan with my Pronto?

Probably. The FCC web site doesn't have any details on that one other than the frequency is 304MHz. It's designed by the same company as the others.

What type remote does it have - handheld with battery or wall mounted? How are the buttons labelled?

Handheld w/ 5 buttons in a "fan" shape (no pun intended).

Button labels from bottom button and going clockwise:

Light Icon - 1 - 2 - 3 - 0

The Hampton Bay remote (also designed by the same company) has 5 buttons labelled "Light-Dimmer", "Low", "Medium", "High" & "Fan Off".

They probably use the same codes. If not, you can buy a 303.875 RF receiver and capture the codes.