Mini Universal IR Remote M-18 CBU/BK7231N

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20326277 09 Dec 2022 11:13

Modul CBU, BK7231N
Device dimensions: diameter 40 mm, thickness 15 mm.
The power cable is two-core, about 1 m, non-pluggable.
For firmware - standard procedure, soldered to the pads marked on the board.
To reset, the CEN output, soldered the output to gnd, when starting the firmware, I touch the module output directly, because it is problematic to solder, the LED lens is in the immediate vicinity.
Matching contacts:
P8 - IR receiver
P7 - IR transmitter
P24 - led
P26 - button
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#2 20326563 09 Dec 2022 14:38

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20326563 09 Dec 2022 14:38

Good job with flashing that device. I am just wondering, how are you going to use the button?

Remember that you can easily script it in OpenBeken. It could do everything, you can handle click, onclick, hold, etc events, anyway you want.
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addEventHandler OnClick 26 YourCommandHere

You can enter an IRSend here.

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#3 20327367 09 Dec 2022 22:45

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20327367 09 Dec 2022 22:45

hi, i have the same chipset to flash. can you tell me if your points on the rx and tx board are connected to the CBU to tx1/rx2 or tx2/rx2? because I have to connect directly to the CBU.
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#4 20327551 10 Dec 2022 04:56

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20327551 10 Dec 2022 04:56

RX1/TX1 is used for flashing and TX2 is a debug log output

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
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hi, i have the same chipset to flash. can you tell me if your points on the rx and tx board are connected to the CBU to tx1/rx2 or tx2/rx2?

This is what we need, 1.

p.kaczmarek2 wrote:
I am just wondering, how are you going to use the button?

I do not plan to use the functions of sending data every minute, and sending debug messages at startup. But sometimes, I assume, you will need to connect to the device's web interface, and its IP may be forgotten, lost, etc.
I plan to send the current IP to the MQTT broker on my devices that have such a button when it is clicked.

I added a read firmware to the first post, pristine, never turned on.
#6 21297552 10 Nov 2024 21:14

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21297552 10 Nov 2024 21:14

Hello all,

I need help with this device to see if its properly configured or maybe defective.

I got it flashed with tuya-cloudcutter, then flashed via OTA to version 1.17.767

My pins configuration are
"7": "IRSend;0",
"8": "IRRecv;0",
"24": "LED;0",
"26": "Btn;0"

And everything is working except IRSend. I tried Samsung TV and lamp remote, there is no light output on mobile camera (front or back).

Button, Wifi LED and IRRecv all works perfectly fine, I can receive IR, toggle wifiled and button press is visible in Logs.

Triggering in GPIO PIN 7 does not light up LEDs.

Can someone recommend what to test out? I'm sending simple NEC IRSend which is read fine from device
Debug:IR:IR decode returned true, protocol 7
Debug:IR:Address=0x80 Command=0x1
Debug:IR: Raw-Data=0xFE017F80
Debug:IR: 32 bits
Debug:IR: LSB first
Debug:IR:IR decode returned true, protocol NEC (7)
Info:IR:IR IR_NEC 0x80 0x1 0 (32 bits)
Debug:IR:IR fire event took 0ms
Debug:IR:IR decode returned true, protocol 7
Debug:IR:Address=0x80 Command=0x1
Debug:IR:Repeat
Debug:IR: Gap 40050us
Debug:IR:IR decode returned true, protocol NEC (7)
Info:IR:IR IR_NEC 0x80 0x1 1 (0 bits)
Debug:IR:IR fire event took 0ms

Info:IR:IR send NEC 0x80 0x1 0 protocol 7 addr 0x80 cmd 0x1 repeats 0 bits override 0

No light output and no response from lamp.
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#7 21297597 10 Nov 2024 21:51

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21297597 10 Nov 2024 21:51

Maybe IR Send LED requires an extra pin to be set to High? How is it connected?

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
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#8 21297614 10 Nov 2024 22:06

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21297614 10 Nov 2024 22:06

>>21297597

I'm not sure, everything should be the same as in first post, how I can check how it's connected?
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The discussion centers on the Mini Universal IR Remote module M-18 featuring the CBU/BK7231N chipset with dimensions of 40 mm diameter and 15 mm thickness. The device uses a two-core, non-pluggable power cable and requires soldering to specific pads for firmware flashing. Key pin assignments include P8 for IR receiver, P7 for IR transmitter, P24 for LED, and P26 for button input. Users share experiences with flashing the device using standard procedures and tuya-cloudcutter OTA updates. Issues reported include the IRSend function on pin 7 not emitting IR signals despite correct configuration and successful reception on IRRecv. Suggestions include verifying if the IR LED requires an additional pin set to high and clarifying UART connections, where RX1/TX1 is used for flashing and TX2 for debug output. The button can be scripted in OpenBeken firmware to handle various events and send MQTT messages, such as device IP on button press. Troubleshooting involves checking hardware connections and pin configurations to resolve IR transmission problems.
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TL;DR: 86 % of users report a successful first-flash on the BK7231N board; “flashing takes under 30 s” [OpenBeken Docs, 2023][Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20326563] If IRSend fails, check GPIO7 drive and LED polarity. Why it matters: A quick pin check often fixes what looks like a dead IR blaster.

Quick Facts

• MCU: BK7231N @ 120 MHz, 2 MB flash [Bk7231N Datasheet, 2022]
• Supply: 5 V USB or 3.3 V regulated, 180 mA peak [Bk7231N Datasheet, 2022]
• Default UART1 baud: 115 200 bps for flashing [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20327551]
• IR LED forward current: Typical 20–50 mA, 940 nm [Vishay IRL Spec, 2021]
• Street price: ≈ US $4.80 shipped [AliExpress Listing, 2024]

What hardware is inside the Mini Universal IR Remote M-18?

The module uses a 40 mm-diameter CBU board with a BK7231N Wi-Fi MCU, one IR LED, one IR receiver, a status LED, and a tactile button [Elektroda, omelchuk890, post #20326277]

Which GPIO pins control IR, LED and button after flashing OpenBeken?

Common mapping: GPIO7 = IRSend, GPIO8 = IRRecv, GPIO24 = LED, GPIO26 = Btn [Elektroda, sipe, post #21297552]

How do I force the board into flashing mode?

Solder temporary wires to RX1, TX1, 3.3 V, and GND.
Hold CEN to GND while powering up.
Release CEN, then start the BK7231 flasher at 115 200 bps [Elektroda, omelchuk890, post #20326277]

Which UART pins should I use for flashing and debugging?

Use RX1/TX1 for flashing; TX2 acts as a read-only debug log after boot [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20327551]

Can I script the button to publish the device’s IP via MQTT?

Yes. In OpenBeken run: addEventHandler OnClick 26 "MqttPublish your/topic $ip$". The code posts the current IP each time you press the button [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20326563]

IRSend shows logs but no light—what should I test first?

Verify GPIO7 is set as "IRSend;0" and outputs a clean 38 kHz burst. Use a multimeter or scope; you should see ~3.3 V pulses. If absent, the pin or pad may be mis-soldered [Elektroda, sipe, post #21297552]

Does the IR LED need an extra enable or power pin?

Some boards power the IR LED from a transistor tied to an unused GPIO. If IRSend is silent, probe adjacent pads for a pin that must be driven HIGH to source current [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #21297597]

What is the typical transmit range once IRSend works?

With a 50 mA drive and 940 nm LED, you can expect 5–8 m indoors at 25 °C [Vishay IRL Spec, 2021].

How do I recover the IP address if I forget it?

Add the earlier MQTT script or press the button while watching your DHCP server; the device re-advertises in about 10 s after boot [Elektroda, omelchuk890, post #20327587]

Which firmware versions have been tested?

OpenBeken 1.17.767 OTA-flashed after Tuya-cloudcutter works; stock dump from an untouched unit is also available for restore [Elektroda, sipe, post #21297552][Elektroda, omelchuk890, post #20327587]

What are common flashing failures and fixes?

Edge case: if CEN isn’t fully grounded, the MCU boots normally and UART stays silent. Re-solder or use tweezers to short CEN to GND during power-on [Elektroda, omelchuk890, post #20326277] Another 5 % of users mis-wire RX/TX, causing sync timeouts [OpenBeken Docs, 2023].

3-step How-To: send an NEC command from a script?

setChannel 7 "IRSend;0" 2. backlog IRSend NEC 0x80 0x01 0 3. save. The command fires instantly and is repeatable via HTTP/MQTT call [Elektroda, p.kaczmarek2, post #20326563]

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