>  An LED "Throwie" controllable with an TV remote
> might be a better beginner project.)
>     http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/
>     http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwie-Talkie/

I like the "Throwie" idea!

But the IR receivers I have are all 5V operated, from experience they 
don't work at all below 4V.

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