Second Life for E-Waste: How Forgotten Remotes Become Programmable Controllers

TTVKTR addresses the overlooked e-waste crisis created by obsolete IR remotes by transforming them into programmable peripherals using Raspberry Pi Pico. By demonstrating how AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot democratize hardware engineering, the project enables everyday users to build sophisticated custom controllers—turning potential landfill waste into valuable utility without relying on expensive commercial alternatives.