I've applied a bit of insulating tape to the Data pin of the IR receiver;
my serial connector is unfortunately conductive and I don't want this pin
to be shorted to ground:

Now I can insert the structure inside the serial box:

New! Buy a mounted and tested receiver
- Introduction
- Tools
- Part list
- Circuit
- IR-receiver and Voltage regulator
- Diode and Resistor
- Capacitor and Wire
- Mounting inside the box
- Closing and serial number
- Links
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