We interrupt this program to bring you.... TV-B-Gone kit allows you to take control of your local environment. It is a 'disruptive technology device' designed to switch off annoying and unnecessary televisions.

The TV-B-Gone was conceived by hack-hero Mitch Altman. It is designed emit the 'OFF' code for the majority of TVs in Europe and the US.

Basically it is kit to build a TV remote control which only has the power button. It is designed to turn off inappropriate TVs, such as unwatched ones in public spaces. It is a commercial product, but Mitch has also worked with Adafruit industries to have an open-source design.

Please note: This is a do it yourself kit. It comes as a kit of parts that you need to solder together, so you will need soldering iron and solder and basic tools.

Please note: While this has codes for a lot of TVs we cannot ensure all TV types will switch off. This unit uses infra red diodes and needs line of sight - it does not work through walls. This unit may not work on TVs that are controlled via a network (such as in commercial buildings).

The kit instructions are available here.

The design files are available here: https://github.com/curiouselectric/TVBGone

Please find the "Soldering is Easy" guide available here.