Panasonic Q Replacement Remote

A low-cost (~$30 USD BOM) replacement remote for the Panasonic Q (N2QAJB000034)

Order Information

Ordering the PCB

With Assembly

Todo

Without Assembly

Todo

Ordering the enclosure

PCBWay (Coming soon)

1. Navigate to the PCBWAY Shared Projects page
2. Click Add to cart and press the cart icon on the first file
3. Set your desired quantity and material
4. Change Product Desc to DIY Entertainment -> Game Controller Enclosure HSCode:950450
5. Click Submit Request
6. Repeat for the other two files

JLCPCB

1. Navigate to JLCPCB's 3D print order page
2. Click Add 3D Files and select Panasonic Q Remote Top Half.stl, Panasonic Q Remote Bottom Half.stl & Panasonic Q Remote Battery Cover.stl
3. Select SLA(Resin) and pick a Material you want (i recommend 9600 Resin)"
4. Change Product Desc to Enclosure, Block, Plate, Cylinder Category -> Plastic Enclosure -HS Code 392690
5. Click SAVE TO CART

Ordering the button panel

1. Navigate to LCSC's Front Panel order page
2. Click the plus icon under PET Front Panel Custom
3. Upload the Button Cover Production Files.zip file
4. Enter your desired quantity (The price difference between 1 and 5 is low, i suggest getting 5 just in case)
5. Press Please Order Now
6. When LCSC emails you the quote, make sure you tell them you want 0.125mm or 0.2mm thickness with 3M9448A adhesive backing

Programming

Tools & Software Needed

• An SWD programmer like the STLink V2
• STM32CubeProgrammer

Programming

1. Connect the programmer to the circuitboard (according to the pinout written on the programmer and the board)
2. Open STM32CubeProgrammer
3. Press the open file button and select Panasonic-Q-Remote-Firmware.elf
4. Select ST-Link in the drop down on the right and click connect
5. Click Download to flash the firmware

Parts Overview

Enclosure Parts

1x Panasonic Q Remote Top Half
1x Panasonic Q Remote Bottom Half
1x Panasonic Q Remote Button Cover
4x M3x8 countersunk screws
4x M3x10 countersunk screws
4x M3x3x4.5mm threaded insert
4x M3x5x4.5mm threaded insert
4x 5x2mm round rubber feet (optional)

Board Parts

Designator	Qty	Part Number	Package	Description	LCSC Part
U1	1	STM32L412KBT6	LQFP-32(7x7)		C529438
C1,C2,C3	3		0603	100nF Capacitor	C14663
R1,R2,R3,R4,R5,R6,R7,R8	8		0603	10KΩ Resistor	C98220
R9	1		0603	1KΩ Resistor	C22548
R10	1		0603	100Ω Resistor	C105588
SW1-SW41	41	B3S-1000		Tactile Switch	C2733655
BT1	1	BH-AA-B5BA034		AA Battery Holder	C20606806
D1	1	IR204-A-L(BY)(M)	Plugin,P=2.54mm	3mm IR Led	C17179477
Q1	1	2N3904X	TO-92	NPN BJT Transistor	C5156722

Remote Codes

Button	Address	Command
Stop	0x26A	0x0
Slow/Search Backward	0x26A	0x2
Slow/Search Forward	0x26A	0x3
Pause	0x26A	0x6
DVD/CD Play	0x26A	0xA
1	0x26A	0x10
2	0x26A	0x11
3	0x26A	0x12
4	0x26A	0x13
5	0x26A	0x14
6	0x26A	0x15
7	0x26A	0x16
8	0x26A	0x17
9	0x26A	0x18
0	0x26A	0x19
Surround	0x26A	0x30
Mute	0x26A	0x32
Audio	0x26A	0x33
Up	0x26A	0x34
Down	0x26A	0x35
Right	0x26A	0x36
Left	0x26A	0x37
Power	0x26A	0x3D
Repeat	0x26A	0x47
A-B Repeat	0x26A	0x48
Skip Backward	0x26A	0x49
Skip Forward	0x26A	0x4A
Display	0x26A	0x57
Cancel	0x26A	0x80
>10	0x26A	0x84
Game	0x26A	0xA6
Top Menu	0x26A	0xAB
Marker	0x26A	0xAC
Angle	0x26A	0xAD
Subtitle	0x26A	0xAE
Preferences	0x26A	0xB5
Game Timer	0x26A	0x96
Playback Mode	0x26A	0xBB
Menu	0x26A	0xC0
Return	0x26A	0xC4
Enter	0x26A	0xC6

All of the commands are 48-bit Panasonic protocol IR codes

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