Now available from PMD Way is this useful MT8870 DTMF Decoder Module. The MT8870 IC can decode the DTMF tones generated by a telephone keypad ... with each tone controlling a digital output on the board. 

The board is fully assembled, and has a 3.5mm stereo jack socket for audio input. Inline header pins are soldered with which you can connect power and access the digital outputs. 

The 16 outputs are simple digital output pins - so one pin per keypad press (16? Yes... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # A B C D ... however a lot of keypads don't have ABCD). 

Click here for a module that has BCD outputs.

How on earth does this be used?

You need a cellular or wired telephone that can automatically answer a call, and hang up once the originator has ended the call. Connect the included 3.5mm stereo jack cable from the phone's earpiece to the MT8870 module. 

Now call the setup's phone from contemporary telephone. When the setup phone answers, you can press numbers on your phone, which will turn the outputs on and off. Check the tutorial link below for a demonstration.

You can choose if the keypresses cause a momentary, latched or delayed effect. This is done by bridging the solder pads on the back side of the board. See the chart below for modes and settings:

DTMF Control 8 Channel Relay Board from PMD Way with free delivery worldwide

You can choose if the keypresses cause a momentary, latched or delayed effect. This is done by bridging the solder pads at the bottom right of the board. See the chart below for modes and settings:  DTMF Control 8 Channel Relay Board from PMD Way with free delivery worldwide  DTMF Control 8 Channel Relay Board from PMD Way with free delivery worldwide

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