Adding IR remote control to HG?

[Tuicemen]

I found this old thread in the TRIGGERcmd forum and I got thinking this may be use for one of the many remotes I have laying around.
https://www.triggercmd.com/forum/topic/26/run-remote-commands-with-an-old-vcr-remote-and-a-raspberry-pi-zero-w
I may attempt to add IR control to one of my Pi imbedded CM15a units some rainy day. I believe I have everything required.