infrared linear actuator

i don't know if you could help me but here it goes. I am trying to get a linear actuator controlled by an infrared transmitter & receiver like shown in this clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLodZGNvV9k . The infrared transmitter will emit a modulated signal to the infrared transmitter which be connected to the linear actuator as well as a microprocessor (preferably the basic stamp) & that will command the actuator to do a certain action (in this case, it's just simply descending & ascending). Another clip here shows an actuator controlled using arduino I believe: https://www.instructables.com/id/Standing-Linear-Actuator-powered-by-Modtronix/ . But the biggest problem for me is setting up the circuits for the infrared transmitter & receiver, since I'm not exactly sure of which components to incorporate...this circuit right here shows what components to use but I don't know how to set it up on a solderless breadboard: **broken link removed** . Anyone got any tips on how this can work?

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A typical frequency used with IR is 38 kHz.
A convenient transmitter could be a TV/vcr/dvd remote control. If you wish, you can make your own transmitter.

You may need to obtain the IR detector separately. You pick up a signal from it, and amplify it.

You will need to program the arduino to look for a distinguishing feature in the pulse train. It will select which action to perform.