Peter's electronic projectsAn (iOS Package App Store) file is the installation format used by Apple's iOS and iPadOS. It contains the compressed code, resources, and metadata required to run an application on an iPhone or iPad. While standard users typically download apps directly from the App Store, developers and power users use IPA files for manual installation, known as sideloading . Types of YouTube IPAs in Archives
Archives generally house two main categories of YouTube files:
A YouTube IPA archive refers to a collection of iOS application package (IPA) files for the YouTube app, often hosted on community-driven platforms like the Internet Archive . These archives are primarily used for preserving historical versions of the app for older devices or for accessing modified "tweaked" versions that offer additional features. What is a YouTube IPA File?
: These are official, untouched versions of YouTube from years past (e.g., YouTube 1.0 released in 2012). They are essential for users with legacy hardware, like an original iPad or older iPhone, that no longer supports the latest App Store updates.
: These are unofficial versions that include third-party modifications. Popular examples found in communities like Reddit's r/sideloaded include YTLite , YTLitePlus, and the historically popular uYouPlus .
Installing an IPA file from an archive requires bypassing the standard App Store process through sideloading:
: Ad-free viewing, background playback, and the ability to download videos for offline use without a paid subscription. How to Use Archived IPAs
Try it now, before building! Click on the transmitter buttons with the
green
labels
on the left and see how the receiver outputs (K1-K8) change. Change
the number of transmitter or receiver channels. Switch the receiver
output type between latched and momentary.
| part | description |
| C1 |
100nF ceramic capacitor |
| R1 |
10k resistor (1/8W) |
| D1-D4 | 1N4148 diode (optional) |
| S1-S8 |
tact switch, DTSM 61N or similar |
| IC1 | PIC16F630 or PIC16F676 microcontroller, pre-programmed |
| TXMOD |
radio
transmitter module, see text (hardware) |
| B1 |
battery between 2-5.5VDC (check TXMOD specs for valid voltage range) |

| part | description |
| C1 |
100nF ceramic capacitor |
| C2 |
470 uF 6.3V, electrolytic
capacitor |
| R1 |
10k resistor (1/8W) |
| R2 |
10 ohm resistor (1/4W) |
| D1-D4 | 1N4148 diode (optional) |
| D5 |
IR transmitter LED |
| Q1 |
BSS138 or similar N-MOSFET |
| S1-S8 |
tact switch, DTSM 61N or similar |
| IC1 | PIC16F684 microcontroller, pre-programmed |
| B1 |
battery between 2-5.5VDC (CR2032, 3.6V LiIon battery or 3xAA
batteries) |
| please
observe the corresponding address configuration! |
|
transmitter: no diodes connected |
receiver: switches all ON |
transmitter: all diodes connected |
![]() receiver: switches all OFF |
parts list
| part | description |
| C1, C2 | 22pF ceramic capacitor |
| C3, C5 | 100nF ceramic capacitor |
| C6 | 10uF 6.3V electrolytic capacitor |
| CN1-CN8 | PCB terminal block, 3-way (DG301) |
| D1-D8 | 1N4004 diode |
| IC1 | PIC16F627 or PIC16F628 or PIC16F627A or PIC16F628A microcontroller, pre-programmed |
| IC2 | LP2950CZ5.0 voltage regulator |
| LED | 3mm LED (green) |
| LED1-LED8 | 3mm LED (red) |
| Q1-Q8 | BS170 N-channel mosfet transistor |
| R1-R9 | 220R resistor (1/8W) |
| RL1-RL8 | G5LE relay, see text for coil voltage selection |
| S1 | piano DIP switch, 4-way |
| X1 | 4MHz HC49 crystal |
| RXMOD | 3-pin radio receiver module, see text (hardware) |
| please
observe the corresponding address configuration! |
|
transmitter: no diodes connected |
receiver: switches all ON |
transmitter: all diodes connected |
![]() receiver: switches all OFF |
An (iOS Package App Store) file is the installation format used by Apple's iOS and iPadOS. It contains the compressed code, resources, and metadata required to run an application on an iPhone or iPad. While standard users typically download apps directly from the App Store, developers and power users use IPA files for manual installation, known as sideloading . Types of YouTube IPAs in Archives
Archives generally house two main categories of YouTube files:
A YouTube IPA archive refers to a collection of iOS application package (IPA) files for the YouTube app, often hosted on community-driven platforms like the Internet Archive . These archives are primarily used for preserving historical versions of the app for older devices or for accessing modified "tweaked" versions that offer additional features. What is a YouTube IPA File?
: These are official, untouched versions of YouTube from years past (e.g., YouTube 1.0 released in 2012). They are essential for users with legacy hardware, like an original iPad or older iPhone, that no longer supports the latest App Store updates.
: These are unofficial versions that include third-party modifications. Popular examples found in communities like Reddit's r/sideloaded include YTLite , YTLitePlus, and the historically popular uYouPlus .
Installing an IPA file from an archive requires bypassing the standard App Store process through sideloading:
: Ad-free viewing, background playback, and the ability to download videos for offline use without a paid subscription. How to Use Archived IPAs
LATCH_MASK EQU B'00001111' sets channels 8-5 to momentary
and
channels 4-1 to latched (toggle) mode. Then use the compiler (MPLAB or
gputils) to
assemble the code.clrf
0x91 ;
ANSEL