Important! The remote you are using MUST be configured to send Sony-compatible infrared signals.
The Arduino code provided for this project makes the BOE Shield-Bot recognize Sony IR remote signals only! For example, the BRIGHTSTAR universal remote sold by Parallax is programmed by holding the SET-UP button down until an LED on the remote lights up, then entering the code 605. Different models of remotes may use different codes and configuration methods. Check your remote's docs!
Links
[1] http://learn.parallax.com/ShieldRobot
[2] http://learn.parallax.com/node/299
[3] https://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/shield/IR/Sony_IR_Shield_Multi_Bot_v0_83.zip