Reading HEX codes on IR remotes

Hi
I’d like to build a device to read the HEX codes on pressing keys on any IR remote.
Please could you recommend the components needed.

I found some articles that suggest how to do this but not the exact components. I thought an arduino kit might do it with an IR receiver?

http://tronixstuff.com/2011/03/30/tutorial-arduino-and-infra-red-control/

Hey there! I’d definitely start with this great tutorial, it includes some part numbers and a schematic: http://www.righto.com/2009/08/multi-protocol-infrared-remote-library.html