Scanning remote codes giving random results each button press

[DarkKaplah]

I'll try to be brief here. I'm running a ESP8266 NodeMCU and this IR device: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZRD3LH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I have it hooked up on a breadboard. Hardware is working. I've used the example scripts and other IR Remote scripts located on YouTube. No matter what I'm running the code that's output to the serial console varies.

I'm using various remotes that span 40 years to verify that it's not a "cheap IR transmitter" issue. These include:

• Sharp LCDTV GA667WJSA
• A Magnavox VCR remote from the early 80's. VCR was trashed and somehow I still have the old remote...
• A random sony DVD remote control
• A Xbox 360 dvd remote

My process is to repeatedly hit one button on the remote I'm testing repeatedly every 2 seconds. My script has a 1500 ms delay.
Checked the specs of my IR receiver. The 3.3v provided by the 8266 should be driving it high enough. I'm at a bit of a loss. I've found other posts with similar issues. Frequently you see blame pointed towards cheap IR remotes. These come from a range of devices so I'm fairly sure this isn't the issue here.

Here's my code.

`
#include <IRremote.hpp>
#define IR_RECEIVE_PIN D1
#define ENABLE_LED_FEEDBACK true
#define FEEDBACK_LED_PIN D4

void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600); // // Establish serial communication
IrReceiver.begin(IR_RECEIVE_PIN, ENABLE_LED_FEEDBACK, FEEDBACK_LED_PIN); // Start the receiver
}

void loop() {
//Serial.print("Waiting on signal");
if (IrReceiver.decode()) {
Serial.println(IrReceiver.decodedIRData.decodedRawData, HEX); // Print "old" raw data
IrReceiver.printIRResultShort(&Serial); // Print complete received data in one line
delay(1500);
IrReceiver.resume(); // Enable receiving of the next value
}

}
`

[ArminJo]

Please do not use the tested examples from the library.
Always use code from YouTube or other similar sources.
It is best is to claim that the results are wrong, but proving it is always risky!