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IR detection

CianCian Posts: 1
edited 2011-01-15 13:50 in BASIC Stamp
hello, im trying to figure out how i can read in the freq of my boebots IR. i did it before but i just cant remember how to. i know where is a way. unless im thinking of my ping.

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  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2011-01-15 13:50
    You have to use a phototransistor, then use a COUNT statement to count the number of IR pulses in a given period of time. Remember that a phototransistor is not as sensitive as the modulated IR detector used for receiving IR remote control signals or for IR distance measurement.
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