SSIR Detector.

SciTech02

Hello, do they still make the SSIR Detector?· I can't find it anywere on Parallax's site.· That is all.······ -SciTech02.

SciTech02

Never mind, it's discontinued·.· Is there somthing similar to it that·I can use?········ -SciTech02.

Steve Joblin

You could build it yourself... it is pretty simple

SciTech02

How?· I have the IR LED/receiver, but I liked the 3-pin header, and the ability to bolt it on somthing.· Can I make one like that?

Steve Joblin

Sure you can! You can buy a little perf at Radio Shack and make one yourself... here is a small write up about it...

[font=Arial+Narrow+Bold0]Infrared Sensor Kit (#28019)[/font]
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Using the S.S.I.R Sensor
This documentation shows how to use the Parallax S.S.I.R board with the Parallax Basic Stamp®
single-board computer.
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Packing List
The contents of the Infrared Sensor Kit package include:
q····· (1) SSIR Infrared Sensor
q····· (2) 4-40 Machine Screws, 3/8.
q····· (2) 4-40 Nut, Zinc Plated
q····· (1) 90 Degree Mounting Bracket
q····· (1) 10. Servo Extension Cable
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Description
The S.S.I.R board is an infrared detection unit. This unit incorporates a standard IR LED with a 40
kHz IR receiver. This unit can be configured for basic object detection.
Size: Width = 15.8 mm, Length = 18.2 mm
Power Requirements: + 5vdc, 2.6 mA
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Software Interface
'{$STAMP BS2}
DIR0 = 1 .Sets pin 0 to input
Holdbit VAR BIT .Sets up a variable for the echo
Start:
FREQOUT 0,1,38500 .sends out signal to IR LED
Holdbit = in0 .Stores reply
DEBUG 1,"sensor = ",DEC Holdbit,cr .displays results
GOTO Start

Post Edited (Steve Joblin) : 3/13/2006 1:02:29 AM GMT

SciTech02

Thank you, That answered my question.·········· -SciTech02.