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Re: Shortening Light Sensor Wires

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
However, I highly recommend that you leave as much wire on the sensor as possible so that when you use it next year on a different robot you have enough length to install it. Simply coil the excess cable into a tight coil and tywrap it in place, out of the way.
Excellent advice as always. Even if they don't put lines on the field next year these devices should work well as a "break beam" type sensor or optical limit/position switch when paired with a bit of reflective material. I believe that is actually the "intended" purpose of these devices.
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