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Re: Photosensor/spacing

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Originally Posted by mikets View Post
We are starting to play with the sensors. From my point of view, the spacing is depending on the algorithm. We intend to use an algorithm such that it will create 5 virtual sensors from 3 physical sensors. I would imagine this will require the sensors to be spaced exactly the width of the tape (2 inches). We will see how well it will work in the next few days.
Now that most have figured out what line spacing works best, I'm curious what those values are? Just to start off, we've spaced ours at 1.5" on center and are happy with that thus far. Anyone else have something else that works well?