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Re: is it legal to have LEDs on robot
We have been using a similar system that uses an IR remote to control the LED system for a few years now. We have noticed that the remote is only good for our system from about 10 feet at best. We were still concerned and have made sure to mount the IR receiver inside the robot face down and well hidden. The only way you can communicate with the system is to reach inside the robot and aim the remote up at the receiver. We have shown during inspection that you are not able to communicate with the LEDs from any outside point. So far we have always passed inspection and never had an issue with our LEDs.
We were concerned that a signal could reflect and added a quick fix. All that is needed is to put a piece of Velcro hook under the IR receiver and a piece of loop over it. Then all you do is pull off the Velcro to make changes and then cover it back up. We have done this and it works great, as well it gives a good mounting system for the IR receiver.. Make it fun with bright Velcro and label it.
Good luck,
Aloha!
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Kealakehe High School Robotics - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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