Thread: Which sensors should be used throughout the robot?
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Re: Which sensors should be used throughout the robot?
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Originally Posted by mman1506 View Post
A cheaper more durable alternative to the 971 WCP sensor are these inductive proximity sensors.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-LJ12A3-4-...em338fe7 6170

Since they are inductive instead of magnetic they can be triggered by anything ferrous like a steel rivet.

There are also magnetic hall effect versions http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hall-Effect-H...em487c2a 613c
Alternate Amazon links for those in need:

http://www.amazon.com/Effect-Sensor-...y+Switc h+NPN

http://www.amazon.com/Amico-DC6-36V-...J12A3-4-Z%2FBX
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