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Re: Strange IR sensor movement with default tracker code

something else we observed and that other teams have commented on

the sensors are very sensitive, and the beacons are very powerful. if you try to use them in a small room the IR will reflect off the walls and ceiling - you need a big open space to avoid tracking the reflections

and you might want to think about enclosing your sensors better - they pick up light from all directions. We found the little black plastic project boxes from radio shack work very well - we cleaned out their supply of 1x2x4" boxes here.