pic: Team 25 IR Goggles

[Laaba 80]

Kind of a dumb question, but what is the point of them?
Joey

[nparikh]

Originally Posted by Laaba 80

Kind of a dumb question, but what is the point of them?
Joey

First of all, the only dumb question is the one you don't ask!

The point of the IR Goggles is to be able to see the Infrared light being emitted from the remotes on the field. Therefore we can use it to minimize transmission interference and ensure proper communication with the IR board.

[flightofone]

I recall a rule prohibiting tinted safety glasses. Also, the "communication system" of the RoboCoach is specified to be "handheld", which may pose another issue. Pretty cool looking though.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by flightofone

I recall a rule prohibiting tinted safety glasses. Also, the "communication system" of the RoboCoach is specified to be "handheld", which may pose another issue. Pretty cool looking though.

Headmounted has been declared OK by Q&A. The tint might be an issue, but certain tints are legal.

[Cooley744]

how much did they cost, and where did you get them from? (if i may ask)

[nparikh]

So, we've been getting lots of IMs and emails about how you can't see IR indoors. Well, this video was taken indoors--decide for yourself.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VOhFpw_hEs4

[henryBsick]

Originally Posted by nparikh

So, we've been getting lots of IMs and emails about how you can't see IR indoors. Well, this video was taken indoors--decide for yourself.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VOhFpw_hEs4

That is the camera viewing the IR source, not a naked eye.

Try it out with your camera phone and a TV remote.... same effect.
Its how I check to see if the batteries are still good on my TV remote (depending upon the TV remote being functional of course).


Free IR Hack:
Put your camera phone in picture mode and watch the screen.

[Newzealand38]

Gotcha

[Newzealand38]

Where can i find said goggles?

[Kristian Calhoun]

Originally Posted by Newzealand38

Gotcha

Eh hem,

May I divert your attention to the Stuntmaster IR Headtracking project?

[tpage22]

Just open up an old digital camera, find the CCD chip, remove the small glass infrared filter and replace it with a couple pieces of exposed 35mm negatives (found on the end of every strip of negatives from back in the analogue days).

Put it all back together and you have a perfect infrared camera that blocks all visible light, and allows you to use a remote control as a flashlight.

Pictures coming soon.

[Tytus Gerrish]

Originally Posted by tpage22

Just open up an old digital camera, find the CCD chip, remove the small glass infrared filter and replace it with a couple pieces of exposed 35mm negatives (found on the end of every strip of negatives from back in the analogue days).

Put it all back together and you have a perfect infrared camera that blocks all visible light, and allows you to use a remote control as a flashlight.

Pictures coming soon.

I tried to do this with a legacy camera but i couldn't manage to take the camera apart without destroying some circutry. i found some DIY page on the internet witch discribed exactly that. If you do that Please pass it on. There are a few gizmo's im working on that would benefit from your knowledge

[Kims Robot]

Originally Posted by EricH

Headmounted has been declared OK by Q&A. The tint might be an issue, but certain tints are legal.

Can you quote the Q&A? I searched and have read through all of them, and cant seem to find anything regarding the Robocoach wearing IR glasses.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Kims Robot

Can you quote the Q&A? I searched and have read through all of them, and cant seem to find anything regarding the Robocoach wearing IR glasses.

I only said headmounted. I said nothing about IR vision.

[andrew348]

Wow!

I've gotten the chance to see them work and its absolutely nuts, you can see beams of light, like light sabers in blast. This will enable 25 to determine transmission pulse structure and maximize their IR performance.

It is going to be interesting to see them in action.