Powering the IR detector from +5V instead of 7+ V.

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Powering the IR detector from +5V instead of 7+ V.

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02-02-2008, 17:48

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Re: Powering the IR detector from +5V instead of 7+ V.

For testing, after I blew the onboard regulator, I wired it directly to use the 5v from the robot controller and it works fine. However, per <R55> & Q&A Forum:

Question 3: The IR receiver circuit must be protected by a 20-amp circuit breaker (see Rule <R55>). .......

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