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03-02-2008, 09:46

daviamp

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Re: 360 Degree Infrared Sensor Question

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Originally Posted by Boydean

What is the possibly of pointing the IR board up and then putting some kind of reflector that points in from all angles.

Then again you can mount it on a motor and do it with software.

We have tried using a conical reflector, as found on a Roomba VirtualWall Unit, but distance was limited. We are thinking about using a sim motor and a radar like sweep to locate.

Thank You for your reply,
David Lamp
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