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What are the strengths and weaknesses of using infra red rather than radio frequency? Why does Cybermaster use RF and Mindstorms IR? Thanks to anyone who can help! (26 years ago, 7-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Some general observations... IR won't go through much mass - it is very similar to visible light in this regard. RF is better at this - the waves are longer, so they can go through things like 1/4" drywall. It is easier to focus IR than RF. (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Also, Cybermaster was targeted to be used as an interactive game, with kids crawling around the bot while it communicates with the pc. Hence the need for RF instead of IR. Eric Brok Visit LEGO ON MY MIND: (URL) Control section: (URL) section: (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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