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Several list members have asked for instructions on making a simple rotation sensor using the standard Mindstorms light sensor coupled to the light / fiber optic gizmo that comes in the "Extreme Creatures" add-on set. Here goes: 1) The problem: (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: (long) Rotation Sensor from "Extreme Creatures" Fiber Optics
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(...) WOW! Thanks Don for your post. This is one of the reasons I read this board. So many great minds out here. (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: (long) Rotation Sensor from "Extreme Creatures" Fiber Optics
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Why not simply use a small dish with white and black markings (or a cam or whatever) and detect its rotation with the light sensor? Eric (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: (long) Rotation Sensor from "Extreme Creatures" Fiber Optics
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(...) Lego used to sell these - I forget exactly which set(s). If I remember correctly they were about 2cm diameter with 45 degree segments alternating black / white, with a standard axle hole in the centre. You could get the same effect with a (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Have potential trip across the pond to Europe and the UK and was thinking about picking up a Cybermaster while I'm there. Approximately how much should I expect to pay for a Cybermaster kit in either the UK or France? Thanks in advance to my (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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