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Re: flame sensor
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:33:12 GMT
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Mike Thorn <buachaille@lmsm.infoSPAMLESS>
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At 06:15 PM 12/22/02, you wrote:
> I am trying to build a sensor to attach to the RCX that can sense a candle
> flame. I'll be attaching it to a robot that will use it to look for a
> candle, go to it and extinguish it.
> If any one has heard of such a sensor that's able to be interfaced with the
> RCX I'd be grateful if they could e-mail me about it.
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> I think it could sense the ultra-voilet or infra-red light coming off the
> flame. It would have to be very responsive and fast at reacting. Also, it
> would only have to be able to see the flame from a foot away max. Once again
> if anyone has heard of something that could do this, I'd be grateful if they
> could contact me ASAP.
Vincent,
I think I know of something that will fit what you want exactly. John
Barnes (http://www.hitechnicstuff.com) makes an InfraRed sensor that
supposedly works over a range of 1-7 inches. Sensor info here:
http://hitechnicstuff.com/IRpage.htm
Hope that helps,
~Mike
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| I know that the terms of use for lugnet prohibits advertising, but I assume it permits anti-advertising :) The item identified in this post will not act as a flame sensor. It is a proximity sensor which works by emitting its own IR illumination (...) (22 years ago, 23-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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| I am trying to build a sensor to attach to the RCX that can sense a candle flame. I'll be attaching it to a robot that will use it to look for a candle, go to it and extinguish it. If any one has heard of such a sensor that's able to be interfaced (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics)
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