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Re: (long) Rotation Sensor from "Extreme Creatures" Fiber Optics
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Date: 
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 08:41:39 GMT
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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



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  (long) Rotation Sensor from "Extreme Creatures" Fiber Optics
 
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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