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I've found that shooting a laser pointer at a bicycle reflector gives a good enough return (to a light sensor right next to the laser source) to be detected. You can use this for navigation, as the RCX can turn around and find strategically mounted (...) (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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How far away can the RCX be before the return cannnot be detected? Andy (...) (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I don't know. I am working indoors, and detection is not a problem across my living room, about 5 meters. Now that you ask, I'll probably try it outside and find the answer. That's an advantage of using a laser - the beam disperses very (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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