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Subject: 
Re: sonar modules
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
Date: 
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 21:41:06 GMT
Original-From: 
Jeff Keyzer <jkeyzer@calwebANTISPAM.com>
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> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
>  The Polaroid sensors work pretty darn well.  I've been able to get
> 1" resolution from 8" to 130"++ (reportedly they work to 35 ft - my room's
> not big enough to try this out).  I was able to get mine working in about 10
> minutes.  Basically, just FTP the code, attach a few wires and it works.  It's
> WIRE-N-PLAY!  The only "modification" required is that one of the motor driver
> chips must be pulled out to access some output signals.  It's really pretty
> cool.

Where does it get it's power from?  The handy board?  I just might
go out and buy one of these, since I'm getting tired of my robot smashing
into walls!  :-)



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  Re: sonar modules
 
Hi Jeff, The Polaroid sensors work pretty darn well. I've been able to get 1" resolution from 8" to 130"++ (reportedly they work to 35 ft - my room's not big enough to try this out). I was able to get mine working in about 10 minutes. Basically, (...) (30 years ago, 29-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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