February 9, 2008

Sweeping Radar System - using a GP2D120 IR Sensor

  Want to make a cool project that uses one of those IR distance sensors that are found everywhere? Have a look at this Sweeping Radar System which has many uses. "The goal of this project is to create a working ir radar system. The system will only be required to measure close proximity at an angle of 90 degrees as seen in the example above. The range of system

Name the Thing Contest - 38

  Congratulations to the last contest winner. The prize this week is a portable hard drive enclosure. The color may vary, last time they were out of blue… This contest will run till mid next week (February 9 – 13, 2008) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do