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Long Range IR Beam Break Detector

Posted March 29, 2011 by Chris

For applications where you need to be able to check for movement and alignment, long range IR can be the answer. Whether you need to set a home location on a moving device, or track movement on a machine, a beam break detector can be your low-cost solution. This project write-up shows you how easy it is to make one, and how well it works.

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