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How To Build A Simple IR Theremin
Posted December 11, 2012 by Chris
“In this article, we will explore how to translate analog voltages from an IR proximity sensor into digital information that we can use to determine distance away from an object. Depending on how far away the object is, a different tone can be heard.”
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