Course 6: Sensors » Lesson 5: Infrared Encoder

Lesson 1

Introduction to Sensors

Lesson 2

Tilt

Lesson 3

Temperature

Lesson 4

Infrared Proximity

Lesson 5

Infrared Encoder

Lesson 6

Sound

Lesson 7

Ultrasonic Proximity

Lesson 8

Light

Lesson 9

Motion

Lesson 10

Magnetic

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Lesson 5: Infrared Encoder

Detecting changes in color and reflectivity can be achieved using an infrared emitter and phototransistor. In this lesson we’ll do just that by making a rotary encoder for tracking a motor’s movement.

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