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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    Thanks for the feedback Mr RB and Duffy. I just want to quote what James Rueben wrote on Videohelp: **broken link removed** I just thought I might just as well try the opto interrupter, there's nothing to lose. I know you are convinced that it is my PC, but trying might just convince...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    Thanks for your comments. I will try to answer what I have done and have tried most of your comments. I have a Intel Pentium Dual CPU; 1.80 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. I use Windows XP SP 2. I try to capture at 3 fps.(The projector has a gear at the back that can change the speed- so the actual pull...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    Mr R.B. I'm not sure what you mean, but here is my problem: I'm still struggling, because the switch get triggered erratically at some times. So I thought of trying the OPB365T. I quote this from another site: **broken link removed** **broken link removed** I am not really sure...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    I have used my IR detector and mounted it to the rear trigger. R1: 68 OHM R2: 100k Picture of the triggering system- works wel, up to now: **broken link removed** The silver paper moves up and down and trigger the IR detector Any advice? Albie
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    I have no idea. (Is there a way that I can check it on my PC?) We basically bypass the "click" and only a single click/trigger "triggers" the capture on Cinecap **broken link removed** This is a link, but I struggle to find the datasheet: **broken link removed** Your opinion on the...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    I need serious help. This is my set-up so far: **broken link removed** **broken link removed** On request, I tested values at different points, using the original configuration (R1 180 Ohm; R2 6k8 Ohm) Here are the results: With the IR detector facing away from the blade: A...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    I'm not going to have time today to buy resistors, but this what I'm gonna do, as said before: Buy the resistors and a photo interrupter at the same time. Will try the resistors, but if I struggle, will try to install the interruptor. **broken link removed** **broken link removed**...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    If I go and buy the resistors, I can just as well buy a photo interrupter.The prizes that I have seen are really cheap. Would save me another trip. So which of the following look like good possibilities? Optoelectronics and Displays | Optoelectronics | Slotted Optical Switch Thanks Albie
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    Thanks for that. I will be home this weekend, but might only be able to work again on the project in 2 weeks time. Thanks Albie
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    Thanks for the reply. Please remember I am quite new to this and to get the mouse modified and actually working, is a major achievement for me!! Am I correct, do you mean a 100k resistor in stead of my 7k resistor? I am not sure what you mean by "adjust it until you get a good...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    Just more detail I want to add: The distance is very close ± 1-2mm, before the switch is triggered. So if I wave a white piece of paper 1cm in front of the detector, it does not trigger it. This is how the set-up should be: Projector projects to a lens (the Eumig allows for speed to go...
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    Triggering an IR receiver from a white object/paint

    I have started to build a system/circuit to capture old cine 8/super 8 using the Cinecap programme. I am having trouble to get the IR receiver being triggered when a white blade moves passed the IR receiver. (There are three blades of which I have painted one white i.e. 2 black blades...
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    Advice on building a circuit from an IR receiver to a modified mouse.

    Any possibilities why this wont work?
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    Advice on building a circuit from an IR receiver to a modified mouse.

    Reuben in the Videohelp forum gave this advice: "I've been looking further at the Optek OPB608A. You can get a more up to date spec sheet for it here https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2009/05/OPB608PDF.pdf. As you found earlier the input from your mouse switch is normally at 3.3 V...
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    Advice on building a circuit from an IR receiver to a modified mouse.

    Hi Duffy Thanks for your reply I also got this from another guy- can you check if you agree: **broken link removed** I can get hold of this sensor in South Africa: **broken link removed** **broken link removed** Website **broken link removed** So, to summarise: I have a 5 Volt point My...
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