
Department of Computer Science and Electronics
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In brief, the purpose of this report is to illustrate how the work has been
developed, explaining the programmed code’s algorithm, mentioning the schematic and
the tests as well.
1.2. Background
The need of implementing this project derives from the fact that a model with
similar aims had been designed however not offering enough benefit. The main problem
encountered was that when there was a change of playing field, it was necessary for the
cards to be calibrated manually using a potentiometer. In the following section there
will be a brief explanation of how the old design works.
2. Relevant theory
2.1. Infrared sensor
OPB607 sensors from OPTEK are the infrared sensors chosen for this
application. It consists of an infrared emitting diode and a NPN silicon photo Darlington
mounted “side by side” on parallel axes in a gray opaque plastic housing. Both the
emitting diode and photo Darlington are encapsulated in a filtering epoxy to reduce
ambient light noise. The photo Darlington responds to radiation from the emitter only
when a reflective object passes within its field of view. [1]
Figure 1-2. 24 sensors divided in 3 cards
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