Anybody with knowledge on operating signals for Ford IDM modules, please email me privately. Thanks, Craig (clee@enlight.ca) > -----Original Message----- > From: pic microcontroller discussion list > [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Andy Kunz > Sent: August 25, 1999 3:21 PM > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: Signal filtering through code > > > >Sounds almost perfect to what I need, except for one thing. They state, > >"As the microwave radiation penetrates many materials, such as plastics > >and ceramics which are opaque to light, the sensor modules can for many > > Have you considered optical (laser) ranging? > > Two laser transmitters set to converge at a spot at the far end of your > expected range. > > Use a CCD to accurately measure the distance between the dots. This is > linearly proportional to the distance. > > Simple geometry --> simple code. > > Andy > > ================================================================== > Andy Kunz Life is what we do to prepare for Eternity > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > andy@rc-hydros.com http://www.rc-hydros.com - Race Boats > andy@montanadesign.com http://www.montanadesign.com - Electronics > ================================================================== >