--- Marcel Duchamp <marcel.duchamp@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Debbie wrote:
> > PICers ... I have a bit of a dilemma selecting an IR sensor.  
> > 
> > What would people say is the best way to go? 
> 
> Well.... depends. What about other low current methods? Like turning on 
> for 10% and off for 90%? Or some such ratio?

Wake it up from sleep periodically? Yeah, that's an idea.

> 
> This might let you reduce current by a similar percentage. This has 
> worked well in the past whilst searching for the dreaded Thylacoleo beast.

Heh, never know what's out there in the dark, hey? :)

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