Quoting Jinx <joecolquitt@clear.net.nz>:

>> > http://www.pyroelectro.com/projects/ir_radar/index.html
>>
>> Infrared distance sensor, no "radar" at all.  :(
>
> I think "radar" suits it. The sensor is swept by a servo and the
> result is position and distance. infra-red radar. Possibly iRadar
> (don't tell Jobs)

radar = *ra*dio *d*etection *a*nd *r*anging

.... but there's no radio, eh?

lidar = *li*ght *d*etection *a*nd *r*anging

>
> Could do with a re-design though. 40 LEDs, PIR sensor, PIC,
> logic, 7805 and motor runing on a ..... 9V battery. I want to be
> that man's battery supplier ;-)

Lots of IR diode current too, with no series resistors and 5V supply.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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