Custom PIR Sensor for LEGO Mindstorms Robotics

A project in Leander, TX by Mike Baron
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Expand LEGO Mindstorms Robotics applications with your own custom made PIR sensor (human detector).
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Backers: 12
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36

Funded: $430 of $270
Dates: Apr 8th -> May 23rd (45 days)
Project By: Mike Baron
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Latest News

3 Sensor applications

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Only a few hours left, so one last post before wrapping things up... My first slot to sell out was the 3 sensor option (most savings there). And, as I have been playing with my sensors and thinking about the 3 sensor option, some ideas have come to... (Read More)

Starting Builds...

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
OK, in case you didn't notice, I reduced the available slots as I had to order parts and not enough to fill my original post! So for the lucky few who backed me...Let the Building Begin! Here is a picture with some example enclosures I have built up.... (Read More)

NXT or RCX cables

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note here...you may also request the connector cable you want: RCX or NXT. Based on Philo's excellent site, he has information on the NXT cable; http://www.philohome.com/nxtcables/nxtcable.htm I have been using my RCX electric cables for... (Read More)

Some pics...

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Adding some pictures of initial builds; A dual PIR set-up using my V1 sensors on an RCX. Two V1 PIR sensors with plastic tubes attached to front, to limit field of vision. Also notice V1 sensor mounting used machined Lego parts. V2 uses real Lego... (Read More)

Dual PIR implementation

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
My original idea was to use 2 of these sensors, mounted at an angle, to appoximate dual IR vision. Then you could sense people walking left to right, standing still, etc. with careful software controls. I did mount 2 into an assembly and was able to... (Read More)

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