IR Detector: Proximity Sensor for toys, robotics, and drones

A project in Dallas, TX by Michael Crane @ Muxall
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Open Source Infrared Sensor that works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
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Backers: 45
Average Pledge Per Backer: $22

Funded: $1,010 of $9,000
Dates: Dec 25th -> Jan 24th (30 days)
Project By: Michael Crane @ Muxall
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Latest News

IR Detectors available with FREE worldwide shipping!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to say “thank you” to everyone who made pledges to my IR Detector Kickstarter campaign.  The goal of this Kickstarter campaign was for us to do a “group buy” for a large number of IR Detector parts in order to buy them with big... (Read More)

Version 2 IR Detector PCBs are in!

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Version 2 IR Detector PCBs are in! Muxall IRD V2 PCB Panel - Front View Muxall IRD V2 PCB Panel - Rear View  (Read More)

IR Detector Bench Testing video and results.

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The results are in! IR Detector V1 with V2 mods testing results.  (Read More)

IRD V2 PCB in manufacturing and BOM posted.

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The updated v2 PCB for the IR Detector is being manufactured and the BOM (Bill Of Materials) has been posted to the main KS page for your review. Thank you for your support! IRD v2 BOM  (Read More)

IR Detector v2 PCB Changes Complete

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The changes listed in the last Kickstarter Update have been completed. Example pics of the new v2 PCB are below.  Schematic and gerbers available at the Muxall GitHub repo. IRD v2 PCB Front Example Pic IRD v2 PCB Back Example Pic  (Read More)

Version 2 Production IR Detector Update

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The production IRD v2 schematic and gerber files will be available after I make the following changes:   1. U1 Silkscreen does not have a double line in the component pattern indicating chip placement direction.  2. J1 – Add silkscreen labels to... (Read More)

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