Finding right sensor

Apr 24, 2006 1 Replies

I need a photoelectric sensor that could detect the distance of a small toy car distance between 0.5ft - 15ft (or higher). After refer to globalspec.com, i found out that Polarized Retroreflective is my best choice. However, i need a sensor that could detect at least 30degree wide and not just a straight line. below are some of the basic specs i need:


1: range, 0.5ft - 15ft or more
2: angle of detection, at least 30degree
3: sensing mode: position measurement
4: any electrical connection
5: retroreflector allowed on the toy car
6: DC output

ANY SUGGESTION about choosing a right sensor?



Jack,

How can you measure distance with a photoelectric sensor?? [Or are you planning to bounce a laser (or something) off the target and measure the travel-time of the beam?]

Maybe an ultrasonic (piezo) transmitter and receiver would be easier (much like one of those automobile "parking sonar" units).

- Tom Gootee

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