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Offline bobthefirst1Topic starter

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« on: October 03, 2011, 05:42:37 PM »
where can I buy bump sensors ??? ??? ??? Or is it very simple to make one myself?
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Re: bump sensor
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 06:07:42 PM »
Define bump sensor... preferably with pictures (google it!)
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Re: bump sensor
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 06:17:44 PM »
Hi,

Quote from: bobthefirst1 on October 03, 2011, 05:42:37 PM
where can I buy bump sensors ??? ??? ??? Or is it very simple to make one myself?
A simple bumper switch can be made from a length of piano wire (music wire), or eeven a spring from a dried out ball pen.
A sensor which detects obstacles before actually touching them can be made with IR light.
Any robotics shop will have something if you don't wanna make it yourself.

Google should help you find thousands of links.
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Re: bump sensor
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 09:16:23 PM »
Yes, there are very simple to make. Contact type are a basic on/off switch.
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