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Laser Range Finder

Friday, Sep 16th, 2011

The Laser Range Finder (LRF) module is a low-cost distance measuring instrument that uses laser technology to calculate the distance to a targeted object up to 8 feet away. [ continue ]

Laser Position Sensor

Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010

The Laser Position Sensor (LPS) module is an optical sensor that measures and provides the two-dimensional coordinates of visible red laser light (630-694nm) shined onto its surface. [ continue ]

RFID Read/Write Module

Wednesday, Jul 14th, 2010

The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Read/Write Module provides a low-cost solution to read and write passive RFID transponder tags up to 3 inches away. [ continue ]

AVRSimon

Sunday, Feb 21st, 2010

AVRSimon is a re-creation of the addictive, flying-saucer-shaped memory game of Simon launched in 1978 by Milton Bradley. The premise of the game is simple: Repeat the sequence of lights and tones. [ continue ]

GPS Receiver Module

Friday, Sep 15th, 2006

The Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver Module is a fully integrated, low-cost unit with on-board patch antenna that provides standard, raw NMEA0183 (National Marine Electronics Association) information or specific data, such as current time, date, latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and travel direction/heading, via a serial interface. [ continue ]

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