Hi,
Brand new to the forum and 'building' projects.
I had considered making a 'smart' Mouse Trap which would require some sort of detection sensor (range say 1-15cm), some sort of mechanical device (and maybe relay) to release a trap (could be like PECO Model Railway points motor) and presumably linked to SBC - say Arduino.
Could be my first project.
No idea what would be 'best' sensor type - movement, distance, light reflector etc
Appreciate any ideas and may pointers to similar projects
Newbie - Sensor Interfaces
Re: Newbie - Sensor Interfaces
Hi peterhw, welcome to the forum....
I think your best option would be a small 90g servo like the SG90. If you're going to use a microcontroller you can directly control a servo from it.I had considered making a 'smart' Mouse Trap which would require some sort of detection sensor (range say 1-15cm), some sort of mechanical device (and maybe relay) to release a trap (could be like PECO Model Railway points motor)
I think the type of sensor would depend on how the mouse trap works. Is it some kind of cage with a door that the mouse has to enter? If so I assume you'd need it trigger once the mouse is completely inside?Could be my first project.
No idea what would be 'best' sensor type - movement, distance, light reflector etc
If you are thinking of using a microcontroller then I defiantly would recommend an Arduino. Either an Uno or Nano would be your best option if you're a beginner.and presumably linked to SBC - say Arduino.
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Re: Newbie - Sensor Interfaces
Many thanks
I've seen various Arduino development kits with different sensors and perhaps start with something like that
I've seen various Arduino development kits with different sensors and perhaps start with something like that