Possible Finish Line Controller?

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Duane
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Re: Possible Finish Line Controller?

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Here's another success story in using arduino and homebrew IR LED circuits to do a race timer. In this case, for a slot car track instead of a pinewood derby track:
http://techcobweb.wordpress.com/2009/09 ... -challenge
It uses continuous beams and basic IR sensors, not 38KHz carrier waves like TV remotes.

My arduino arrives tonight!
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