I am looking for advice and suggestions on building a infrared breakbeam type circuit to trigger my camera. I have read a bit about it all but would appreciate clarification on.....
What is the best way to achieve at least 5m between your infrared detector and infrared transmitter.(In sunlight as well)
I'm told that the detector and the transmitter should oscillate at 38Khz. Is this correct, or, just a fallacy?
Would it be easier/better/more accurate to use a microcontroller to run the detector circuit and another one to run the transmitter circuit? (Both need to be independant of each other)
Would a microcontroller run circuit generally provide a longer battery life if using standard 9V PP3 type battery?
So, if anybody could give me a few ideas and suggestions to think about I would be most appreciative.
Thanks -JDR04
What is the best way to achieve at least 5m between your infrared detector and infrared transmitter.(In sunlight as well)
I'm told that the detector and the transmitter should oscillate at 38Khz. Is this correct, or, just a fallacy?
Would it be easier/better/more accurate to use a microcontroller to run the detector circuit and another one to run the transmitter circuit? (Both need to be independant of each other)
Would a microcontroller run circuit generally provide a longer battery life if using standard 9V PP3 type battery?
So, if anybody could give me a few ideas and suggestions to think about I would be most appreciative.
Thanks -JDR04