AVR-Chat

RE Optical Mouse as Position Sensor:

Have you ever interfaced an optical mouse IC to an AVR?
I was just about to start such a project for use in linear encoding
of speed and position.(1 axis only)  I would go directly to the sensor 
chip, and
not be bothered with the USB . 

BTW, I don't believe that the light in an optical mouse is a laser - maybe
you are referring to a different breed of mouse.




Robert Tilden wrote:
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> Why not use a laser/optical mouse. Non contact, robust, and can resolve >>
> 1000 lpi... If you decide to use a mouse that is...
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> High Energy Physics Group
> Northwestern University
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> I would say that's true for most Y! groups that are geared towards
> technical assistance :)
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> David VanHorn wrote:
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> > That's something I've noticed on here in the past.
> > When people are more open and detailed about what they are doing, they
> > tend to get accurate and useful help.
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