In this project, we’ll design an omnidirectional, moving pick-and-place robot. First, let’s cover how the robot is built. The robot’s build As shown in Figure 1, the robot consists of two sections: An omnidirectional moving platform A robotic arm The omnidirectional platform The robot is built using one circular wooden plate, three dc gear motors,…
Infineon offers single-chip solution for smart lock solutions
In many sectors, conventional keys are fast becoming obsolete, a development that has now reached the self-storage industry. Keep It Simple Storage (KISS), a U.S.-based provider of state-of-the-art solutions designed to simplify running self-storage facilities has transitioned from manual locks to fully automated and remote-controlled systems for secure locking. With the NFC-powered, battery-free smart lock…
Vishay launches miniaturized IR sensor modules for remote-control systems
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced three new miniaturized infrared (IR) sensor modules for remote-control systems. Featuring modulated carrier output for code learning applications, the Vishay Semiconductors dual-lens TSMP95000 and single-lens TSMP96000 and TSMP98000 combine a wide supply voltage range from 2.0 to 5.5 V with a low typical power consumption of 0.35 mA at 3.3 V. Featuring a new in-house…
Vishay enhances its infrared receiver modules for remote-control applications
Vishay Intertechnology has announced that the company upgraded its TSOP2xxx, TSOP4xxx, TSOP57xxx, TSOP6xxx, and TSOP77xxx series infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote-control applications with a new Cyllene 2 IC. Designed in-house to ensure long-term product availability and reduced lead times, the new IC allows designers to achieve higher performance with drastically reduced current consumption over a wider voltage…