The TSL262 sensor has been popular with a number of micromouse builders. It is compact, easy to use and results in a low component count. A common alternative is the use of a simple phototransistor in an emitter foloower configuration. So, why change what works… (more…)
Once the panels for the maze floor had dried out, it was time to paint them.
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Now that I had the layout, the next step was to cut and drill the plywood.
While there are many techniques for doing this, I ended up getting help from a friend who has access to water jet cutters to do this.
Given standard sizes for plywood, here is a pattern I used to make a maze floor. (more…)