About the IR Module QTR-8A Reflectance Sensor Array

[Robeco]

Hello,
we are from Uruguay. Since September we are working on the project and we have the IR Module QTR-8A Reflectance Sensor Array and it gives us a value called “position”. This is the estimated location of the line as a number. Can we use it or is it illegal?
Thank you.

[Ryo]

Hi @Robeco,

Let me get straight to the point, YES, you can use the QTR-8A sensor.
But please note that you need to write the algorithms by your self.

For detail, please refer previous question. You can find the same question as yours.

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Best,

Ryo
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