J johndxmurphy New Member Sep 16, 2008 #1 I want to connect a two pin infrared receiver but don't how to connect to Picaxe input pins. I've seen plenty of examples using the three pin receiver. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
I want to connect a two pin infrared receiver but don't how to connect to Picaxe input pins. I've seen plenty of examples using the three pin receiver. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
B BeanieBots Moderator Sep 16, 2008 #2 Depends on what type you've got. Could be as simple as a pullup resistor, might need a whole lot more. Part number? Datasheet?
Depends on what type you've got. Could be as simple as a pullup resistor, might need a whole lot more. Part number? Datasheet?
A Andrew Cowan Senior Member Sep 16, 2008 #3 Measure the resistance with and without IR signals. Is one leg longer than the other? If so, it is negative.
Measure the resistance with and without IR signals. Is one leg longer than the other? If so, it is negative.
J johndxmurphy New Member Sep 16, 2008 #4 But the simplest connection? So would it be +5, resiter, Infrared diode to input pin in the simplest case?
But the simplest connection? So would it be +5, resiter, Infrared diode to input pin in the simplest case?
B BeanieBots Moderator Sep 16, 2008 #5 If that's the type you've got, then yes. Worth a try. If nothing happens, then you'll have to get the datasheet and read.
If that's the type you've got, then yes. Worth a try. If nothing happens, then you'll have to get the datasheet and read.