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Sensors convert a physical quantity (e.g. temperature, pressure) into an electrical signal.

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Is there a "scanning" beam sensor?

it occurred to me, it would be great if there was a "scanning" such sensor... So, it would rotate or swing, at many Hz, over perhaps 90 degrees. … In fact, does this technology exist .. is there such a photoelectric beam sensor -like device, which indeed will give you an "angular bearing"? …
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Is there a "faster" photoelectric beam sensor?

We've been experimenting with some Velleman PEM10D sensors. (So, something like this.) The main reason chose, was they have a 10m length (we need a good 6m or so). I have found that, the response i …
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What makes smartphones tilt-sensitive? Will they retain this ability in zero-gravity conditi...

This is a rare case on the Electronics site where, none of the answers clearly and crisply answered the question! Do cellphones retain the ability to detect tilt in zero-gravity conditions? The answ …
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