IR Beam Break Sensor Mounts

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<h3>IR Beam Break Sensor Mounts</h3> These mounts are designed to work seamlessly with the Adafruit 2167 3mm beam break sensor or the Adafruit 2168 5mm beam break sensor. <img src="https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/310x233/2167-02.jpg" /> The two-wire module is comprised of an IR LED, while the three-wire module features a sensor. Red wires are connected directly to operating voltage, which can be either 5v or 3.3v. Black wires connect securely to ground. A white wire connects to the input port. - When the beam remains unbroken, the white wire will exhibit a logic high level, closely approaching operating voltage. - Conversely, when the beam is broken, the white wire will display a logic low level, closely approaching ground. Left and right mounts are precise mirror images of each other. The LED and sensor modules can easily snap into either mount. This particular set of mounts was specifically designed for use in a skeeball game. You can effectively protect the sensors and wires from bouncing balls by utilizing 1/2" x 1/2" C-channel aluminum. - The mounts fit comfortably inside the C-channel. - Mount on the back of the playfield. - Position the mounts so they are parallel, with the IR beam passing through the center of the target hole. - Place the open side of the "C" towards the back of the playfield. - Cut a notch in the side of the aluminum to allow the LED and sensor to see each other. For ease of maintenance, it is recommended to use #8-32 x 1" machine screws and #8-32 threaded inserts. The threaded inserts enable you to remove and replace the mount without stripping the screw holes. This is especially crucial when working with Medium Density Fiberboard, as screw threads can break MDF down to pulp so easily. SCAD files are included, allowing for easy modification of the mounts to suit your project's needs.