On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:44:27 -0000, Peter wrote:

Can you build a simple ladar detector using a standard 3pin IR receiver with
built in preamp of the type used in a lot of home audio/video appliances? Or
does it have to be a super sensitive one?
If so, then some part numbers would be appreciated.
And a schematic if one exists.
Thankyou in advance.
Peter

If you mean radar detector, as in speed cameras, don't. They don't warn you till it's too late, and they pick up loads of other crap, like the motion detectors on traffic lights to adjust timings, and something on petrol stations, and loads of other stuff.

Get a GPS and load a speed camera database onto it, it warns you a mile in advance, giving you plewnty of time to slow down. The database contains every single fixed and mobile spot and can be purchased for a couple of quid from various web sites.

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