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Wiring Photo Interrupter Light Blocking Switch with Raspberry Pi

photo interrupter is transmission type photo sensor that integrates optical receiving and transmitting elements in a single package please see the diagram below. Since the method involves light blocking commonly named photo interrupter. A long life infrared photo diodes is applied for output while a single photo transistor and photo IC are integrated on the other side for light detection.

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Python Source Code
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Wiring Photo Interrupter Light Blocking Switch with Raspberry Pi
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