The optical IR remote for the Tach Plus and the all new Tach jr.
Not just a wire but an 'intelligent', low cost, microprocessor controlled remote
that will find many uses around your shop and home.
The remote works to fifty feet or more.
The ATTINY11 is available from our  Products
page.
The remote works by IR and the sensor can work from either IR, like the
Junior and Plus, or by a hall sensor which uses less power and is easier to
seal making it better in harsh environments. By placing the remote in front of
the spinning shaft it sends an IR signal in the form a of 40 khz by 600 us
burst signal to the receiver. The receiver then sends a signal to the Plus or
Junior in the same manner as they would read the rotating shaft without the
remote. (On the Plus it is a good idea to cover the emitter as to not interfere
with the receiving sensor. The Junior does not require this.)
We have included the circuit boards details and layout for those of you capable of
making your own boards.
Remote Schematic
Remote schematic

Remote Top Layer
Remote Top Layer (1-3/4" wide)

Remote Bottom Layer
Remote Bottom Layer

Remote Overlay
Remote Overlay

Receiver Schematic

Receiver Schematic

Receiver Board
Receiver Board layout (1" wide)
Receiver Overlay
Receiver Overlay

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