Hello everyone,
I ordered a bunch (10) of $2 mice hoping it would contain a A2610 sensor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171249515424
The chip would be ideal as I will build robots with kids at a local school after class, and the sensor could be nice to experiment. Maybe very simple image processing, flow-sensor, speed encoder, line follower (instead of LDR), capturing raw images, and perhaps a very very simple ping-pong-ball detection (find brightest pixel on dark carpet).
If there is no chance to use the chips, they could still replace the old ps/2 ball mice.
Before purchasing I searched and found a picture of one of these cracked open on Instructables, and it looked like the right IC (little sun and "A" where visible on the small image).
But I suppose these cheap products change frequently.
The sensor turned out to be this one:
KA2.B
D1032CB3
http://picpaste.com/pics/xgmwuKmz.1414428578.JPG
http://picpaste.com/KS6aMfnS.JPG
Unfortunately I was unable to find any information on it.
Does anyone have info on the chip, how to read the data?
i have just started with Arduino a few Weeks ago, "regular" sensor modules and circuits are no problem, but working with an unknown IC is something I can't do.
If someone could help me, that would be amazing. If needed, I would send out one/two of these mice.
I am also thankful for any recommendations!
I know the a2610 can be found on Aliexpress, but having it on a board with resonator and such would be neat to hack into, showing my students how you can hack into things with Arduino, too. Also, I don't need 50 pieces (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-50PCS-A2610-A2388/1888275211.html)
If all fails, I can put the other parts to good use or use the mice, as mentioned.
Ciao!