Lighting

For Project Babble, you can use either Infrared or visible light. Each has its advantages and considerations:

• Infrared Lighting:

  • Less distracting as the light is not visible to the naked eye.
  • Susceptible to flicker from base stations if not sufficiently bright.

• Visible Lighting:

  • Immune to base station flicker.
  • Potential for distraction if the headset doesn't block light effectively.

Consider these factors when choosing the type of lighting for your setup

Sourcing

• IR Emitters:
  • 2x Unfocused SMD IR emitters
    • Note: The smaller ones can not be soldered at temps above 245°C or they will burn. Low-temp solder is recommended.
    • (Recommended) LCSC
• Resistors for IR Emitters:
  • 2x 80 ohm 1206 SMD resistors
    • (If not using PCBs for the emitters, regular through-hole resistors are acceptable.)
    • Digikey - 357 ohm

Visible Light Alternative:

• 1x EAST16084WA1 White LED (Visible Light)
  • AliExpress

Additional Components:

• 1x Wire to power IR emitters (we recommended 34 AWG)
  • Digikey