> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://irseeker.buildingblockrobotics.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://irseeker.buildingblockrobotics.com/ir-seeker.md).

# IR Seeker

IR Seeker is a multi-platform 360 degree IR Seeker, suitable for Robocup Junior Soccer (Standard, Lightweight).

IR Seeker is a multi-platform 360 degree IR Seeker, suitable for Robocup Junior Soccer (Standard, Lightweight). For more advanced teams, the sensor can be programmed using the Arduino platform using the Grove I2C output.

* Spike Prime
* EV3 (Labview)
* EV3 (Python)
* Arduino (I2C)

![Version 2](https://4213710887-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fwumhy9Amexb1fvjNOGl8%2Fuploads%2FGAIFGoCIqSNBC1NGZRd5%2FIR%20Seeker%20-%20v1-2%202%20.jpg?alt=media\&token=eacc005c-7956-4383-91a8-465615b37e30)

Please note: 

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When the brick and board are connected to Spike Prime Software, the value of the position will jump around between a few close by positions. This is normal, your code for your robot will need to take this into account. 

## Getting Started

**Got 2 minutes?** Check out a video overview :

### Guides: Jump right in

Follow our handy guides to get started on the basics as quickly as possible:

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[Spike Prime](/guides/spike-prime.md)
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[EV3](/guides/ev3.md)
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[Advanced (Arduino)](/guides/advanced-arduino.md)
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